The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine
Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine!
Last of the Summer Wine is an affectionate comedy about people in the autumn of their years. The series is the world's longest-running sitcom, having clocked up 31 series and numerous Christmas specials during its run.
#1 - Das Welly Boot
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/1990
Ivy lets Foggy fix her toaster, and it goes to his flippin' head. Now he thinks he can restore the tatty sunken boat he's found at the bottom of the lake. He actually accomplishes even this, so Compo decides he must get Nora Batty into the boat alone with him. But surely Nora knows better-- she'll have to be tricked.
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#2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom: An Introduction
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2003
Whilst out walking, Clegg and Truly meet a Chinese handyman full of wisdom for a price - Entwistle from Hull. Also, Tom gets visited by the repo-man.
#6 - Bicycle Bonanza
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/1995
Foggy thinks the trio should be more in contact with the wilderness, so he thinks of the ideal plan, counting with Auntie Wainright's bycicle bonanza, a map, and a basket of sandwiches
#7 - The Incredible Ordeal of Norman Clegg
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002
Clegg is dismayed when Howard leaves with him a ""picnic accessory"" which he plans to collect later - Marina! He will only collect her when Pearl is safely away, but that could be some time, as the ladies are coming to tea next door. Auntie Wainwright's advertising dummy becomes key in the plan as Truly and Billy help Clegg get free of the imposed house guest.
#8 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliffe Loses the Gulf Stream
Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2003
When the gang witness a old friend skiing on the roof of a van, they become attached to the idea...
#9 - A Short Introduction to Cooper's Rules
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2008
Policemen Cooper and Walsh are looking to have a quiet day out, but while trying to avoid everyones problems they end up kidnapping a vicar, believing its the best think for him.
#10 - The Kiss and Mavis Poskitt
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/1989
Clegg could be the answer to a lonely widow's prayer! meanwhile, who is kissing who?
#11 - Elegy for Fallen Wellies
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2000
After seeing Nora Batty dressed in a ""sexy"" outfit, Compo's heart doesn't live up to the excitement. He dies a happy man! His friends show him their respects, and 200 pairs of white overalls provide an ideal goodbye to Compo...
#12 - Goodnight Sweet Ferret
Season 30 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2009
When word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.
#14 - Getting Barry Higher in the World
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/1989
No sooner than Seymour's spotting a kite does the trio end up building and attempting to fly their own gigantic version.
#18 - Deviations with Davenport
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/1997
The trio gets lost in the woods with Mr Davenport, a man in search of wisdom.
#19 - In Which Howard Gets Double Booked
Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/12/2007
Howard decides it's time to take Pearl out for a dinner to the "Fox and Duck" - so Pearl invites Nelly to come with, and Truly invites Marina to go with, now if only Howard knew about it.
#20 - The Glamour of the Uniform
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/1995
Marina leaves Howard for good this time. he suspects that she has been seeing another man, and asks for the help of the trio to get her back. Foggy feels that what Howard needs is a bit of ""the glamour of the uniform"". Auntie Wainright's new established costume department might be just the perfect place to find it
#21 - All That Glitters is Not Elvis
Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2008
After witnessing Lance trying to convince his wife that Elvis does truly indeed still live, Alvin and Entwistle conceive a plan to make The King appear.
#22 - How Not to Cry at Weddings
Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2010
In this final episode of the long-running comedy, everyone is getting ready for a wedding - prompting Howard and Pearl to look back at their relationship. Meanwhile, Alvin flirts with Stella, Toby tries to smarten himself up in a bid to win back Monica, and Clegg worries that he's forgotten something important.
#23 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier Impression
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/21/1990
To stop Nora taking him for granted, Compo becomes a TV star for the day doing his legendary impression.
#24 - The Arts of Concealment
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/1983
Trying to camouflage himself, Foggy upsets a group of cyclists. Compo also upsets someone-over the state of his trousers
#25 - One of the Last Few Places Unexplored by Man
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1982
Compo wants to take a photo, problem is... he wants it taken in Nora Batty's bedroom
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