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 - The Crowcroft Challenge
Season 28 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/2007
Alvin and Truly tie one on in a bar and Alvin volunteers to complete the Crowcroft Challenge - a task that has never been completed. Howard volunteers when he realizes that he might be able to get together with Marina during the Challenge.
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#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#12 - 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
#13 - Why Is Barry at an Angle?
Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2001
Barry needs to collect overdue insurance from someone he has never met, so Clegg, Truly, and Billy help him stand up (at an angle) and be brave and make a call to his house with confidence. He's at an angle because the Trio got Barry drunk.
#17 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?
Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2008
Howard becomes jealous when Marina and Miss Davenport become enamored with Jeremy, a man who claims to be an international jewel thief. When Tom discovers a safe in Aunty Wainwright's store which she can't remember the combination to, Howard puts Jeremy to the test by enlisting him to crack the safe.
#18 - 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.
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#21 - 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
#22 - 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.
#23 - Beware of the Hot Dog
Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2002
Wesley and Barry come up with a winning idea to sell hot dogs to tourists from Wesley's new wheelbarrow. Meanwhile, Clegg, Truly and Tom turn their thoughts to Nora Batty's life in Australia and remember Compo.
#24 - 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...
#25 - 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.