The BEST episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 9

Every episode of Last of the Summer Wine season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Last of the Summer Wine season 9!

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.

Last Updated: 8/14/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Set the People Free
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8.00
13 votes

#1 - Set the People Free

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1987

The trio devise a plan to ""spring"" Howard and Wally for a few hours of freedom.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
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The Ice-Cream Man Cometh
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7.92
12 votes

#2 - The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1987

Remember when you could buy ice cream from the man on the tricycle? This episode will refresh your memories for sure

Writer: Roy Clarke
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Dried Dates and Codfanglers
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7.87
15 votes

#3 - Dried Dates and Codfanglers

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1987

Why has Compo just thrown something of great sentimental into Seymour's pond?

Writer: Roy Clarke
Who's Feeling Ejected Then?
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7.85
13 votes

#4 - Who's Feeling Ejected Then?

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1987

Will Seymour's car safety device really make him rich and famous? His ""guinea pig"" may not agree

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Heavily Reinforced Bottom
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7.80
15 votes

#5 - The Heavily Reinforced Bottom

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1987

A rotting old boat is made to float...sometimes most unsuccessfully.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
Go with the Flow
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7.69
13 votes

#6 - Go with the Flow

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1987

It's rather difficult selling tickets for the church's Beatrix Potter evening-until someone comes up with an idea to set Compo scurrying.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?
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7.64
14 votes

#7 - Why Does Norman Clegg Buy Ladies' Elastic Stockings?

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1987

Clegg has to deliver a note to Marina in the supermarket. Can Seymour invent something highly original to justify all the security?

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
The Really Masculine Purse
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7.64
14 votes

#8 - The Really Masculine Purse

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1987

Compo willingly agrees to 'road-test' Seymour's new concept of a gentleman's purse - especially as there will be real money provided in it.

Writer: Roy Clarke
Jaws
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7.58
12 votes

#9 - Jaws

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1987

Seymour insists Edie must be upto date with his latest design in waste disposal.

Directors: Alan J.W. Bell
Writer: Roy Clarke
Edie and the Automobile
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7.45
11 votes

#10 - Edie and the Automobile

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/1987

Eddie learns to drive, so obvious disaster is expected

Writer: Roy Clarke
Wind Power
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7.36
14 votes

#11 - Wind Power

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1987

How can Seymour harness the power of the wind for the benefit of mankind? Once again, Compo is the ""test pilot""

Writer: Roy Clarke
When You Take a Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible
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7.25
12 votes

#12 - When You Take a Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes Terrible

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1987

Old chum Bill Henry dies in America, which prompts Clegg to take Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey.

Writer: Roy Clarke