The BEST episodes of Miranda

Every episode of Miranda ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Miranda!

Sitcom starring Miranda Hart. It doesn't matter what Miranda attempts in life, whether it's dating or simply dealing with her overbearing mother, she always seems to fall flat, quite literally.

Last Updated: 2/21/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
A Brief Encounter
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8.91
275 votes

#1 - A Brief Encounter

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2013

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision: she's going travelling. She has packed her bags and is leaving, this time for good. Stevie is devastated, and Penny is too wrapped up in renewing her wedding vows to notice. Only Gary can stop her going, but how does he really feel?

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Just Act Normal
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8.76
254 votes

#2 - Just Act Normal

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2010

Miranda and Penny are forced into therapy for an assessment. How will they cope in a half-hour session with an unnervingly silent therapist?

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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Three Little Words
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8.61
261 votes

#3 - Three Little Words

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2013

Gary is preparing for the grand reopening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?

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Excuse
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8.60
389 votes

#4 - Excuse

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2009

Miranda has spent most of her life avoiding being set up by her mother and has to find a good excuse when she sees a photo of an intended party date.

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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It Was Panning
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8.46
299 votes

#5 - It Was Panning

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/2012

Penny threatens to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she does not sort her life out, forcing her on a detox.

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The Dinner Party
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8.46
282 votes

#6 - The Dinner Party

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/7/2013

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends that she can officially be an adult. She starts by looking after a toddler, but the soft play centre is too much of a lure and she gets stuck in a kids' tunnel. She then hosts a dinner party for eight, which ends in inevitable chaos.

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What a Surprise
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8.37
290 votes

#7 - What a Surprise

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2013

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wingman. Gary and Miranda each look for a date for Stevie's birthday party.

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Holiday
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8.22
404 votes

#8 - Holiday

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2009

Miranda treats herself to a holiday - in the hotel across the road. She enjoys her stay and even makes new friends with porter Jason and conference organiser Colin.

Writer: Miranda Hart
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A New Low
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8.21
281 votes

#9 - A New Low

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2010

There is a new girl on the scene, and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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The New Me
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8.17
362 votes

#10 - The New Me

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2010

Miranda has been at home eating biscuits and watching TV since Gary left. But when Stevie persuades her to move on, Miranda tries to reinvent herself entirely.

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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Date
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8.14
609 votes

#11 - Date

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2009

Miranda gets overexcited by the prospect of her first real date and decides it's time to try to be more girly. Unfortunately, her makeover does not go quite to plan.

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Job
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8.14
471 votes

#12 - Job

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2009

Miranda's mother tells one of her daughter's old school friends that Miranda has a great new job, so she decides to prove everyone wrong and find a 'proper' career.

Writer: Miranda Hart
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Je Regret Nothing
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8.09
275 votes

#13 - Je Regret Nothing

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/14/2013

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets. Before she has the chance to tick off her bucket list she gets ill, and Tilly, Gary and Stevie offer no sympathy or help at all.

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Teacher
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8.08
463 votes

#14 - Teacher

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2009

Trying to overcome her hang-ups over sex, Miranda joins an evening class to learn French, the language of love. However, she discovers it is run by her old teacher.

Writer: Miranda Hart
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The Perfect Christmas
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7.99
345 votes

#15 - The Perfect Christmas

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2010

Miranda and Stevie try to spend Christmas at the shop with Gary, Clive and Tilly, but a series of infuriating events lurk just around the corner.

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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Dog
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7.97
356 votes

#16 - Dog

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2009

Miranda and Stevie become highly competitive when a handsome man leaves his wallet in the shop. Meanwhile, Tilly invites Miranda to Henley Regatta.

Directors: Juliet May
Writer: Miranda Hart
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Let's Do It
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7.84
321 votes

#17 - Let's Do It

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2010

Miranda doesn't know how to cope when, thanks to her new-found confidence, several men suddenly turn their affections towards her.

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Before I Die
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7.82
377 votes

#18 - Before I Die

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2010

Worried about what people might say about her life, Miranda decides to try and do some good - so she signs up a for a charity parachute jump.

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