The BEST episodes of On the Buses season 4

Every episode of On the Buses season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of On the Buses season 4!

Running from 1969 to 1973, with three spin-off movies, 'On the Buses' was made by London Weekend Television. Stan Butler lives at home with his overbearing mother, his frumpy sister Olive and his lazy brother in law Arthur. Stan works as a bus driver for the Luxton & District Bus Company, with his conductor Jack. The bane of their lives Inspector 'Blakey' Blake who often checks up on them and threatens them with the sack for lateness and untidiness.

Last Updated: 11/20/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
The Anniversary
star
7.91
11 votes

#1 - The Anniversary

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/17/1971

Stan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding Anniversary.

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The Injury
star
7.77
13 votes

#2 - The Injury

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/14/1971

When Stan injures his foot, Jack is ready with plenty of good advice.

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The Other Woman
star
7.75
16 votes

#3 - The Other Woman

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/1970

Arthur is thrown out of the house by Olive when she discovers he fancies one of the clippies.

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The Lodger
star
7.73
11 votes

#4 - The Lodger

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/7/1971

Stan has a plan to help his family cope with inflation - he decides to take in a lodger.

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The Kids' Outing
star
7.69
13 votes

#5 - The Kids' Outing

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/10/1971

Much to his disgust, this year it is Stan's turn to drive the bus for the children's annual outing.

Directors: Stuart Allen
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The 'L' Bus
star
7.67
12 votes

#6 - The 'L' Bus

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/1971

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L.., or 'Learner' bus...

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Cover Up
star
7.62
13 votes

#7 - Cover Up

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/24/1971

Stan offers to re-cover Mum's upholstery but he can only get hold of the material used for bus seats.

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Not Tonight
star
7.60
10 votes

#8 - Not Tonight

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/21/1971

Stella makes a pass at Stan, but are her intentions honourable..?

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Christmas Duty
star
7.58
12 votes

#9 - Christmas Duty

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/25/1970

Stan and Jack are lumbered with Christmas Day duty in the Depot.

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Dangerous Driving
star
7.57
14 votes

#10 - Dangerous Driving

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/1970

Jack reads about the high mortality rate of overweight busmen - can Stan lose weight?

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Nowhere to Go
star
7.53
17 votes

#11 - Nowhere to Go

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/1970

Stan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. Can they avoid Blakey...?

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Safety First
star
7.50
14 votes

#12 - Safety First

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/1971

Stan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.

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The Canteen Girl
star
7.16
43 votes

#13 - The Canteen Girl

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/1970

Blakey's Plan to marry and raise chickens please Jack and Stan until they meet the new inspector.

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