The BEST episodes of One Foot in the Grave season 4

Every episode of One Foot in the Grave season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Foot in the Grave season 4!

Victor Meldrew, a man who, put simply, is annoyed by every one of life's 'challenges'!, has never been renowned for his patience and tolerance. When he's forced to take early retirement, he suddenly has plenty of time on his hands to rage against the petty annoyances of life and the people in it. His long-suffering wife Margaret just has to grin and bear it as her husband constantly moans and battles his way through his retirement years. Other regular characters are his neighbours, Patrick Trench and his wife Pippa, 'Family' friend Mrs Warboys and Nick Swainey, another neighbour.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
The Pit and the Pendulum
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8.85
95 votes

#1 - The Pit and the Pendulum

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/1993

Victor is employing a workman in the garden, although he never seems to do any work. On the other side of the fence, Patrick has acquired a pet daschund called Denzil.

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Warm Champagne
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8.76
127 votes

#2 - Warm Champagne

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/1993

Victor returns from holiday with sunburnt feet. His mood doesn't improve, thanks to rows with the neighbours and the addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture. This gives Margaret a dilemma when she is contacted by Ben, a pleasant man who she met on holiday.

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Hearts of Darkness
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8.67
129 votes

#3 - Hearts of Darkness

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/1993

During a trip to the countryside with Mrs Warboys and Mr Swainey, the Meldrews manage to get lost. Victor leaves the others to try to find help.

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Secret of the Seven Sorcerers
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8.52
117 votes

#4 - Secret of the Seven Sorcerers

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/1993

Victor is preparing for a meeting of his magician's club. He now has a job as a lollipop man, but is being bothered by hoax calls from the fire brigade. Patrick and Pippa are due to visit the Meldrews' for a reconciliation meal, but Patrick isn't looking forward to the experience.

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Descent into the Maelstrom
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8.52
123 votes

#5 - Descent into the Maelstrom

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/1993

Margaret falls ills to nervous exhaustion that has been building up over the last 34 years. She has little chance for peace and quiet in which to recuperate, especially with Victor's problems with gorilla suits and the waste disposal system. She is however cheered by a visit from an old friend.

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The Trial
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8.29
123 votes

#6 - The Trial

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/28/1993

Victor has been selected for jury service. He hasn't been required in court yet, but he is on call so he is stuck in the house all day and must somehow beat his boredom.

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