The BEST episodes of One Foot in the Grave season 6

Every episode of One Foot in the Grave season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Foot in the Grave season 6!

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
Tales of Terror
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8.89
121 votes

#1 - Tales of Terror

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2000

In Mr. Swainey's production of 'Nosferatu The vampire', the actor who was supposed to play the vampire doesn't show up so Nick asks Victor to take the part. He did. Later, blood was found in Victor's digestive system during a test - after fearing the worst, the doctors discover that the blood was from an undercooked black pudding that was earlier given to Victor by Mrs. Warboys! later that week, whie on their way to visit the dreaded Ronnie and Mildred once more, Victor and Margaret are shocked to discover that Mildred has killed herself while playing a game of 'Happy Families' - they are even more shocked to discover that her body is still hanging outside the house!

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The Executioner's Song
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8.76
96 votes

#2 - The Executioner's Song

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2000

Victor has a new job as a window-cleaner. Meanwhile, Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday are ruined after an unfortunate misunderstanding involving a modern art painting and Pippa finds herself in an adulterous affair.

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The Dawn of Man
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8.75
116 votes

#3 - The Dawn of Man

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2000

Victor's new fishing hobby leads to an unfortunate encounter with a fly-tipper. Meanwhile, a visit from Patrick's gay twin brother leaves Pippa feeling mentally and physically exhausted, especially when Patrick sits on a cork.

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The Futility of the Fly
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8.70
122 votes

#4 - The Futility of the Fly

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2000

Margaret regrets hiring an attractive cleaner to help around the house. Meanwhile, Mrs Warboys has a couple of nasty frights.

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Threatening Weather
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8.17
117 votes

#5 - Threatening Weather

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2000

During a power cut, Victor realises that he had been right through the middle of an area affected by a siege as it happened. Making the power cut worse, it occurs on a hot Summer night. Victor had the misfortune to have a light fitting drop right on to his privates, a cigarette stubbed out on his cap and a mysterious pain that leads him to think that he had been shot as he passed the siege that morning. Things were made worse by the arrival of the incontinent, fat and irritating elderly neighbour, Mr. Smedley.

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Things Aren't Simple Anymore
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8.16
80 votes

#6 - Things Aren't Simple Anymore

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2000

In the very last episode of 'One Foot in the Grave', Victor's decision to attend a school reunion unwittingly delivers him into the hands of fate. Margaret deals with the aftermath with the help of her new friend, Glynis.

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