The BEST episodes of Only Fools and Horses season 1

Every episode of Only Fools and Horses season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Only Fools and Horses season 1!

Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.

Last Updated: 9/11/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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The Russians Are Coming
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8.41
291 votes

#1 - The Russians Are Coming

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/13/1981

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed: the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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The Second Time Around
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8.21
394 votes

#2 - The Second Time Around

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/1981

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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A Slow Bus to Chingford
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8.17
338 votes

#3 - A Slow Bus to Chingford

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/1981

Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest moneymaking scam, Trotter's Ethnic Tours. But, why are there no takers?

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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Cash and Curry
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8.08
404 votes

#4 - Cash and Curry

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/1981

Del's swooping in on the deal of a lifetime - it could keep them in Pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue. Trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare.

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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Big Brother
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8.03
627 votes

#5 - Big Brother

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1981

After flogging one-legged turkeys from the back of a three-wheeled van, Del's confident at last he's onto a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high-flying world of trading for a real job?

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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Go West Young Man
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7.98
452 votes

#6 - Go West Young Man

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/1981

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year! Cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal....

Directors: Martin Shardlow
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