The BEST episodes of Robin Hood season 1

Every episode of Robin Hood season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Robin Hood season 1!

An updated series following the life of Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Sherwood forest. Together they steal from the rich and give to the poor - all the while avoiding their enemies Sir Guy of Gisborne and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Last Updated: 10/21/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
A Clue - No
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8.36
354 votes

#1 - A Clue - No

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/30/2006

In the final episode of the first series, Robin of Locksley mourns the loss of Marian. But in the final fairwells from the group a shocking discovery is made.....

Directors: Matthew Evans
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Dead Man Walking
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7.81
316 votes

#2 - Dead Man Walking

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2006

When Little John's son is arrested in Locksley, John moves to protect his son from the Sherrif's law - and is quickly thrown in Nottingham's dungeon. Alice is suprised to find her husband is still alive.

Directors: Graeme Harper
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The Return of the King
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7.66
408 votes

#3 - The Return of the King

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/23/2006

The news of King Richard's return to England reaches Robin and the gang - and it means one thing; Marian's marriage to Gisborne is looming closer. Marian attempts to steal Gisborne's money and distribute it to the villagers, Robin tries to find out more about Gisborne's crimes. But then tragedy strikes for the Nightwatchman at Locksley Manor...

Directors: Matthew Evans
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Peace? Off!
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7.44
464 votes

#4 - Peace? Off!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2006

Robin saves an arsonist from burning Locksley Church and brings him back to the forest, the gang are reluctant to feel sympathy for him - until they realise who he is and where he's been. Peace is on the table as an emisary from Saladin visits England to negotiate with Prince John, but instead the Sheriff attempts to hold him for ransom. When Robin discovers the plot, he makes plans for the ransom money - but what will he have to face to get it?

Directors: Graeme Harper
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Tattoo? What Tattoo?
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7.37
407 votes

#5 - Tattoo? What Tattoo?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2006

As King Richard's birthday comes around Robin is shocked to discover a terrible secret about Sir Guy of Gisborne. Meanwhile Djaq has been captured and is being held by the Sheriff, with Robin distracted by Gisbourne’s secret can the gang complete a successful rescue without him?

Directors: Declan O’Dwyer
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Who Shot the Sheriff?
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7.34
451 votes

#6 - Who Shot the Sheriff?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2006

The Sheriff's bailiff is murdered and rumours point to Robin being the culprit. However, he believes it to be a do-gooder known as the night watchman. Robin and the Sheriff form an unholy alliance to find the true identity of the murderer.

Writer: Paul Cornell
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Will You Tolerate This?
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7.33
643 votes

#7 - Will You Tolerate This?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2006

Robin, Earl of Locksley, returns home after five years fighting the Crusades to discover his England is not the same England he once knew. He must make a choice to compromise his values of honour and justice and adapt to the new order or make a stand to save four innocent lives.

Directors: John McKay
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A Thing or Two about Loyalty
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7.30
374 votes

#8 - A Thing or Two about Loyalty

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2006

Lambert, a friend of Sir Guy of Gisborne and castle scientist, realises that lives could be at risk if his latest invention were to fall into the Sheriffs hands. When Lambert won't make more of the invention, an "explosive" black powder, he is put into the dungeons by the furious Sheriff. Much volunteers to get himself arrested so he can help Lambert from within, but will he get more then he has bargained for?

Directors: Graeme Harper
Writer: Paul Cornell
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The Taxman Cometh
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7.24
296 votes

#9 - The Taxman Cometh

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2006

When Robin and his gang encounter Flaxton, a farmer, and his son while on their way to Nottingham it doesn't take them long to discover all is not as it seems. When they discover that Flaxton is actually a tax inspector, on his way to count the mountain of tax silver in Nottingham Castle a plan is hatched to allow Robin access to the castle vault.

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Turk Flu
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7.18
473 votes

#10 - Turk Flu

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2006

Robin must be patient when the Nottingham Fair comes to town bringing with it the temptation of the silver arrow competition. Before he can compete Robin must first deal with the Sheriff's latest plan of using Saracen slaves as labour in his deadly mine. Can Robin, with the help of the Nightwatchman, defeat Nottingham's plan in time for the competition?

Directors: Declan O’Dwyer
Writer: Debbie Oates
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Brothers in Arms
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7.16
464 votes

#11 - Brothers in Arms

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2006

Returning from a visit to teach the Sheriff's bent pawnbroker a lesson, Robin and his gang encounter another gang of outlaws - just in time to save them from a beating. When their leader turns out to be Alan-A-Dale's brother, Tom, Robin must decide if he should allow the other outlaws to join his gang.

Directors: Declan O’Dwyer
Writer: Joe Turner
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Sheriff Got Your Tongue?
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7.01
616 votes

#12 - Sheriff Got Your Tongue?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2006

Little John and his band of outlaws are proving a difficult problem to overcome for Robin and his men. The Sherrif retaliates against the Robin's defection by threatening the people of Locksley. Robin is given a choice: Surrender or allow the people of Locksley to suffer.

Directors: John McKay
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Parent Hood
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6.92
443 votes

#13 - Parent Hood

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2006

Roy is captured by the Sheriff and he is given a choice - kill Robin or watch his mother hang. The Outlaws find a baby in the forest and try to find the parents. Marian defies the Sheriff and he plots her punishment.

Writer: Mark Wadlow
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