The BEST episodes of The Crystal Maze season 1

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

A team of 6 contestants play a series of physical, mental, skill and mystery games across 4 themed zones gaining as many crystals as possible which determine how many seconds they get as they attempt to win a prize inside the Crystal Dome.

Last Updated: 3/4/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
Pat Brown, Gad Delworth, Claire Bethell, Elaine Day, Martin Murphy, Jeremy Taylor
star
8.03
32 votes

#1 - Pat Brown, Gad Delworth, Claire Bethell, Elaine Day, Martin Murphy, Jeremy Taylor

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Pat, Gad, Claire, Elaine, Martin and Jeremy) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Ian 'Jogger' Jones (20), Howard Fuller (25), Jane Barling (24), Nicola Willis (27), Clare McKennon (24), Vincent O'Sullivan (28)
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7.57
7 votes

#2 - Ian 'Jogger' Jones (20), Howard Fuller (25), Jane Barling (24), Nicola Willis (27), Clare McKennon (24), Vincent O'Sullivan (28)

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Ian 'Jogger' Jones, Howard, Jane, Nicola, Clare and Vincent) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Nick Hall (22), Fraser Renton (22), Louise Fothergill (22), Angela Goddard (37), Yvette Mayo (29), Ken Day (25)
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7.40
63 votes

#3 - Nick Hall (22), Fraser Renton (22), Louise Fothergill (22), Angela Goddard (37), Yvette Mayo (29), Ken Day (25)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Nick, Fraser, Louise, Angela, Yvette and Ken) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Sharon Jackman (30), Sue Macey (24), Glyn Talbot (22), Andrew Williams (23), Charlie Baker (21), Sara Marks (30)
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7.21
38 votes

#4 - Sharon Jackman (30), Sue Macey (24), Glyn Talbot (22), Andrew Williams (23), Charlie Baker (21), Sara Marks (30)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Sharon, Sue, Glyn, Andrew, Charlie and Sara) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Dawn Window (28), Alan Holloway (21), Russell Barrett (21), Paulette Gordon Stewart (32), Martin Robertson (29), Fiona Thompson (29)
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7.17
30 votes

#5 - Dawn Window (28), Alan Holloway (21), Russell Barrett (21), Paulette Gordon Stewart (32), Martin Robertson (29), Fiona Thompson (29)

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Dawn, Alan, Russell, Paulette, Martin and Fiona) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Andrew Livsey (32), Andy Harris (26), Sue Whatley (25), Jayne Fleat (16), Marcia Scott (21), Michael Court (36)
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7.13
40 votes

#6 - Andrew Livsey (32), Andy Harris (26), Sue Whatley (25), Jayne Fleat (16), Marcia Scott (21), Michael Court (36)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Andrew, Andy, Sue, Jayne, Marcia and Michael) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Lorraine Molloy (20), Jane Pares (29), Paul Alford (26), Jim Collier (34), Pamela Hodgkins (30), Mark Goodman (23)
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7.10
30 votes

#7 - Lorraine Molloy (20), Jane Pares (29), Paul Alford (26), Jim Collier (34), Pamela Hodgkins (30), Mark Goodman (23)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Lorraine, Jane, Paul, Jim, Pamela and Mark) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Celia Poole, Alison Horne, Nigel Ward, Jeffrey Priest, Philip Hawthorne, Elizabeth Reeves
star
7.10
31 votes

#8 - Celia Poole, Alison Horne, Nigel Ward, Jeffrey Priest, Philip Hawthorne, Elizabeth Reeves

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/5/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Celia, Alison, Nigel, Jeffrey, Philip and Elizabeth) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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John Kent, Pamela Murphy, Elizabeth Smart, Helen Egan, Edward Sutton, Jonathan Elliott
star
7.10
31 votes

#9 - John Kent, Pamela Murphy, Elizabeth Smart, Helen Egan, Edward Sutton, Jonathan Elliott

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (John, Pamela, Elizabeth, Helen, Edward and Jonathan) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Andy Champion (41), Sarah Brothwell (??), Simon Cummins (27), Sally-Ann Ockwell (24), Trever Grundy (37), Melinda Brecknell (22)
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7.03
37 votes

#10 - Andy Champion (41), Sarah Brothwell (??), Simon Cummins (27), Sally-Ann Ockwell (24), Trever Grundy (37), Melinda Brecknell (22)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Andy, Sarah, Simon, Sally-Ann, Trevor and Melinda) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Julian Anthony (20), Alison Hayward (30), Michael Kempster (20), Kate Jackman (23), Christina Prodrumou (19), Philip Marsh (23)
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7.00
31 votes

#11 - Julian Anthony (20), Alison Hayward (30), Michael Kempster (20), Kate Jackman (23), Christina Prodrumou (19), Philip Marsh (23)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Julian, Alison, Michael, Kate, Christina and Philip) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Peter Kelsey, Mark Wynn, Charlotte Elwes, Frances Webb, Cythy Alford, Miles Hadrill
star
6.03
30 votes

#12 - Peter Kelsey, Mark Wynn, Charlotte Elwes, Frances Webb, Cythy Alford, Miles Hadrill

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/3/1990

Richard O'Brien stars as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Peter, Mark, Charlotte, Frances, Cythy and Miles) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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Andrew Goodman (21), Kate Clarke (18), Rob Smith (31), Liz Cummins (28), Paul Griffiths (29), Sylvie Lewis (20)
star
5.75
4 votes

#13 - Andrew Goodman (21), Kate Clarke (18), Rob Smith (31), Liz Cummins (28), Paul Griffiths (29), Sylvie Lewis (20)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/10/1990

Richard O'Brien stars in the final episode of the series as the Maze Master, leading a team of six adventurers (Andrew, Kate, Rob, Liz, Paul and Sylvie) around the eponymous Crystal Maze, in search of time crystals that will ultimately lead to the Crystal Dome and a chance of winning the star prize.

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