The BEST episodes of The Royle Family season 1

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

Sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, focusing on Mam and Dad - Barbara and Jim - as parents of children Denise and late-teen Antony.

Last Updated: 7/30/2026Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Bills, Bills, Bills
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8.20
139 votes

#1 - Bills, Bills, Bills

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/1998

Jim Royle is annoyed when the latest telephone bill arrives just before Dave and Denise's wedding.

The Wedding Day
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8.00
84 votes

#2 - The Wedding Day

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/1998

The morning of Dave and Denise's wedding arrives. Will everything go as planned?

Sunday Afternoon
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7.60
224 votes

#3 - Sunday Afternoon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/1998

It's Sunday afternoon and Nana is visiting. Everyone is more interested in the television.

Jim's Birthday
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7.60
140 votes

#4 - Jim's Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/1998

Jim Royle is trying to ignore the fact that it's his birthday. His family refuse to let him go on ignoring it.

Another Woman
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7.30
112 votes

#5 - Another Woman

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/1998

Denise is upset after Dave is accused of chatting up another woman.

Making Ends Meat
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7.10
196 votes

#6 - Making Ends Meat

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1998

Jim Royle is getting more and more worried about finding the money to pay for his daughter's wedding.