The BEST Episodes of The Vicar of Dibley
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Jul 2, 2020
Network: BBC One
The Vicar of Dibley begins after the older Vicar Pottle dies, the people of Dibley need to find a suitable replacement for him. Most would assume they'd find a young interesting man, or something of that sort, but instead they get Geraldine Granger (Dawn French). She's not exactly the kind of person you'd expect for that sort of position, with her jokes and honest, yet sweet attitude. She quickly became popular with the people in Dibley, because of her enthusiasm and caring personality.
#1 - Spring
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired Dec 27, 1999
It's Spring and it's almost time for Hugo and Alice's baby's Christening. David Horton decides to get a different bishop to do the Christening as Geraldine will be one of the godparents. After a shocking turn of events, he finds himself in love with Geraldine and proposes to her! Will she go through with the wedding or not?
8.58 
#2 - Dibley Live
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Jan 8, 1998
'Radio Dibley' goes live for one week, with Geraldine holding a 'Brain of Dibley' competition, and Owen commenting on horse gelding. Alice tries to impress her future father-in-law.
8.41 
#3 - Engagement
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Dec 25, 1997
Geraldine is determined to get Alice and Hugo together, and succeeds beyond her wildest dreams.
8.36 
#4 - Autumn
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired Dec 24, 1999
The vicar desperately tries to spend an evening alone with Simon. Alice returns from her honeymoon and may be pregnant.
8.33 
#5 - Winter
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired Dec 25, 1999
Dibley prepares for the annual nativity play.
8.31 
#6 - Animals
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Dec 15, 1994
A funeral for a pet bird inspires Geraldine to hold a special church service for all the animals of the village, despite opposition from David.
8.28 
#7 - Songs of Praise
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Nov 17, 1994
A BBC TV program decides to film a segment in Dibley, leading to all sorts of romantic misunderstandings.
8.12 
#8 - Summer
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired Jan 1, 2000
The water board offer to solve Dibley's drought by relocating the town.
8.09 
#9 - Community Spirit
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Nov 24, 1994
Geraldine takes over the Autumn Fair and promises a famous celebrity to open it—but finds it a bit difficult to deliver.
8.02 
#10 - Election
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Dec 8, 1994
Geraldine clashes with David in the Dibley district councilor elections over the issue of local bus service, and finds herself an opposing candidate.
8.02 
#11 - Arrival
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Nov 10, 1994
The village of Dibley acquires a new vicar, but Reverend Geraldine is a bit of a surprise, and a not entirely welcome one to some people.
7.78 
#12 - Love and Marriage
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Jan 22, 1998
Geraldine and the village all prepare for the wedding of Hugo and Alice, which brings a revelation from Alice and a visit from David's brother.
7.70 
#13 - Celebrity Vicar
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Jan 15, 1998
Geraldine becomes a celebrity after appearing on 'Pause for Thought'. The villagers prepare for the 'Dibley Gala',
7.43 
#14 - The Window and the Weather
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Dec 1, 1994
One of the church's stained glass windows is broken during a storm, which sends the Reverend on a fund-raising mission among the well-to-do, especially David's friends.
6.65