The BEST episodes of The Vicar of Dibley

Every episode of The Vicar of Dibley ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Vicar of Dibley!

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.

Last Updated: 12/31/2023Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Spring
star
8.48
114 votes

#1 - Spring

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/27/1999

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?

Directors: Gareth Carrivick
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Autumn
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8.25
154 votes

#2 - Autumn

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/24/1999

The vicar desperately tries to spend an evening alone with Simon. Alice returns from her honeymoon and may be pregnant.

Directors: Gareth Carrivick
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Dibley Live
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8.25
129 votes

#3 - Dibley Live

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/1998

'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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Engagement
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8.24
188 votes

#4 - Engagement

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/25/1997

Geraldine is determined to get Alice and Hugo together, and succeeds beyond her wildest dreams.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Animals
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8.22
151 votes

#5 - Animals

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/1994

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Songs of Praise
star
8.13
222 votes

#6 - Songs of Praise

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/1994

A BBC TV program decides to film a segment in Dibley, leading to all sorts of romantic misunderstandings.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Winter
star
8.11
102 votes

#7 - Winter

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/25/1999

Dibley prepares for the annual nativity play.

Directors: Gareth Carrivick
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Election
star
7.96
211 votes

#8 - Election

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/1994

Geraldine clashes with David in the Dibley district councilor elections over the issue of local bus service, and finds herself an opposing candidate.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Community Spirit
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7.95
176 votes

#9 - Community Spirit

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/1994

Geraldine takes over the Autumn Fair and promises a famous celebrity to open it—but finds it a bit difficult to deliver.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Summer
star
7.95
61 votes

#10 - Summer

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2000

The water board offer to solve Dibley's drought by relocating the town.

Directors: Gareth Carrivick
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Arrival
star
7.78
287 votes

#11 - Arrival

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/1994

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Love and Marriage
star
7.67
156 votes

#12 - Love and Marriage

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/1998

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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Celebrity Vicar
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7.47
161 votes

#13 - Celebrity Vicar

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/1998

Geraldine becomes a celebrity after appearing on 'Pause for Thought'. The villagers prepare for the 'Dibley Gala',

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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The Window and the Weather
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6.79
199 votes

#14 - The Window and the Weather

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/1994

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.

Directors: Dewi Humphreys
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