The BEST episodes of The Vicar of Dibley season 1

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

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: 12/12/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Animals
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8.18
156 votes

#1 - 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
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8.11
228 votes

#2 - 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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Community Spirit
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7.95
182 votes

#3 - 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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Election
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7.93
215 votes

#4 - 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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Arrival
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7.78
295 votes

#5 - 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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The Window and the Weather
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6.81
206 votes

#6 - 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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