The BEST episodes of Uncle season 1

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

Uncle stars stand-up comedian and singer/songwriter Nick Helm as Andy, a dissolute out-of work musician who forges an unlikely alliance with his 12-year-old nephew Errol after being morally blackmailed into looking after him by his chaotic sister Sam – all on the day Andy was planning to kill himself.

Last Updated: 11/6/2024Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Ended
Nephew
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7.98
145 votes

#1 - Nephew

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2014

While Sam is away on a tree-hugging retreat, Andy and Errol are offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to sign with Rage Records and infamous music producer Mo Kahn. Little does Andy know that Mo is only interested in the kid and Errol hasn't worked out how to break the bad news. When a series of seemingly innocuous events puts Errol in mortal danger and the whole custody case in dire jeopardy, can irresponsible screw-up Andy finally make it right?

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Party Monster
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7.84
185 votes

#2 - Party Monster

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2014

After a series of personal humiliations, Andy’s forced to babysit a sick Errol. But upon learning his nephew is faking illness to get out of a child’s birthday party, Andy’s determined to teach Errol how to be a party monster. Little does Andy know he’ll have to face some monsters of his own at the birthday party from hell.

Directors: Oliver Refson
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Last of the Red Hot Uncles
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7.82
170 votes

#3 - Last of the Red Hot Uncles

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2014

While Sam is attempting to attract a cool new sponsor and Errol is away on a school trip, Andy is trying to break up with Shelly, make up with Gwen and woo Errol's teacher Melodie. But can Andy really juggle three women? With Errol on the phone trying to be his conscience, Andy takes things to farcical extremes to try to have his cake and eat it too.

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Mind the Cracks
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7.70
208 votes

#4 - Mind the Cracks

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2014

For Andy, the seemingly simple task of caring for his nephew spirals into a bizarre misadventure for the pair, involving a faked injury, a car crash, a visit to a gay club, a lot of lying, and some hard lessons in life.

Directors: Oliver Refson
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I Like-Like You
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7.52
174 votes

#5 - I Like-Like You

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2014

Andy tries to get back with Gwen by entering a battle of the bands. Only problem, he doesn’t have a band. Errol’s acting weird and it has something to do with a girl. When the guys learn of their mutual woes, they join forces to help each other out. But when Andy tries to turn Errol into a ladies' man, things are bound to get complicated...

Directors: Oliver Refson
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Favourites
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7.39
139 votes

#6 - Favourites

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2014

Errol's paternal grandmother Joan is hosting a family lunch and Sam ropes Andy into coming along for moral support. Unfortunately it's just as Errol's 'cool uncle' Rex arrives home on holiday and Andy embarks on a competition to win Errol's sole affections. Sam and Ben hit a snag in their custody battle, someone's got a crush on Errol, and Andy doesn't know how to deal with Joan after she reminds him of 'that night'. The scene is set for a delightfully tense day at grandmother's house.

Directors: Oliver Refson
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