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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S6E7 8.6
A Surprise for Jean

Jean has been complaining about the lack of surprise in her and Lionel's life. Taking this to mean that Jean is bored, Lionel decides to plan a surprise vacation telling Jean at the last minute and then whisking her away. With the help of Judy, Sandy and Alistair, he pulls out all the stops to plan the most surprising surprise ever.

#2
S4E8 8.5
Wedding Day Nerves

Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.

#3
S2E3 8.4
Visiting Rocky

After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.

#4 The Anniversary Party S4E6 8.4
#5 Pardon? S7E1 8.4
#6 The Copper Kettle S1E3 8.3
#7 Misunderstandings S2E5 8.3
#8 Rocky's Wedding Day S3E2 8.3
#9 Wedding Preparations S4E7 8.3
#10 Reunion Special: Part 1 S10E1 8.3

Lowlights

#67 S8E1 A Deeply Personal Problem 7.6

With Judy and Sandy down in the dumps, Jean enlists Alistair's help to cheer them up. But when Jean lies to cover her tracks, the girls end up thinking that Lionel has a "deeply personal problem".

#66 Future Imperfect S8E5 7.7
#65 Surprising News S8E4 7.7
#64 The Bathroom S8E3 7.7
#63 The Psychotherapist S6E2 7.7

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

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Series Trajectory

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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