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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E5 8.9
To Kill a Mocking Alan

Alan creates a Sunday afternoon version of his radio show, inviting some executives from Irish TV over to witness the production at the travel tavern.

#2
S2E4 8.8
Never Say Alan Again

Alan plans a Bond-athon for the bank holiday weekend with Michael, but they are jeopardised when he discovers that Michael has befreinded a man called Tex, who likes American things. Meanwhile, Lynn makes a visit to her mother's grave on the first anniversary of her death.

#3
S1E3 8.7
Watership Alan

Just as he is ready to be the presenter of a boating holiday promotional video, Alan manages to insult Norfolk's farmers on his radio show.

#4 Bravealan S2E3 8.6
#5 Alan Attraction S1E2 8.5
#6 Towering Alan S1E6 8.5
#7 The Colour of Alan S2E2 8.5
#8 Basic Alan S1E4 8.4
#9 A Room with an Alan S1E1 8.2
#10 The Talented Mr. Alan S2E1 8.2

Lowlights

#12 S2E5 I Know What Alan Did Last Summer 8.1

Alan has a visit from the Inland Revenue and is worried about the submission of a receipt for a Christmas gift from Bill Oddie. Meanwhile, he tries to convince Sonja that he is indeed friends with Bono.

#11 Alan Wide Shut S2E6 8.2
#10 The Talented Mr. Alan S2E1 8.2
#9 A Room with an Alan S1E1 8.2
#8 Basic Alan S1E4 8.4

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

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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