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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E2 8.0
L'Enclume

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

#2
S1E6 8.0
The Angel at Hetton

Steve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. On their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.

#3
S3E2 8.0
Etxebarri

Steve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh word for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way.

#4 Da Giovanni, San Fruttuso S2E2 7.9
#5 Holbeck Ghyll S1E3 7.8
#6 Hipping Hall S1E4 7.8
#7 The Yorke Arms S1E5 7.8
#8 Villa Cimbrone, Ravello S2E5 7.8
#9 Il Riccio, Capri S2E6 7.7
#10 La Posada del Laurel S3E3 7.7

Lowlights

#24 S4E4 Athens to Hydra 7.2

Rob and Steve strike a pose at the Epidaurus Amphitheatre. Then, it's on to Hydra for a long lunch, before Steve finds romance on the waterfront.

#23 Kavala to Pelion S4E2 7.4
#22 The Trip to Greece: Troy to Kavala S4E1 7.4
#21 Txoko S3E1 7.4
#20 La Suvera, Pievescola S2E3 7.4

The Quality Arc

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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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