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#1
S4E3 9.2
Come to the Ball

When George fails to recognize Mabel, Cissy tells him he should take more interest in staff welfare so, after asking them if their rooms are all right, he invites them to a ball where the employers wait on the servants. Teddy is reunited with his true love Rose, sacked by Madge for her involvement with him, and Alf ensures not only that Mabel is invited but that she is rewarded for an act of honesty, giving a thieving butler his come-uppance in the process.

#2
S3E7 9.1
A Day in the Country

Lord George treats the entire household, including P. C. Wilson, who drives the bus, to a picnic at stately Peabody Hall. Nobody is surprised to find that Ralph and Agatha are also there with their staff - except Lord George, supposedly. Teddy finds he has feelings for Ivy whilst Poppy and James renew some unfinished business. Ralph has a nice afternoon nap due to the brandy with which Agatha has plied him and he thanks George for 'entertaining' her. In the evening both households join together for a sing-song round the campfire.

#3
S4E6 9.1
Well, There You Are Then...!

The factory is saved, thanks to Lady Lavender selling her jewels to finance efficient new machinery and Cissy forms a workers' cooperative to run it fairly. Teddy marries Rose and becomes a successful car salesman. George reduces his staff with Mabel taking over as cook when Mrs. Lipton marries P. C. Wilson and they retire to the country. Henry becomes the new butler when Alf returns to the music halls and Ivy, after a brief stint alongside him, joins James as his partner running a boarding house.

#4 Gretna Green or Bust S3E5 8.9
#5 Beg, Borrow or Steal S1E6 8.8
#6 Trouble at Mill S2E2 8.8
#7 The Meldrum Vases S2E4 8.8
#8 The Wounds of War S2E5 8.8
#9 Please Help the Orphans S3E1 8.8
#10 Current Affairs S3E2 8.8

Lowlights

#26 S1E1 The Phantom Sign Writer 8.1

James and Mrs. Lipton, the cook, are suspicious of Ivy, who seems unused to service. Ivy almost catches Lord George in bed with Lady Agatha, wife of his friend Sir Ralph, who, according to George's mother-in-law, Lady Lavender, horse-whips his wives' lovers. Teddy suspects but George reminds him of his own fondness for serving maids. Nonetheless George is nervous and when somebody paints 'Fornicator' on the side of his car, the staff must hide the offending sight from the visiting bishop. Alf, however, sees the opportunity to make money by being Cupid's messenger for the illicit lovers. James shows his disapproval.

#25 Pilot S1E0 8.1
#24 Fair Shares S1E5 8.5
#23 A Deed of Gift S1E2 8.5
#22 The Truth Revealed S4E4 8.6

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