Bottom Episodes Ranked

by Dylan-Potter | created - 10 Dec 2014 | updated - 20 Sep 2016 | Public

One of the greatest pieces of televised slapstick of all time, a cult classic with near perfection throughout its three seasons. Depending on your taste in comedy, it's safe to say that there wasn't a single bad episode of Bottom. Thanks to the fine comedic performances and pitch perfect chemistry of Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall, this is still a program truly worth celebrating. So, in homage to the slapstick masterpiece, here is a (highly subjective) ranking of all eighteen comedy treasures.

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1. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Terror (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

On Halloween, after losing the "Spot the Balls" competition and being visited by trick-or-treaters, Richie and Eddie decide to have a party, but first they go trick-or-treating themselves, ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Steven O'Donnell, Christopher Ryan

Votes: 344

2. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: 'S Out (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Richard and Eddie are camping out on Wimbledon Common. Eddie has brought the tin opener but Richie has forgotten the tins. How will they survive? Chocolate Hob-Nobs and hedgehogs may be the solution.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Rupert Bates

Votes: 362

3. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Holy (1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

It's Christmas day and Richie is cooking the dinner to which Dave Hedgehog and Spudgun are invited. Dinner is not up to Michelin standard, but Richie's day improves when he finds out he is the son of God.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Tina Foley, Steven O'Donnell

Votes: 420

4. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Gas (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie are visited by a man from the Gas board. Afraid that their pipeline from next door is about to be rumbled they desperately try to cover their tracks. Murder, cannibalism and bus surfing are possible solutions.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Brian Glover, Mark Lambert

Votes: 485

5. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Finger (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Eddie steals a car belonging to rugby captain 'Cannonball' Taffy O'Jones; in it are the hotel tickets for Cannonball and his new bride. Intent on having a free holiday, Richie and Eddie ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Victor Spinetti, Kevin Allen

Votes: 322

6. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Hole (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie are stranded on the big wheel at the fairground. It gets worse - the wheel is due to be demolished the next day!

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall

Votes: 343

7. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Burglary (1992)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

When Eddie returns home all drunk on a bottle of Old Spice, Richie and Eddie find their flat being burgled and manages to catch one of the burglars. When Richie and Eddie ties up the ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Rupert Bates, Paul Bradley

Votes: 335

8. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Carnival (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

It is the annual Hammersmith carnival where the local residents take part in riots and Richie and Eddie find watching the Carnival from their flat window is the best seats to watch the ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall

Votes: 306

9. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Apocalypse (1991)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

After inheriting £600 from his recently deceased Auntie Olga, Richie and Eddie head off down the funfair where Richie's wallet gets stolen, and he learns from a fortune-teller that he is to... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Mark Arden, Roger Brierley

Votes: 372

10. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: 's Up (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie are left in charge of their landlord Mr. Harrison's shop as Mr. Harrison leaves to attend a funeral. But Eddie decides he'd rather watch a game of cricket and is not going ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Evie Garratt, Michael Redfern

Votes: 361

11. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Digger (1992)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie joins Lily Lineker's Love Bureau dating service in hoping of finding the perfect women. Eddie gets a date with Sarah Ferguson; Richie finds himself on a date with Lady ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Kelly Hunter, Lisa Maxwell

Votes: 367

12. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Culture (1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie are depressed when their TV set is taken away when they fail to pay the rent and cannot think of anything to keep themselves occupied. Richie decides to challenge Eddie at ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall

Votes: 337

13. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Smells (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

After a bad night down the pub failing to pick up women, Richie is depressed because nobody wants to have sex with him. He finds a 'Sex Spray' that promises to make him attractive to women,... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Lee Cornes, Kevin McNally

Votes: 452

14. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Accident (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

It is Richie's birthday, and he's planning a big party for all his friends, Eddie's friends and loads of women. However, Richie has an accident whilst putting up the decorations and breaks ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, David Lloyd, Wayne Michaels

Votes: 355

15. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Parade (1992)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

After taking part in a identity parade at the local police station where Spudgun is being accused of stealing his mother Mrs. Potato's handbag, Richie and Eddie heads down to the Lamb and ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Robert Ashe, Rory Bremner

Votes: 349

16. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Contest (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Eddie comes home from a very bad day at work and Richie finds Eddie is not paying the rent and has only got £11.80 which he has spent on a adult magazine. But Richie finds Eddie has put on a bet on the Miss World contest on TV.

Directors: Ed Bye, Paul Jackson | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall

Votes: 358

17. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Break (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Richie and Eddie are going on holiday in Doncaster and they begin to plan what they are going to do and what they are going to take with them.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, John Abbott, Jo-Anne Stockham

Votes: 297

18. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Dough (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Eddie has been spending a lot of time in his room and Richie finds that he has been printing fake money. Unfortunately local counterfeiter "The Skullcrusher" is not amused and demands money... See full summary »

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Steven O'Donnell, Christopher Ryan

Votes: 306



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