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Fawlty Towers

Don’t mention the war!

  • 1975 – 1979
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 8.3/10

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.

Latest: Series 2 · 1979

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  1. E1. Communication Problems

    Feb 19, 1979 · 31m

    A selectively deaf woman named Mrs Richards insists that she has had a large amount of money stolen at the hotel, and against Sybil's wishes Basil puts a fiver on Dragonfly.

  2. E2. The Psychiatrist

    Feb 26, 1979 · 36m

    A psychiatrist and his wife come to stay and Basil thinks Sybil is telling them all about his life.

  3. E3. Waldorf Salad

    Mar 5, 1979 · 32m

    An American and his wife get unsatisfactory service at Fawlty Towers when he orders a Waldorf salad, after the kitchen has closed.

  4. E4. The Kipper and the Corpse

    Mar 12, 1979 · 32m

    Unknown to Basil, a guest dies in the night and he tries to serve him breakfast anyway and an obnoxious woman insists on service for her dog.

  5. E5. The Anniversary

    Mar 26, 1979 · 29m

    Sybil leaves before Basil's surprise anniversary party and Basil spends the evening trying to convince their friends she's ill.

  6. E6. Basil the Rat

    Oct 25, 1979 · 34m

    The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.

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