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Fawlty Towers

1975–1979 · Ended · 2 seasons

Comedy

Overview

Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.

Won 3 BAFTA 6 wins & 2 nominations total

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E1 Communication Problems

Feb 19, 1979 30 min

When Mrs. Richards, a demanding woman who is hard of hearing, checks into the hotel, Basil, Sybil and Polly find themselves with a very difficult customer. Meanwhile, Basil bets on a horse that is sure to win, however he must not let Sybil find out.
E2 The Psychiatrist

Feb 26, 1979 30 min

Confusion arises when Basil tries to catch a girl in a playboy's room after hours, all the while unnerved by a psychiatrist's presence.
E3 Waldorf Salad

Mar 5, 1979 30 min

Customer dissatisfaction with the Fawlty Towers dining experience comes to a head when an insistent American comes for a stay.
E4 The Kipper and the Corpse

Mar 12, 1979 30 min

One of the guests has died in his sleep, but Basil thinks it's due to serving him spoiled food.
E5 The Anniversary

Mar 26, 1979 30 min

Basil plans a surprise anniversary party for Sybil but, thinking he's forgotten it again, she walks out just before the guests arrive.
E6 Basil the Rat

Oct 25, 1979 30 min

Basil and the rest of the staff are in deep trouble when the health inspector turns up and delivers an enormous list of problems with the hotel. Things become even worse when Manuel's rat gets loose in the hotel.