Only Fools and Horses is a British television sitcom created and written by John Sullivan.
The last episode was broadcast in 2003. Let's explore the best episodes.
To Hull and Back
This legendary episode from 1985 sees Boycie and his business buddy convince Del Boy to visit The Netherlands to smuggle diamonds. It's also an episode where Uncle Albert gets on a boat and doesn't sink.
My own opinion is that this is the best episode of the lot. There is a fantastic story behind the key comedic elements here."
Heroes and Villains
The Trotter brothers dress up as Batman and Robin to attend the fancy dress party of Harry Malcolm. However, people forgot to mention that Harry died the day before and the party is now a wake.
Sleepy Man on YouTube said: "The background theme tune to batman combined with the expression of utter bewilderment on Councillor Murray’s face makes for one of the most funniest pieces in comedy."
Danny added: "What an episode this. Makes me cry with laughter every time I watch it."
Yuppy Love
An episode that contains arguably the finest scene from Only Fools and Horses history. It's also an episode Rodney meets his future wife Cassandra for the first time.
One YouTuber commented: "How they managed to keep a straight face in this scene, I don't know."
Red Rebel added: "The greatest moment in British television history!"
Pam is also a huge fan of this episode: "The best moment in the best episode. There are so many other hilarious scenes in addition to the one in the bar."
Jolly Boys Outing
Peckham's finest head out of London fora day trip to Margate. Despite some initial promise, the trip turns into something of a disaster. The coach explodes, Rodney gets arrested and Trigger loses his dolphin.
Time on Our Hands
Although this didn't turn out to be the final episode, it was, for many people, the perfect ending as the Trotter brothers finally achieved their dreams and became millionaires. When it was originally broadcast, it brought in an audience of over 24 million people and became one of the most watched episodes of all time. The video below from BBC Comedy Greats - YouTube contains one of the final scenes from the episode.
YuTevon commented on YouTube: "What was really sweet and touching about this scene, was seeing Del Boy not letting the money get to his head and change him as a person.It didn't matter if he was working class or a millionaire, Del Boy just wanted to Del Boy. Absolute masterclass acting."
Spin-offs and prequels
In addition to the main series, there has also been a spin-off (Green Green Grass) and a prequel (Rock and Chips). There was also a musical.Green Green Grass
The series follows three supporting characters from Only Fools and Horses; Boycie, his wife Marlene and their teenage son Tyler. In the first episode, they are forced to flee from Peckham to escape the wrath of the evil and nasty Driscoll brothers. As a result, they decide to set up home on a farm in Shropshire.
Rock and Chips
The show is set in 1960s Peckham, focusing primarily on the lives of Del Trotter, Freddie Robdal and Joan and Reg Trotter. It shows how their lives were twenty years before the events of Only Fools and Horses. Numerous iconic characters from OFAH are featured.
The Musical
For us, this musical does a decent job of replicating the TV series. There are classic routines featured like Rodney explaining to Trigger that is name is Rodney and not Dave.
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