Only Fools and Horses (1981) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Only Fools and Horses online in HD.
Only Fools and Horses — Storyline
Only Fools and Horses…. Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003.
In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich.
Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: John Sullivan
- Starring: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Gwyneth Strong, Tessa Peake-Jones, Patrick Murray, Sue Holderness, Roger Lloyd Pack
Only Fools and Horses — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1981-09-08 |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 45 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.1/10 (321 votes) |
Only Fools and Horses — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Big Brother (1981-09-08) — Del's confident at last he's on to a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high-flying world of
- E2: Go West Young Man (1981-09-15) — Rodney’s depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird – Monica of the fat thighs – and life isn’t exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution – they’ll all be millio
- E3: Cash and Curry (1981-09-22) — Del's swooping in on the deal of a lifetime – it could keep them in Pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue. Trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of
- E4: The Second Time Around (1981-09-29) — Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands…
- E5: A Slow Bus to Chingford (1981-10-06) — Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest moneymaking scam, Trotter's Ethnic Tours. But, why are
- E6: The Russians Are Coming (1981-10-13) — The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed: the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY she
Series 2
- E1: The Long Legs of the Law (1982-10-21) — Streuth! Rodder's besmirching the good reputation of the Trotter family by dating a policewoman…
- E2: Ashes to Ashes (1982-10-28) — Del's busy selling Trig's gran's genuine antique urns. Trouble is, one of them is Trig's Grandad's last resting place!
- E3: A Losing Streak (1982-11-04) — Del and Boycie are set to play the biggest poker game Peckham's ever seen… But what exactly has Boycie got up his sleeve?
- E4: No Greater Love…. (1982-11-11) — Rodney's got himself a bird at last! Unfortunately, she's no spring chicken and her jailbird husband is about to be released…
- E5: The Yellow Peril (1982-11-18) — Del's got a job painting a Chinese restaurant – but is he wise to get some help from Rodney 'Leonardo' Trotter?
- E6: It Never Rains…. (1982-11-25) — The Trotter family holiday is underway when Grandad runs into a bit of trouble with the Spanish police.
- E7: A Touch of Glass (1982-12-02) — Del introduces the Dresden-collecting aristocracy to some North Korean porcelain and his chandelier-cleaning service.
Series 3
- E1: Homesick (1983-11-10) — Del Boy uses Rodney's election as chairman of the local tenants' association to plot a move to ground-floor accommodation.
- E2: Healthy Competition (1983-11-17) — Rodney breaks up the Trotter partnership to go it alone – with Mickey Pearce! Does Mickey's trip to the Costas mean that the duo are opening a Spanish branch already?
- E3: Friday the 14th (1983-11-24) — The Trotters visit Devon for a weekend's fishing but get involved with an escaped 'psycho' from the local mental hospital.
- E4: Yesterday Never Comes (1983-12-01) — Del Boy falls for posh tart Miranda when she comes to view a 'Queen Anne' cabinet, but Miranda is more interested in the painting that the boys' Gran lifted from her art dealer emp
- E5: May the Force Be with You (1983-12-08) — D.I. Slater is on the track of a stolen microwave oven and Del Boy is in the frame.
- E6: Wanted (1983-12-15) — Rodney is on the run after he is accused of being the 'Peckham Pouncer' – but where is that fragrant smell, wafting through the ventilation ducts of Nelson Mandela House, coming fr
- E7: Who's a Pretty Boy? (1983-12-22) — Del Boy arranges for Rodney and Grandad to redecorate Denzil and Corinne's flat. What is Corrinne going to say when she finds out that her canary is brown bread ?
Series 4
- E1: Happy Returns (1985-02-21) — Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents. Could this mean the end of his dirty magazine fetish? Trouble is she's only 19, and 19 1/2 years ago Del was pretty friendly with
- E2: Strained Relations (1985-02-28) — After Grandad's funeral, Delboy & Rodney are surprised to find that his brother, Uncle Albert, has moved in with them – bringing his nautical nightmares.
- E3: Hole in One (1985-03-07) — The Trotters are potless, so Uncle Albert comes to the rescue by having an 'accident' with the open cellar door of the Nag's Head.
- E4: It's Only Rock and Roll (1985-03-14) — Rodney is the drumless drummer in Mental Micky's band, 'A Bunch Of Wallies'. Del Boy takes on the job of manager, getting them an abortive St. Paddy's night gig at The Shamrock Clu
- E5: Sleeping Dogs Lie (1985-03-21) — Del's on to a great money making scheme – looking after Boycie and Marlene's new puppy Dukie for a steal at £60 a week. Should be a doddle – a bit of the old Pedigree Chum and they
- E6: Watching the Girls Go By (1985-03-28) — Del sets Rodney up with a date, but when she gets to the do at the Nag's Head she makes Rodney wish he hadn't.
- E7: As One Door Closes (1985-04-04) — When Del Boy's hooky 'louvry' door deal, financed with Denzil's redundancy money, falls through, the boys attempt to repay him by catching a rare butterfly.
Series 5
- E1: From Prussia with Love (1986-08-31) — When a German damsel turns up in the Nag's Head, she's definitely in distress – and nine months pregnant at that. Rodney's all beer and sympathy, but Del's got an idea – could this
- E2: The Miracle of Peckham (1986-09-07) — Del Boy gets religion when the Madonna at the local church is seen to shed tears. But why does she only cry when it's raining, and where did that lead in Del's garage come from?
- E3: The Longest Night (1986-09-14) — A burglar makes a daring raid on the local supermarket just as Del and family are out buying their weekly French stick. What's worse, Del sold him a duff watch down the local marke
- E4: Tea for Three (1986-09-21) — Del's tampered with the sunbed controls and Rodney's seeing red – literally! His face is done to a turn. He'll hardly wow Trigger's niece, Lisa, with his handsome good looks now, w
- E5: Video Nasty (1986-09-28) — Rodney gets a grant from the local college to make a film, but first he must come up with a viable screenplay. Del gets him a secondhand typewriter, and also suggests a storyline o
- E6: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (1986-10-05) — Del Boy gets the chance to make a new start (and to become a millionaire) in Australia – fronting Jumbo Mills's used car business.
Series 6
- E1: Yuppy Love (1989-01-08) — '80s fever is spreading fast! Del Boy's on the up and into the exciting world of red braces and yuppy sorts. Armed with his filofax and briefcase, he's ready to take on the city –
- E2: Danger UXD (1989-01-15) — Just faking a signature on a delivery note means that Del can take possession of 50 dolls for absolutely nothing. The only problem is that 'Lusty Linda' and 'Erotic Estelle' are no
- E3: Chain Gang (1989-01-22) — It's the deal of a lifetime! Faced with the opportunity to buy 250 18 carat gold chains from retired jeweller Arnie, Del can't resist. Hastily a multi-million dollar business conso
- E4: The Unlucky Winner Is… (1989-01-29) — Rodney's won a holiday for three in the Mediterranean, courtesy of Del and the Megaflakes drawing competition. The only snag is he's got to pretend he's 14 years old all week. Shou
- E5: Sickness & Wealth (1989-02-05) — While excruciating stomach cramps and a constant diet of health salts might drive some people to visit the doctor, not our Del! Oh no, he's only suffering from that scourge of all
- E6: Little Problems (1989-02-12) — With his diploma in Computer Science, new job in Cassandra's father's firm and impending marriage, Rodney's certainly on the up. Del's even promised to take care of his share of th
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Only Fools and Horses have? 7 season(s) with 45 episodes.
Who created Only Fools and Horses? John Sullivan.
Where can I watch Only Fools and Horses? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.