Steptoe and Son (1962) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Steptoe and Son online in HD.
Steptoe and Son — Storyline
A father and son who work as rag-and-bone men live together in Shepherd's Bush, London. While Albert is content with their way of life, Harold aspires to better himself and build a life of his own, but his attempts are repeatedly thwarted by his father, leading to frequent clashes between the two.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ray Galton, Alan Simpson
- Starring: Harry H. Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell
Steptoe and Son — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1962-01-05 |
| Seasons | 8 |
| Episodes | 55 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (39 votes) |
Steptoe and Son — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Offer (1962-01-05) — The very first episode of what was to become an all time classic comedy series. In this episode that introduces the characters Harold is very unhappy working as a rag and bone man,
- E2: The Bird (1962-06-14) — Harold is going out every night, so Albert suspects that he must being seeing a girl. Determined to put a stop to the romance, he gets Harold to invite the girl back to the house f
- E3: The Piano (1962-06-21) — Harold is offered a piano, providing he moves it himself. He gets Albert to help, only to find out that it is on the top floor of a block of flats.
- E4: The Economist (1962-06-28) — Harold tries to teach Albert about the economics of running a business. He then ends up buying 400 sets of false teeth hoping to make a killing. When they don't sell, he takes thei
- E5: The Diploma (1962-07-05) — Harold decides to get out of the rag and bone trade and get a diploma in TV repair, only for Albert to prove that he knows more about it than him.
- E6: The Holiday (1962-07-12) — Harold has holiday plans, and they don't involve Albert or the annual trip to Bognor Regis; Albert attempts to change his son's mind by using emotional blackmail.
Season 2
- E1: Wallah-Wallah Catsmeat (1963-01-03) — Hercules the horse is sick and the Steptoes' business is under threat. Fellow totters rally around and Albert and Harold hatch a plan to profit.
- E2: The Bath (1963-01-10) — Albert's habit of having a bath in the front room is ruining his son's love life. Harold has had enough and decides to build a proper bathroom but Albert is not happy.
- E3: The Stepmother (1963-01-17) — Albert decides to get married again, but despite the qualities of his future stepmother, Harold does everything to put a stop to it.
- E4: Sixty-Five Today (1963-01-24) — Harold plans to take Albert out to celebrate his 65th birthday, but they disagree over everything and end up going home alone.
- E5: A Musical Evening (1963-01-31) — Harold has acquired a collection of classical music records and plans a cultural evening. Albert hates it so much he takes some drastic action.
- E6: Full House (1963-02-07) — Harold has arranged a poker game with a few friends. Albert is morally outraged by the idea of gambling. However, he sees Harold is being cheated by his 'friends' and decides to he
- E7: Is That Your Horse Outside? (1963-02-14) — While out on his rounds Harold falls for a wealthy married woman. Albert is unimpressed and tries to talk Harold out of making a fool of himself.
Season 3
- E1: Homes Fit For Heroes (1964-01-07) — Harold plans to sail around the world with a group of young adventurers, but first he has to persuade Albert to go into an old people's home. Then the problems start.
- E2: The Wooden Overcoats (1964-01-14) — Harold buys a job lot of coffins and plans to store them in the house, only for Albert to object and threaten to sleep in the stable with the horse until they have been moved.
- E3: The Lead Man Cometh (1964-01-21) — A con man, Welsh Hughie, played by guest star Leonard Rossiter, tries to sell the Steptoes some cheap lead.
- E4: Steptoe a La Cart (1964-01-28) — Harold meets a French girl, and falls for her. When she meets Albert they talk about her family history and it becomes apparent that Albert may have dated her grandmother while on
- E5: Sunday For Seven Days (1964-02-04) — Every Friday night, Harold has promised to take Albert out to the cinema, but it's always to a film that Harold wants to see, consequently Albert is bored to death and decides to w
- E6: The Bonds That Bind Us (1964-02-11) — For years Albert has been buying premium bonds, hoping for a winner, while Harold is sceptical that he will ever win. Imagine Harold's surprise when finally one of the bonds comes
- E7: The Lodger (1964-02-18) — In an attempt to bring in some money Albert decides to advertise for a lodger. Harold threatens to leave as soon as the lodger shows up.
Season 4
- E1: And Afterwards At (1965-10-04) — Harold finally gets to the altar with Albert as his best man.
- E2: Crossed Swords (1965-10-11) — When Albert gets locked in the outside loo, Harold arrives back to find no dinner. But he is not worried as he has found a rare piece of porcelain and he wants to put it up for auc
- E3: Those Magnificent Men and Their Heating Machines (1965-10-18) — Harold decides that he wants central heating for the house and plans to install the system himself.
- E4: The Siege of Steptoe Street (1965-10-25) — When the money runs out and the bills mount up, a summons is delivered from the local butcher demanding payment. Barricading themselves in the house, the Steptoes need something dr
- E5: A Box in Town (1965-11-01) — When Harold brings his current girlfriend back home after a date, he finds that he has to entertain her in the yard because Albert will not go upstairs to sleep. So he decides to l
- E6: My Old Man's a Tory (1965-11-08) — Harold invites the local Labour Party organizer to a meeting, hoping they will adopt him as their candidate for the next election. Albert, who supports the Tories, plans to thwart
- E7: Pilgrim's Progress (1965-11-15) — Harold takes Albert on a trip to France to see the battlefields of the First World War. But as soon as the plane has takes off, he starts arguing with an American passenger about t
Season 5
- E1: A Death In the Family (1970-03-06) — Hercules, the Steptoes' horse dies on the round and they have to replace him. Albert loses all interest in the business until the new horse falls ill. After Albert has checked him
- E2: A Winter's Tale (1970-03-13) — Harold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own… until disaster strikes.
- E3: Any Old Iron? (1970-03-20) — When a customer calls into the yard, Albert suspects that he is gay. Harold doesn't believe him, until the customer asks him out on a date.
- E4: Steptoe and Son – and Son! (1970-03-27) — When a girl, 8 months pregnant turns up, Harold thinks that he is the father and they agree to get married, much to Albert's disgust. Then the real father shows up and Harold is l
- E5: The Colour Problem (1970-04-03) — Harold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.
- E6: T.B. or not T.B.? (1970-04-10) — Harold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.
- E7: Men of Property (1970-04-17) — When Harold learns that the freehold of their house is about to run out, they go to the bank for a loan. But unknown to Harold, Albert has other plans for the money.
Season 6
- E1: Robbery with Violence (1970-11-02) — While cleaning the house, Albert knocks over Harold's china cabinet and destroys his valuable collection. To cover up the accident he invents a story that the damage happened durin
- E2: Come Dancing (1970-11-09) — Harold's new girlfriend is a Come Dancing fan and she wants Harold to partner her in the local championship, but as Harold can't dance, Albert offers to teach him. All goes well un
- E3: Two's Company (1970-11-16) — Albert is thinking about getting married and brings his fiance home to meet Harold. Imagine Harold's shock when she turns out to be an old girlfriend!
- E4: Tea for Two (1970-11-23) — During a bi-election, the local Tory party want Albert to entertain Ted Heath at the junk yard. When Harold finds out, he is furious and promises to do everything he can to stop it
- E5: Without Prejudice (1970-11-30) — When Harold finally gets fed up of the house falling down around his ears, the noise of the aircrafts overhead and the cars in the street, he persuades Albert to move to a more up
- E6: Pot Black (1970-12-07) — Harold buys a second hand snooker table and has it set up in the front room. He is obsessed with beating Albert at least in one sport, even if it takes all night.
- E7: The Three Feathers (1970-12-14) — When Harold buys a 19th century commode from a lady during his round, he thinks he has made a killing, but Albert has second thoughts.
- E8: Cuckoo in the Nest (1970-12-20) — Out of the blue, Albert's long lost son Arthur shows up from Australia, and much to Harold's horror, Albert offers him a partnership in their business, until he learns that Arthur
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Steptoe and Son have? 8 season(s) with 55 episodes.
Who created Steptoe and Son? Ray Galton, Alan Simpson.
Where can I watch Steptoe and Son? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.