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Season 1

  • S01E01 Sleeping Partners

    • January 11, 1977
    • ITV1

    When the local Chinese take away closes, Robin tries to convince Vicky's dad to invest in his new restaurant.He refuses but presents an even more intriguing solution for Robin and Vicky

  • S01E02 The Bistro Kids

    • January 18, 1977
    • ITV1

    Robin and Vicky prepare for the opening of Robin's Nest, which includes a visit from an inspector and an early dinner guest.

  • S01E03 A Little Competition

    • January 25, 1977
    • ITV1

    Robin is less than thrilled with the new steak house opening next door, nor with its manager, an old friend of James' and an old flame of Vicky's.

  • S01E04 The Maternal Triangle

    • February 1, 1977
    • ITV1

    Robin meets Vicky's oddball mother for the first time. The second time is at a disasterous dinner at the bistro.

  • S01E05 Piggy in the Middle

    • February 8, 1977
    • ITV1

    James' new artist friend is quite a bit younger than he is, much to the dismay of Robin and Vicky.

  • S01E06 A Matter of Note

    • February 15, 1977
    • ITV1

    Robin is questioned by the police after depositing a counterfeit ten pound note.

  • S01E07 Oh Happy Day

    • February 22, 1977
    • ITV1

    Vicky finally agrees to marriage, but keeping the guest list small is a big task.

Season 2

  • S02E01 As Long as He Needs Me

    • February 28, 1978
    • ITV1

    When James' back goes out, Vicky stays home to nurse him.

  • S02E02 The Seven Pound Fiddle

    • March 2, 1978
    • ITV1

    When £7 goes missing from the till, James suspects Albert.

  • S02E03 Ups & Downs

    • March 9, 1978
    • ITV1

    Robin discovers a cellar hidden beneath the kitchen floor.

  • S02E04 Three Times Table

    • March 16, 1978
    • ITV1

    After squabbles with the steak house next door, James considers selling Robin's Nest.

  • S02E05 Great Expectations

    • March 23, 1978
    • ITV1

    James installs a fruit machine in the bistro. Vicky believes she's pregnant.

  • S02E06 Love & Marriage

    • March 30, 1978
    • ITV1

    Robin and Vicky make their second attempt at a wedding, and try to exchange James' wedding present.

Season 3

  • S03E01 You Need Hands

    • September 25, 1978
    • ITV1

    Robin finds himself in a fix when he manages to injure his hand on the busiest night of the year

  • S03E02 The Candidate

    • October 2, 1978
    • ITV1

    Nicholls enters the political arena, but finds that using the restaurant as his headquarters is a recipe for disaster

  • S03E03 Just Desserts

    • October 9, 1978
    • ITV1

    One of Robin's old flames makes a surprise visit to the restaurant

  • S03E04 Away from All What?

    • October 16, 1978
    • ITV1

  • S03E05 England Expects

    • October 23, 1978
    • ITV1

    Nichols organises a regimental reunion, but the veteran soldier's ideas about party food leave a lot to be desired

  • S03E06 Once Two is Three

    • October 30, 1978
    • ITV1

    Robin gets the chance to open a new restaurant in Brighton, but Nicholls remains decidedly unimpressed and resolves to sabotage the venture

  • S03E07 Dinner Date

    • November 6, 1978
    • ITV1

    Nicholls' old flame tries to rekindle his affections, but little does he realise the commitment she's expecting from him

  • S03E08 Everything You Wish Yourself

    • November 13, 1978
    • ITV1

    One-armed potwasher Albert is pleased to see all his hard work rewarded with a hefty bonus, but remains blissfully unaware life isn't that cut and dried

  • S03E09 Be It Ever So Humble

    • November 20, 1978
    • ITV1

    Albert resigns as washer-upper, and Robin and Vicky realise they have been breaking the law

  • S03E10 Day Trippers

    • November 27, 1978
    • ITV1

    The couple plan to make the most of a day off and go for a picnic

  • S03E11 The Long Distance Runner

    • December 4, 1978
    • ITV1

    Nicholls is shocked by the truth

  • S03E12 At Harm's Length

    • December 11, 1978
    • ITV1

    Vicky is convinced her uncle is playing around with another woman, so she decides to intervene

  • S03E13 The Happy Hen

    • December 18, 1978
    • ITV1

    Nicholls buys the property next door and opens an omelette house, but things do not go to plan

Season 4

  • S04E01 Should Auld Acquaintance

    • February 22, 1979
    • ITV1

    Albert is shocked when confronted by a lady dressed only in her underwear. Comedy, starring Richard O'Sullivan and David Kelly

  • S04E02 Person Friday Required

    • March 1, 1979
    • ITV1

    Vicky begins to wonder whether working with Robin is putting a strain on their relationship

  • S04E03 Lost Weekend

    • March 8, 1979
    • ITV1

    Albert wins a weekend away

  • S04E04 Too Many Waiters Spoil the Bistro

    • March 15, 1979
    • ITV1

    An increase in tables leads to more problems

  • S04E05 September Song

    • March 22, 1979
    • ITV1

    Vicky finds the men brawling

  • S04E06 Sorry Partner

    • March 29, 1979
    • ITV1

    Nicholls pursues love and glory on the badminton court

  • S04E07 Albert's Ball

    • April 5, 1979
    • ITV1

    Albert's anniversary party brings a cloud of doom over the bistro when an unwelcome pest makes an appearance

  • S04E08 Christmas at Robin's Nest

    • December 27, 1979
    • ITV1

    Christmas at Robin’s Nest is just like everywhere else – bad tempers and frayed nerves, with just a hint of seasonal goodwill.

Season 5

Season 6

  • S06E01 Move Over Darling

    • February 17, 1981
    • ITV1

    Gertrude takes over as cook when Robin visits Vicky in the hospital.

  • S06E02 The Homecoming

    • February 24, 1981
    • ITV1

    Robin and James argue over the mode of transport to bring home Vicky.

  • S06E03 No Smoke Without Fire

    • March 3, 1981
    • ITV1

    Albert suspects that Gertrude is romantically involved with another man

  • S06E04 When Irish Eyes are Smiling

    • March 10, 1981
    • ITV1

    In desperate need of a rest, Robin and Vicky go to stay with Grandad, but relaxation is the last thing they get

  • S06E05 Anniversary Waltz

    • March 17, 1981
    • ITV1

    Robin pre-cooks all the food for a private party at the bistro, which enables him to spend more time with Vicky

  • S06E06 Wish You Weren't Here

    • March 24, 1981
    • ITV1

    Feeling that his daughter needs a break, Nicholls suggests hiring a temporary chef, but his idea does not guarantee that Vicky and Robin will get the holiday they are hoping for

  • S06E07 The Headhunters of SW6

    • March 31, 1981
    • ITV1

    Robin is offered a new job