As Time Goes By

1. S01E01You Must Remember ThisJanuary 12, 1992—We meet the two main characters: Lionel and Jean. In the pilot episode, Lionel is in a hotel cafe giving a waitress a hard time. He is scat
2. S01E02Getting to Know You --- AgainJanuary 19, 1992—Jean and Lionel look no closer to renewing their relationship when Lionel checks out of his hotel without telling Jean. However, Lionel's pu
3. S01E03The Copper KettleJanuary 26, 1992—Lionel is about to go on a lecture circuit, so he invites Jean for a day out. The revisit some old haunts, only to discover that a lot has c
4. S01E04Surprise, SurpriseFebruary 2, 1992—Judith persuades Jean to surprise Lionel by going along to his lecture in Nowrich. However, it is Jean who gets the surprise when she finds
5. S01E05RelationshipsFebruary 9, 1992—The trip to Nowrich has changed Jean and Lionel's relationship. While Alistair still continues his romantic overtures to Jean, Lionel attemp
6. S01E06The PicnicFebruary 16, 1992—Jean and Lionel are both flattered by the romantic attentions of Alistair and Judith, but decide that things cannot continue as they are. Je

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01White HunterJanuary 10, 1993—Lionel is nervous regarding an upcoming photo shoot for the cover of his book. Despite advice from Jean and Judith that whatever helps sell
2. S02E02A Weekend AwayJanuary 17, 1993—Jean is put on the spot when Judith goes away for the weekend, and the house is left empty. She is somewhat flustered with all the suggestiv
3. S02E03Visiting RockyJanuary 24, 1993—Lionel takes Jean to see his eccentric father Rocky, the complete opposite of Lionel's gruff self.
4. S02E04Why?January 31, 1993—Lionel wonders why Alistair, a rich, successful publisher would be interested in publishing Lionel's less-than-blockbuster book.
5. S02E05MisunderstandingsFebruary 7, 1993—During a weekend at Jean's sister-in-law's house, Jean and Lionel invent more and more ridiculous claims to cover-up their romance thirty-ei
6. S02E06The CruiseFebruary 14, 1993—Jean becomes angry when Lionel invites her along on a cruise as a 'freebie'.
7. S02E07The Book SigningFebruary 21, 1993—The book is finally published, and Lionel begins a nationwide book-signing tour.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01We'll Always Have ParisJanuary 2, 1994—While on a romantic holiday in paris Jean and Lionel must help a young couple who are fighting.
2. S03E02Rocky's Wedding DayJanuary 9, 1994—It's Rocky and Madge's wedding day but, things don't go quite as planned.
3. S03E03Living Together, But Where?January 16, 1994—Jean and Lionel finally decide to live together but, each assume that the other one is moving into their place. Later Lionel get's arrested
4. S03E04Covering UpJanuary 23, 1994—Jean's sister-in-law has decided to visit the ""lovebirds"" at Jean's house. Unfortunatly Jean has to cover up the fact that she and Lionel
5. S03E05Moving InJanuary 30, 1994—Lionel finally agrees to move in with Jean.
6. S03E06Branching OutFebruary 6, 1994—With Jean opening up a new branch of her secretarial agency Sandy and Judy have different ideas who should be in charge of it.
7. S03E07The Mini SeriesFebruary 13, 1994—Alistair comes back from the states with news that a television company wants to turn Lionel's book into a miniseries. While trying to make
8. S03E08A Trip to Los AngelesFebruary 20, 1994—Jean and Lionel arrive in Los Angeles to discuss the miniseries being made from Lionel's book.
9. S03E09Dealing with SallyFebruary 27, 1994—Jean comes back from the states to find that the new branch manager she hired isn't working out. So she decides to handle it but, makes thin
10. S03E10Problems, ProblemsMarch 6, 1994—Jean and Lionel aren't happy with how the miniseries project is coming. Jean hires Lionel a new secretary. While Rocky and Madge have an acc

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A House Full of WomenMarch 5, 1995—Jean decides to turn the spare room into Lionel's office. But, plans change when Judy announces that Sandy has just broken up with her live-
2. S04E02RewritesMarch 12, 1995—The television company making a miniseries out of Lionel's book ask him to make it a little sexier. Jean hires a new secretary for Lionel to
3. S04E03Getting Rid of GwenMarch 19, 1995—Jean trys to help Lionel come up with a plan to get rid of Ms. Flack. While Ms. Flack decides to move away to her sister's.
4. S04E04The AffairMarch 26, 1995—Jean's sister-in-law decides to move in with her and Lionel after she finds out her husband is having an affair. Actually he being so secret
5. S04E05Welcome NewsApril 2, 1995—Rocky decides to give Lionel his country house in-which the film crew for the miniseries has decided to shoot. Jean and Lionel get engaged.
6. S04E06The Anniversary PartyApril 9, 1995—Stephen plans a surprise anniversary party for Penny but, mixes up the dates. While Jean and Lionel argue about being ""engaged"".
7. S04E07Wedding PreparationsApril 16, 1995—Jean and Lionel finally set a date for the wedding. While the women are planning the wedding, Lionel finally finishes his script for the min
8. S04E08Wedding Day NervesApril 23, 1995—Lionel and Jean's wedding day arrives. Lionel has to deal with a case of nerves while Jean has to deal with her sister-in-laws meddling.
9. S04E09Judith's New RomanceApril 30, 1995—Judy gets a new boyfriend and Jean decides to ""help"" out her daughter.
10. S04E10Improvements?May 7, 1995—Lionel gets some suggestions for improvements to his script for the miniseries. Jean and Lionel argue over her retirement that has yet to ha

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Country SetJanuary 7, 1996—Jean and Lionel spend a weekend in the country at Rocky's house. Upon arriving, they are visited by ""the country set.""
2. S05E02Lionel's Ex-WifeJanuary 14, 1996—Lionel's ex-wife, Margaret, asks him out for a drink, and he asks Jean to go with him. When Margaret arrives she isn't at all like Jean anti
3. S05E03Lionel's New HobbyJanuary 21, 1996—Lionel starts building model boats as a way to pass the time. Jean worries about Lionel. Alistair trys to get Lionel to work on another book
4. S05E04Avoiding the Country SetFebruary 4, 1996—Jean and Lionel visit the country house again but, this time try to avoid the townspeople that caused them so much trouble the last time the
5. S05E05Broadcast PlansFebruary 11, 1996—Alistair trys to get Lionel and Jean to go with him to the screening of the miniseries in the states. Lionel not liking the changes refuses
6. S05E06At Death's DoorFebruary 18, 1996—The miniseries based on Lionel's book is finally aired on U.S. television. When Jean's sister-in-law Penny has to go into the hopital she th
7. S05E07Showered with GiftsFebruary 25, 1996—Lionel and Jean befriend the villagers who shower the couple with gifts.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The StalkerMay 18, 1997—Lionel fears he's losing his strength. So when a stalker starts following Sandy home he decides to show he can take care of the situation. T
2. S06E02The PsychotherapistMay 25, 1997—Just as Lionel is getting used to his new leisurely lifestyle, Jean steps up her pace at work and home. Jean decides to see a psychotherapis
3. S06E03The Dinner PartyJune 1, 1997—Jean and Lionel must endure a trying evening with Jeans' sister-in-law.
4. S06E04What's Wrong with Mrs Bale?June 8, 1997—Jean and Lionel visit the country house and find Mrs. Bale in an odd mood. After Jean suggests Lionel talk to Mrs. Bale to find out what is
5. S06E05Alistair's EngagementJune 15, 1997—Alistair surprises everyone by announcing his engagement to someone he just met named Mercury. Judy's new boyfriend Paul lies to her and she
6. S06E06The House Next DoorJune 22, 1997—While spending an evening at home everyone is startled by noises coming from the empty house next door. Jean calls the police but, its just
7. S06E07A Surprise for JeanJune 29, 1997—Jean tells Lionel that she wants him to surprise her more. So Alistair suggests Lionel surprise Jean with a trip. However it turns out not t

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Pardon?April 19, 1998—Jean suspects that Lionel is going deaf. But despite the fact that he clearly can't hear very much, Lionel resists going to a doctor. Meanwh
2. S07E02An Old FlameApril 26, 1998—Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish
3. S07E03The New NeighboursMay 3, 1998—Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to discover what the new neighbors are like. How is it they show up at the pub with black eyes after
4. S07E04The BypassMay 10, 1998—The whole gang (minus Harry, who is stuck on duty for protest coverage) head out to the country for the weekend. But road construction is ab
5. S07E05Too Old ... or Too NosyMay 17, 1998—Jean's brother Steven and his wife are expected for another visit. As they are considered a rather dull couple by the Hardcastles, it is mos
6. S07E06The Old Folks' PartyMay 24, 1998—Jean ropes everyone into helping at a party for the oldies ... bottoms are pinched, Alastair excels as a DJ, and Jean and Lionel hope to be
7. S07E07The ProposalMay 31, 1998—Alastair finally proposes to Judy and she eventually accepts. But the trouble starts when Judy finds out the circumstances of his proposal.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01A Very Personal ProblemJuly 30, 2000—Judy and Alistair are no longer seeing each other neither are Sandy and Harry. So Jean decides to cheer them up. Alistair comes around to se
2. S08E02Animal MagnetismAugust 6, 2000—Lionel trys to convince Jean that a dog has been following him. Judy and Sandy come home with the very dog that was following him. The women
3. S08E03The BathroomAugust 13, 2000—After Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bathroom Jean decides to add a second bathroom. But, things don't go as planned.
4. S08E04Surprising NewsAugust 20, 2000—Penny and Stephen arrive with news that they are moving to Spain and building a dream house. Lionel starts to worry about his future money s
5. S08E05Future ImperfectAugust 27, 2000—Lionel is still worried about his money future and Alistair suggests he sell the country house. Lionel and Jean decide that they should sell
6. S08E06Going OnlineSeptember 1, 2000—Jean wants to get on the Internet. Allistar makes an annoucement which leads to his reconcilation with Judy. Meanwhile Harry breaks his leg

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Time to Settle Down (a.k.a. You Can't Manufacture Happy Endings for Everybody)July 7, 2002—Alistair has finally proposed to Judith, needless to say there are complications as Judith plans for a country wedding and realisation strik
2. S09E02Another Proposal (a.k.a. Wedding Plans)July 14, 2002—The truth about Alistair's wedding nerves are revealed after he and Lionel fail to keep it a secret from Jean and his bride to be, and Rocky
3. S09E03The World Will Always Welcome Lovers (a.k.a The Wedding)July 21, 2002—Rocky comes to the rescue when there is a problem with the best man at Alistair and Judith's wedding. Lol's wedding outfit does not go quite
4. S09E04What Now?August 4, 2002—Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle h
5. S09E05You Must Remember This...August 11, 2002—On their own at last, with Alistair and Judith married off and Sally and Harry gone to Canada, Jean and Lionel take a look back on their lif

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Christmas Special Part OneDecember 26, 2005—Jean feathers the nest for grandchildren, even though Lionel points out that neither Judy nor Sandy have gotten pregnant yet. It turns out t
2. S10E02Christmas Special Part TwoDecember 30, 2005—Judy and Sandy play a horrid trick on the strait-laced Penny and Stephen. The entire extended family winds up at the A&E when Rocky is injur

Season 10 ranked & reviewed