Bread (1986–1991)

1. S01E01Episode 1May 1, 1986—The family talks about their dreams and what they hope to achieve in the future. Over breakfast discussions develop about working and what t
2. S01E02Episode 2May 8, 1986—Billy buys a ring for Julie, but later learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.
3. S01E03Episode 3May 15, 1986—Freddie Boswell makes a return to his family home. He gets a cool reception from his wife and children.
4. S01E04Episode 4May 22, 1986—A photographer suggests Aveline should pose topless and wishes he hadn't. Jack makes an unsuccessful entry into the art world.
5. S01E05Episode 5May 29, 1986—Freddie's sea-faring brother has died and the Boswells decide to arrange a burial at sea.
6. S01E06Episode 6June 5, 1986—Billy finds out that he is to become a father, Joey learns of his dad's gambling debt, Adrian is made redundant, Aveline's nude pictures are

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1January 8, 1987—Adrian has found a girlfriend, Carmen. Jack gets hijacked by a couple of punks who need a lift to Manchester.
2. S02E02Episode 2January 15, 1987—Julie goes into labor earlier than expected and Joey has to come to Billy's rescue.
3. S02E03Episode 3January 22, 1987—Jack and Adrian witness a burglary, then find themselves pursued by the perpetrators.
4. S02E04Episode 4January 29, 1987—Things are looking up for Billy when he starts making money on his sandwich round. Unfortunately, his sudden realization that money can come
5. S02E05Episode 5February 5, 1987—Billy is distraught when Julie takes the baby and heads to London to stay with friends, and Freddie Boswell comes home to stay.
6. S02E06Episode 6February 12, 1987—The Boswell's pet dog, Mongy, is not well and the family rally round to make sure he has every comfort. Meanwhile, Julie has returned from L

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1September 6, 1987—Aveline has been mugged and the Boswell boys make a mass protest at the police station. Billy, meanwhile, has to break the news to his mothe
2. S03E02Episode 2September 13, 1987—Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing some years back, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of them.
3. S03E03Episode 3September 20, 1987—Freddie loses a valuable ring at a party. Jack, who found it and tried to pawn it, is filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Adrian has gone throug
4. S03E04Episode 4September 27, 1987—Lilo Lill pays a visit to the Boswell home and indulges in an all out war with Nellie on the doorstep. Roxy has returned into Joey's life an
5. S03E05Episode 5October 4, 1987—Aveline is taken to hospital and the family gather to comfort her. Joey finds out that Roxy is married.
6. S03E06Episode 6October 11, 1987—Joey is forced to confront Roxy's husband, with unusual results, and Aveline decides to give up her modelling career.
7. S03E07Episode 7October 18, 1987—Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering
8. S03E08Episode 8October 25, 1987—
9. S03E09Episode 9November 1, 1987—
10. S03E10Episode 10November 8, 1987—
11. S03E11Episode 11November 15, 1987—
12. S03E12Episode 12November 22, 1987—
13. S03E13Episode 13November 29, 1987—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1September 18, 1988—Jack has left home to go to America for a while and Nellie is missing him greatly. Cousin Shifty is coming out of prison and heading for th
2. S04E02Episode 2September 25, 1988—Aveline brings Oswald home and he finds a family in chaos when they all show him their true colours. Adrian is accepted as a male model aft
3. S04E03Episode 3October 2, 1988—Freddie's visit to the doctor has left him unsure of his future, but only Joey notices that his father is suffering from a serious heart com
4. S04E04Episode 4October 9, 1988—Yizzel's mate involves Shifty in an insurance job on his car but forgets that he didn't have an MOT certificate. Meanwhile, Shifty's romanc
5. S04E05Episode 5October 16, 1988—Billy and Adrian both leave home and Nellie decides to teach them a lesson by delivering their belongings to them personally. They both rea
6. S04E06Episode 6October 23, 1988—Nellie advises the family against fussing over their dad, but she knows that she's wasting her breath. Shifty attempts to move in with Mart
7. S04E07Episode 7October 30, 1988—Joey gives Freddie an ultimatum - Lilo Lill or his mum. Linda McCartney opens an Animal Rescue Centre and, while getting her autograph, Bil
8. S04E08Episode 8November 6, 1988—
9. S04E09Episode 9November 13, 1988—
10. S04E10Episode 10November 20, 1988—
11. S04E11Episode 11November 27, 1988—
12. S04E12Episode 12December 4, 1988—
13. S04E13Episode 13December 11, 1988—
14. S04E14Christmas with the BoswellsDecember 25, 1988—In this Christmas Special the Boswells holiday in Rome and find their time is filled with happy memories, and new or renewed relationships.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1September 10, 1989—Adrian becomes a hero by accident and, despite warnings, starts to embellish his role in the proceedings. Billy is troubled by his forthcomi
2. S05E02Episode 2September 17, 1989—Joey visits the taxman to plead his case but his words fall on deaf ears, Aveline suggests to Oswald that he should have a sperm count and B
3. S05E03Episode 3September 24, 1989—Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother a
4. S05E04Episode 4October 1, 1989—When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job
5. S05E05Episode 5October 8, 1989—Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not re
6. S05E06Episode 6October 15, 1989—Mongy, the family dog, has been accused of biting a little girl and the police are called in to investigate. Billy changes his image in orde
7. S05E07Episode 7October 22, 1989—Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge
8. S05E08Episode 8October 29, 1989—
9. S05E09Episode 9November 5, 1989—
10. S05E10Episode 10November 12, 1989—
11. S05E11Episode 11November 19, 1989—
12. S05E12Episode 12November 26, 1989—
13. S05E13Episode 13December 3, 1989—
14. S05E14A Quiet ChristmasDecember 25, 1989—Christmas for the Boswells brings its usual mix of hilarity, sadness and surprises.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 601September 9, 1990—When Leonora arrives to take up residence in Billy's former home, Jack and Adrian are besotted but Billy is horrified as Julie neglected to
2. S06E02Episode 602September 16, 1990—A double celebration for the Boswells when Aveline brings her baby home in style and Leonora offers Adrian a job as her chauffeur - even tho
3. S06E03Episode 603September 23, 1990—To everyone's amazement Shifty has got a job as a bus driver, while Jack and Leonora's relationship is growing ever stronger. Lilo Lill conf
4. S06E04Episode 604September 30, 1990—Shifty tries to convince Martina that he has changed but ends up taking his passengers on an unexpected trip. Adrian and Jack are both compe
5. S06E05Episode 605October 7, 1990—Billy's van has been broken in to and Joey's new shop has been vandalized - the culprits are unknown. Aveline has decided to leave Oswald an
6. S06E06Episode 606October 14, 1990—Billy's constant complaint of being neglected forces him to make an important decision. Nellie makes plans to go away with Derek, Shifty ple
7. S06E07Episode 607October 21, 1990—Nellie is away with her "friend" and finding the experience very uncomfortable; meanwhile, the family try to manage without her. Her absence
8. S06E08Episode 8October 21, 1990—
9. S06E09Episode 9October 28, 1990—
10. S06E10Episode 10November 4, 1990—
11. S06E11Another Christmas with the BoswellsDecember 25, 1990—Mrs Boswell finds that little things can cause enormous problems when all should be peace and tranquility.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Episode 701September 1, 1991—
2. S07E02Episode 702September 8, 1991—
3. S07E03Episode 703September 15, 1991—
4. S07E04Episode 704September 22, 1991—
5. S07E05Episode 705September 29, 1991—
6. S07E06Episode 706October 6, 1991—
7. S07E07Episode 707October 13, 1991—
8. S07E08Episode 8October 20, 1991—
9. S07E09Episode 9October 27, 1991—
10. S07E10Episode 10November 3, 1991—

Season 7 ranked & reviewed