The essential episodes of Phoenix Nights
Watch these 10 in order and you've got Phoenix Nights — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The Phoenix Club is re-opening tonight with the help of Roy “It's The Way I Tell 'Em” Walker and Brian and the crew have to make sure everything runs smoothly which isn't helped by a Nazi bandit, singing builders, short circuit a racist folk band and Max and Paddy. Opening Night is sure to be great.
- 02
A drunken horse, a dead pensioner - and that's before they've had the wild west night. It's business as usual at the Phoenix Club.
- 03
Will fire and safety officer Keith Lard succeed in closing the Phoenix Club, or will Brian Potter keep it open in time for the sell-out psychic that is Clinton Baptiste?
- 04
It's Single's Night at the Phoenix! Brian runs over a lady's foot with his wheelchair which leads to sparks flying between the two.
- 05
The Phoenix club has hit rock bottom. Can a new alternative comedy night and Robot Wars save the day? Probably not...
- 06
Things are finally looking up for Brian Potter in this final episode when the Talent Trek grand final comes to the Phoenix Club. But at what cost to Jerry St Claire?
- 07
Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
The club has burnt down (rival Den Perry did it) and Brian has been barred from holding a licence due to safety shortcuts and insurance fiddles. But, inspired by old mate Hoss Cartwright who runs Blackpool's La Ponderosa, Brian has plans for a revival. He needs the help of his former employees, especially Jerry St Clair, who has been reduced to the role of singing salesman at Asda.
- 08
Brian is in dire need of cash for his refurbishment so he decides to hold a family fun day in the club car park. They've got fairground rides and face-painting - what could possibly go wrong?
- 09
To get publicity, Brian arranges for the Phoenix Club to be featured on TV show Crimetime (presented by Stuart Maconie), recreating the night of the blaze. It turns into a blatant plug for the club – and features Jerry's performance of Reach For The Stars. Meanwhile, the Chinese cooks are stir frying everything and the seedy Spencer (Daniel Kitson) is hired as a barman.
- 10
The Phoenix has risen and the punters are back. Brian isn't surprised when the brewery decides to come and celebrate his victory and throws a gala Stars in Their Eyes show.
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