Robin's Nest

1. S01E01Sleeping PartnersJanuary 11, 1977—Now a fully qualified but unemployed chef, Robin Tripp harbours dreams of opening his own bistro. He is helped by his girlfriend Vicky Nicho
2. S01E02The Bistro KidsJanuary 18, 1977—Opening day approaches at the bistro and Robin has problems with a stuffed bear, half a pig and a Public Health Inspector.
3. S01E03A Little CompetitionJanuary 25, 1977—Robin knew he'd have competition from the restaurant next door, but it turns out to be worse than expected.
4. S01E04The Maternal TriangleFebruary 1, 1977—Robin is not keen to meet Vicky's mother, since he's heard she has a nasty habit of hitting people on the nose. The new dish washer thinks h
5. S01E05Piggy in the MiddleFebruary 8, 1977—Vicky's father decides the restaurant needs some splashes of colour on the walls. Fortunately, he's romantically involved with a young femal
6. S01E06A Matter of NoteFebruary 15, 1977—When a counterfeit ten pound note finds its way into the bistro till, Robin must attend a police ID parade. But he picks the wrong man and w
7. S01E07Oh Happy DayFebruary 22, 1977—Vicky wonders whether it's time to tie the knot with Robin. A quiet wedding for two is planned, but Nicholls has other plans.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01As Long as He Needs MeFebruary 28, 1978—James Nicholls is unwell and Vicky feels she should move in to look after him. Robin fears it's a plan to force them apart.
2. S02E02The Seven Pound FiddleMarch 2, 1978—Money is missing from the till. Nicholls blames Albert and sacks him. But when it becomes clear he is not guilty, they have trouble finding
3. S02E03Ups & DownsMarch 9, 1978—The discovery of a cellar underneath the restaurant causes friction between Nicholls and Robin.
4. S02E04Three Times TableMarch 16, 1978—Robin decides to 'go continental' and put tables outside the restaurant. This annoys the owner of the steakhouse next door and he makes a ta
5. S02E05Great ExpectationsMarch 23, 1978—Victoria thinks she is pregnant, something that delights Robin and upsets Nicholls - though he soon has big plans for his grandchild...
6. S02E06Love & MarriageMarch 30, 1978—The big day has arrived and Robin and Victoria are actually getting married. Will Nicholls interfere with their plans ?

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01You Need HandsSeptember 25, 1978—Despite Nicholls' grand plans for a cabaret, the restaurant has bigger problems: Robin has damaged his cooking arm, and Albert refuses to le
2. S03E02The CandidateOctober 2, 1978—Nicholls decides to run as a candidate in the local elections, using the restaurant as his campaign headquarters.
3. S03E03Just DessertsOctober 9, 1978—Nicholls gets his fingers burned when an old flame of Robin's returns. Robin flies the nest and moves in with his father-in-law.
4. S03E04Away from All What?October 16, 1978—It has been ages since Vicky and Robin had a holiday. But Nicholls refuses to pay for a stand-in chef.
5. S03E05England ExpectsOctober 23, 1978—Nicholls' regimental reunion is due, and where better for him to hold it than Robin's Nest ?
6. S03E06Once Two is ThreeOctober 30, 1978—When Robin has the chance to open a new restaurant in Brighton, Nicholls is determined to scupper the deal.
7. S03E07Dinner DateNovember 6, 1978—An old girlfriend returns to England and recaptures Nicholls' fancy. Is marriage on the cards ?
8. S03E08Everything You Wish YourselfNovember 13, 1978—When is a birthday not a birthday ? And why does Nicholls want to know his daughter's vital statistics ?
9. S03E09Be It Ever So HumbleNovember 20, 1978—There's a crisis when Albert resigns as a washer upper and Vicky and Robin discover they've been breaking the law.
10. S03E10Day TrippersNovember 27, 1978—Robin and Vicky decide there's nothing like a nice peaceful picnic on their day off. And that's exactly what they get...
11. S03E11The Long Distance RunnerDecember 4, 1978—Has Robin really decided to take up jogging, or does he have other reasons for going out early every morning ?
12. S03E12At Harm's LengthDecember 11, 1978—Vicky thinks her Uncle Sam is playing around with another woman. Despite Robin's fears, she decides to take action...
13. S03E13The Happy HenDecember 18, 1978—Nicholls buys the building next door to Robin's Nest to open an omelette house. However, he ends up with egg on his face.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Should Auld AcquaintanceFebruary 22, 1979—The bistro, newly decorated and open for business, faces sudden closure after Robin encounters an old friend in dire need.
2. S04E02Person Friday RequiredMarch 1, 1979—A meeting with an old colleague starts Vicky wondering if it's wise for husbands and wives to work together.
3. S04E03Lost WeekendMarch 8, 1979—Lucky Albert wins a weekend away from it all. But a little conniving turns it into a busman's holiday for Robin and Vicky.
4. S04E04Too Many Waiters Spoil the BistroMarch 15, 1979—Nicholls plans to boost profits by increasing the number of tables. This leads to an increase in staff - and in problems.
5. S04E05September SongMarch 22, 1979—Robin's relationship with Nicholls hits a new low when Vicky comes home to find them brawling in the street.
6. S04E06Sorry PartnerMarch 29, 1979—Robin and Vicky are kept busy when Nicholls tries to recapture lost glory on the badminton court.
7. S04E07Albert's BallApril 5, 1979—Albert's anniversary party looks like being his farewell party when Robin's Nest acquires a pest.
8. S04E08Christmas at Robin's NestDecember 27, 1979—Christmas at Robin's Nest is just like anywhere else - bad tempers and frayed nerves, with just a hint of seasonal goodwill.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Pastures NewJanuary 8, 1980—Robin is fed up with slaving over a hot stove and decides to fly the nest in favour of warmer climes.
2. S05E02A Man of PropertyJanuary 15, 1980—With Robin and Vicky's baby due, they realise they will need more room in the Nest - but where will they find it ?
3. S05E03If You Pass 'Go' Collect £200January 22, 1980—Robin wants to buy out his father-in-law's share of the bistro.
4. S05E04Never Look a Gift Horse...January 29, 1980—Prospective grandparents can often get more excited than parents-to-be, and Robin's mother-in-law, Marion, is no exception.
5. S05E05Just an Old-Fashioned GirlFebruary 5, 1980—Robin and Vicky become 'go-betweens', for both Nicholls and Gertrude and Albert...
6. S05E06Great ExpectationsFebruary 12, 1980—The signs are all there that the baby is imminent: Nicholls is tense, Robin is having nightmares and Vicky is bored.
7. S05E07Christmas at Robin's Nest: No Room at the InnDecember 24, 1980—Christmas dinner at the bistro; with three men and a turkey, the family get-together lacks a woman's touch.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Move over DarlingFebruary 17, 1981—Running a bistro and trying to visit Vicky and the babies isn't easy, so Robin decides to delegate.
2. S06E02The HomecomingFebruary 24, 1981—It's time for Vicky and the twins to come home, but Robin and Nicholls cannot agree on whose car she should travel in.
3. S06E03No Smoke Without FireMarch 3, 1981—Albert suspects Gertrude is seeing another man.
4. S06E04When Irish Eyes are SmilingMarch 10, 1981—In need of a break, Robin and Vicky go to stay with Grandad.
5. S06E05Anniversary WaltzMarch 17, 1981—With all the food pre-cooked for a private party, it seems the ideal night for Vicky and Robin to go out. What could go wrong ?
6. S06E06Wish You Weren't HereMarch 24, 1981—When Nicholls decides his daughter needs a bit of a break, his generosity knows no bounds...
7. S06E07The Headhunters of SW6March 31, 1981—When Robin is offered a lucrative new job, Nicholls has no option but to put the restaurant up for sale. Is this the end of Robin's Nest ?

Season 6 ranked & reviewed