The Wind in the Willows (1984–1990)

1. S01E01The Further Adventures of ToadApril 27, 1984—After having overthrown the Weasels in the battle of Toad Hall, Toad hosts a celebration dinner for his friends. He reminisces about his tim
2. S01E02The Kidnapping of ToadJune 4, 1984—Invited to the weasels' den for a 'literary evening', Toad is taken prisoner and a ransom demanded. Badger has no intention of paying for hi
3. S01E03The Ghost at Mole EndJune 11, 1984—Mole hears sounds which he cannot account for. It leads him to fear that there might be a ghost in his house. Eventually, though, he discove
4. S01E04The Great SteamerJune 18, 1984—The weasels buy the part of the Wild Wood upon which stands the entrance to Badger's home. They order Badger to vacate the property. When Ba
5. S01E05Buried TreasureMay 25, 1984—Mole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friend
6. S01E06Mole's CousinJune 1, 1984—Mole's cousin, a famous literary figure called Auberon Mole, comes to stay after being invited by Toad to a 'literary soiree.' Mole's friend
7. S01E07The Grand Annual ShowNovember 9, 1984—Mole's jam, Rat's walnut cake, Badger's pickled walnuts, and Toad's 'homemade' elderflower wine all compete to be best in show. The weasels
8. S01E08The Open Road AgainNovember 16, 1984—On a Toad inspired hiking trip attended by Mole and Ratty, the trio soon bump into an old friend - Alfred the horse who once pulled Toad's c
9. S01E09Wayfarers AllNovember 23, 1984—Based on chapter 9 of the original book. The Rat is visited by a seafarer, who captivates him with stories of his travels, and entices him t
10. S01E10The Weasels TrapNovember 30, 1984—After Badger interrupts the Chief Weasel's attempts to rob Billy Rabbit in the Wild Wood, the angry Chief plots his revenge. When his henchm
11. S01E11Burglary at Toad HallDecember 7, 1984—Toad opens Toad Hall to the public in order to (modestly) show of his many family heirlooms. But the weasels have a dastardly plan to sabota
12. S01E12The Piper at the Gates of DawnDecember 14, 1984—Another dramatisation of an episode from Kenneth Grahame’s book (chapter 7). Portly, Otter's young son, goes missing. He has picked the wors
13. S01E13The Yuletide EntertainmentDecember 24, 1984—The riverbank residents are organising a fun gathering where they show off their singing, dancing and instrument-playing talents: Otter on t

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Winter SportsDecember 24, 1985—One night, Toad senses that it is growing colder and realises that it is snowing. He immediately develops a passion for the Winter Sports, a
2. S02E02Toad, Photographer—Toad decides to commission a photograph of himself to put on the wall at Toad Hall, and who better to take it than Toad himself?
3. S02E03The Rescue—A young shrew has gone missing in the snow. Rat, Mole and Toad set off to track him down, but will they be in time?
4. S02E04Bankruptcy—Toad’s new found passion for high-finance soon lands him in trouble, and Toad Hall itself is threatened.
5. S02E05The Storm—One wild and stormy day, everyone turns up at Badger’s to celebrate his birthday – but Rat is missing!
6. S02E06Patient: Toad—Toad is suffering from a bad cold, but when Rat and Mole arrive, they fear it could be something more serious.
7. S02E07The Labyrinth—On his way to visit Badger, Ratty stumbles down a hole in the Wild Wood. Injured, he wanders the labyrinth of tunnels while Toad, dressed as
8. S02E08Harvest—Badger, Rat, Mole and Toad set off on a fruit-picking expedition, but before long, the Weasels are up to their usual tricks.
9. S02E09Auberon's Return—Mole’s cousin, Auberon, arrives at Mole End looking for some peace and quiet, but Mole’s friends have other ideas.
10. S02E10The Great Golfing Gamble—It doesn’t take Toad long to tire of the game of croquet, and he sets off to play a proper game – like golf!
11. S02E11Gadget Mad—Toad invites his friends around for a big surprise after tea. He has spent the past weeks installing an electrical generator to power his ne
12. S02E12Mayday—May Day celebrations are in full swing on the riverbank, and Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole are enjoying all the fun of the fair. Toad fails m
13. S02E13Fancy Dress—Invitations are received to a fancy-dress party in Toad Hall, but when everyone arrives, there is no sign of Toad!

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01PaperchaseDecember 30, 1986—When the field mice, voles and shrews accidently break a stained glass window in Toad Hall, Rat attempts to find something else for them to
2. S03E02Mercury of the MotorbicycleJanuary 8, 1987—Toad invests in a motorbicycle. The blame is immediately put on Toad when the calm of the countryside is disrupted, and Toad cant convince h
3. S03E03Mr. Toad's TelephoneJanuary 15, 1987—The Weasels have sold Toad an electric telephone. With Mole’s help, Toad installs the telephone but learns from Mole that he cannot call Mol
4. S03E04Toad, AstronomerJanuary 22, 1987—Toad’s latest craze is Astronomy. So he buys a large, expensive telescope. With great reluctance, his friends help get it up to the roof, an
5. S03E05Caught in a MazeJanuary 29, 1987—Inspired by a recent visit to Hampton Court, Toad has the maze his father had built many years ago restored to its former glory, and opens i
6. S03E06School DaysFebruary 5, 1987—Badger discovers that the local school has been temporarily closed. While Badger, Rat and Mole make plans for alternative lessons, Toad deci
7. S03E07Badger's RemedyFebruary 12, 1987—Mole has been stricken with food poisoning! In the basket of remaining mushrooms, Badger is shocked to see a deadly poisonous toadstool. The
8. S03E08MasterchefFebruary 19, 1987—Tea at Ratty’s finds Toad reminiscing about his last visit to London - Toad had called on Mole’s cousin, where Toad discovered ‘Cooking’. Ba
9. S03E09Fire at Toad HallFebruary 26, 1987—When Toad accidently sets fire to the Hall, Mole offers Toad a place to stay. Mole soon regrets this offer as car upon car load of furniture
10. S03E10Unlikely AlliesMarch 5, 1987—One grey November morning a Stranger Weasel appears with a persuasive power and turns the Henchmen and Weasels against the Chief. The Strang
11. S03E11A Producer's LotMarch 12, 1987—The Riverbankers Annual Production is The Pirates of Penzance! This is Badger’s silver jubilee, but Toad is worried he does not have the big
12. S03E12Champion of the Green BaizeMarch 19, 1987—“The Game No Gentlemen’s Residence Should Be Without” - a billiard table is installed in Toad Hall and Toad is challenged to a game with his
13. S03E13Winter HauntsMarch 26, 1987—Unable to reach their homes in the snow, Mole, Rat and Badger spend a night with Toad, and soon they’re telling ghost stories. The appearanc

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Auld Lang SyneDecember 31, 1987—
2. S04E02Bricks and MortarJanuary 6, 1988—
3. S04E03The Lost River—
4. S04E04The Tournament—
5. S04E05Lord Toad—
6. S04E06Hot Air—
7. S04E07Fighting Fit—
8. S04E08Hall For Sale—
9. S04E09Toad's Harvest—
10. S04E10Monster of the Wild Wood—May 8th, Saturday: Drive from Marrakech, via Almeria to Barcelona in time to watchthe Grand Prix at 13:00 Sunday.
11. S04E11Remember, Remember—
12. S04E12Tunnels and Tremors—
13. S04E13Happy New Year—

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Chief's ReturnMarch 22, 1990—
2. S05E02Oarsman Toad—
3. S05E03Midsummer Night's Disaster—
4. S05E04The Compleat Bungler—
5. S05E05Mr. Toad of 'The Times'—
6. S05E06Toad in Motion—
7. S05E07Piano-Roll Toad—
8. S05E08Gypsy Toad—
9. S05E09Hip-Hip Soirée!—
10. S05E10Happy Birthday!—
11. S05E11A Toad in Time—
12. S05E12Toad in Love—
13. S05E13Toad: Film Maker—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed