Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
A selectively deaf woman named Mrs Richards insists that she has had a large amount of money stolen at the hotel, and against Sybil's wishes Basil puts a fiver on Dragonfly.
2
The Psychiatrist
1979-02-26
A psychiatrist and his wife come to stay and Basil thinks Sybil is telling them all about his life.
3
Waldorf Salad
1979-03-05
An American and his wife get unsatisfactory service at Fawlty Towers when he orders a Waldorf salad, after the kitchen has closed.
4
The Kipper and the Corpse
1979-03-12
Unknown to Basil, a guest dies in the night and he tries to serve him breakfast anyway and an obnoxious woman insists on service for her dog.
5
The Anniversary
1979-03-26
Sybil leaves before Basil's surprise anniversary party and Basil spends the evening trying to convince their friends she's ill.
6
Basil the Rat
1979-10-25
The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.