They run a junk business - but one of them is desperate to escape

Contains language and attitudes of the time that may offend.

Steptoe and Son

Harold returns home from work one day to reveal that he has had a lucrative business offer.

The Offer

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. The Offer

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Harold has been going out in the evenings, making Albert suspicious. It turns out Harold has a 'bird', so Albert suggests he invite her round.

The Bird

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. The Bird

The offer of a free piano seems too good to be true - and it is.

The Piano

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. The Piano

Harold reads a book on capitalism and comes to the conclusion that the business is not being run properly. He decides that in order to make large profits they must start buying goods in bulk.

The Economist

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. The Economist

Harold is fed up with scraping a living and with Albert's constant criticism of his ability to do the rounds. He decides to follow a different vocation and takes a correspondence course in TV repairing.

The Diploma

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. The Diploma

Harold has holiday plans, and they don't involve Albert or the annual trip to Bognor Regis. Albert attempts to change his son's mind by using emotional blackmail.

The Holiday

Steptoe and Son - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. The Holiday

Series 1

Harold suggests that it's time for Hercules the horse to be sent off to the cat food factory. Albert is dismayed and things get worse when Hercules falls ill.

Wallah Wallah Catsmeat

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Wallah Wallah Catsmeat

Albert's habit of taking a bath in the front room is ruining Harold's chances with girls he invites back home. Harold has had enough and decides to build a proper bathroom himself.

The Bath

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. The Bath

When Albert decides to get married again, it might finally be the chance for Harold to break free of his father. But instead of celebrating the marriage, Harold does everything he can to put a stop to it.

The Stepmother

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. The Stepmother

Harold takes Albert on a big night out in the West End to celebrate his birthday. It seems like a good idea, but the cocktail bar doesn't serve beer, the play is a load of rubbish and Albert doesn't like the food at the Chinese restaurant.

Sixty-Five Today

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. Sixty-Five Today

Harold has acquired a collection of classical music and plans a night in to enjoy them. Albert is more of a popular music man and interrupts constantly with his hammering. He finally locks the records up and throws away the keys.

A Musical Evening

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 5

5. A Musical Evening

Harold has arranged a poker night with some friends, but Albert is morally outraged by the idea of gambling. He soon changes his tune when he sees Harold being cheated out of his money and hatches a crafty plan to win it all back.

Full House

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. Full House

While out on his rounds, Harold meets a wealthy married woman who takes quite a shine to him. He agrees to visit her again the next day and puts his best suit on. A suspicious Albert follows him and tries to put a stop to their affair.

Is That Your Horse Outside?

Steptoe and Son - Series 2 - Episode 7

7. Is That Your Horse Outside?

Series 2

Harold makes plans to sail around the world with a group of young adventurers, but he has to solve the problem of what to do with Albert. He decides to put his father into an old people's home.

Homes Fit for Heroes

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 1

1. Homes Fit for Heroes

Harold buys a job lot of coffins and stores them in the living room. Albert, who's very superstitious, strongly objects. He moves into the stable to sleep until they have been moved, leaving Harold alone in the house at night.

The Wooden Overcoats

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 2

2. The Wooden Overcoats

Cash flow problems cause Harold to buy some lead at a knockdown price from a stranger who visits the yard. Panic sets in when the police pay a visit.

The Lead Man Cometh

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 3

3. The Lead Man Cometh

Harold meets a French au pair on his rounds and starts dating her. When he brings her round to meet his father, a revelation from Albert's past means Harold's relationship with Monique may be too close for comfort.

Steptoe a La Cart

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 4

4. Steptoe a La Cart

The Steptoes go for their weekly visit to the cinema. Unfortunately their tastes in big screen entertainment differ wildly.

Sunday for Seven Days

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 5

5. Sunday for Seven Days

Albert lands a large windfall on the premium bonds. Albert soon goes on a wild spending spree and Harold soon goes from bitter to jealous.

The Bonds That Bind Us

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 6

6. The Bonds That Bind Us

To bring in some extra cash, Albert decides to take in a lodger. Harold is none too happy and moves out of the family home and finds himself another job. Will he ever come back?

The Lodger

Steptoe and Son - Series 3 - Episode 7

7. The Lodger

Series 3

Harold is finally tying the knot but is jilted at the altar, leaving the bridegroom humiliated and in a terrible state; however the best man is far from upset.

And Afterwards At...

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 1

1. And Afterwards At...

Harold picks up a rare antique figurine on his rounds, bearing the well-known crossed swords - denoting Meissen porcelain. He is determined to make a large profit from it.

Crossed Swords

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 2

2. Crossed Swords

Harold thinks the family home needs central heating. Albert is delighted until he hears that his son plans to install it all himself.

Those Magnificent Men And

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 3

3. Those Magnificent Men And

The bills are piling up but there's no money to pay for them. As the creditors and bailiffs arrive in the yard, Albert and Harold decide to take drastic action.

The Siege of Steptoe Street

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 4

4. The Siege of Steptoe Street

Harold has nowhere to take his lady friends and resolves to get himself a bachelor pad, but his love life doesn't go according to plan. Meanwhile Albert has a new lease of life.

A Box in Town

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 5

5. A Box in Town

Harold has some big political ambitions and holds a local Labour Party meeting at home. Albert, a fervent Tory, sets out to disrupt it.

My Old Man's a Tory

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 6

6. My Old Man's a Tory

Harold has reluctantly agreed to take Albert on a nostalgic trip to France to revisit the battlefields where he fought during the First World War. However, the plane journey there does not go according to plan.

Pilgrim's Progress

Steptoe and Son - Series 4 - Episode 7

7. Pilgrim's Progress

Series 4

The Steptoes go into mourning when Hercules dies of a heart attack at the grand old age of 39 - and the replacement horse mysteriously falls ill as well.

A Death in the Family

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 1

1. A Death in the Family

Harold is intending to go on a skiing holiday to Austria - on his own. Albert feels lonely and neglected while Harold gets some last minute practice in.

A Winter's Tale

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 2

2. A Winter's Tale

A sophisticated antiques dealer turns up at the yard and Harold is very impressed - but Albert thinks he's after more than antiques.

Any Old Iron?

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 3

3. Any Old Iron?

A heavily pregnant young woman turns up looking for Harold, who she thinks is the father. Harold warms to the idea of becoming a dad but it can only end in pain and disappointment.

Steptoe and Son and Son

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 4

4. Steptoe and Son and Son

Harold wants to buy a sports car with his savings but Albert wants a new colour television. Harold gets his car, but Albert has a funny turn that forces him to think again.

The Colour Problem

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 5

5. The Colour Problem

The Steptoes decide to have X-rays taken when Albert's cough gets worse. Albert gets the all clear, but what about Harold?

TB or not TB?

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 6

6. TB or not TB?

The Steptoes find out the lease is running out on the house and need a bank loan to buy it. The bank manager ends up making them an offer they can't refuse.

Men of Property

Steptoe and Son - Series 5 - Episode 7

7. Men of Property

Series 5

Albert knocks over Harold's best china cabinet and launches into an elaborate cover up - including calling the police to report a break-in.

Robbery with Violence

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 1

1. Robbery with Violence

Harold, who suffers from two left feet, desperately needs someone to teach him how to dance to impress a potential new girlfriend - but who can he ask?

Come Dancing

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 2

2. Come Dancing

Albert reveals he is going to get married again and he invites the lady round to meet Harold - causing a real shock when she arrives.

Two's Company

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 3

3. Two's Company

The battle lines are drawn between the Steptoes, as the local by-election looms. Albert is chosen to take tea with the Prime Minster, much to Harold's displeasure.

Tea for Two

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 4

4. Tea for Two

The noise of the nearby motorway convinces Harold that he wants to move to suburbia. When the local residents association turn up for a chat, Albert has a brainwave.

Without Prejudice

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 5

5. Without Prejudice

Harold decides to buy a snooker table and sets it up in the house. When he challenges Albert to a game on the green baize, he is in for a surprise.

Pot Black

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 6

6. Pot Black

Harold brings home his latest bargain - a commode he thinks was used by royalty. The pair get involved in a tug of war over the antique toilet.

The Three Feathers

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 7

7. The Three Feathers

A brash Australian turns up on the doorstep and turns out to be Albert's long lost son. However Harold doesn't take too kindly to his brother's new business ideas.

Cuckoo in the Nest

Steptoe and Son - Series 6 - Episode 8

8. Cuckoo in the Nest

Series 6

The vicar calls, asking for an article on rag and bone men for the church magazine's centenary edition. Harold writes the article, but Albert makes the contribution of a crossword.

Men of Letters

Steptoe and Son - Series 7 - Episode 1

1. Men of Letters

Harold joins the local amateur dramatic society. Rehearsals take place at the yard and Albert thinks he will give the acting lark a go as well.

A Star Is Born

Steptoe and Son - Series 7 - Episode 2

2. A Star Is Born

Albert receives news that his brother has died. A family funeral is held and the deceased Steptoe has the last laugh when his will is read out.

Oh What a Beautiful Mourning

Steptoe and Son - Series 7 - Episode 3

3. Oh What a Beautiful Mourning

Albert gets a visit from the Inland Revenue investigating his claim for his wife, who has been dead for 30 years. Drastic action is needed, and drink and drag are involved.

Live Now PAYE Later

Steptoe and Son - Series 7 - Episode 4

4. Live Now PAYE Later

After being beaten at badminton by his father, who announces his desire to join the local tennis club, Harold tries to kill him while sleepwalking.

Loathe Story

Steptoe and Son - Series 7 - Episode 5

5. Loathe Story

When the arguments become just too much for Harold, he decides to take drastic measures to get some peace from Albert.