British Comedy: Fleabag

Years: 2016
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford
Episodes: 6
Episode Average: 8.333

BEST EPISODE:
Episode 5 (2016)

SERIES ONE

(2016)
6 episodes
Series Score: 50
Episode Average: 8.33
Perfect 10's: 2

S1E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 21 July 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer, Tim Kirkby
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fleabag thinks back to how Barack Obama made her boyfriend walk out, an attempt to get a small business loan goes spectacularly wrong, and relucantly turning to her sister for help ends with a slap in the face.

"And you spend the rest of the day wondering... Do I have a massive arsehole?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 28 July 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fleabag looks to sell the sculpture that she stole from her godmother, a question from a customer brings a reminder of her friend's suicide, and a panic during a sexual encounter forces her to retreat to the safe place.

"I mean, this is a new detail, but he does usually go the extra mile. A few times he's even cleaned the whole flat. Like it's a crime scene. I've considered timing a break-up for when the flat needs a bit of a going over."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 4 August 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fleabag has to find a man to take to her sister's surprise birthday party, being paid to find the perfect present brings an unwelcome reminder, and a trip to a sex shop leads to a misunderstanding about lady parts.

"I can't go out with a dog."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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S1E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 11 August 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fleabag and Claire are sent to a female-only silent retreat by their father, truths about the sculpture and an attempted kiss provide a double blow, and looking in on the noisy workshop next-door reveals a familiar face.

"Do you know what the lesbian app for Grindr is called? TwatNav."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 18 August 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The sisters have boob checks on the anniversary of their mother's death, Claire insists on putting the stolen sculpture back where it belongs, and Fleabag puts her sister on the spot during an awkward memorial lunch.

"Well, I think it's important for women of all ages to see how my body has changed over the years."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 25 August 2016
Directed by: Harry Bradbeer
Written by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Fleabag finds that she's expected to hand out drinks at the Sexhibition, a declaration of love brings an unexpected sense of disappointment, and spotting Claire with Martin leads to an extremely uncomfortable truth.

"Yes, it's extraordinary. Really, really moving. Present. I'd really love one of these on my floor... like a rug with perks."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

FLEABAG

Played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
6 episodes (2016)

CLAIRE

Played by Sian Clifford
6 episodes (2016)

BOO

Played by Jenny Rainsford
6 episodes (2016)

DAD

Played by Bill Paterson
5 episodes (2016)

ARSEHOLE GUY

Played by Ben Aldridge
4 episodes (2016)

GODMOTHER

Played by Olivia Colman
4 episodes (2016)

MARTIN

Played by Brett Gelman
4 episodes (2016)

HARRY

Played by Hugh Skinner
3 episodes (2016)

BANK MANAGER

Played by Hugh Dennis
3 episodes (2016)

BUS RODENT

Played by Jamie Demetriou
2 episodes (2016)