S1.E6

The Germans

Episode aired Oct 24, 1975
PG
31m

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A moose head to be hung, a fire drill to be conducted, and German guests are all a bit much for Basil to handle while Sybil's in hospital.A moose head to be hung, a fire drill to be conducted, and German guests are all a bit much for Basil to handle while Sybil's in hospital.A moose head to be hung, a fire drill to be conducted, and German guests are all a bit much for Basil to handle while Sybil's in hospital.

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9.3/10

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10/10

Simply the best

I have watched Fawlty Towers numerous times and this is my favorite. It is pure slapstick fun and John Cleese is outstanding in it. Andrew Sachs (Manuel) & "The Major" are comedy gold. I roll with laughter every time I watch it. Is it politically correct? Absolutely not and thank god!

lisa_hagerty
Nov 30, 2018
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Trivia
The episode was one of the most popular of the series in Germany when it was first shown there in 1993.

Goofs
The fire alarm that plays such a pivotal role, prominently placed at the reception desk, is mysteriously absent in all other episodes.

Quotes
Basil Fawlty: Is there something wrong?
German Guest: Will you stop talking about the war?
Basil Fawlty: Me? You started it.
German Guest: We did not start it!
Basil Fawlty: Yes, you did. You invaded Poland.

Crazy credits
This is the only episode which does not open with an establishing shot of the hotel in its grounds, with the disintegrating or rearranged name sign. Instead, it opens with an establishing shot of the hospital Sybil has been admitted to (actually Northwick Park Hospital, London Borough of Harrow).