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Sykes

1972 – 1979Show7 seasons68 episodes

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Classic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to tackle the trials and tribulations of suburban life.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Sykes episodes

7 seasons · 68 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Burglary, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 Uncle, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Walk, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Menace, 6.7
  5. S1 E5 Boat, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Stranger, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Football, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 Job, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Ankle, 7.1
  10. S1 E10 Mouse, 6.6
  11. S1 E11 Dream, 6.9
  12. S1 E12 Marriage, 7.4
  13. S1 E13 Cat, 7.8
  14. S1 E14 Journey, 7.5
  15. S1 E15 Lodger, 7.4
  16. S1 E16 Café, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Engagement, 7.0
  2. S2 E2 Bus, 7.3
  3. S2 E3 Spy Ring, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Golf, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 Rolls, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Peeping Tom, 6.9
  7. S2 E7 Fancy Dress, 6.9
  8. S2 E8 Window-Smasher, 7.0
  9. S2 E9 Gamble, 6.5
  10. S2 E10 Uniform, 7.3
  11. S2 E11 Bird, 7.1
  12. S2 E12 Protest, 6.4
  13. S2 E13 Salesman, 7.0
  14. S2 E14 Haunting, 7.0
  15. S2 E15 Nest Egg, 6.9
  1. S3 E1 The Stolen Bentley, 7.1
  2. S3 E2 Holiday in Bogsea, 7.9
  3. S3 E3 The Pub, 7.6
  4. S3 E4 The Band, 6.6
  5. S3 E5 Two Birthdays, 6.7
  6. S3 E6 A Bandage, 6.4
  7. S3 E7 Log Cabin, 6.7
  8. S3 E8 The Fog, 6.7
  1. S4 E1 Commercial, 7.2
  2. S4 E2 Skiing, 7.2
  3. S4 E3 Caravan, 6.9
  4. S4 E4 Reporter, 7.6
  5. S4 E5 Marriage, 6.5
  6. S4 E6 Night Out, 7.0
  7. S4 E7 Christmas Party, 7.7
  1. S5 E1 Home Movies, 6.9
  2. S5 E2 Fishing, 6.8
  3. S5 E3 Lodgers, 7.0
  4. S5 E4 Holiday Camp, 7.1
  5. S5 E5 Inventions, 6.9
  6. S5 E6 Flashback, 6.6
  7. S5 E7 Squatters, 6.3
  8. S5 E8 Bath, 6.7
  1. S6 E1 Sykes at Christmas, 7.2
  2. S6 E2 The Hypnotist, 7.7
  3. S6 E3 Picket Line, 6.1
  4. S6 E4 Football Match, 6.2
  5. S6 E5 Decorating, 6.7
  6. S6 E6 End of the World, 6.5
  7. S6 E7 Television Film, 6.8
  1. S7 E1 The Drop-Out, 6.3
  2. S7 E2 Fanny-By-Gaslight, 6.6
  3. S7 E3 The Stay-at-Home Holiday, 6.5
  4. S7 E4 Bad Medicine, 6.7
  5. S7 E5 The Insurance Money, 6.7
  6. S7 E6 Six Million Dollar Sykes, 7.0
  7. S7 E7 The BBC Honours Sykes, 6.8

Cast

24 of 107 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Eric Sykes

Everyone

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Facts

September 14, 1972 · November 16, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 1972
Last aired
November 16, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 68 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Half-Identical Twins, Greasy Spoon, Video Inside, Film Outside +3

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Sykes worth watching?"

Questions about Sykes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sykes worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of Sykes is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 7 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Stranger (season 1, episode 6) at 7.9, and the lowest is Picket Line (season 6, episode 3) at 6.1.

Is Sykes okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Sykes?

34 h

About 34 hours: 68 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1979.

Will Sykes make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sykes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.