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Rab C. Nesbitt: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Sep 27, 1990

Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Work

Sep 27, 1990

Rab returns home three days late from the butchers, leaving Mary no choice but to move out after years of trouble. Much to his horror, Rab discovers he has to get a job.

S1·E2 Core

Rat

Oct 4, 1990

Mary finds a rat in the kitchen, Rab discovers his favourite shop has turned into an art boutique, and a by-election takes place in Govan: Rab votes Conservative.

S1·E3 Core

City of Culture

Oct 11, 1990

Glasgow's new image as the "City of Culture" looks set to be tarnished by a cynical Rab.

S1·E4 Core

Drink

Oct 18, 1990

Rab goes to see his doctor and discovers that if he does not give up drinking within a year, he will die. Not taking any notice of the doctor's orders, he blows his money on booze.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Offski

Oct 25, 1990

Rab goes to stay with Mary's cousin Shug, who lives in Sidcup, after finding himself on the run from the police. Gash receives a letter from his girlfriend, and decides to run away

S1·E6 Mytharc

Holiday

Nov 1, 1990

The Nesbitts are in Spain on holiday, after Mary wins a competition on a packet of OvenChips.