Steptoe and Son: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Steptoe and Son Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
A Death In the Family
Mar 6, 1970
Hercules, the Steptoes' horse dies on the round and they have to replace him. Albert loses all interest in the business until the new horse falls ill. After Albert has checked him
A Winter's Tale
Mar 13, 1970
Harold has booked a skiing holiday and he is planning to go on his own... until disaster strikes.
Any Old Iron?
Mar 20, 1970
When a customer calls into the yard, Albert suspects that he is gay. Harold doesn't believe him, until the customer asks him out on a date.
Steptoe and Son - and Son!
Mar 27, 1970
When a girl, 8 months pregnant turns up, Harold thinks that he is the father and they agree to get married, much to Albert's disgust. Then the real father shows up and Harold is l
The Colour Problem
Apr 3, 1970
Harold wants to buy a new sports car, but Albert wants to spend the money on a brand new colour TV.
T.B. or not T.B.?
Apr 10, 1970
Harold persuades Albert to have an X Ray for T.B. but the hospital get the results mixed up, and Harold has to be retested.
Men of Property
Apr 17, 1970
When Harold learns that the freehold of their house is about to run out, they go to the bank for a loan. But unknown to Harold, Albert has other plans for the money.