Gavin & Stacey

10 Best Episodes of Gavin & Stacey

Gavin is an ordinary boy from Billericay, Essex. Stacey is an ordinary girl from Barry Island, South Wales. They’ve spoken on the phone every day at work for months but they’ve never actually met… until now.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jul 14, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#15 - The Scan (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Stacey feels dejected because she cannot get a job and Pam tells her she needs to get out more. Smithy needs Gavin's shoulder to cry on because his girlfriend split with him over Nessa's pregnancy and told him she was seeing a younger man anyway. Gavin, Stacey and Smithy head for Barry so that Smithy can go for the scan with Nessa. Smithy lodges with Bryn, who has turned his spare room into a gym and sets about getting Smithy into shape.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 135 votes.

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#14 - The Beach (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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It's Bank Holiday Monday, and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach - even Doris is wearing her sundress! Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something more to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon when Dave arrives to find Nessa and Smithy enjoying all the fun of the fair.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 132 votes.

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#13 - Birthday Party (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Stacey and Gavin are still in conflict over where they should live…with Gavin refusing to even consider the idea of living in Barry. Smithy admits to Gavin that he had another fling with Nessa and realises he's going to have to face her again at the surprise party Bryn is throwing for Gwen. Bryn is panicking because he wants to keep the surprise barn-dance themed party a surprise…but he's also having trouble getting enough people to attend.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 133 votes.

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#12 - The Phone Call (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her. He drives to Wales to explain and ends up taking her home with him. Having never been further than Bridgend before, Stacey's trip to Essex is an eye-opening experience that ends with the biggest surprise of all.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 197 votes.

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#11 - On the Run (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Devastated by the news he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL. The boys finally track him down, but can he be persuaded to do the right thing? Stacey is shocked to hear of Gwen's new domestic arrangements as the prospect of living in Essex finally hits her.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 155 votes.

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#10 - Boys' Night Out (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Gavin seeks counselling for his marriage troubles from Smithy, but Smithy’s idea of relationship therapy is to organise a surprise lads night out at a nightclub foam party. While the lads are knee deep in foam, Stacey is with her family at a bingo night.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 132 votes.

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#9 - House Hunting (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Stacey is miserable and homesick because she still hasn't got a job, or her own home. She feels she's getting under everyone's feet, especially when Pam interrupts her during her shower. Gavin tries to console her but she says he just doesn't understand. Pam admits to Dawn that having the newlyweds staying in her house is getting a bit much. (Dawn and Pete are still looking for a threesome.) Gavin and Stacey go to view a potential flat and are shown round a tiny, dirty studio by over-enthusiastic estate agent Duncan.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 133 votes.

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#8 - Hen Night for Stacey (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Stacey's brother Jason arrives home early, much to Uncle Bryn's horror. Stacey has her hen night and Gavin has two stag nights, the second of which reveals something about Stacey that could jeopardise the whole wedding.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 138 votes.

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#7 - They're Back (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Stacey and Gavin return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate and Nessa has a confession to make that throws the whole evening into disarray.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 156 votes.

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#6 - The Big Secret (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre. After an eventful trip to church to hear the banns being read, Nessa confides in Stacey her big secret.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 166 votes.

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#5 - The Baby (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Stacey travels to Essex and back into the arms of Gavin. Everything seems perfect until Pam and Mick offer to cover the down payment on a house for Gavin and Stacey. Stacey tells Gavin that it can’t work between them because they both need to live in their own towns. If they were truly meant to be together, this wouldn’t matter, they would even think about it…but that clearly isn’t the case. She gives him her wedding ring back...

The episode was rated 7.94 from 126 votes.

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#4 - Engagement Party (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans. Pam has laid on a cracking spread and the party goes with a bang. But then Gavin and Stacey make an announcement that throws all the bonhomie out the window.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 131 votes.

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#3 - Gavin and Stacey (Season 1 - Episode 1)

After being phone buddies for months, Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous in Leicester Square, with Stacey's best friend Nessa and Gav's pal Smithy coming along for support.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 249 votes.

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#2 - The Big Day (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

The episode was rated 8.08 from 107 votes.

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#1 - Nessa's Wedding (Season 3 - Episode 6)

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin, whilst Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed. Smithy takes care of Neil the baby and wishes Nessa all the best, as she makes her way to the church to marry Dave.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 127 votes.

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