Rab C. Nesbitt

Overview

Rab C. Nesbitt is a hilarious BBC comedy featuring the titular character, a slovenly and often inebriated man clad in a string vest. Residing in Glasgow's working-class Govan, he navigates life with his patient wife, Mary, and their two sons. When he's not indulging in drinks with his roguish friend, Jamesie Cotter, who has a penchant for mischief and romance, Rab shares his unconventional and often humorous views on life with anyone willing to lend an ear. The show cleverly captures the essence of everyday struggles while delivering sharp wit and relatable humor.

Episodes

• 1

  Work

  After being away for three days at the butcher's, Rab returns home only to find that Mary has decided to leave him due to their ongoing issues. To his...

  Sep 27, 1990
• 2

  Rat

  Mary stumbles upon a rat in the kitchen, while Rab learns that his beloved shop has transformed into an art boutique. Meanwhile, a by-election is happ...

  Oct 04, 1990
• 3

  City of Culture

  Rab's cynical outlook threatens to mar Glasgow's newfound reputation as the "City of Culture."

  Oct 11, 1990
• 4

  Drink

  Rab visits his doctor and learns that he has a year to quit drinking, or it could cost him his life. Ignoring this grave warning, he continues to wast...

  Oct 18, 1990
• 5

  Offski

  Rab seeks refuge with Mary’s cousin Shug in Sidcup, as he finds himself evading the police. Meanwhile, Gash gets a letter from his girlfriend and ma...

  Oct 25, 1990
• 6

  Holiday

  The Nesbitts are enjoying a vacation in Spain, thanks to Mary’s luck in winning a contest featured on a bag of frozen chips.

  Nov 01, 1990
• 1

  Country

  May 14, 1992
• 2

  Lesson

  May 21, 1992
• 3

  Domestic

  May 28, 1992
• 4

  That's Entertainment

  Jun 04, 1992
• 5

  Ethics

  Rab faces a tough ethical challenge when he rescues a drunkard from drowning. The man, grateful for the rescue, unexpectedly places his entire life in...

  Jun 11, 1992
• 6

  Life Has Meaning

  Jun 18, 1992
• 1

  Rich

  Nov 16, 1993
• 2

  Touch

  Nov 23, 1993
• 3

  Gifted

  Nov 30, 1993
• 4

  Wean

  Dec 07, 1993
• 5

  Right

  Dec 14, 1993
• 6

  Cell

  Dec 21, 1993
• 1

  Love

  Sep 19, 1994
• 2

  Mother

  Sep 26, 1994
• 3

  Buckfast

  Oct 03, 1994
• 4

  Test

  Oct 10, 1994
• 5

  Eorpa

  Oct 17, 1994
• 6

  Further

  Oct 24, 1994
• 1

  Affair

  Jan 05, 1996
• 2

  Fuel

  Jan 12, 1996
• 3

  Lottery

  Jan 19, 1996
• 4

  Pie

  Jan 26, 1996
• 5

  Racket

  Feb 02, 1996
• 6

  Father

  Feb 09, 1996
• 1

  Fast

  Aug 01, 1997
• 2

  Wild

  Aug 08, 1997
• 3

  Growth

  Aug 15, 1997
• 4

  Semmitry

  Aug 22, 1997
• 5

  Bulbs

  Aug 29, 1997
• 6

  Binge

  Sep 05, 1997
• 1

  New

  Aug 21, 1998
• 2

  Cocktails

  Aug 28, 1998
• 3

  Duel

  Sep 04, 1998
• 4

  Property

  Sep 11, 1998
• 5

  Community

  Sep 18, 1998
• 6

  Back

  Sep 25, 1998
• 1

  Heat

  May 14, 1999
• 2

  Commons

  May 21, 1999
• 3

  Night

  May 28, 1999
• 4

  Fruit

  Jun 04, 1999
• 5

  Bug

  Jun 11, 1999
• 6

  Trips

  Jun 18, 1999
• 1

  Heal

  Jan 21, 2010
• 2

  Signal

  Jan 28, 2010
• 3

  Candy

  Feb 04, 2010
• 4

  Passion

  Feb 11, 2010
• 5

  Muse

  Feb 18, 2010
• 6

  Bottle

  Feb 25, 2010
• 1

  Broke

  Oct 05, 2011
• 2

  Fugue

  Oct 12, 2011