Fawlty Towers (1975)
0.2404Canon Score · ranked #66 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
Why it ranks #66
Every list on which Fawlty Towers appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #22 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #57 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #59 / 101 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #68 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #71 / 250 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #99 / 100 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |