Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are good friends. Terry was working class and secure in his life, whereas Bob was more aspirational, determined to work his way to a better place. Both viewed the others' worldview with disdain, but they were united by events, generally revolving around the pursuit of women. Although 20 total episodes were filmed, only 10 are currently known to survive. There is one missing from the first season, three from the second, and six from the final run.
The Likely Lads (Season 1)

Entente Cordiale (Episode 1)
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1964-12-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.

Double Date (Episode 2)
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1964-12-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.

Older Women Are More Experienced (Episode 3)
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1964-12-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.
The Other Side of the Fence (Episode 4)
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1965-01-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Bob is offered a better job, in management.
Chance of a Lifetime (Episode 5)
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1965-01-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.

The Suitor (Episode 6) 7.0
Writer: Ian La Frenais
Air date: 1965-01-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.

Seasons

Episodes 6

Episodes 6

Episodes 8