Series 5

01 Desperate Doings in the Dungeon Episode 13rd September 1988 Herr Flick is still held in the dungeons, and if he cracks he can divulge that the painting of the Fallen Madonna has been copied. That´s why he must be rescued by Helga, Von Smallhausen, and René - dressed as Himmler. The Colonel and the Lieutenant are ordered by the General to let Herr Flick die in a rescue attempt by the Resistance, but seeing the danger of getting caught in a crossfire, they dress up as Gestapo officers to rescue Herr Flick, only to find René chained up instead. 02 The Camera in the Potato Episode 210th September 1988 Starting off in women's underwear in the dungeons of the General's castle, René is rescued by Lieutenant Gruber, and comes back just in time to be briefed by Michelle of the Resistance about the camera which will be used to photograph the safe in the château. That night, Helga and the General are supposed to dine at Café René, but Helga is ordered away by Herr Flick, and the General has to endure Edith's "seduction" before he can get away. René can get into the château, but he doesn't know that the safe is in Lieutenant Gruber's room. 03 Dinner with the General Episode 317th September 1988 Leclerc and René plan to blow the safe in Lieutenant Gruber's bedroom. Edith's job is to drop a smoke canister down his chimney, but will she get the right one? 04 The Dreaded Circular Saw Episode 424th September 1988 Having blown the safe in Lieutenant Gruber's bedroom, René and Leclerc are surprised by its contents. The Communist Resistance lies in wait for their escape, and holds them hostage in a sawmill. 05 Otherwise Engaged Episode 51st October 1988 Denise, the head of the Communist Resistance, who was René's sweetheart in his childhood in Nancy, and who's now determined to marry René. Meanwhile, Edith and the servant girls have to explain to the Lieutenant why his little tank has crashed into the public toilet, and ends up getting Gruber's compassion. René has a difficult time telling Edith that he will marry Denise, since Monsieur Alphonse has asked for Edith's hand, and Yvette has it in her heart to tell Edith that René will marry her instead. 06 A Marriage of Inconvenience Episode 68th October 1988 René's friends rally round to try and save him from his impending marriage to the formidable leader of the Communist Resistance. 07 No Hiding Place Episode 715th October 1988 René disguises himself as his father in order to escape the wrath of Denise Laroque. 08 The Arrival of the Homing Duck Episode 822nd October 1988 René and the Resistance find another novel way to return the British airmen to England. 09 Watch the Birdie Episode 929th October 1988 René and his staff prepare the long-distance duck for its vital flight to England. 10 René - Under an Assumed Nose Episode 105th November 1988 Monsieur Leclerc comes to the rescue when orders are given for René to be arrested. René tries to escape using a unique disguise. 11 The Confusion of the Generals Episode 1112th November 1988 René is in even more trouble as the generals gather round at the chateau. 12 Who's for the Vatican? Episode 1219th November 1988 A medal for bravery, a suicide pill and a hide-out in the Vatican introduce an old habit to René. 13 Ribbing the Bonk Episode 1326th November 1988 René and the Resistance need to find a huge amount of money quickly to save Mimi from the Communists. 14 The Reluctant Millionaires Episode 143rd December 1988 When it is revealed that the one million francs stolen from the bank belong to Herr Flick of the Gestapo, the best place to hide them seems to be down René's trousers. 15 A Duck for Launch Episode 1510th December 1988 René has got rid of the Gestapo's money, next is the secret microfilm, but he is hampered by the Communist Resistance girls in the cupboard. 16 The Exploding Bedpan Episode 1617th December 1988 While under interrogation, Alfonse's dicky ticker starts playing up, and he is whisked to hospital. He must be either rescued or eliminated before he can spill the beans about the stolen Gestapo money. 17 Going Like a Bomb Episode 1724th December 1988 Michelle and Crabtree hatch another plot to get the British airmen back to Blighty. Captain Bertorelli has stolen Gestapo money planted on him. 18 Money to Burn Episode 1831st December 1988 Edith is in a romantic mood, and René is playing the piano. 19 Puddings Can Go Off Episode 197th January 1989 Faced with the problem of hiding 1,000 kilos of stolen high explosive, Michelle of the Resistance decides on a simple but daring course of action. It will be hidden in 500 Christmas puddings. 20 Land Mines for London Episode 2014th January 1989 Not only does René nearly get blown up by an exploding Christmas pudding, he also gets roped into another Resistance plan to smuggle out the British airmen. 21 Flight to Geneva Episode 2121st January 1989 René tries to sneak off to Switzerland with Yvette on the night train. 22 Train of Events Episode 2228th January 1989 René attempts to sneak off to Switzerland with Yvette and four gold bars, but discovers the Resistance are intending to blow up their train. 23 An Enigma Variation Episode 234th February 1989 Chaos engulfs René as he attempts to hide the stolen gold. Meanwhile, the Resistance plan to steal the Enigma encoder. 24 Wedding Bloss Episode 2411th February 1989 René asks Edith to marry him after hearing Monsieur Alphonse's intentions of asking for her hand in marriage. Meanwhile, General Von Klinkerhoffen suspects Colonel Von Strohm of stealing his gold, while Herr Flick suspects René. 25 Down the Drain Episode 2518th February 1989 René is still hiding the four bars of gold he has stolen and decides it is time he left his dangerous life in Nouvion. 26 All in Disgeese Episode 2625th February 1989 René is still harbouring the German Enigma machine as well as the four bars of gold he has stolen, two British airmen and the painting of the Cracked Vase with the Big Daisies by Van Gogh. So the café is now full and getting more crowded by the minute.