Ep 8. Mr. Bean in Room 426

Mr. Bean in Room 426 is the eighth episode of the first season of the British sitcom Mr. Bean. In this episode, Mr. Bean is on a holiday in a hotel and has to deal with various mishaps and hilarious situations that happen in his stay.

The episode begins with Mr. Bean arriving at a hotel with his belongings, which includes a teddy bear. Once in his room, he quickly becomes obsessed with the television remote, which he uses to continuously change the channels. Later that day, Mr. Bean goes to the hotel restaurant where he orders a steak, but he accidentally drops it on the floor and attempts to cook it himself on an iron.

As he returns to his room, Mr. Bean encounters an elderly woman who walks into his room and takes his teddy bear. Mr. Bean, who is quite attached to his bear, follows her to her own room, which is Room 426. However, he mistakenly thinks that the woman is dead and becomes convinced that her ghost is haunting the room. He tries to escape but accidentally locks himself inside the room. He tries to find a way out but ends up in various absurd and humorous situations, including climbing through a window, using a ladder and bed sheets to climb down from the building, and trying to slide down a rope with disastrous results.

Meanwhile, the hotel staff, who are on high alert because of a thief who is suspected of being on the loose, believe that Mr. Bean is the thief and attempt to capture him. Mr. Bean is finally able to escape the room by using the hotel's main entrance, but he gets caught by the police and is mistaken for the thief.

Mr. Bean in Room 426 is another classic episode that perfectly captures the comedic genius of Rowan Atkinson and the charm of the character that he portrays. The episode is full of hilarious and often absurd gags, but also manages to create an engaging narrative that keeps the viewer entertained from start to finish. The character of Mr. Bean is at his best here, with his childlike innocence and clumsiness on full display. The episode also features some of the best physical comedy that the show is known for, with Mr. Bean's attempts to escape the room providing some of the most memorable moments of the entire series.

Overall, Mr. Bean in Room 426 is a must-watch for any fan of the show, and those who are new to Mr. Bean will find it to be a perfect introduction to the character's unique brand of humor. With its memorable gags, engaging storyline, and fantastic physical comedy, it is easy to see why this episode is considered one of the best of the entire series.