Comedy

Absolute Power: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: Absolute Power
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Stephen Fry, Sally Bretton, James Lance, Zoe Telford, John Bird

BBC (U.K.) comedy series (2003–2005), 2 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 19, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 2

Absolute Power is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2003 to 2005 with 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Absolute Power has ended. Its final episode aired on August 25, 2005.

U.S. premiere: July 21, 2005
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: August 25, 2005

Where to watch Absolute Power season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch Absolute Power season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	July 21, 2005 – August 25, 2005	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

Absolute Power season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Identity Crisis	Thu, Jul 21, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Trial	Thu, Jul 28, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Blood Bank	Thu, Aug 4, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	The Nation's Favourite	Thu, Aug 11, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Spinning America	Thu, Aug 18, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The House of Lords	Thu, Aug 25, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Absolute Power

Absolute Power is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2003 to 2005 with 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Absolute Power has ended. Its final episode aired on August 25, 2005.

Season 2: Season 2 of Absolute Power aired from July 21, 2005 to August 25, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired November 10, 2003)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Stephen Fry (Charles Prentiss), Sally Bretton (Cat Durnford), James Lance (Jamie Front), Zoe Telford (Alison Jackman), John Bird (Martin McCabe)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Absolute Power aired from July 21, 2005 to August 25, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Absolute Power aired from November 10, 2003 to December 15, 2003 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Absolute Power are there?

Absolute Power has 2 seasons and 12 episodes listed, airing from November 10, 2003 to August 25, 2005.

Is Absolute Power cancelled or ended?

Absolute Power has ended. Its final episode aired on August 25, 2005.

Where can I watch Absolute Power?

Absolute Power originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.