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Bleak House: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and mystery series (2005–2005), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Bleak House is a drama and mystery series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2005 with 1 season and 15 episodes. Bleak House has ended. Its final episode aired on December 16, 2005.

U.S. premiere: October 27, 2005
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 15
Finale: December 16, 2005

Based on a book? YesBleak House is based on Bleak House by Charles Dickens.See the book and reading order →

Where to watch Bleak House season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Bleak House season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 27, 2005 – December 16, 2005	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Bleak House season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Thu, Oct 27, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Fri, Oct 28, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Thu, Nov 3, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Fri, Nov 4, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Thu, Nov 10, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Fri, Nov 11, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Thu, Nov 17, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Thu, Nov 24, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Fri, Nov 25, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Thu, Dec 1, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Fri, Dec 2, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Thu, Dec 8, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Fri, Dec 9, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Thu, Dec 15, 2005 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Fri, Dec 16, 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 Bleak House

Bleak House is a drama and mystery series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2005 with 1 season and 15 episodes. Bleak House has ended. Its final episode aired on December 16, 2005.

Season 1: Season 1 of Bleak House aired from October 27, 2005 to December 16, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired October 27, 2005)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Anna Maxwell Martin (Esther Summerson), Denis Lawson (John Jarndyce), Gillian Anderson (Lady Dedlock), Patrick Kennedy (Richard Carstone), Carey Mulligan (Ada Clare)

Common questions

How many seasons of Bleak House are there?

Bleak House has 1 season and 15 episodes listed, airing from October 27, 2005 to December 16, 2005.

Is Bleak House cancelled or ended?

Bleak House has ended. Its final episode aired on December 16, 2005.

Where can I watch Bleak House?

Bleak House 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.