Drama · Science-Fiction

Max Headroom: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

ABC drama and science-fiction series (1987–1988), 2 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 2

Max Headroom is a drama and science-fiction series that aired on ABC, running from 1987 to 1988 with 2 seasons and 14 episodes. Max Headroom has ended. Its final episode aired on May 12, 1988.

U.S. premiere: September 18, 1987
Where: ABC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: May 12, 1988

Where to watch Max Headroom season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch Max Headroom season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
ABC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 18, 1987 – May 12, 1988	Original U.S. run on ABC. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

Max Headroom season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Academy	Fri, Sep 18, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Deities	Fri, Sep 25, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Grossberg's Return	Fri, Oct 2, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Dream Thieves	Fri, Oct 9, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Whackets	Fri, Oct 16, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Neurostim	Thu, Apr 28, 1988 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Lessons	Thu, May 5, 1988 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Baby Grobags	Thu, May 12, 1988 ^[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 Max Headroom

Max Headroom is a drama and science-fiction series that aired on ABC, running from 1987 to 1988 with 2 seasons and 14 episodes. Max Headroom has ended. Its final episode aired on May 12, 1988.

Season 2: Season 2 of Max Headroom aired from September 18, 1987 to May 12, 1988 on ABC (8 episodes).

Network / service: ABC (first aired March 31, 1987)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Matt Frewer (Edison Carter), Matt Frewer (Max Headroom), Amanda Pays (Theora Jones), George Coe (Ben Cheviot), Chris Young (Bryce Lynch)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Max Headroom aired from September 18, 1987 to May 12, 1988 on ABC (8 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Max Headroom aired from March 31, 1987 to May 5, 1987 on ABC (6 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Max Headroom are there?

Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes listed, airing from March 31, 1987 to May 12, 1988.

Is Max Headroom cancelled or ended?

Max Headroom has ended. Its final episode aired on May 12, 1988.

Where can I watch Max Headroom?

Max Headroom originally aired on ABC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check ABC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.