Comedy

The Royle Family: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: The Royle Family
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Ralf Little

BBC (U.K.) comedy series (1998–2000), 3 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated November 3, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 3

The Royle Family is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1998 to 2000 with 3 seasons and 20 episodes. The Royle Family has ended. Its final episode aired on December 25, 2000.

U.S. premiere: October 16, 2000
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: December 25, 2000

Where to watch The Royle Family season 3 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Royle Family season 3 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	October 16, 2000 – December 25, 2000	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 3 episode schedule

The Royle Family season 3 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Baby	Mon, Oct 16, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Babysitting	Mon, Oct 23, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Decorating	Mon, Oct 30, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Funeral	Mon, Nov 6, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	London	Mon, Nov 13, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Christening	Mon, Nov 27, 2000 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Royle Family at Christmas	Mon, Dec 25, 2000 ^[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 The Royle Family

The Royle Family is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1998 to 2000 with 3 seasons and 20 episodes. The Royle Family has ended. Its final episode aired on December 25, 2000.

Season 3: Season 3 of The Royle Family aired from October 16, 2000 to December 25, 2000 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired September 14, 1998)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Caroline Aherne (Denise Best), Craig Cash (Dave Best), Ricky Tomlinson (Jim Royle), Sue Johnston (Barbara Royle), Ralf Little (Antony Royle)

All seasons

Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of The Royle Family aired from October 16, 2000 to December 25, 2000 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The Royle Family aired from September 23, 1999 to December 25, 1999 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The Royle Family aired from September 14, 1998 to October 19, 1998 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Royle Family are there?

The Royle Family has 3 seasons and 20 episodes listed, airing from September 14, 1998 to December 25, 2000.

Is The Royle Family cancelled or ended?

The Royle Family has ended. Its final episode aired on December 25, 2000.

Where can I watch The Royle Family?

The Royle Family 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.