Comedy

Yes, Prime Minister: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: Yes, Prime Minister
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds

BBC (U.K.) comedy series (1986–1988), 2 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 7, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 2

Yes, Prime Minister is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1986 to 1988 with 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Yes, Prime Minister has ended. Its final episode aired on January 28, 1988.

U.S. premiere: December 3, 1987
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: January 28, 1988

Where to watch Yes, Prime Minister season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch Yes, Prime Minister season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	December 3, 1987 – January 28, 1988	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

Yes, Prime Minister season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Man Overboard	Thu, Dec 3, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Official Secrets	Thu, Dec 10, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	A Diplomatic Incident	Thu, Dec 17, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	A Conflict of Interest	Thu, Dec 24, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Power to the People	Thu, Dec 31, 1987 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Patron of the Arts	Fri, Jan 1, 1988 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The National Education Service	Fri, Jan 8, 1988 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Tangled Web	Thu, Jan 28, 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 Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1986 to 1988 with 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Yes, Prime Minister has ended. Its final episode aired on January 28, 1988.

Season 2: Season 2 of Yes, Prime Minister aired from December 3, 1987 to January 28, 1988 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired January 9, 1986)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Paul Eddington (James Hacker), Nigel Hawthorne (Sir Humphrey Appleby), Derek Fowlds (Bernard Woolley)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Yes, Prime Minister aired from December 3, 1987 to January 28, 1988 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Yes, Prime Minister aired from January 9, 1986 to February 27, 1986 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Yes, Prime Minister are there?

Yes, Prime Minister has 2 seasons and 16 episodes listed, airing from January 9, 1986 to January 28, 1988.

Is Yes, Prime Minister cancelled or ended?

Yes, Prime Minister has ended. Its final episode aired on January 28, 1988.

Where can I watch Yes, Prime Minister?

Yes, Prime Minister 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.