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Don't Wait Up: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Don't Wait Up is a UK comedy series on BBC One, which ran from 1983 to 1990, with 6 seasons and 39 episodes.
Don't Wait Up has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, March 25, 1990.
Don't Wait Up seasons (6 seasons, 39 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 25, 1983 | December 6, 1983 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 18, 1984 | November 22, 1984 |
| Season 3 | 7 | December 2, 1985 | January 27, 1986 |
| Season 4 | 6 | March 2, 1987 | April 6, 1987 |
| Season 5 | 7 | June 6, 1988 | July 18, 1988 |
| Season 6 | 6 | February 18, 1990 | March 25, 1990 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Don't Wait Up are there?
Don't Wait Up has 6 seasons and 39 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, October 25, 1983.
Has Don't Wait Up ended?
Don't Wait Up has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, March 25, 1990.
What channel is Don't Wait Up on in the UK?
Don't Wait Up aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Don't Wait Up?
The main cast includes Nigel Havers, Tony Britton, Dinah Sheridan.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.