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Family Affairs: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
Quick answer · UK
Family Affairs has 9 seasons and 543 episodes on 5 (1997–2005).
Family Affairs is a UK drama series on 5, which ran from 1997 to 2005, with 9 seasons and 543 episodes. Family Affairs has ended; its final episode aired on Friday, July 22, 2005.
Family Affairs seasons (9 seasons, 543 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | March 31, 1997 | December 31, 1997 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 1, 1998 | December 31, 1998 |
| Season 3 | 9 | January 1, 1999 | December 31, 1999 |
| Season 4 | 2 | January 3, 2000 | December 29, 2000 |
| Season 5 | 2 | January 1, 2001 | January 26, 2001 |
| Season 6 | 1 | March 25, 2002 | March 25, 2002 |
| Season 7 | 91 | March 19, 2003 | December 31, 2003 |
| Season 8 | 262 | January 1, 2004 | December 31, 2004 |
| Season 9 | 145 | January 3, 2005 | July 22, 2005 |
Original UK air dates on 5.
Common questions
How many seasons of Family Affairs are there?
Family Affairs has 9 seasons and 543 episodes, first airing on Monday, March 31, 1997.
Has Family Affairs ended?
Family Affairs has ended; its final episode aired on Friday, July 22, 2005.
What channel is Family Affairs on in the UK?
Family Affairs aired on 5. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.