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Long Lost Family: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Long Lost Family is a UK documentary series on ITV1, running since 2011, with 16 seasons and 107 episodes.
Long Lost Family is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Long Lost Family seasons (16 seasons, 107 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 21, 2011 | May 26, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 7 | April 12, 2012 | May 31, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 8 | June 17, 2013 | August 12, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 8 | July 14, 2014 | September 1, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 6 | June 3, 2015 | July 8, 2015 |
| Season 6 | 7 | July 13, 2016 | August 24, 2016 |
| Season 7 | 7 | July 26, 2017 | September 6, 2017 |
| Season 8 | 7 | July 17, 2018 | August 28, 2018 |
| Season 9 | 7 | June 10, 2019 | August 19, 2019 |
| Season 10 | 5 | January 18, 2021 | February 15, 2021 |
| Season 11 | 9 | July 5, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Season 12 | 7 | June 13, 2022 | August 1, 2022 |
| Season 13 | 6 | July 3, 2023 | August 7, 2023 |
| Season 14 | 6 | July 8, 2024 | August 25, 2024 |
| Season 15 | 7 | September 18, 2025 | January 29, 2026 |
| Season 16 | 4 | September 3, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on ITV1.
Common questions
How many seasons of Long Lost Family are there?
Long Lost Family has 16 seasons and 107 episodes, first airing on Thursday, April 21, 2011.
Is Long Lost Family still on?
Long Lost Family is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
What channel is Long Lost Family on in the UK?
Long Lost Family airs on ITV1. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Long Lost Family?
The main cast includes Davina McCall, Nicky Campbell.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.