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Lovejoy: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK

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Lovejoy is a UK drama and comedy series on BBC One, which ran from 1986 to 1994, with 6 seasons and 69 episodes.

Lovejoy has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, December 4, 1994.

Lovejoy seasons (6 seasons, 69 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 110January 10, 1986March 14, 1986
Season 211January 6, 1991March 24, 1991
Season 312January 12, 1992March 29, 1992
Season 413January 10, 1993April 11, 1993
Season 513September 5, 1993November 28, 1993
Season 610October 2, 1994December 4, 1994

Original UK air dates on BBC One.

Common questions

How many seasons of Lovejoy are there?

Lovejoy has 6 seasons and 69 episodes, first airing on Friday, January 10, 1986.

Has Lovejoy ended?

Lovejoy has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, December 4, 1994.

What channel is Lovejoy on in the UK?

Lovejoy aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in Lovejoy?

The main cast includes Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.