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Operation Ouch!: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Operation Ouch! is a UK children and documentary series from BBC iPlayer, running since 2012, with 14 seasons and 172 episodes.
No new season of Operation Ouch! has been confirmed yet; the latest episode aired on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Operation Ouch! seasons (14 seasons, 172 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 3, 2012 | December 26, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 11 | September 30, 2013 | August 8, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | December 10, 2014 | December 23, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 9 | January 18, 2016 | March 14, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 10 | October 31, 2016 | December 2, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 13 | September 20, 2017 | December 13, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 13 | January 2, 2019 | March 20, 2019 |
| Season 8 | 15 | September 11, 2019 | December 18, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 11 | May 5, 2020 | March 17, 2021 |
| Season 10 | 13 | February 28, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
| Season 11 | 13 | September 5, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
| Season 12 | 14 | January 8, 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| Season 13 | 15 | February 24, 2025 | March 17, 2025 |
| Season 14 | 12 | February 23, 2026 | March 9, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of Operation Ouch! are there?
Operation Ouch! has 14 seasons and 172 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.
Is Operation Ouch! still on?
No new season of Operation Ouch! has been confirmed yet; the latest episode aired on Monday, March 9, 2026.
What channel is Operation Ouch! on in the UK?
Operation Ouch! airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in Operation Ouch!?
The main cast includes Dr. Chris van Tulleken, Dr. Xand van Tulleken, Dr. Ronx Ikharia, Dr. Dan Olaiya.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 11, 2026.