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Red Dwarf: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Red Dwarf is a UK comedy and science-fiction series on U&Dave, which ran from 1988 to 2017, with 12 seasons and 73 episodes.
Red Dwarf has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Red Dwarf seasons (12 seasons, 73 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 15, 1988 | March 21, 1988 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 6, 1988 | October 11, 1988 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 14, 1989 | December 19, 1989 |
| Season 4 | 6 | February 14, 1991 | March 21, 1991 |
| Season 5 | 6 | February 20, 1992 | March 26, 1992 |
| Season 6 | 6 | October 7, 1993 | November 11, 1993 |
| Season 7 | 8 | January 17, 1997 | March 7, 1997 |
| Season 8 | 8 | February 18, 1999 | April 5, 1999 |
| Season 9 | 3 | April 10, 2009 | April 12, 2009 |
| Season 10 | 6 | October 4, 2012 | November 8, 2012 |
| Season 11 | 6 | September 22, 2016 | October 27, 2016 |
| Season 12 | 6 | October 12, 2017 | November 16, 2017 |
Original UK air dates on U&Dave.
Common questions
How many seasons of Red Dwarf are there?
Red Dwarf has 12 seasons and 73 episodes, first airing on Monday, February 15, 1988.
Has Red Dwarf ended?
Red Dwarf has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
What channel is Red Dwarf on in the UK?
Red Dwarf aired on U&Dave. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Red Dwarf?
The main cast includes Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.