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The World's Strictest Parents: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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The World's Strictest Parents has 4 seasons and 33 episodes on BBC Three (2008–2011).

The World's Strictest Parents is a UK reality series on BBC Three, which ran from 2008 to 2011, with 4 seasons and 33 episodes. The World's Strictest Parents has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

The World's Strictest Parents seasons (4 seasons, 33 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 16September 18, 2008October 23, 2008
Season 29October 15, 2009December 17, 2009
Season 311October 11, 2010December 20, 2010
Season 47November 3, 2011December 15, 2011

Original UK air dates on BBC Three.

Common questions

How many seasons of The World's Strictest Parents are there?

The World's Strictest Parents has 4 seasons and 33 episodes, first airing on Thursday, September 18, 2008.

Has The World's Strictest Parents ended?

The World's Strictest Parents has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

What channel is The World's Strictest Parents on in the UK?

The World's Strictest Parents aired on BBC Three. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.