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Thomas & Friends: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Thomas & Friends is a UK children and animation series on 5, which ran from 1984 to 2017, with 21 seasons and 512 episodes.
Thomas & Friends has ended; its final episode aired on Friday, December 22, 2017.
Thomas & Friends seasons (21 seasons, 512 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | October 9, 1984 | January 8, 1985 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 24, 1986 | December 17, 1986 |
| Season 3 | 26 | February 25, 1992 | July 14, 1992 |
| Season 4 | 26 | March 4, 1996 | April 8, 1996 |
| Season 5 | 26 | September 14, 1998 | October 19, 1998 |
| Season 6 | 26 | September 16, 2002 | October 21, 2002 |
| Season 7 | 26 | October 6, 2003 | November 10, 2003 |
| Season 8 | 26 | August 1, 2004 | October 24, 2004 |
| Season 9 | 26 | September 5, 2005 | November 25, 2005 |
| Season 10 | 28 | September 4, 2006 | September 17, 2006 |
| Season 11 | 26 | September 3, 2007 | January 15, 2008 |
| Season 12 | 20 | September 1, 2008 | September 26, 2008 |
| Season 13 | 20 | January 25, 2010 | February 19, 2010 |
| Season 14 | 20 | October 11, 2010 | November 8, 2010 |
| Season 15 | 20 | March 1, 2011 | March 28, 2011 |
| Season 16 | 20 | February 20, 2012 | December 25, 2012 |
| Season 17 | 26 | June 3, 2013 | November 21, 2014 |
| Season 18 | 26 | August 25, 2014 | July 31, 2015 |
| Season 19 | 26 | September 21, 2015 | March 10, 2017 |
| Season 20 | 28 | September 5, 2016 | December 20, 2017 |
| Season 21 | 18 | September 18, 2017 | December 22, 2017 |
Original UK air dates on 5.
Common questions
How many seasons of Thomas & Friends are there?
Thomas & Friends has 21 seasons and 512 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, October 9, 1984.
Has Thomas & Friends ended?
Thomas & Friends has ended; its final episode aired on Friday, December 22, 2017.
What channel is Thomas & Friends on in the UK?
Thomas & Friends aired on 5. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Thomas & Friends?
The main cast includes Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Michael Angelis.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.