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Yes Minister: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Yes Minister is a UK comedy series on BBC Two, which ran from 1980 to 1982, with 3 seasons and 21 episodes.
Yes Minister has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 23, 1982.
Yes Minister seasons (3 seasons, 21 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | February 25, 1980 | April 7, 1980 |
| Season 2 | 7 | February 23, 1981 | April 6, 1981 |
| Season 3 | 7 | November 11, 1982 | December 23, 1982 |
Original UK air dates on BBC Two.
Common questions
How many seasons of Yes Minister are there?
Yes Minister has 3 seasons and 21 episodes, first airing on Monday, February 25, 1980.
Has Yes Minister ended?
Yes Minister has ended; its final episode aired on Thursday, December 23, 1982.
What channel is Yes Minister on in the UK?
Yes Minister aired on BBC Two. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Yes Minister?
The main cast includes Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.