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The Young Ones

7.919822 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesComedy

The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).

WriterAlexei Sayle
ProducerPaul Jackson

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Bambi
May 8, 1984 9.5
E2
Cash
May 15, 1984
E3
Nasty
May 29, 1984
E4
Time
Jun 5, 1984
E5
Sick
Jun 12, 1984
E6
Summer Holiday
Jun 19, 1984

Cast

AEAdrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson
Vyvyan
RMRik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Rick
NPNigel Planer
Nigel Planer
Neil
CRChristopher Ryan
Christopher Ryan
Mike
ASAlexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle
The Balowski Family

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The Young Ones — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Young Ones?

The Young Ones is streaming on Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Young Ones on Netflix?

No, The Young Ones is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is The Young Ones on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Young Ones isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Young Ones for free?

The Young Ones is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Young Ones?

The Young Ones has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1984.

Are all episodes of The Young Ones out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Young Ones are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Young Ones?

No — The Young Ones ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.