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Only When I Laugh

6.719794 seasonsTV SeriesComedy

Only When I Laugh is an ITV1 sitcom broadcast from 29 October 1979 to 16 December 1982 for four series with seven episodes each, and a Christmas special in 1981. The title is the answer to the question, "Does it hurt?" A naïve…

ProducerVernon Lawrence

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 2 other countries

Only When I Laugh isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Blood Brothers
Nov 4, 1982
E2
Conduct Unbecoming
Nov 11, 1982
E3
All in the Mind
Nov 18, 1982
E4
In Sickness & in Health
Nov 25, 1982
E5
Escape
Dec 2, 1982
E6
When Did You Last See Your Father?
Dec 9, 1982
E7
The Reunion
Dec 16, 1982

Cast

JBJames Bolam
James Bolam
Roy Figgis
PBPeter Bowles
Peter Bowles
Archie Glover
CSChristopher Strauli
Christopher Strauli
Norman Binns
RWRichard Wilson
Richard Wilson
Gordon Thorpe

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Only When I Laugh — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Only When I Laugh on Netflix?

No, Only When I Laugh is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Only When I Laugh on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Only When I Laugh isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Only When I Laugh for free?

Only When I Laugh isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Only When I Laugh?

Only When I Laugh has 4 seasons in total (29 episodes). The series concluded in 1982.

Are all episodes of Only When I Laugh out yet?

Yes — all 29 episodes across 4 seasons of Only When I Laugh are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Only When I Laugh?

No — Only When I Laugh ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.