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Great Expectations

6.319811 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella,…

DirectorJulian Amyes
WriterJames Andrew Hall
ProducerBarry Letts

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode One
Oct 4, 1981
E2
Episode Two (Part One)
Oct 11, 1981
E3
Episode Two (Part Two)
Oct 18, 1981
E4
Episode Three
Oct 25, 1981
E5
Episode Four
Nov 1, 1981
E6
Episode Five
Nov 8, 1981
E7
Episode Six
Nov 15, 1981
E8
Episode Seven
Nov 22, 1981
E9
Episode Eight
Nov 29, 1981
E10
Episode Nine
Dec 6, 1981
E11
Episode Ten
Dec 13, 1981
E12
Episode Eleven
Dec 20, 1981
E13
Episode Twelve
Dec 27, 1981

Cast · Directed by Julian Amyes

Gerry Sundquist
Gerry Sundquist
Pip

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Great Expectations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Great Expectations?

Great Expectations is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Great Expectations on Netflix?

No, Great Expectations is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Great Expectations on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Great Expectations is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Great Expectations for free?

Great Expectations is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in Great Expectations?

Great Expectations has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 1981.

Are all episodes of Great Expectations out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Great Expectations are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Great Expectations?

No — Great Expectations ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Great Expectations based on?

Great Expectations is based on Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.