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The Good Life

7.719754 seasonsPGTV SeriesComedy

Tom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration and sometimes envy of their neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter. Entitled ‘Good Neighbors’ when shown in the USA.

WritersJohn Esmonde·Bob Larbey
ProducerJohn Howard Davies

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Sky GoSky GoNow TVNow TVITVX PremiumITVX PremiumBBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Away from It All
Apr 10, 1977
E2
The Green Door
Apr 17, 1977
E3
Our Speaker Today
Apr 24, 1977
E4
The Weaver's Tale
May 1, 1977
E5
Suit Yourself
May 8, 1977
E6
Sweet and Sour Charity
May 15, 1977
E7
Anniversary
May 22, 1977

Cast

RBRichard Briers
Richard Briers
Tom Good
FKFelicity Kendal
Felicity Kendal
Barbara Good
PEPaul Eddington
Paul Eddington
Jerry Leadbetter
PKPenelope Keith
Penelope Keith
Margo Leadbetter

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The Good Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Good Life?

The Good Life is streaming on Sky Go, Now TV and ITVX Premium in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Good Life on Netflix?

No, The Good Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Now TV.

Is The Good Life on Amazon Prime Video?

The Good Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Good Life for free?

The Good Life is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Good Life?

The Good Life has 4 seasons in total (28 episodes). The series concluded in 1977.

Are all episodes of The Good Life out yet?

Yes — all 28 episodes across 4 seasons of The Good Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Good Life?

No — The Good Life ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.