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Yes Minister

8.319803 seasonsPGTV SeriesComedyWar & Politics

Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

ProducerSydney Lotterby

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Equal Opportunities
Nov 11, 1982
E2
The Challenge
Nov 18, 1982
E3
The Skeleton in the Cupboard
Nov 25, 1982
E4
The Moral Dimension
Dec 2, 1982
E5
The Bed of Nails
Dec 9, 1982
E6
The Whisky Priest
Dec 16, 1982
E7
The Middle-Class Rip-Off
Dec 23, 1982

Cast

PEPaul Eddington
Paul Eddington
Jim Hacker
NHNigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Humphrey Appleby
DFDerek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds
Bernard Woolley

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Yes Minister — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Yes Minister?

Yes Minister is streaming on Sky Go, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Yes Minister on Netflix?

No, Yes Minister is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is Yes Minister on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes Minister 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 Yes Minister for free?

Yes Minister is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Yes Minister?

Yes Minister has 3 seasons in total (21 episodes). The series concluded in 1982.

Are all episodes of Yes Minister out yet?

Yes — all 21 episodes across 3 seasons of Yes Minister are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Yes Minister?

No — Yes Minister ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.