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Fawlty Towers

8.319752 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesComedy

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.

DirectorJohn Howard Davies
ProducerDouglas Argent

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Communication Problems
Feb 19, 1979 8.9
E2
The Psychiatrist
Feb 26, 1979 8.9
E3
Waldorf Salad
Mar 5, 1979 8.0
E4
The Kipper and the Corpse
Mar 12, 1979 8.7
E5
The Anniversary
Mar 26, 1979 7.9
E6
Basil the Rat
Oct 25, 1979 8.8

Cast · Directed by John Howard Davies

JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Basil Fawlty
PSPrunella Scales
Prunella Scales
Sybil Fawlty
CBConnie Booth
Connie Booth
Polly Sherman
ASAndrew Sachs
Andrew Sachs
Manuel
BBBallard Berkeley
Ballard Berkeley
Major Gowen
BHBrian Hall
Brian Hall
Terry the Chef
GFGilly Flower
Gilly Flower
Miss Tibbs
RRRenee Roberts
Renee Roberts
Miss Gatsby

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Fawlty Towers — streaming FAQ

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Fawlty Towers is streaming on Britbox and BritBox in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fawlty Towers on Netflix?

No, Fawlty Towers is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is Fawlty Towers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fawlty Towers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch Fawlty Towers for free?

Fawlty Towers is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Fawlty Towers?

Fawlty Towers has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Fawlty Towers out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of Fawlty Towers are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Fawlty Towers?

No — Fawlty Towers ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.