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Lead Balloon

7.620064 seasonsTV SeriesComedy

Lead Balloon is a British television series produced by Open Mike Productions for BBC Four. The series was created and is co-written by comedian Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair. It stars Dee as Rick Spleen, a cynical and misanthropic comedian…

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Pig

May 31, 2011

Dead

Jun 7, 2011

Shoddy

Jun 14, 2011

Off

Jun 21, 2011

Blade

Jun 28, 2011

End

Jul 5, 2011

Cast

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Lead Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lead Balloon?

Lead Balloon isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lead Balloon on Netflix?

No, Lead Balloon is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Lead Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

Lead Balloon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lead Balloon for free?

Lead Balloon isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Lead Balloon?

Lead Balloon has 4 seasons in total (27 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Lead Balloon out yet?

Yes — all 27 episodes across 4 seasons of Lead Balloon are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Lead Balloon?

No — Lead Balloon ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.