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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

8.019811 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Don't Panic! The story of Arthur Dent, an average Englishman whose life was spared by his friend, who turned out to be an alien, while the planet Earth is destroyed. His friend tells him about the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a guide…

DirectorAlan J.W. Bell
WriterDouglas Adams
ProducerAlan J.W. Bell

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 5, 1981 7.3
E2
Episode 2
Jan 12, 1981 7.0
E3
Episode 3
Jan 19, 1981 7.6
E4
Episode 4
Jan 26, 1981 7.8
E5
Episode 5
Feb 2, 1981 8.0
E6
Episode 6
Feb 9, 1981 6.6

Cast · Directed by Alan J.W. Bell

SJSimon Jones
Simon Jones
Arthur Dent
DDDavid Dixon
David Dixon
Ford Prefect
PJPeter Jones
Peter Jones
The Book

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is streaming on Britbox, Hoopla and Darkroom in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on Netflix?

No, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and Hoopla.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 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 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for free?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Darkroom in United States.

How many seasons are in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1981.

Are all episodes of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

No — The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy based on?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is based on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.