Dad's Army (1968): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Dad's Army first went out in July 1968 on BBC One. It ran until 1977, with 9 series and 77 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on BBC iPlayer, with regular repeats on BBC Two.

comedy
wartime
british
More from the 1960s

Ask if we have it See rentals

Why it is worth your time

The Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea, led by the pompous bank manager Captain Mainwaring. Still repeated on BBC Two more than fifty years on, and still funny.

The details

First broadcast: 31 July 1968
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 1968–1977
Series: 9
Episodes: 77
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy
Usually found on: BBC iPlayer, with regular repeats on BBC Two
First episode: “The Man and the Hour”

Watching it the official way

Older programmes move between broadcasters, streaming services and DVD releases as rights are sold and resold. Paying the rights holder keeps archives alive and pays the people who made them.

The BritCast TV library changes with sources and rights, so we never promise a title before checking. Ask us and we will look, or try a day free and search for yourself.

Dad's Army: quick answers

When did Dad's Army start?

On 31 July 1968, on BBC One.

How many episodes of Dad's Army are there?

77 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 9 series. The last aired in 1977.

Where can I watch Dad's Army now?

Officially it is usually on BBC iPlayer, with regular repeats on BBC Two, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.