Inside No. 9 (2014): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Inside No. 9 first went out in February 2014 on BBC Two. It ran until 2024, with 9 series and 54 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on BBC iPlayer.

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Why it is worth your time

Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s half-hour stories, each behind a door marked 9, each with a twist. Nine series of the best-written comedy-horror on British television.

The details

First broadcast: 5 February 2014
Originally on: BBC Two
On air: 2014–2024
Series: 9
Episodes: 54
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Thriller, Supernatural
Usually found on: BBC iPlayer
First episode: “Sardines”

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Inside No. 9: quick answers

When did Inside No. 9 start?

On 5 February 2014, on BBC Two.

How many episodes of Inside No. 9 are there?

54 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 9 series. The last aired in 2024.

Where can I watch Inside No. 9 now?

Officially it is usually on BBC iPlayer, 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.