Mr. Bean (1990): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Mr. Bean first went out in January 1990 on ITV (Thames). It ran until 1995, with 1 series and 14 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on the official Mr Bean YouTube channel (clips and episodes).

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Why it is worth your time

Rowan Atkinson’s almost wordless man-child in a Mini. Only fourteen episodes, sold to nearly every country on earth.

The details

First broadcast: 1 January 1990
Originally on: ITV (Thames)
On air: 1990–1995
Series: 1
Episodes: 14
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Family
Usually found on: the official Mr Bean YouTube channel (clips and episodes)
First episode: “Mr. Bean”

Watching it the official way

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Mr. Bean: quick answers

When did Mr. Bean start?

On 1 January 1990, on ITV (Thames).

How many episodes of Mr. Bean are there?

14 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 1 series. The last aired in 1995.

Where can I watch Mr. Bean now?

Officially it is usually on the official Mr Bean YouTube channel (clips and episodes), 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.