Skins (2007): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Skins first went out in January 2007 on E4. It ran until 2013, with 7 series and 61 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Bristol teenagers, written partly by young writers, each episode centred on one character. The cast changed every two series and launched Dev Patel, Daniel Kaluuya and Nicholas Hoult.

The details

First broadcast: 25 January 2007
Originally on: E4
On air: 2007–2013
Series: 7
Episodes: 61
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Drama, Comedy
First episode: “Episode 1”

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Skins: quick answers

When did Skins start?

On 25 January 2007, on E4.

How many episodes of Skins are there?

61 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 7 series. The last aired in 2013.

Where can I watch Skins now?

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