Spaced (1999): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Spaced first went out in September 1999 on Channel 4. It ran until 2001, with 2 series and 14 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

Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes pretend to be a couple to rent a north London flat. Edgar Wright’s direction is full of film and game references; it led straight to Shaun of the Dead.

The details

First broadcast: 24 September 1999
Originally on: Channel 4
On air: 1999–2001
Series: 2
Episodes: 14
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy
First episode: “Beginnings”

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Spaced: quick answers

When did Spaced start?

On 24 September 1999, on Channel 4.

How many episodes of Spaced are there?

14 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 2 series. The last aired in 2001.

Where can I watch Spaced 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.