The A-Team (1983): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

The A-Team first went out in January 1983 on NBC (ITV in the UK). It ran until 1987, with 5 series and 98 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

Four Vietnam veterans on the run help underdogs with homemade armoured vans and an awful lot of gunfire in which nobody gets hurt. Mr. T pities the fool.

The details

First broadcast: 23 January 1983
Originally on: NBC (ITV in the UK)
On air: 1983–1987
Series: 5
Episodes: 98
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Action, Adventure
First episode: “Mexican Slayride: Part 1”

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The A-Team: quick answers

When did The A-Team start?

On 23 January 1983, on NBC (ITV in the UK).

How many episodes of The A-Team are there?

98 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 5 series. The last aired in 1987.

Where can I watch The A-Team 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.