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Absolutely Fabulous

1992TV-PG6 seasons7.6 / 10

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Set in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Numerous in-jokes and heavy doses of cruel humour have made this series a cult hit in the UK and abroad.

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Synopsis

Set in the world of fashion and PR, immature fun-loving mother Edina Monsoon and her best friend Patsy drive Eddie's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Numerous in-jokes and heavy doses of cruel humour have made this series a cult hit in the UK and abroad.

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Episode 1

Parralox

30m7.8 / 10

Edina, now overseeing a television production company, is slated to make a guest appearance with client Twiggy on Richard and Judy's morning television show. Patsy has been injecting Parralox, a Botox-like substance, in order to freeze her wrinkles. Edina is persuaded to try Parralox as well, but she awakens the next morning with a paralysed face. In addition to costing Saffy a government job, Edina is replaced by Katy Grin, her new business partner and Bubble's cousin, for the appearance.

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Directed by Bob SpiersGuest stars Naoko Mori, Twiggy, Antony Cotton, Jane Horrocks, Tilly Blackwood, Bob Barrett, Stephen Gately, Michael Greco

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Episode 2

Fish Farm

30m7.7 / 10

When Saffy hires a handsome landscape gardener to redesign the backyard, Patsy recognises him as Jago Balfour, the younger brother of a wealthy acquaintance of hers, who inherited a country estate before dying of an overdose. Presuming Jago to be rich as well, Patsy goads Edina into seducing him.

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Directed by Christine GernonGuest stars Crispin Bonham-Carter, Dora Bryan, Tim Wylton

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Episode 3

Paris

30m7.7 / 10

Patsy is excited to be joining young supermodel Erin O'Connor for a magazine photo shoot in Paris. Edina and a reluctant Saffy come along for a mother–daughter spread. After learning that other models from her generation will also appear in the shoot, Patsy becomes competitive and constantly ignores the photographer's directions, much to his annoyance.

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Directed by Bob SpiersGuest stars Jane Horrocks, Christian Lacroix, Tilly Blackwood, Dave Gorman, Pascal Liger, Sacha Distel, Daphne Selfe, Annegret Tree

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Episode 4

Donkey

30m7.3 / 10

Edina enrolls in a boot-camp fitness programme and subjects herself to a strict diet, after being ridiculed for her weight by Katy, Catriona and Fleur. Meanwhile, Patsy briefly experiments with pulling back her signature fringe for the first time in decades, and budding playwright Saffy receives a visit from Taylor, a pretentious old schoolmate with acting aspirations.

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Directed by Bob SpiersGuest stars Harriet Thorpe, Helen Lederer, Jane Horrocks, Marianne Faithfull, Tilly Blackwood, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Anita Pallenberg, Jessica Willcocks

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Episode 5

Small Opening

30m8.0 / 10

Saffy's first play, Self-Raising Flower, a look at her troubled relationship with Edina, is due to open at a local theatre. Worried about being portrayed in a negative light, Edina unsuccessfully attempts to sabotage the play. As the rest of the family gather for the opening night, Saffy decides to invite Edina, who reluctantly attends with Patsy.

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Directed by Christine GernonGuest stars Naoko Mori, Christopher Malcolm, Christopher Ryan, Mo Gaffney, Jane Horrocks, Emma Pierson, Lill Roughley, Miles Western

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Episode 6

Menopause

30m7.5 / 10finale

Bubble accidentally emails Edina's clients' details to Claudia Bing, who poaches most of Edina's clients, including Twiggy. Patsy—recently diagnosed with osteoporosis—and Edina are horrified when Saffy forces them to attend a Menopausals Anonymous meeting organised by her. In order to save her business, Edina dupes Claudia into buying her TV company—which currently has no programmes—while Claudia also agrees to return several high-profile clients.

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Directed by Christine GernonGuest stars Celia Imrie, Twiggy, Harriet Thorpe, Christopher Ryan, Mo Gaffney, Antony Cotton, Helen Lederer, Jane Horrocks

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Absolutely Fabulous

Cast

Jennifer SaundersEdina Monsoon
Joanna LumleyPatsy Stone
Julia SawalhaSaffron 'Saffy' Monsoon
June WhitfieldMother
Jane HorrocksBubble
Celia ImrieClaudia Bing
Kate O'MaraJackie Stone
Eleanor BronPatsy's Mother

Credits

Created by
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Written by
Jennifer Saunders

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
34
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
  • French & Saunders Productions
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

alcoholismcareer womandeadpan comedydrugsfashionlgbtlondon, englandsatire