Episode 1
Episode 1
24m7.5 / 10
A rejuvenated Stephen heads back to the John Barleycorn, where pub landlord Andrew is feeling restricted
Episode credits
Written by Simon BlackwellGuest stars Tim Downie
TV series
Back
2017TV-MA2 seasons7.1 / 10
Estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew vie to take over the family business following the death of their father.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Nov 9, 2026
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Synopsis
Estranged foster-brothers Stephen and Andrew vie to take over the family business following the death of their father.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
24m7.0 / 10
Stephen wonders whether Charismatic Mike (Anthony Head), one of Ellen's ex-lovers, could be his biological father
Episode credits
Written by Will SmithGuest stars Anthony Stewart Head
Episode 3
Episode 3
24m6.5 / 10
Stephen's on a health kick, Cass embraces student living and Geoff has a dramatic change in his relationship status. But things soon start to unravel.
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Written by Simon BlackwellGuest stars Moyo Akandé
Episode 4
Episode 4
24m6.5 / 10
The Barleycorn is called upon to host a pub quiz. Can Stephen redeem himself after he fumbled the jackpot question and incurred his dad's fury last time?
Episode credits
Written by Simon Blackwell, John Finnemore
Episode 5
Episode 5
24m7.5 / 10
Andrew helps Alison's parents to make a life-changing decision. So Alison and Stephen conspire to solve the Andrew problem once and for all. Meanwhile, Geoff's relationship collapses.
Episode credits
Written by Simon Blackwell, Fay Rusling, Oriane Messina
Episode 6
Episode 6
24m7.3 / 10finale
Stephen and Alison try to track down Andrew's birth mother, but have they crossed a line?
Episode credits
Written by Simon Blackwell
Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026
More about Back
Cast
David MitchellStephen
Robert WebbAndrew
Penny DownieEllen
Jessica GunningJan
Oliver MaltmanMike
Olivia PouletAlison
Louise BrealeyCass
John MacmillanJulianCredits
- Created by
- Simon Blackwell
- Written by
- Simon Blackwell, Will Smith, Oriane Messina, John Finnemore, Fay Rusling
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Channel 4United Kingdom- That Mitchell & Webb CompanyUnited Kingdom
Big Talk StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
dark comedydeadpandysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsirreverentoffbeat
