Episode 1
The School Run
29m7.2 / 10
It is Jake's first day at secondary school and Karen has nits and wants to keep one as a pet.
Episode credits
Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
TV series
Outnumbered
2007NR5 seasons7.7 / 10
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Partly-improvised sitcom looking at the trials and tribulations of bringing up three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could fib for Britain and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Partly-improvised sitcom looking at the trials and tribulations of bringing up three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could fib for Britain and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
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Episode 2
The Special Bowl
29m7.7 / 10
Dad strays into a job-threatening controversy, while Mum starts a turf war.
Episode credits
Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
Episode 3
The City Farm
29m7.2 / 10
Mum, the children, their aunt and grandfather get stuck in a traffic jam on the A3.
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Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
Episode 4
The Quiet Night In
29m7.3 / 10
Mum makes plans for a romantic night in, but she has to get rid of Karen's little friend.
Episode credits
Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
Episode 5
The Mystery Illness
29m7.3 / 10
Ben's got a mystery illness and claims to be far too ill to go to school.
Episode credits
Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
Episode 6
The Dinner Party
29m8.3 / 10finale
Mum's nagging makes Karen plan a move abroad, and the family prepare for a dinner party.
Episode credits
Directed by Andy HamiltonWritten by Andy Hamilton
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Outnumbered
Cast
Claire SkinnerSue
Hugh DennisPete
Tyger Drew-HoneyJake
Daniel RocheBen
Ramona MarquezKaren
David RyallGranddad
Samantha BondAngela
Jonathan CullenHeadmasterCredits
- Created by
- Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
- Written by
- Andy Hamilton
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 31
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Themes
british societyenglish middle classfamilyhilariousinformativelightheartedlondon, englandparenting
