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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.
Created By
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Network
BBC One
Episodes
34
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
6 countries
O
OUTtv Amazon Channel
4 countries
Hoopla
FREE
3 countries
Foxtel Now
1 country
A
ABC iview
FREE
1 country
Stan
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Absolutely Fabulous has 6 seasons with 34 episodes spanning 1992-2012.
Jennifer Saunders →
Rating
With a 7.5/10 rating from 177 votes, Absolutely Fabulous is considered highly rated.
Year context
Absolutely Fabulous first aired 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (6 seasons, 34 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Fashion
After awakening with a hangover, Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon frantically prepares to launch a major fashion show. Meanwhile, her unsympathetic daughter, Saffron—whom Edina had promised to…
02
Fat
Unable to fit into the majority of her clothes, Edina becomes determined to lose weight. At the office, she is horrified upon learning of an…
03
France
Edina & Patsy go on holiday in France, where they find themselves staying in a rustic cottage, instead of the château they were expecting. There…
04
Iso Tank
Patsy helps Edina break in her new isolation tank upstairs, while Saffron works with classmates on a presentation for her sixth form college's open day.…
05
Birthday
Edina is none too pleased about her 40th birthday. As opposed to the glamorous, star-studded surprise party she had hoped for, Edina is disappointed to…
06
Magazine
Patsy, who is temporarily staying with the Monsoons, becomes jealous when Edina reconnects with an old boyfriend. During one of her sporadic appearances at work,…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
Hospital
Patsy becomes the subject of a tabloid sex scandal following an affair with a married MP. Edina checks into a hospital for surgery after injuring…
02
Death
When Edina's father dies, a grief-stricken Saffron is horrified by her mother's apathy. However, once she realises her own mortality, Edina decides to buy expensive…
03
Morocco
Edina and Patsy travel to Marrakech for a photo shoot. They are accompanied by Saffron, who is interested in studying the local indigenous peoples for…
04
New Best Friend
Edina frantically organises her cluttered house in order to host old friends Bettina and Max, who were once obsessed with minimalism. Feeling ignored by Edina,…
05
Poor
Edina discovers that both Marshall and Justin have cut off their alimony payments. After Saffron conspires with Edina's accountant, Edina is led to believe that…
06
Birth
Patsy accidentally burns down the Monsoons' kitchen with a cigarette. She and Edina later plan a night out, but they decide to stick around after…
SEASON 3Series 3
01
Door Handle
Saffron grows impatient with Edina's unwillingness to have their kitchen remodelled after Patsy accidentally burnt it down. Edina's obsession with finding a particular door handle…
02
Happy New Year
As Edina and Patsy prepare to attend an underground rave on New Year's Eve, they receive an unexpected visit from Patsy's long-lost older sister Jackie.…
03
Sex
Patsy convinces Edina to hire two male prostitutes (through Edina's hairdresser Christopher) for an orgy on the night of Saffron's university presentation. However, Edina is…
04
Jealous
Edina becomes frustrated when she loses a prestigious PR award to rival Claudia Bing, despite having bribed the judges. Worried about her dwindling career, Edina…
05
Fear
Edina is left feeling helpless after Saffron leaves home to attend university. Patsy loses her job when Ella magazine folds; she later receives an offer…
06
The End
Edina joins a New Age commune, but she struggles to fit in and quickly becomes bored. Patsy finds herself disillusioned with her new job in…
SEASON 4Series 4
01
Parralox
Edina, who now runs a television production company, is slated to make a guest appearance with client Twiggy on Richard and Judy's morning television show.…
02
Fish Farm
When Saffron hires a handsome landscape gardener to redesign the backyard, Patsy recognises him as Jago Balfour, the younger brother of a wealthy acquaintance of…
03
Paris
Patsy is excited to be joining young supermodel Erin O'Connor for a magazine photo shoot in Paris. Edina and a reluctant Saffron come along for…
04
Donkey
Edina enrolls in a boot-camp fitness programme and subjects herself to a strict diet, after being ridiculed for her weight by Katy Grin, Catriona and…
05
Small Opening
Saffron's first play, Self-Raising Flower, which details her troubled relationship with Edina, is due to open in a local theatre. Worried about being portrayed in…
06
Menopause
Bubble accidentally emails Edina's clients' details to nemesis Claudia Bing, who poaches most of Edina's clients, including Twiggy. Patsy—who has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis—and…
SEASON 5Series 5
01
Cleanin'
Edina's home is a mess, and she has done some more remodelling as usual. The changes include a pool in her bathroom, and a shower…
02
Book Clubbin'
Edina has a nightmare about Saffron's baby trying to stab her. It turns out that the face of the nightmare baby belongs to Saffron's midwife,…
03
Panickin'
Edina builds a panic room. Patsy is at her shop, Jeremy's, when Minnie Driver walks in. Minnie complains about not scoring any free stuff from…
04
Huntin', Shootin' & Fishin'
Edina begins an ad campaign for Prince Charles' biscuits, and claims that it is "by royal appointment". she begins to associate with the wealthy socialite…
05
Birthin'
Saffron is preparing her home birth kit. She's due to have the baby anytime, Patsy is the hostess of the Style Awards at the Royal…
06
Schmoozin'
Edina's 'new' boyfriend Pete is a tape engineer who used to work at Abbey Road Studios during the time that the Beatles recorded there, and…
07
Exploitin'
Patsy has booked Saffron's baby Jane (Lola) for a photo shoot with Jean-Paul Gaultier. Gran usually babysits Jane on Thursdays, so that Saffron can go…
SEASON 620th Anniversary Specials
01
Identity
Edina collects Saffron from prison, where she served two years for (unknowingly) providing asylum seekers with forged passports. Saffron later invites a former cellmate, Baron,…
02
Job
When Saffron berates Edina for being lazy and incompetent, Edina and Patsy decide to impress her by booking her favourite French film star, Jeanne Durand,…
03
Olympics
Edina decides to rent out her house to Michael Douglas during the Summer Olympics, hoping it will lead to prestigious A-list parties, even though Patsy—who…
SERIES INFO
6
Seasons
34
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Dawn French
Creator
Jennifer Saunders
NETWORKS (2)
BBC One
BBC Two
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Absolutely Fabulous about?
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.
Where can I watch Absolutely Fabulous?
Absolutely Fabulous is available on BritBox, OUTtv Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Foxtel Now, ABC iview. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Absolutely Fabulous have?
Absolutely Fabulous has 6 seasons with 34 episodes total.
Who created Absolutely Fabulous?
Absolutely Fabulous was created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
Who stars in Absolutely Fabulous?
The cast of Absolutely Fabulous includes Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks.
What is the rating of Absolutely Fabulous?
Absolutely Fabulous has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 177 votes on TMDB.
Is Absolutely Fabulous still running?
Absolutely Fabulous has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
