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Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time holiday makers on their journeys abroad.
Created By
Derren Litten
Network
ITV1
Episodes
72
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
FREE
7 countries
Netflix
2 countries
Disney+
2 countries
Atres Player
2 countries
ITVX
FREE
1 country
Movistar Plus+
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Benidorm has 10 seasons with 72 episodes spanning 2007-2018.
Janine Duvitski →
Year context
Benidorm first aired 19 years ago in 2007.
CAST (10)
SEASONS (10 seasons, 72 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
We meet the holiday makers who have just arrived at the Benidorm resort. With dysfunctional families, middle-aged swingers and bickering couples it's sure to be…
02
Episode 2
After the shock revelation about Chantelle's pregnancy, the guests can find little else to talk about.Martin and Kate take a trip into the resort centre,…
03
Episode 3
Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting…
04
Episode 4
Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the…
05
Episode 5
A pub quiz at the hotel reveals Oracle's competitive side.Kate discusses her marriage problems with Madge.Donald tries to salvage Troy and Gavin's relationship.
06
Episode 6
The Oracle confesses to his mum that he feels the time has come to stop going on holiday with her, and Martin tells Kate that…
SEASON 2
01
Episode 1
Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.
02
Episode 2
Instead of escaping from the resort, Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby, Coolio. Mel abandons the idea of having a go at 'Wuthering…
03
Episode 3
Janice tries to convince Madge not to agree to a wed a man they have only known for five minutes. Meanwhile an arm-wrestling match organised…
04
Episode 4
Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all…
05
Episode 5
Mateo tries to get back with his old flame, Kelly. Unfortunately Kelly's mother Sylvia is in town and she doesn't suffer fools gladly.
06
Episode 6
Janice and Mick try to make Madge and Mel have second thoughts about their wedding - but Janice says the wrong thing to Madge and…
07
Episode 7
Martin is worried as Kate has checked out and taken her suitcase. But he thinks she may have popped out to the shops.
08
Episode 8
After Mel and Madge's romantic evening stroll on the beach is very rudely interrupted, what is supposed to be the most memorable day of their…
SEASON 3
01
Series 3, Episode 1
The holidaymakers return to The Solana with a free week's holiday as compensation for last year's hostage situation. Martin's new girlfriend wants to have a…
02
Series 3, Episode 2
Mick manages to upset Janice on a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa leaving their relationship in the balance. Martin ends up running through the…
03
Series 3, Episode 3
When The Oracle goes on a blind date he ends up being given the runaround. When Martin isn't around, Brandy tries to seduce Mateo. Mel…
04
Series 3, Episode 4
When Madge's estranged daughter Valda appears at The Solana, Madge is convinced she is after Mel's money. Meanwhile a cockney conman called Gary starts working…
05
Series 3, Episode 5
Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her…
06
Series 3, Episode 6
Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers. Kate finally plucks…
SEASON 4
01
Episode 1
Gavin has a new holiday companion; The Garveys can't find Madge, but do find Cilla Black; Mateo is introduced to his new colleague Les (aka…
02
Episode 2
Noreen checks in at The Solana with her irritable daughter Pauline. Meanwhile, to take their mind off of Madge's financial woes, the Garveys decide to…
03
Episode 3
The Garvey's get a bit of a shock when they discover that Mel's debt has been taken on by some gangsters. They find themselves attempting…
04
Episode 4
Benidorm is under siege from a freak storm and Les/Lesley attempts to arrange a bingo game with rather unusual prizes. Pauline learns that her flight…
05
Episode 5
Pauline continues to drink permanently and everyone is looking forward to Eighties Night with guests Bananarama. Madge discovers that the lease on a bar could…
06
Episode 6
Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note. The Garveys are gearing…
SEASON 5
01
Episode 1
Chaos reigns at the Solana Hotel as Mateo and Les find it hard to keep control. Les’s son Liam is now working as the hotel‘s…
02
Episode 2
New manager Joyce organises a dance competition for the guests and everyone is eager to take part. Rehearsals are supervised by her old flame Cyril…
03
Episode 3
Mick is unimpressed when his nice-but-dim brother Pete and his crotchety dad Stan arrive in Benidorm for Pete's stag party. Gavin thinks that Troy has…
04
Episode 4
Madge has been kidnapped which to Michael witnessed but can The Garveys save her in time? Elsewhere, Sam bets Trudy 20 euros to act ladylike…
05
Episode 5
The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team are in the local area to train, and Joyce has managed to persuade them to stay at the Solana.…
06
Episode 6
Madge is getting ready for her wedding to Mohammed but after Mick and Michael find Mohammed in a sports bar, they think that he is…
07
Episode 7
Joyce becomes convinced that new guest Mrs Simmonds is the hotel assessor, but her attempts to impress do not start smoothly when Mrs Simmonds witnesses…
SEASON 6
01
Ole Arriba Arriba ole Benidorm
The Garveys make it as far as Alicante airport before their holiday begins to go wrong. Donald and Jacqueline hold a protest after Joyce Temple…
02
Jeopardising the Hotel
Jason Gallagher shows up at the hotel looking for some bar work. He manages to impress Joyce much to Mateo's annoyance. Clive Dyke discovers his…
03
Blow N Go
It is the day of the grand re-opening of Blow 'n' Go, Liam decides that he has fallen in love, Donald and Jacqueline receive some…
04
Stag and Henny's
Martin wakes up in bed with Bianca. Kenneth and Liam have to move a customer out of the salon. Joyce installs a volleyball court by…
05
Joyce Temple
When Joyce heads off on a mini-break leaving Les in charge, it is not long before he starts throwing his weight around. Barking orders, he…
06
Madge's Health Kick
Mick breaks the news of Madge's diagnosis to the family. Michael reacts by heading to the beach with Tiger. Kenneth decides to go on a…
07
VIP
The group CEO demands that Joyce returns the hotel to three-star status. An old friend of Donald and Jacqueline's is in town. Elena the pedalo-hire…
SEASON 7
01
Wife Swapping
Does Madge have a stalker? Tiger is robbed by his mate. Donald and Jacqueline are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with a week's wife swap.…
02
Message in a Bottle
An attorney tells the Garveys that a multi-million inheritance is Madge's for the taking. Kenneth takes advantage of a psychic customer and holds a seance…
03
Winner Takes All
Joyce becomes suspicious when Blow and Go appears extremely busy. Tiger hides the news that Auntie Terri is about to join them at The Solana.…
04
Walking on Broken Glass
Promising to find an antidote for the mystery injections he gave Joyce, Kenneth heads off to seek advice from his old friend Mr Wu, and…
05
The Pep Talk
Solana Group CEO Crystal Hennessy-Vass sweeps into the resort and takes Joyce out to lunch to announce that the staff budget is being cut by…
06
Episode 6
Joyce tries to relax by the pool, but her morning is ruined when Janey reinstates Jason. Clive is swindled out of 5,000 euros. Tiger cannot…
07
Episode 7
Mateo's mother-in-law is threatening to kill him. Tiger and Terri come up with a plan to get Clive's 5,000 euros back from Monty. Riannon arrives…
SEASON 8
01
Episode 1
The Dawson family head to the Solana Resort for the first time. Eddie is already causing trouble when he nearly drowns his grand-daughter. Billy and…
02
Episode 2
Tiger and Joey take a shine to new girl Amber, while Mateo is the odd choice to run a staff first-aid course. Eddie tries to…
03
Episode 3
The Maltbys are back at the Solana and Geoff gets some terrible news from back home as his status as quiz champion `the Oracle' is…
04
Episode 4
Geoff stages an intervention when Pauline falls off the wagon, but not before she has drunkenly befriended young Jodie - who was left under the…
05
Episode 5
Tiger and Joey go mountain-climbing and soon have a run in with a hiker who takes exception to their seemingly loutish behaviour. The situation worsens…
06
Episode 6
The whole town is dressed to impress for the Benidorm fancy dress festival, but Les is down in the dumps as he is missing his…
07
Episode 7
Jodie's acting career gets a boost when she is accepted into stage school, but the high fees may be a problem, while Liam is back…
SEASON 9
01
Episode 1
The Dawsons’ holiday starts with a bang when Eddie has an accident and Sheron’s fashion taste is put into question. An old inheritance puts a…
02
Episode 2
Joyce is set to make a speech in Spanish and solicits Mateo’s help. Joey thinks he’s signed up to an Ibiza trip whilst Kenneth inadvertently…
03
Episode 3
When The Solana meat supplier lets Joyce down she turns to Lesley, who enlists Mateo. Mr Wu can’t help so what should they do? Joey…
04
Episode 4
While Loretta takes Jodie back to the UK for her advert shoot, Rob tries to make use of her 5-star room, but the rest of…
05
Episode 5
Joyce asks Sir Henry to step in while she is at the conference in Barcelona, and Les has asked Neville from the Geordie Bar to…
06
Episode 6
Pauline is pregnant after an eventful murder mystery weekend - but who is the daddy? Cue the Oracle, who hones his sleuthing skills. Sir Henry…
07
Episode 7
A previously unobserved religious festival means no fun or alcohol is to be had anywhere in Benidorm, but the guests are determined to ignore it.
08
Episode 8
Concerns from the Blow and Go team and Sam for Liam's wellbeing leads to confusion when they fear he has joined a self-help group to…
09
Episode 9
When Baby Jesus contaminates the swimming pool with weedkiller, the guests have to be evacuated. Joyce hastily arranges a trip to the circus.
SEASON 10
01
Episode 1
Anticipation is in the air at the Solana as Joyce and Monty's big day has arrived; however, when things go awry at the wedding, Kenneth…
02
Episode 2
With Eddie and Loretta awaiting their grandson's arrival, Sheron and Billy learn the terrifying truth when Rob and Cyd finally check in to the Solana.…
03
Episode 3
When Joyce appoints Monty as the new Entertainments Manager, he plans a magical evening!
04
Episode 4
Joyce is furious with Monty after a chaotic evening of magic, but a chance meeting with legendary entertainer Sammy Valentino might get him his job…
05
Episode 5
As Noreen and Pauline return to the Solana, Pauline’s writer’s block disappears on finding her muse. Monty is worried about Sammy, but how can he…
06
Episode 6
Sammy is excited after his comeback performance, and tries to persuade Monty that he is ready for an evening show - but an encounter with…
07
Episode 7
Joyce is furious with Monty and Sam; can they get rid of Sammy? Meanwhile, Doreen decides to send Pauline's novel to publishers; time to meet…
08
Episode 8
Eddie and Loretta seem to be getting on surprisingly well as they make secret plans for an anniversary party for Billy and Sheron back in…
09
Episode 9
It’s all go as another Summer holiday draws to a close – the Dawsons get mixed up in a strike at the airport as they…
SERIES INFO
10
Seasons
72
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Derren Litten
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Benidorm about?
Set in the Solana all-inclusive Resort, Benidorm follows the antics of regulars and first-time holiday makers on their journeys abroad.
Where can I watch Benidorm?
Benidorm is available on Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Atres Player, ITVX. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Benidorm have?
Benidorm has 10 seasons with 72 episodes total.
Who created Benidorm?
Benidorm was created by Derren Litten.
Who stars in Benidorm?
The cast of Benidorm includes Janine Duvitski, Jake Canuso, Tony Maudsley, Shelley Longworth, Sherrie Hewson.
What is the rating of Benidorm?
Benidorm has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 51 votes on TMDB.
Is Benidorm still running?
Benidorm has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
