Blackadder_
"The most gripping sitcom since 1380."
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Created By
Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson
Network
BBC One
Episodes
24
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
6 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
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BBC Player Amazon Channel
2 countries
Foxtel Now
1 country
Stan
1 country
Hulu
1 country
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Overview
Blackadder has 4 seasons with 24 episodes spanning 1983-1989.
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Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 525 votes, Blackadder is considered highly rated.
Year context
Blackadder first aired 43 years ago in 1983.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 24 episodes)
SEASON 1The Black Adder
01
The Foretelling
After arriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund kills King Richard III (whom he thinks is stealing his horse) and secures the crown…
02
Born to Be King
With his father away at the Crusades, Edmund comes up with a plan to prove his brother is illegitimate, thus making him Prince Regent.
03
The Archbishop
Edmund is appointed to the post of Archbishop of Canterbury after the king has the last one killed.
04
The Queen of Spain's Beard
The King decides that Edmund should marry a Spanish Princess, who Edmund finds unattractive, in order to secure a treaty between Spain and England which…
05
Witchsmeller Pursuivant
Percy and Baldrick are to be burned at the stake with Edmund, when he is accused of being a witch.
06
The Black Seal
After the King takes away Edmund's title of Duke, he recruits the 6 most evil men in the land to take the crown by force.
SEASON 2Blackadder II
01
Bells
Blackadder feels a funny attraction for his manservant and decides to marry when he discovers he is a she.
02
Head
After the Queen appoints Blackadder Lord High Executioner, he finds himself in trouble when the Queen pardons someone he executed ahead of schedule.
03
Potato
After Sir Walter Raleigh takes the Queen's fancy by bringing her a potato, Blackadder decides to become an explorer with the aid of a legless…
04
Money
The Queen hampers Blackadder's efforts to raise cash to pay off a debt to a sadistic bishop.
05
Beer
Blackadder's rich and Puritanical aunt and uncle pay him a visit to discuss his inheritance the same night he has a beer drinking contest.
06
Chains
Blackadder and Lord Melchett are kidnapped by a German spy right after the Queen decides she will pay no more ransom to kidnappers.
SEASON 3Blackadder the Third
01
Dish and Dishonesty
Blackadder becomes involved in politics by getting Baldrick elected MP, in an effort to stop the new Prime Minister, Pitt the Younger, from striking the…
02
Ink and Incapability
Blackadder has one weekend to rewrite a dictionary the Prince Regent is sponsoring after Baldrick burns the only copy.
03
Nob and Nobility
After the Scarlet Pimpernel gets high praises Blackadder makes a bet that he can go to France and rescue aristocrats, too.
04
Sense and Senility
The Prince Regent hires a pair of actors to teach him to give better speeches and earn the people's respect after an anarchist tries to…
05
Amy and Amiability
After Parliament cuts off the Prince's money he decides to marry a rich lady who obtains her money by moonlighting as a notorious highwayman.
06
Duel and Duality
The Duke of Wellington has challenged the Prince to a duel for seducing his daughters and the Prince offers Blackadder anything he wants to take…
SEASON 4Blackadder Goes Forth
01
Plan A: Captain Cook
Blackadder tries painting and cooking as ploys to avoid the scheduled big push out of the trenches.
02
Plan B: Corporal Punishment
Edmund is sentenced to death by firing squad for shooting and eating the General's favorite messenger pigeon.
03
Plan C: Major Star
Blackadder grabs yet another opportunity to return to England by organizing a morale-raising music hall show, including Baldrick's Charlie Chaplin impersonation and George's appearance as…
04
Plan D: Private Plane
Blackadder and the boys join the Royal Air Corps, where they are promptly shot down behind enemy lines.
05
Plan E: General Hospital
Blackadder is assigned to find the spy working out of the hospital.
06
Plan F: Goodbyeee
Blackadder tries everything he can think of to get sent back to England when orders come in to go over the top in the first…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
24
Episodes
32 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Richard Curtis
Creator
Rowan Atkinson
Creator
Ben Elton
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blackadder about?
Black Adder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of the First World War.
Where can I watch Blackadder?
Blackadder is available on BritBox, Prime Video, BBC Player Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Stan. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Blackadder have?
Blackadder has 4 seasons with 24 episodes total.
Who created Blackadder?
Blackadder was created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elton.
Who stars in Blackadder?
The cast of Blackadder includes Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry.
What is the rating of Blackadder?
Blackadder has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 525 votes on TMDB.
Is Blackadder still running?
Blackadder has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
