Only Fools and Horses_
"This time next year, we'll be millionaires!"
Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003. In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich. Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.
Created By
John Sullivan
Network
BBC One
Episodes
45
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox Amazon Channel
3 countries
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1 country
Now TV
1 country
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1 country
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Overview
Only Fools and Horses has 7 seasons with 45 episodes spanning 1981-1991.
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Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 292 votes, Only Fools and Horses is considered highly rated.
Year context
Only Fools and Horses first aired 45 years ago in 1981.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (7 seasons, 45 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Big Brother
Del's confident at last he's on to a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of…
02
Go West Young Man
Rodney’s depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird – Monica of the fat thighs – and life isn’t exactly a social…
03
Cash and Curry
Del's swooping in on the deal of a lifetime - it could keep them in Pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get…
04
The Second Time Around
Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened…
05
A Slow Bus to Chingford
Del has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest moneymaking scam, Trotter's Ethnic Tours. But,…
06
The Russians Are Coming
The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of the Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One things guaranteed: the Trotters will…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
The Long Legs of the Law
Streuth! Rodder's besmirching the good reputation of the Trotter family by dating a policewoman...
02
Ashes to Ashes
Del's busy selling Trig's gran's genuine antique urns. Trouble is, one of them is Trig's Grandad's last resting place!
03
A Losing Streak
Del and Boycie are set to play the biggest poker game Peckham's ever seen... But what exactly has Boycie got up his sleeve?
04
No Greater Love....
Rodney's got himself a bird at last! Unfortunately, she's no spring chicken and her jailbird husband is about to be released...
05
The Yellow Peril
Del's got a job painting a Chinese restaurant - but is he wise to get some help from Rodney 'Leonardo' Trotter?
06
It Never Rains....
The Trotter family holiday is underway when Grandad runs into a bit of trouble with the Spanish police.
07
A Touch of Glass
Del introduces the Dresden-collecting aristocracy to some North Korean porcelain and his chandelier-cleaning service.
SEASON 3Series 3
01
Homesick
Del Boy uses Rodney's election as chairman of the local tenants' association to plot a move to ground-floor accommodation.
02
Healthy Competition
Rodney breaks up the Trotter partnership to go it alone - with Mickey Pearce! Does Mickey's trip to the Costas mean that the duo are…
03
Friday the 14th
The Trotters visit Devon for a weekend's fishing but get involved with an escaped 'psycho' from the local mental hospital.
04
Yesterday Never Comes
Del Boy falls for posh tart Miranda when she comes to view a 'Queen Anne' cabinet, but Miranda is more interested in the painting that…
05
May the Force Be with You
D.I. Slater is on the track of a stolen microwave oven and Del Boy is in the frame.
06
Wanted
Rodney is on the run after he is accused of being the 'Peckham Pouncer' - but where is that fragrant smell, wafting through the ventilation…
07
Who's a Pretty Boy?
Del Boy arranges for Rodney and Grandad to redecorate Denzil and Corinne's flat. What is Corrinne going to say when she finds out that her…
SEASON 4Series 4
01
Happy Returns
Rodney's in love with Debbie from the newsagents. Could this mean the end of his dirty magazine fetish? Trouble is she's only 19, and 19…
02
Strained Relations
After Grandad's funeral, Delboy & Rodney are surprised to find that his brother, Uncle Albert, has moved in with them - bringing his nautical nightmares.
03
Hole in One
The Trotters are potless, so Uncle Albert comes to the rescue by having an 'accident' with the open cellar door of the Nag's Head.
04
It's Only Rock and Roll
Rodney is the drumless drummer in Mental Micky's band, 'A Bunch Of Wallies'. Del Boy takes on the job of manager, getting them an abortive…
05
Sleeping Dogs Lie
Del's on to a great money making scheme - looking after Boycie and Marlene's new puppy Dukie for a steal at £60 a week. Should…
06
Watching the Girls Go By
Del sets Rodney up with a date, but when she gets to the do at the Nag's Head she makes Rodney wish he hadn't.
07
As One Door Closes
When Del Boy's hooky 'louvry' door deal, financed with Denzil's redundancy money, falls through, the boys attempt to repay him by catching a rare butterfly.
SEASON 5Series 5
01
From Prussia with Love
When a German damsel turns up in the Nag's Head, she's definitely in distress - and nine months pregnant at that. Rodney's all beer and…
02
The Miracle of Peckham
Del Boy gets religion when the Madonna at the local church is seen to shed tears. But why does she only cry when it's raining,…
03
The Longest Night
A burglar makes a daring raid on the local supermarket just as Del and family are out buying their weekly French stick. What's worse, Del…
04
Tea for Three
Del's tampered with the sunbed controls and Rodney's seeing red - literally! His face is done to a turn. He'll hardly wow Trigger's niece, Lisa,…
05
Video Nasty
Rodney gets a grant from the local college to make a film, but first he must come up with a viable screenplay. Del gets him…
06
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Del Boy gets the chance to make a new start (and to become a millionaire) in Australia - fronting Jumbo Mills's used car business.
SEASON 6Series 6
01
Yuppy Love
'80s fever is spreading fast! Del Boy's on the up and into the exciting world of red braces and yuppy sorts. Armed with his filofax…
02
Danger UXD
Just faking a signature on a delivery note means that Del can take possession of 50 dolls for absolutely nothing. The only problem is that…
03
Chain Gang
It's the deal of a lifetime! Faced with the opportunity to buy 250 18 carat gold chains from retired jeweller Arnie, Del can't resist. Hastily…
04
The Unlucky Winner Is...
Rodney's won a holiday for three in the Mediterranean, courtesy of Del and the Megaflakes drawing competition. The only snag is he's got to pretend…
05
Sickness & Wealth
While excruciating stomach cramps and a constant diet of health salts might drive some people to visit the doctor, not our Del! Oh no, he's…
06
Little Problems
With his diploma in Computer Science, new job in Cassandra's father's firm and impending marriage, Rodney's certainly on the up. Del's even promised to take…
SEASON 7Series 7
01
The Sky's the Limit
What can Albert and Del do about Rodney leaving Cassandra and moving back in? Alan suggests that Rodney pick her up when she arrives back…
02
The Chance of a Lunchtime
Raquel has an audition for a play, and Del has volunteered to help her rehearse. Rodney and Cassandra meet for supper, each thinking that the…
03
Stage Fright
With Raquel pregnant, Del 'Yuppy' Trotter's plan to achieve millionaire status must move up a gear. So the chance to supply the cabaret at the…
04
The Class of '62
A class of '62 reunion in the Nag's Head signals Roy Slater's return to Civvy Street after years in the nick. But why has the…
05
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle
After a night at the Nag's Head, Uncle Albert comes home beaten up and tells tales of two, three or was it four muggers. But…
06
Three Men, a Woman and a Baby
Del's about to become a father, but even that can't cheer Rodney up. The Polar Cap is melting, the rainforest is dying, the sea is…
SERIES INFO
7
Seasons
45
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
John Sullivan
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Only Fools and Horses about?
Only Fools and Horses.... Is a British sitcom created and written by John Sullivan. Seven series were originally transmitted on BBC One from 1981 to 1991, with sixteen sporadic Christmas specials aired until 2003.
In working-class Peckham in south-east London, ambitious market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger half-brother Rodney, explore their highs and lows in life, in particular their attempts to get rich.
Initially not an immediate hit and receiving little promotion early on, it later achieved consistently high ratings, and the 1996 episode "Time on Our Hands" (originally billed as the series finale) holds the record for the biggest UK audience for a sitcom episode, attracting 24.3 million viewers. The series bears a significant influence on British culture, contributing several words and phrases to the English language.
Where can I watch Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses is available on BritBox Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV, Now TV, ITVX Premium. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Only Fools and Horses have?
Only Fools and Horses has 7 seasons with 45 episodes total.
Who created Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses was created by John Sullivan.
Who stars in Only Fools and Horses?
The cast of Only Fools and Horses includes David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Gwyneth Strong, Tessa Peake-Jones.
What is the rating of Only Fools and Horses?
Only Fools and Horses has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 292 votes on TMDB.
Is Only Fools and Horses still running?
Only Fools and Horses has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
