Only Fools Horses – Where to Watch Every Episode and Special

Only Fools and Horses is one of the most enduring British sitcoms ever produced. Created by John Sullivan, it follows market trader Derek “Del Boy” Trotter, played by David Jason, and his younger brother Rodney, played by Nicholas Lyndhurst, as they chase get-rich-quick schemes from a council flat in Peckham, South London. The show began on BBC One in 1981; the main run ended in 1991, with later specials continuing to 2003.

That long broadcast life has produced a fragmented streaming present. The series is currently listed in the UK on Sky Go, ITVX Premium and NOW, while Amazon Video sells episodes as purchases. Aggregator listings show no free legal streaming option at present, and the official U page says the programme is not currently available on demand there.

The streaming picture is complicated, but the key questions have clear answers: which platforms carry the show, whether Netflix or BritBox are options, where the specials live, and how the episodes fit together in order.

Where Can You Watch Only Fools and Horses for Free in the UK?

There is currently no free legal streaming option for Only Fools and Horses in the UK. JustWatch, which tracks availability across UK services, does not list a free tier for the show. The ad-supported platform U also states on its official page that the sitcom is not currently available on demand there.

• No free UK streaming option is currently listed for the series.
• NOW is the main current streaming service for the series and selected specials, including “The Jolly Boys’ Outing.”
• Sky Go and ITVX Premium are also listed as current streaming services in the UK.
• Amazon Video sells episodes as downloads; Prime Video should not be assumed to include the series at no extra cost.
• Netflix maintains a UK title page, but availability is not consistently confirmed by the current aggregator listing.
• BritBox is not listed as a current UK option by the supplied availability result.
• U’s official page says the programme is not currently available on demand.

Detail	Information
Original network	BBC One
Created by	John Sullivan
Main cast	David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard Pearce, Buster Merryfield
Setting	Nelson Mandela House, Peckham, South London
Original run	1981–2003, with the main series broadcast between 1981 and 1991
Episode count	Nine listed seasons and 63 standard episodes
UK subscription options	NOW, Sky Go, ITVX Premium
Digital purchase	Amazon Video

Availability is time-sensitive and can change without notice, particularly for Netflix, BritBox, ITVX and NOW.

Is Only Fools and Horses on Netflix, BritBox, or Prime Video?

These are the three platforms UK viewers most often check, because each is a subscription many households already pay for. The current position differs for every one of them.

Is Only Fools and Horses on Netflix?

Netflix maintains a UK programme page for the series. That page exists, but availability is not consistently confirmed by the current aggregator listing. Catalogue access can vary by account and location, so the title page alone is not proof that the show is playable for every UK subscriber.

Is Only Fools and Horses on BritBox?

BritBox is a natural guess for a classic BBC sitcom, and the service does carry the programme in some countries. The supplied UK availability result, however, does not list BritBox as a current UK option. BritBox availability differs by country, so the live BritBox catalogue is the only reliable guide before subscribing on the strength of this show alone.

Is Only Fools and Horses on Prime Video?

Amazon Video carries the series as a purchase option. Episodes can be bought as downloads, but Prime Video should not be assumed to include the series at no extra cost. The listing is based on digital purchase rather than a guaranteed Prime-inclusive stream.

Where Can You Watch the ‘Jolly Boys’ Outing’ and ‘Millionaires’ Episodes?

Two episodes attract the most specific searches: the ill-fated Margate coach trip in “The Jolly Boys’ Outing” and the series’ recurring “millionaires” theme. Each has its own availability quirk.

Where Can You Watch ‘The Jolly Boys’ Outing’?

“The Jolly Boys’ Outing” is one of the programme’s best-known travel episodes. It is available on NOW as a separately listed title, which makes it much easier to find without scrolling through the whole series. The dedicated NOW page for “The Jolly Boys’ Outing” is the most direct route.

Where Can You Watch the ‘Millionaires’ Episode?

“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” appears in the series 5 episode list and is also listed under series 7 by some catalogues. The title plays directly on Del Boy’s recurring promise, “This time next year we’ll be millionaires,” which frames the show’s get-rich-quick comedy. Because the sitcom is carried by NOW, the full episode is reached through the relevant NOW season page, but the exact season placement depends on the platform’s metadata. Searching the episode name on the service in use is the most reliable approach.

The Specials in Broadcast Order

The standalone specials are best treated by broadcast date rather than by the season number that a streaming service assigns. The most useful list runs:

1. Christmas Crackers — 1981
2. A Royal Flush — 1982
3. The Frog’s Legacy — 1987
4. Dates — 1988
5. The Jolly Boys’ Outing — 1989
6. The Class of ’62 — 1991
7. Mother Nature’s Son — 1992
8. Fatal Extraction — 1993
9. Modern Men — 1996
10. Heroes and Villains — 1996
11. If They Could See Me Now — 2001
12. Strangers on the Shore — 2002
13. Sleepless in Peckham — 2003

Plex’s specials catalogue includes titles such as “Modern Men,” “Heroes and Villains,” “Strangers on the Shore” and retrospective programmes about the sitcom’s production and legacy.

How Do You Watch Every Only Fools and Horses Episode in Order?

The episode order looks simple on paper, but platform catalogues can file some titles differently from the original BBC broadcast order.

How Many Episodes Are There?

The standard run contains nine listed seasons and 63 standard episodes: seven episodes in series 1, eight each in series 2–4, nine in series 5, seven in series 6, ten in series 7, and three each in series 8–9.

The Full Series-by-Series Episode List

Series 1 opens with “Big Brother,” which introduces Del Boy, Rodney and the Trotter business. “Go West Young Man” establishes Del’s recurring millionaire ambition.

1. Big Brother
2. Go West Young Man
3. Cash and Curry
4. The Second Time Around
5. A Slow Bus to Chingford
6. The Russians Are Coming
7. Christmas Crackers

The NOW season page for series 1 confirms this opening run, and Plex’s series 1 listing follows the same order. Plex provides episode and special listings, but its pages should be checked for actual playback rights in the UK rather than treated automatically as free streaming.

Series 2

1. The Long Legs of the Law
2. Ashes to Ashes
3. A Losing Streak
4. No Greater Love
5. The Yellow Peril
6. It’s Only Rock and Roll
7. A Touch of Glass
8. The Priced-Up Donkey

Series 3

1. Homesick
2. The Yellow Peril
3. Wanted
4. Friday the 14th
5. Let’s Go into Business
6. The Miracle of Peckham
7. The Franchise Affair
8. The Scars of War

Episode naming and numbering can differ between platforms, particularly where Christmas specials are separated from the numbered series. The service’s own episode list is the safest reference when starting a complete watch-through.

Series 4

1. Happy Returns
2. Strained Relations
3. Hole in One
4. It’s Only Unnatural
5. Sleeping Dogs Lie
6. Watching the Girls Go By
7. As One Door Closes
8. The Unlucky Winner Is…

Series 5

1. From Prussia with Love
2. The Miracle of Peckham
3. The Longest Night
4. Tea for Three
5. Video Nasty
6. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
7. The Jolly Boys’ Outing
8. The Frog’s Legacy
9. The Sky’s the Limit

“The Jolly Boys’ Outing,” found here in series 5, is also available as a separate title on NOW.

Series 6

1. Yuppy Love
2. Danger UXD
3. The Unfriendly Stranger
4. A Touch of Class
5. The Chance of a Snowtime
6. The Poorly Beloved
7. Little Problems

Series 7

1. The Sky’s the Limit
2. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
3. It’s Only Rock and Roll
4. Watching the Girls Go By
5. Chance of a Snowtime
6. The Class of ’62
7. The Frog’s Legacy
8. The Last of the Summer Wine
9. The Jolly Boys’ Outing
10. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Series 8 and 9 each contain three episodes, completing the 63-episode count. Platform listings for these later seasons can be inconsistent, so the service’s own numbering is the reliable guide.

What Is the Recommended Watch Order for a First-Time Viewer?

1. Watch Series 1–7 in broadcast order.
2. Watch Series 8–9 afterward.
3. Watch the specials chronologically, or at minimum “The Jolly Boys’ Outing,” “A Royal Flush,” “Heroes and Villains,” “Modern Men,” “Strangers on the Shore” and “Sleepless in Peckham.”
4. Finish with documentaries such as “The Story of Only Fools and Horses” and other retrospective programmes about the sitcom’s production and legacy.

Where Can You Stream Season 7 Online?

Season 7 is part of the NOW catalogue, which is the main current streaming option for the series and selected specials. The standard season 7 listing contains ten episodes. Because platform metadata can place specials in separate sections, the safest way to move through the series is to use NOW’s own season view.

How Long Did Only Fools and Horses Run on TV?

The programme’s broadcast history explains why so many episodes exist outside the nine numbered series. The key dates are:

1. 1981 – Only Fools and Horses premieres on BBC One.
2. 1981–1991 – The original seven series are broadcast, establishing Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad and later Uncle Albert as national favourites.
3. 1996 – The special “Time on Our Hands” draws one of the largest UK sitcom audiences on record.
4. 2003 – The final episode “Sleepless in Peckham” airs.
5. 2020s – The series remains available across multiple UK streaming tiers, including NOW, Sky Go, ITVX Premium and Amazon Video.

The original BBC broadcast window, from 1981 to 1991 with sporadic specials through 2003, is confirmed by JustWatch’s US listing for the show.

What Is Confirmed, and What Should Still Be Checked?

Some facts about the series are firmly established, while the streaming details require a live check because rights move between services.

Established information	Information to check before relying on it
Only Fools and Horses is a BBC sitcom created by John Sullivan.	Current Netflix availability is not consistently confirmed by the aggregator listing and can vary by account and location.
David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst play Del Boy and Rodney.	BritBox is not listed as a current UK option by the supplied availability result, and its catalogue differs by country.
The main series aired between 1981 and 1991, with specials through 2003.	The exact free-versus-paid split of specials across NOW, Sky Go, ITVX Premium and Amazon Video is not specified in the available data.
JustWatch currently lists no free legal UK streaming option.	Rights can change without notice, so the official pages of U states on its official page that the programme is not currently available on demand.

Why Does Only Fools and Horses?

The fan vocabulary of the show is built on a handful of Del Boy lines that have outlived the original broadcasts.

“Lovely jubbly

Del Boy catchphrase, Only Fools and Horses

“Mange tout, mange tout”

Del Boy catchphrase, Only Fools and Horses

“This time next year we’ll be millionaires”

Del Boy catchphrase, Only Fools and Horses

The last of those lines explains why “millionaires” remains one of the most searched episode terms: the promise is central to Del Boy’s character and to the show’s comedy of failed ambition.

What Is the Best Way to Watch Only Fools and Horses in the UK Right Now?

For most UK viewers, NOW is the practical starting point because it carries the series and selected specials such as “The Jolly Boys’ Outing.” Sky Go and ITVX Premium are additional current options, and Amazon Video suits anyone who prefers to buy episodes outright. No free legal stream is listed at present, so the realistic route is a paid service unless the catalogue changes. For a first-time watch, follow series 1–7, then series 8–9, then the specials in broadcast order. Anyone working through another classic British comedy in the same way may find Mr Bean – Complete Guide to Episodes, Girlfriend and Videos useful as a companion guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Only Fools and Horses

What is Only Fools and Horses about?

It follows market trader Del Boy and his brother Rodney as they try to make money and improve their lives from a council flat in Peckham, South London.

Who plays Rodney in Only Fools and Horses?

Rodney is played by Nicholas Lyndhurst.

Who is Trigger in Only Fools and Horses?

Trigger is Del Boy’s friend and road sweeper, played by Roger Lloyd-Pack; he is known for his slow but loyal manner.

Who wrote Only Fools and Horses?

The series was created and written by John Sullivan.

Are Slow Horses and Only Fools and Horses connected?

No. Slow Horses is a separate spy thriller series; the misspelling “Only Fools Horses” may create search overlap, but they are unrelated.

Few sitcoms remain as central to British comedy culture. The show’s catchphrases, including “Lovely jubbly” and “Mange tout, mange tout,” are still widely recognised, while the setting in Nelson Mandela House, Peckham, gave the Trotter brothers a world that mixed aspiration, failure and family loyalty. That affection extends to the supporting cast: Buster Merryfield – Actor Who Became Uncle Albert at 64 is one of the figures viewers associate with the show’s later years.

The fragmented streaming market also explains the search behaviour around the show. Viewers who ask whether it is on Netflix or BritBox already know the sitcom; they want the fastest legal route to a specific episode. A long-running BBC show can be split across subscription services, digital purchase platforms and free ad-supported tiers, which is why no single provider has become the obvious home.

Some of the search volume is accidental. The misspelling “Only Fools Horses” and the word “horses” create overlap with unrelated titles such as “Slow Horses,” the spy thriller, as well as phrases like “goodbye horses.” Those works have no connection to the sitcom; the overlap is purely a search-engine quirk.

Which Lines from Only Fools and Horses Are Still Quoted?