Absolutely Fabulous (UK): Season 1

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BBC | LOGO | BBC America | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: November 12, 1992

Starring: Jennifer Saunders, Jane Horrocks, Joanna Lumley

Summary: Sin Is In!

This hit British comedy series began 1992 and remains one of the BBC's highest rated and most popular shows. Absolutely Fabulous follows the lives of three (and later four) generations of the Monsoon family and the people around them. It began as a short French & Saunders sketch with Jennifer Saunders in her familiarSin Is In!

This hit British comedy series began 1992 and remains one of the BBC's highest rated and most popular shows.

Absolutely Fabulous follows the lives of three (and later four) generations of the Monsoon family and the people around them.

It began as a short French & Saunders sketch with Jennifer Saunders in her familiar role as Edina and Dawn French playing her daughter. A pilot for the series was filmed with the comediennes in those respective roles but Julia Sawalha was cast to replace French. Add a dash of actress Joanna Lumley and the immensly popular and entertaining series was born.

Wheel's on fire,
Rolling down the road!
Best notify my next of kin,
This wheel shall explode!… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. Magazine
Air Date: December 17, 1992
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S1:E5. Birthday
Air Date: December 10, 1992
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S1:E4. Iso Tank
Air Date: December 3, 1992

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Alessandra Stanley

Jan 5, 2012

Now they are the last blinkered women in the bunker, hoarding designer shoes and awaiting an Evite back to the glamorous life. They don't belong there, and that's what makes them so welcome. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jan 10, 2012

Their unwavering obliviousness to what may be happening in the world actually makes their accidental commentary on current events even funnier. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 11, 2013

Once past its shock concept, however, Ab Fab (as its overseas fans call it) simply doesn't have the punchlines to match the wonderfully over-the-top performances of Saunders and Lumley. Read full review

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MissEighties

Dec 16, 2012

Now, this is the kind of TV serie that is worth to buy, why? Because I love to watch it again and again. I always know I will have a big laugh looking at Edina being pathetic, Patsy being drunk or Saffy being so desperate about her mom...and grandma and Bubble etc. Is is exagerated, yes andNow, this is the kind of TV serie that is worth to buy, why? Because I love to watch it again and again. I always know I will have a big laugh looking at Edina being pathetic, Patsy being drunk or Saffy being so desperate about her mom...and grandma and Bubble etc. Is is exagerated, yes and it makes me laugh out loud!!! It's a comedy and the British did a great one with Ab fab. Love.… Expand

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dfrooah

Sep 3, 2010

A highly entertaining British sitcom purported to be based on the life of Lynne Franks a former PR giant turned celebrity in the UK. Well developed and truly hilarious characters.

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marcmyworks

Oct 20, 2016

The first season of Ab Fab lays the ground work for the rest of the series. Though the characters aren't completely fleshed out until season 2, this one is still a classic.

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Guivera

Mar 1, 2011

Absolutely Unbearable.

The show is 90% unfunny jokes about old age, crude humour and being pathetic. The other 10% is slightly interesting.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: January 8, 2012
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 17, 2003
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: August 31, 2001
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 30, 1995
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 27, 1994
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 12, 1992
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  S1:E6. Magazine
  Air Date: December 17, 1992
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  S1:E5. Birthday
  Air Date: December 10, 1992
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  S1:E4. Iso Tank
  Air Date: December 3, 1992
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  S1:E3. France
  Air Date: November 26, 1992
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  S1:E2. Fat
  Air Date: November 19, 1992
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  S1:E1. Fashion
  Air Date: November 12, 1992