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Cuckoo is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on BBC Three on September 25, 2012. It has 5 seasons and 33 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 7 "Election", aired on January 4, 2019.

Cuckoo is every parent's worst nightmare - a slacker full of outlandish, New Age ideas. Ken is the over-protective father of a girl who's impulsively married an American hippie on her gap year.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

33 episodes · 5 seasons

Series 1

2012 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

The Thompson family adjusts to life with new American son-in-law Cuckoo, a self-appointed "spiritual ninja" who quickly settles into the household.

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    6. The Wedding

    Finale

    The series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.

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    5. Connie Sings

    Self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate Lorna's best friend Connie to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

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    4. Grandfather's Cat

    Ken is afraid that Cuckoo will send his beloved father-in-law Tony to an early grave.

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    3. Ken on E

    Ken is delighted to be picked as a local councillor. Naturally, Cuckoo has some advice.

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    2. Family Meeting

    Ken is keen to lay down some ground rules for Cuckoo in the Thompson house and proposes a family meeting, but getting his own way has knock-on effects.

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    1. The Homecoming

    Ken and Lorna are looking forward to seeing daughter Rachel again when she returns from her gap year, but are surprised when she introduces them to her new husband - travelling hippie and huge goon, Cuckoo. Ken struggles to find something to like about his new son-in-law before being pushed into a somewhat radical course of action.

Series 2

2014 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

Just as things seem to be settling down for Ken Thompson, a young man from Cuckoo's past shows up at his door and throws his life into disarray again.

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    7. Christmas Special

    Finale

    Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special and Ken gets stuck in the middle.

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    6. Neighbourhood Watch

    An intruder leaves Ken questioning his manliness. Rachel and Ben are moving in together.

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    5. Ken at Work

    The senior partner at Ken's firm is retiring and Ken is in line for succession. Rachel and Ben try to spice up their sex lives.

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    4. Funeral

    When Ken and Dale take a trip into town, they bump into Ken's former professor, Dr. Rafferty. He has a dying wish, he wants them both to fulfill.

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    3. Tribunal

    Ken attempts to defend Steve for medical malpractice. Ben decides to set Dale up on a date with one of Rachel's friends.

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    2. Potato Party

    Dale is determined discover his own path in life and alights on Cuckoo’s potato van in an effort to follow in his father’s footsteps. Rachel is still with boring boyfriend Ben. Dylan decides to take advantage of Ken being away on a university reunion as he males plans a party where he intends to finally seduce Zoe.

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    1. A New Beginning

    Ken is looking forward to an empty nest, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

Series 3

2016 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

Life is returning to normal six months after Dale's departure, but he suddenly returns from China to shake up the Thompson family.

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    7. The Holiday

    Finale

    The family head off to Cumbria on a relaxing holiday - but Ken has a secret purpose, and Dale's past comes back to haunt him.

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    6. Sid’s Big Day

    It’s the day of baby Sid’s naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

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    5. University Challenged

    Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

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    4. Life of Dale

    Ken's special birthday evening is interrupted when Steve stages an invasion and a game of Trivial Pursuit conjures up memories of Dale's secret past.

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    3. Mums' Group

    Ken starts enjoying his paternity leave when he joins a group for mothers, but Lorna is worried that one of the members has her eye on him.

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    2. The Application

    Rachel has a chance to get the job of her dreams - and Ken and Dale are on hand to help out.

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    1. Birth

    A week past her due date, Lorna springs some new ideas on Ken about baby care. Rachel is delighted when an old friend returns.

Series 4

2018 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

Hoping to build a career for himself, Dale gives hospitality a try, while lawyer Ken copes badly with some professional issues of his own.

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    6. Opening Night

    Finale

    It's the big opening night for All Steve's Pals, with Dale determined to make it the best launch ever and show Rachel he's the kind of serious safe bet she can spend her future with. Rachel's work has thrown up a different future for her and she's forced to choose between Dale and a dream job in Sierra Leone. Meanwhile Ken, now fired from work, is a man on a mission - with one last roll of the dice to get his job back...

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    5. Walkabout

    When Rachel says she needs more space, Dale takes her at her word and strands her in the Pennines. Ken has only a day to save his job but is forced instead to rescue his daughter - and worst of all, has to ask his son Dylan for help.

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    4. Trapped

    Ken wakes up trapped behind a newly built wall in Steve's Bar and is forced to wait it out till help arrives, with only Steve for company. Rachel and Dale grapple with a pregnancy scare while Lorna is surprised to find Dylan's new girlfriend is age-inappropriate - and worse still, an old friend.

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    3. Ken's New Friend

    It's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later.Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?

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    2. The Licence

    Ken finds himself suspended from work and tries to engineer a way back in before Lorna finds out. Lorna tells a little white lie and employs an underhand tactic to get Sid in to an exclusive local nursery. Meanwhile, it's full steam ahead for Dale and Steve's new bar - unfortunately for Rachel. But with the meeting to confirm an alcohol license on the horizon, Rachel sees an opportunity to stop it from happening.

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    1. Lawyer of the Year

    Ken has been nominated for Lichfield Lawyer of the Year. Unfortunately, his dastardly work rival Jane has been nominated too. Ken’s convinced Jane is going to win, until Lorna thinks of a way to fix it… Meanwhile, Dale is still enjoying his adopted home town of Lichfield and relationship bliss with Rachel - and he is thinking of taking the next step… Now Sid is in nursery Dale needs to think of what he’s going to do for a job, while Rachel is not ready to settle down. She’s still living with Lorna and Ken, tyrannised by her boss Nina and getting serious wanderlust.

Series 5

2019 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

Ken thinks he's hit the big time when he discovers a wealthy half sister he never knew he had, but her fortunes and his hopes are soon reversed.

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    7. Election

    Finale

    Ken is getting ever closer to becoming an MP with Ivy, never happier, directing his campaign. However, can a small boy calling him 'fatty' and an unwelcome stranger affect the final outcome for Ken and Ivy.

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    6. Two Engagements and a Funeral

    A terrible misunderstanding occurs resulting in an untimely funeral. Meanwhile, a run in with an ex-boyfriend of Lorna's might be just what Ken needs to help his campaign.

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    5. Divorce Party

    Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party!

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    4. Macbeth

    A strange old lady in a pub gives Ken a prediction - he will one day become a Lib Dem candidate! Could Ken's dream become a reality? Ivy decides to get involved.

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    3. Weed Farm

    Ivy is getting to know the different members of the family, and discovers Dylan is running a weed farm in one of the properties he’s supposedly selling. Ivy sees an opportunity!

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    2. Ivy Nanny

    Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is dead against it. Can Ken change her mind with the help of new family member Ivy? Ben introduces Tash to Rachel for the first time, and they get on like a house on fire. A little too well, maybe?

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    1. Ivy Arrives

    Ken is really excited about his long-lost sister arriving, but it turns out that billionaire Ivy Mittlefart might not really want to get to know the Thompsons at all.

Cast & crew

Created by Kieron Quirke and Robin French

  • Andy Samberg

    Andy Samberg

    Dale 'Cuckoo' Ashbrick

  • Philip Jackson

    Philip Jackson

    Tony

  • Elisabeth Hopper

    Elisabeth Hopper

    Natalie

  • Gabrielle Green

    Gabrielle Green

    Kerry

  • Kenneth Collard

    Kenneth Collard

    Steve

  • Selina Griffiths

    Selina Griffiths

    Connie

  • Holly Earl

    Holly Earl

    Zoe

  • Louise Breckon-Richards

    Louise Breckon-Richards

    Kelly

  • Rick Bacon

    Rick Bacon

    Sam

  • Sophie Colquhoun

    Sophie Colquhoun

    Hannah

  • David Mumeni

    David Mumeni

    Toby

  • Dean-Charles Chapman

    Dean-Charles Chapman

    Charlie

  • Juliet Cowan

    Juliet Cowan

    Nina

  • Chris Kendall

    Chris Kendall

    Neil

  • Tania Rodrigues

    Receptionist

  • James Puddephatt

    James Puddephatt

    Headmaster

Cuckoo FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Cuckoo?

Cuckoo has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 4, 2019.

When did the latest episode of Cuckoo come out?

The most recent episode of Cuckoo, Season 5 Episode 7 "Election", aired on January 4, 2019.

How many seasons of Cuckoo are there?

Cuckoo has 5 seasons with 33 episodes in total.

When did Cuckoo first air?

Cuckoo first aired on BBC Three on September 25, 2012.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Cuckoo are released?

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