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About On the Up

On the Up is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC One on September 4, 1990. It has 3 seasons and 19 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 6 "Divorce", aired on November 2, 1992.

On the Up is a British sitcom written by Bob Larbey about a self-made millionaire and his staff of domestic helpers who he treats like family, much to the annoyance of his upper class wife. The show ran for three series, from 1990 to 1992.

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Episodes

19 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

1990 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 36 years ago

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  1. E7

    7. Barbados

    Finale

    Tony asks Sam to accompany him to Barbados when Ruth goes to Spain with another man.

  2. E6

    6. Douglas

    Mrs. Wembley gives her good friend Sir Douglas another cooking lesson; Tony and Maggie spend time alone.

  3. E5

    5. Maggie's Dad

    Tony throws a birthday party for his mother; Maggie's father visits

  4. E4

    4. Dawn

    Ruth returns and accuses Tony of sleeping with Dawn; Tony takes Sam, Maggie and Mrs. Wembley to Stephanie's Open Day at school.

  5. E3

    3. Mr Burton

    Tony takes a marquee at the County Show to promote his business.

  6. E2

    2. Mum

    Tony's mother is hospitalized with appendicitis; Ruth returns home.

  7. E1

    1. Walking Out

    Tony turns to his chauffeur, secretary and housekeeper for support when his wife walks out.

Season 2

1991 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 35 years ago

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  1. E6

    6. A Date With Jane Webster

    Finale

    Tony makes another date with Jane Webster, against Sam's advice; Maggie and Sam go to a football game.

  2. E5

    5. Meeting Jane Webster

    Tony's marriage hits another rough patch; Mrs. Wembley sets up a date for Sam and Maggie.

  3. E4

    4. Competition

    Tony finds out another firm is undercutting his prices and decides to plant a mole in the opposition's camp.

  4. E3

    3. Maggie Gives Notice

    Tony's happy to have his whole family home together; Maggie gives her notice.

  5. E2

    2. Ruth Makes An Effort

    Ruth and Tony reconcile; Tony's secretary, Maggie, has trouble being civil to Ruth.

  6. E1

    1. After the Holiday

    Tony and the gang return from Barbados to find a little surprise awaiting them.

Season 3

1992 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 34 years ago

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  1. E6

    6. Divorce

    Finale

    Ruth returns home believing divorce is the only option.

  2. E5

    5. Stephanie

    Tony's new woman is a hit with everyone except Ruth.

  3. E4

    4. Parental Choice

    Tony, Mrs. Wembley and Sam act out 'Sunset Boulevard'; Mrs. Wembley auditions gardeners.

  4. E3

    3. Temporary Secretary

    Dawn arrives for her new job; three of Tony's drivers go home sick; Tony picks up Jane.

  5. E2

    2. The Fishing Trip

    Tony and Dawn go fishing, which does not please Ruth.

  6. E1

    1. The Golf Tournament

    The Carpenter household cannot get straight whether they will have a fancy dress party.

Cast & crew

Created by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey

On the Up FAQ

Will there be new episodes of On the Up?

On the Up has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 2, 1992.

When did the latest episode of On the Up come out?

The most recent episode of On the Up, Season 3 Episode 6 "Divorce", aired on November 2, 1992.

How many seasons of On the Up are there?

On the Up has 3 seasons with 19 episodes in total.

When did On the Up first air?

On the Up first aired on BBC One on September 4, 1990.

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