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Avoidance

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S2 E6

Friday, May 3, 2024

About Avoidance

Avoidance is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC One on June 10, 2022. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on May 3, 2024.

Jonathan's life revolves around his nine year-old son Spencer, and he's always deferred the big and small decisions to his partner Claire. So when Claire asks him to leave, Jonathan realises he has no home, no friends and no ambition. Except one: to try to preserve his son's happiness in the face of his parents' break-up.

Comedy

Last updated July 1, 2026

Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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E6

6. Episode 6

Finale 4 years ago

It's Spencer's birthday and he wants the whole family to go a zombie-themed hotel. But Dan and Courtney are not speaking and Jonathan and Claire are still awkward since the kiss.
E5

5. Episode 5

4 years ago

Jonathan worries he has no friends, so makes the terrible decision to go for a night out with his boss Keith. Meanwhile Dan starts to reconsider having children.
E4

4. Episode 4

4 years ago

When Claire invites a mysterious work colleague into her home, Jonathan worries that Spencer will end up with a new Dad. Meanwhile Dan and Courtney try to have a romantic night in.
E3

3. Episode 3

4 years ago

Jonathan lies to Claire about finding a new place to live for him and Spencer, giving himself just four days to find a flat.
E2

2. Episode 2

4 years ago

When Spencer gets invited to a laser quest party, Jonathan is so distracted by over-parenting the situation that he risks embarrassing Spencer and losing his job.
E1

1. Episode 1

4 years ago

Jonathan and his partner Claire are splitting up, but he’s desperate not to tell their son Spencer, so runs away with him to stay with his sister Danielle and her wife Courtney.

Series 2

2024 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

Jonathan is back and he’s reinvented himself.

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E6

6. Episode 6

Finale 2 years ago

Courtney unexpectedly goes into labour, whilst Jonathan attempts to make it up to Claire, and Spencer makes his own romantic gesture.
E5

5. Episode 5

2 years ago

At Dan’s baby shower, Jonathan tries to end things with Megan before Claire finds out. The reality of having a baby alongside Dan’s new job sends Courtney spiralling.
E4

4. Episode 4

2 years ago

Claire forces Jonathan to lie to her parents about their breakup, a lie that goes way too far. Dan and Courtney both struggle through the pain of an NCT mum's and dad’s night out.
E3

3. Episode 3

2 years ago

Jonathan and Claire get trapped in a dinner party from hell. And Dan and Courtney fail at ‘gentle parenting’ when tricked into looking after a friend’s children.
E2

2. Episode 2

2 years ago

Jonathan spies on Claire’s boyfriend and goes on an actual real-life date. Dan and Courtney freak out over baby clothes. And Spencer goes berserk at jiu-jitsu to impress a girl.
E1

1. Episode 1

2 years ago

Jonathan's attempt to win back Claire backfires when he discovers her big secret. Dan and Courtney get a surprise at their baby scan - it’s a boy!

Cast & crew

Created by Romesh Ranganathan

Miai Leonie Phillip

Emma
Huge Davies

James
Bruce Mackinnon

Tom
Alex Ranganathan

Kunal
Matthew Lewis

Brett
Olive Tennant

Sam
Jordan Brookes

Sensei
Luke McQueen

Cameron
Louise Ford

Leila
Jacqueline Boatswain

Professor Dorian Gillespie
Brona C. Titley

Tina
Samantha Baines

Kirsty
Shila Bentley

Yolanda
Christopher Cantrill

Kev
Philip Jackson

Peter
Ed Jones

Benji

Avoidance FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Avoidance?

Avoidance has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 3, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Avoidance come out?

The most recent episode of Avoidance, Season 2 Episode 6, aired on May 3, 2024.

How many seasons of Avoidance are there?

Avoidance has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Avoidance first air?

Avoidance first aired on BBC One on June 10, 2022.

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Show info

Status: Canceled
First aired: June 10, 2022
Last aired: May 3, 2024
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Network: BBC One
Created by: Romesh Ranganathan
Episode length: 28 min
Language: English
Country: GB

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