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Only Child is a comedy TV series that premiered on BBC Scotland on November 21, 2024. It has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6 "TBC", aired on June 8, 2026.

Richard's long overdue visit to recently-widowed Ken makes him realize his dad may need a bit more full time help. Not that Ken would agree, of course, but that statement is pretty much true about anything. An eccentric, strong-willed technophobe, Ken is set in his ways, leaving Richard worrying about his dad growing old.

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Episodes

12 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

2024 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

Actor Richard returns home to visit his dad Ken, who may need more help than he thought.

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    6. The Long Goodbye

    Finale

    Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.

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    5. Who's Brian?

    Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

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    4. The Thespian

    Richard battles medical receptionists – and a stubborn Ken – in order to secure Ken a doctor’s appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.

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    3. Team Pritchard

    Concerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he’s about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.

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    2. Raisins

    Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk – or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, complicates matters further.

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    1. Eh?

    Actor Richard returns home from London to visit his dad Ken, a year on from the passing of his mum Jean. But on arriving, he realises his dad may need more help than he'd originally thought.

Series 2

2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 months ago

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    6. TBC

    Finale

    The diggers move in at the allotments, forcing the protest group to take extreme action. With time running out for Richard, he decides to lay it all on the line for Emily - but will it prove enough?

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    5. Secrets and Ladders

    Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.

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    4. Training Day

    Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, a mix-up on the platform turns what should be a simple day trip into an almighty fiasco.

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    3. Dual Control

    With Ken needing to resit his driving exam in order to win back his license, Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.

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    2. Seize the Day-Lewis

    A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.

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    1. Growing

    After his dream Norway job doesn’t go quite to plan, Richard just wants to hide away from the world. Sadly for him, Ken has other ideas – mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.

Cast & crew

  • Amy Conachan

    Saleswoman

  • Carter Ferguson

    Mike the Butcher

  • Saskia Ashdown

    Saskia Ashdown

    Susannah

  • Jennifer Saunders

    Jennifer Saunders

    Sally

  • Samantha Spiro

    Samantha Spiro

    Lydia Bartlett

Only Child FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Only Child?

Only Child has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 8, 2026.

When did the latest episode of Only Child come out?

The most recent episode of Only Child, Season 2 Episode 6 "TBC", aired on June 8, 2026.

How many seasons of Only Child are there?

Only Child has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

When did Only Child first air?

Only Child first aired on BBC Scotland on November 21, 2024.

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