List of Mr. Bean: The Animated Series episodes explained

This is a list of episodes of , a British animated comedy television series produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for ITV and CITV and based on the original live-action sitcom of the same name created by and starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character. It premiered on 5 January 2002 and originally ended on 5 June 2004.

On 22 January 2014, CITV announced a revival of the series with Atkinson and other cast members reprising their roles. 52 new episodes were broadcast from 16 February 2015 to 10 March 2016.[1]

On 6 February 2018, CITV announced a fifth series of the show, which features a total of 26 episodes. Series 5 premiered on 9 April 2019 on CITV as well as on Turner channels worldwide.[2]

In January 2024, another revival was announced, set to premiere on ITVX Kids in 2025.

Episodes

Series 3 (2004)

Series 3 was the first to be broadcast daily on CITV, rather than a Saturday night prime-time slot on ITV1 as the previous series had been.

Series 4 (2015–16)

Following an 11-year hiatus, a fourth series consisting of 52 episodes begins broadcasting on 16 February 2015.[1] The animation method switched from digital ink-and-paint to Flash animation.

Series 5 (2019)

Following yet another 3-year hiatus, a fifth series consisting of 26 episodes premiered on 9 April 2019 on CITV as well as on Turner channels worldwide.[2] Unlike the past two series, it is the first since series 2 to have two 11-minute back-to-back segments than single episodes.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rowan Atkinson working on new animated Mr Bean series. British Comedy. Guide. 22 January 2014. British Comedy Guide. 13 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Mr Bean toon to return next year. Franks. Nico. C21Media. 6 February 2018. 13 July 2022.