As of July 2026, Dad's Army Season 1 aired in 1968 with 6 episodes — streaming now on Foxtel Now. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Dad's Army Season 1

1968 6 Episodes Comedy · War & Politics ⭐ 7/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Dad's Army Season 1 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 79 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Arthur Lowe's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Dad's Army Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Dad's Army Season 1 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 1 of Dad's Army includes 6 episodes. It aired from July 1968 to September 1968. This season stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn. Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1968. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Dad's Army Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Dad's Army Season 1. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Arthur Lowe anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

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🎬 Dad's Army Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
The Man and the Hour
1968-07-31
After listening to a radio broadcast asking for men to form what has been named Local Defence Volunteers (later to be renamed the Home Guard), George Mainwaring, a local bank manager, decides to act and form the platoon of his own accord. He appoints himself as Captain and recruits his chief bank c...
E2
Museum Piece
1968-08-07
With the shortage of weapons, Capt. Mainwaring goes to the local museum to see if any of the guns on display can be used by the platoon.
E3
Command Decision
1968-08-14
Capt. Mainwaring, worried about the lack of weapons, gets a visit from Col. Square, an old soldier who offers to donate some guns from his collection, providing he can take command of the platoon. Mainwaring agrees until he sees the state of the guns.
E4
The Enemy Within the Gates
1968-08-21
Capt. Mainwaring is giving a lecture on recognising enemy agents when he learns that for every Nazi captured there is a reward. Later on Jones and Walker capture two Luftwaffe airmen, although a Polish officer intends to claim the reward. Back at HQ the airmen escape on Godfrey's watch.
E5
The Showing Up of Corporal Jones
1968-08-28
Just when the platoon finally gets its uniforms, LCpl. Jones is told that unless he can complete the assault course in 15 minutes he will have to leave, so Mainwaring and the rest of the platoon think of a plan to help him.
E6
Shooting Pains
1968-09-11
When news that the Prime Minister is to pay a visit to the area a shooting contest is held to see which of the local platoons will form the Guard of Honour. Walker gets a crack shot from the theatre touring show (Barbara Windsor) to take part as a member of the platoon but a surprise is in store for...

🎭 Cast of Dad's Army Season 1

Arthur Lowe
Arthur Lowe
Captain George Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier
John Le Mesurier
Sergeant Arthur Wilson
Clive Dunn
Clive Dunn
Lance-Corporal Jack Jones
John Laurie
John Laurie
Private James Frazer
Arnold Ridley
Arnold Ridley
Private Charles Godfrey
Ian Lavender
Ian Lavender
Private Frank Pike
James Beck
James Beck
Private Joe Walker
CB
Colin Bean
Private Sponge

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