As of July 2026, Next of Kin Season 1 aired in 1995 with 7 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Next of Kin Season 1

1995 7 Episodes Comedy · Drama ⭐ 7/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Next of Kin Season 1 is available on streaming right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 3 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Penelope Keith is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Next of Kin Season 1 is worth clearing space for. Next of Kin Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of Next of Kin includes 7 episodes. It aired from June 1985 to December 1995. This season stars Penelope Keith, William Gaunt and Wanda Ventham. Penelope Keith and William Gaunt lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1995. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Next of Kin 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Next of Kin Season 1 respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Penelope Keith sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Next of Kin Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Accidental Death
1995-05-15
Maggie and Andrew are looking forward to an early retirement in France, but due to the death of their son and daughter-in-law, their grandchildren arrive, totally disrupting their plans as they take on their family duties as next of kin.
E2
Harry
1995-05-22
Philip has to take a visit to casualty, while Jake's hamster dies, and Georgia falls for the builder, whose interest lies with the cleaner.
E3
Enjoyment
1995-05-29
Andrew takes the kids out to entertain them, only to get himself arrested. Andrew tells Maggie to relax and enjoy having their grandchildren around, while Georgia is devastated to find Tom kissing Liz.
E4
Expansion
1995-06-05
The drastic changes to the family's living conditions has put a financial strain on Maggie and Andrew, plus the lack of living space exacerbates the problem, so Tom decides to transform the garage into a bedroom prompting Andrew to make a tearful goodbye to his garage wine collection.
E5
The New Term
1995-06-12
Maggie's looking forward to some time to herself now the children are going back to school, but chicken-poxes intervenes.
E6
Adoption
1985-06-19
Maggie and Andrew decide to legally adopt their three grandchildren; however this news doesn't go down too well. Plus, Liz has doubts after her first date with Tom.
E7
The Nativity Play
1995-12-21
Maggie gets a job at a friend's restaurant and the family all gather together to watch Jake in his school nativity.

🎭 Cast of Next of Kin Season 1

Penelope Keith
Penelope Keith
William Gaunt
William Gaunt
Wanda Ventham
Wanda Ventham
Timothy Carlton
Timothy Carlton
Tracie Bennett
Tracie Bennett

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