As of July 2026, Next of Kin Season 3 aired in 1997 with 8 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Next of Kin Season 3

1997 8 Episodes Comedy · Drama ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Next of Kin Season 3 on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. With 3 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Penelope Keith is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Next of Kin Season 3 earns its spot. The jokes in Next of Kin Season 3 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Season 3 of Next of Kin includes 8 episodes. It aired from January 1997 to February 1997. 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 1997. Next of Kin Season 3 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Next of Kin Season 3. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Penelope Keith is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 Next of Kin Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
The Flu
1997-01-02
Maggie finds out that Philip has been shoplifting from the local mini market, but he is also being bullied by a boy at school. They decide to pay the boy's parents a visit.
E2
Embarrassment
1997-01-09
Maggie discovers that her neighbours are moving because her household is too noisy. Philip is unhappy at the prospect of Andrew and Maggie performing a jive at his school dance.
E3
She's Leaving Home
1997-01-16
Georgia announces that she'll be fasting for world peace, but Maggie begins to worry when she doesn't start to eat again. Meanwhile Jake demands he be bought deodorants and Philip falls in love with a ballerina.
E4
The Narrow Boat
1997-01-23
The Prentice family take a holiday aboard a narrow boat, but all soon goes awry when the 'crew' begin plotting a mutiny.
E5
The Cub Mistress
1997-01-30
Maggie becomes a cub mistress and Andrew has a reunion with his former secretary. Meanwhile their friend Rosie tries to fix a raffle so that the family will win a car.
E6
The Fast
1997-02-06
Maggie feels superfluous as the children have been turning to Andrew for support with their problems, so she decides to leave home.
E7
Neighbours
1997-02-13
After embarrassing their grandchildren in public, Maggie and Andrew receive a stern lecture on acceptable public behaviour. This triggers a rebellious reaction from the pair, as they decide to up the ante by behaving even more embarrassingly than they had previously - much to their grandchildren's d...
E8
The Bully
1997-02-20
Maggie has the flu and is therefore confined to bed, so Andrew is delegated the main housekeeper role. However the grandchildren aren't best please with Andrew's reign.

🎭 Cast of Next of Kin Season 3

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

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