As of July 2026, On the Buses Season 3 aired in 1970 with 13 episodes — streaming now on Sky Go. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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On the Buses Season 3

1970 13 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

On the Buses Season 3 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 30 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Reg Varney leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason On the Buses Season 3 keeps coming up in conversation. On the Buses Season 3 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Season 3 of On the Buses includes 13 episodes. It aired from January 1970 to March 1970. This season stars Reg Varney, Bob Grant and Stephen Lewis. Reg Varney and Bob Grant lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1970. What keeps On the Buses Season 3 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in On the Buses Season 3. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Reg Varney's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

📡 Where to Watch On the Buses Season 3

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🎬 On the Buses Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
First Aid
1970-01-02
Blakey decides that all the Bus Crews, including Stan and Jack, must pass a first aid course .
E2
The Cistern
1970-01-09
A noisy cistern in the Butler household is just the start of the troubles. Buying a new loo isn't the problem, it's how to get it home from the shop!
E3
The Inspector's Niece
1970-01-16
Sally is the Inspector's niece and is put on Stan's bus as the new clippie. How will Stan cope with her Uncle Blakey watching?
E4
Brew It Yourself
1970-01-23
Stan plans on brewing his own beer to save money. Trouble is, once he's tested it, he also goes back to work, where Blakey spots him and notices he's drunk. So when Blakey pulls Stan in for a breath test, it's up to Jack to find a way for him to pass the test without being caught.
E5
Busman's Perks
1970-01-30
Arthur and Olive's bedroom needs decorating, so the Butlers decide to paint the room the same colour as the Luxton Town and District Buses to save money.
E6
The Snake
1970-02-06
A social night at the depot by the overseas busmen's club invites everyone to their evening. With an exotic dancer on the bill Stan and Jack are sure to enjoy themselves.
E7
Mum's Last Fling
1970-02-13
Mum gets a new boyfriend and starts to go out a lot, leaving the family to fend for themselves.
E8
Radio Control
1970-02-20
Blakey comes up with the idea of installing a two way radio system on the buses to keep tabs on where they are at all times, so Stan and Jack have to come up with a plan to get rid of it.
E9
Foggy Night
1970-02-27
Stan and Jack's bus is caught in thick fog which causes problems for them, especially as Blakey and the Butler family are also on board.
E10
The New Uniforms
1970-03-06
Stan and Jack have been chosen as guinea pigs for the Company's tasteful new grey uniform. They are set against the idea until they realise it's just the job for pulling the ladies!
E11
Going Steady
1970-03-13
Stan has been seeing Blakey's niece, Sally. When Stan announces that he wants to marry her, Blakey insists that he and Sally meet Stan's family. So when Stan invites them round for dinner, all the family act posh, until Sally starts criticizing everything that Stan does and says.
E12
The Squeeze
1970-03-20
Money is so tight in the Butler household, that they decide to sell various things to raise some cash, including Arthur's motorbike and side car.
E13
On the Make
1970-03-27
Edna the clippie has been thrown out of her home by her landlady. Feeling sorry for her, Stan persudes his family to take her in as a lodger. But his intentions are not entirely honourable as he hopes that it means that they might get closer. However he does not bargain on Edna bringing Coco her gre...

🎭 Cast of On the Buses Season 3

Reg Varney
Reg Varney
Stan Butler
Bob Grant
Bob Grant
Jack Harper
Stephen Lewis
Stephen Lewis
Inspector Cyril 'Blakey' Blake
Doris Hare
Doris Hare
Mum
Michael Robbins
Michael Robbins
Arthur Rudge
Anna Karen
Anna Karen
Olive Rudge

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