This is a list of episodes of Mr. Bean: The Animated Series, 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 2 March 2002 and originally ended on 1 November 2004.
On 22 January 2014, it was announced that the sitcom was being revived for a second series, with Atkinson and other cast members reprising their roles. It consisted of 52 new episodes and premiered on 16 February 2015.
On 6 February 2018, a third series was announced, featuring 26 episodes, which premiered on 9 April 2019 on CITV as well as on Turner channels worldwide in the following months.
On 4 January 2024, it was announced that the sitcom was renewed for the fourth series to mark the 35th anniversary of the first live-action episode. It consisted of 52 new episodes and premiered on 1 May 2025.
Series overview
Episodes Series 1 (2002–2004)
Series 2 (2015–2016) All episodes are directed by Tim Searle and Tim Fehrenbach. Following a 10-year hiatus, a second series consisting of 52 episodes began broadcasting on 16 February 2015. This series was produced in honour of the 25th anniversary of the franchise.
Special minisode (2018)
Series 3 (2019) All episodes are directed by Dave Osborne. Following yet another three-year hiatus, a third series consisting of 26 episodes began airing on 9 April 2019 on CITV as well as on Turner channels worldwide.
Series 4 (2025–2026) All episodes are directed by Filippo Cigognini and Dave Osborne. Following a five-year hiatus, a fourth series consisting of 52 episodes was commissioned, it began streaming on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the first live-action episode on 1 May 2025 on ITVX and Boomerang in the UK, and Cartoonito in the rest of Europe.
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