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The first series of Peep Show premiered in late 2003 in the United Kingdom. The series includes 6 episodes.

Season overview[]

Recently thrown out by his girlfriend, a slacker moves in with his introverted friend who has a different -- but still dysfunctional -- worldview.[1]

Cast and crew[]

To view a complete list of all the staff and cast that worked on Series 1, go to Series 1/Credits.

Main cast[]

Actor Character
David Mitchell Mark Corrigan
Robert Webb Jeremy Usbourne
Olivia Colman Sophie Chapman
Matt King Super Hans

Recurring cast[]

Actor Character
Neil Fitzmaurice Jeff Heaney
Elizabeth Marmur Toni
Paterson Joseph Alan Johnson
John Hodgkinson Tony

Episodes[]

Main articles: Episode guide
Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale
1 6 September 19, 2003 (Channel 4)
November 16, 2006 (All 4)
October 24, 2003 (Netflix)
October 24, 2003 (Channel 4)
November 16, 2006 (All 4)
October 24, 2003 (Netflix)

Note: Channel 4 premiered the first season, and Netflix later released the entire season after they got the rights to the show.

No. In Season No. In Series English Title Airdate Production code
01 01 "Warring Factions"

September 19, 2003 101
Despite being bullied on the street by the local children, Mark sets himself the task of sleeping with Toni from next door, basing his seduction technique on the Battle of Stalingrad...
02 02 "The Interview"

September 26, 2003 102
Jeremy and Super Hans' band, the Hair Blair Bunch, is going nowhere - so Jeremy reluctantly agrees to go for a job working in Mark's office...
03 03 "On the Pull"

October 3, 2003 103
Mark and Jeremy go on the pull and Mark finds himself smoking pot in the Lazerbowl toilets with a teenage goth...
04 04 "Mark Makes a Friend"

October 10, 2003 104
Mark makes a friend at a business conference - but will it turn into more than just friendship? And Jeremy is forced to consider Super Hans as a replacement flatmate.
05 05 "Dream Job"

October 17, 2003 105
Jeremy tries to wow Toni with his new job in a music studio, while Mark gets passed over for promotion in favour of Sophie, and goes slowly round the twist.
06 06 "Funeral"

October 24, 2003 106
Death and terminal illness prove to be the keys to romantic success for Mark and Jeremy...

Note: All of the episodes were uploaded on All 4 when the All 4 website was initiated.

No. In Season # UK (Channel 4) English Title Airdate Production code
01 01 "Warring Factions"

November 16, 2006 101
Despite being bullied on the street by the local children, Mark sets himself the task of sleeping with Toni from next door, basing his seduction technique on the Battle of Stalingrad...
02 02 "The Interview"

November 16, 2006 102
Jeremy and Super Hans' band, the Hair Blair Bunch, is going nowhere - so Jeremy reluctantly agrees to go for a job working in Mark's office...
03 03 "On the Pull"

November 16, 2006 103
Mark and Jeremy go on the pull and Mark finds himself smoking pot in the Lazerbowl toilets with a teenage goth...
04 04 "Mark Makes a Friend"

November 16, 2006 104
Mark makes a friend at a business conference - but will it turn into more than just friendship? And Jeremy is forced to consider Super Hans as a replacement flatmate.
05 05 "Dream Job"

November 16, 2006 105
Jeremy tries to wow Toni with his new job in a music studio, while Mark gets passed over for promotion in favour of Sophie, and goes slowly round the twist.
06 06 "Funeral"

November 16, 2006 106
Death and terminal illness prove to be the keys to romantic success for Mark and Jeremy...

Note: Channel 4 premiered the first season, and Netflix later released the entire season after they got the rights to the show.

No. In Season # UK (Channel 4) English Title Airdate Production code
01 01 "Warring Factions"

October 24, 2003 101
Despite being bullied on the street by the local children, Mark sets himself the task of sleeping with the divorcee next door.
02 02 "The Interview"

October 24, 2003 102
Jeremy and Super Hans's band, the Hair Blair Bunch, is going nowhere, so Jeremy reluctantly agrees to go for a job working in Mark's office.
03 03 "On the Pull"

October 24, 2003 103
Mark and Jeremy go "on the pull" and find themselves smoking pot in the Lazerbowl toilets with a teenage goth.
04 04 "Mark Makes a Friend"

October 24, 2003 104
Mark makes a friend at a business conference -- but will it turn into more than just friendship?
05 05 "Dream Job"

October 24, 2003 105
Jeremy tries to wow Toni with his new job in a music studio while Mark gets passed over for promotion in favor of Sophie.
06 06 "Funeral"

October 24, 2003 106
Death and terminal illness prove to be the keys to romantic success for Mark and Jeremy.

Trivia[]

  • This is the only series not to have the song "Flagpole Sitta" as the intro theme.
    • However, in the episode "On the Pull", "Flagpole Sitta" is heard playing in the background in one scene.

Gallery[]

== References ==


ve Episodes
Series 1
Warring FactionsThe InterviewOn the PullMark Makes a FriendDream JobFuneral
Series 2
Dance ClassJeremy Makes ItLocal ZeroUniversity ChallengeThe Man ShowWedding
Series 3
MuggingSectioningShroomingSisteringJuryingQuantocking
Series 4
Sophie's ParentsConferenceGymHandymanHolidayWedding
Series 5
BurglingSpin WarJeremy's BrokeJeremy's MummyJeremy's ManagerMark's Women
Series 6
Jeremy at JLBThe TestJeremy in LoveThe AffairThe PartyDas Boot
Series 7
St HospitalsMan JamA Beautiful MindNether ZoneSeasonal BeatingsNew Year's Eve
Series 8
Jeremy TherapisedBusiness Secrets of the PharaohsThe Love BunkerBig Mad AndyChairman MarkQuantocking II
Series 9
The William Morris YearsGregory's BeardThreeismMole-MappingKid FarmAre We Going To Be Alright?
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