Outnumbered

Synopsis

Partly-improvised sitcom looking at the trials and tribulations of bringing up three young children - a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation, a seven-year-old boy who could fib for Britain and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

First Air Date: 2007-08-28

Last Air Date: 2014-03-05

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 31

Created By: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Claire Skinner as Sue
Hugh Dennis as Pete
Tyger Drew-Honey as Jake
Daniel Roche as Ben
Ramona Marquez as Karen
David Ryall as Granddad
Samantha Bond as Angela
Hattie Morahan as Jane
Rosalind Ayres as N/A
Jonathan Cullen as Headmaster

Seasons

Specials (2009) - (11 Episodes)

Series 1 (2007) - (6 Episodes)

Series 2 (2008) - (7 Episodes)

Series 3 (2010) - (6 Episodes)

Series 4 (2011) - (6 Episodes)

Series 5 (2014) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (2009)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Comic Relief Special 2009 (2009-03-13)

It's Comic Relief and everyone is doing something funny for money. Sue tries some jokes, Karen draws some bizarre pictures and Ben tries to find what to wear.
Ep. 2: The Robbers (Christmas Special 2009) (2009-12-27)

It is Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars. Seven-year-old Karen is obsessing over a missing hamster, nine-year-old Ben is causing havoc with a mechanical hand, Jake and Mum are trying to find Grandad, and Dad is preparing for dinner guests - some welcome, some not.
Ep. 3: Sport Relief Special 2010 (2010-03-19)

Ben presents Pete with his list of things to do for Sport Relief, including running the Sport Relief Mile.
Ep. 4: Comic Relief Special 2011 (2011-03-18)

Jake spots Andy Murray first and gets a picture with him, Ben gives him tennis tips, Karen questions him about his 'proper' job, and Pete accidentally injures him.
Ep. 5: Children in Need 2011 (2011-11-18)

The three kids sing "(Theme from) The Monkees" whilst moving around the house doing various things. Neither Sue or Pete appear in the special.
Ep. 6: The Broken Santa (Christmas Special 2011) (2011-12-24)

The family want to go away for Christmas, but can they go with Grandad in hospital? And should they go when Jane is their house-sitter? And was it really wise to give Ben a metal detector as a present?
Ep. 7: Sport Relief Special 2012 (2012-03-23)

The cast are joined by Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard and his TV personality girlfriend Christine Bleakley.
Ep. 8: Cast Interviews

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 9: The Sick Party (Christmas Special 2012) (2012-12-24)

The Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours. However, as expected, festivities do not go as smoothly as planned. They are visited by some colourful guests, including, among others, an opinionated neighbour, a traumatised ex-weatherman and that most unwelcome of guests, a seasonal gastric virus.
Ep. 10: Christmas Special 2016 (2016-12-26)

It's Boxing Day and the Brockman family has to carry out a special mission for Grandad. They encounter car problems, child problems, parent problems, emotional problems and World War Two. If the adults can't sort things out, the children will have to. Like all families everything has changed and everything remains the same.
Ep. 11: Christmas Special 2024 (2024-12-26)

In a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring (including one grandchild) to try and celebrate a traditional family Christmas. But fate, neighbours, hyenas and bus replacement services get in their way.