The Young Ones (1982)
Kernel Score: 86% · 144 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 1982-11-09
Seasons: 2 · 12 episodes
Where to watch The Young Ones
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).
The Young Ones parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that The Young Ones is a British anarchic sitcom about four eccentric university housemates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Adrian Edmondson as Vyvyan
- Rik Mayall as Rick
- Nigel Planer as Neil
- Christopher Ryan as Mike
- Alexei Sayle as The Balowski Family
The Young Ones FAQ
Is The Young Ones good?
The Young Ones has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 144 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Young Ones?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Young Ones OK for kids?
The Young Ones is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that The Young Ones is a British anarchic sitcom about four eccentric university housemates.
What shows are like The Young Ones?
If you liked The Young Ones, try Monty Python's Flying Circus, Bottom, Peep Show and Brass Eye.