Don't Wait Up poster
Seen it?

Don't Wait Up

TV·1983–1990·6 seasons, 39 episodes·BBC One·Comedy·30m·Created by George Layton

Not streaming in your region — see every region's options

Doctor Tom Latimer splits from his wife Helen. Simultaneously, his father Toby, also a doctor, announces his intention to divorce his wife of 32 years, Angela. Father and son move in together and frequently quarrel about politics and medical practices, Toby being more of a 'Harley Street' type and well to the right of the more liberal Tom. The latter tries to get his parents back together, while beginning a romance with Toby's secretary Madeleine, whom he later marries.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes1983AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Episode OneOctober 25, 1983Hard-working GP Tom Lattimer, in the midst of a divorce, is not exactly pleased when his father announces his own divorce and moves in.
  2. S01E02Episode TwoNovember 1, 1983When Tom's mother comes round for drinks and imbibes too much, Tom offers her Toby's bed for the evening, which sets up a most embarrassing
  3. S01E03Episode ThreeNovember 8, 1983Working hard to reunite his parents, Tom is appalled when Toby brings his attractive young receptionist Madeline home after an evening out a
  4. S01E04Episode FourNovember 15, 1983Toby has bought a new Rolls-Royce, which he lends Tom when Tom's mini is stolen. But the Latimer men are about to be without transportation:
  5. S01E05Episode FiveNovember 22, 1983Tom's suggestion to Toby for a temporary receptionist is not well received. Meanwhile, Toby appears on television to talk about private prac
  6. S01E06Episode SixNovember 29, 1983When Toby stays out all night long, Tom surmises that he as spent the night with a woman—when in fact Toby had been in hospital, working w
  7. S01E07Episode SevenDecember 6, 1983Tom's plans for his parents' reconciliation seem on course when Toby invites Angela away for a romantic weekend—but Angela storms home whe

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes1984AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Episode OneOctober 18, 1984Toby is intent on a romantic assignation with Angela, while Tom hopes to spend quality time with his girl friend. Both their plans are dashe
  2. S02E02Episode TwoOctober 25, 1984After Toby and Tom squabble incessantly over domestic trivia, Tom decides that he can no longer tolerate his father as a flat mate.
  3. S02E03Episode ThreeNovember 1, 1984Toby and Tom are each having some troubles with their respective practices. Tom is also having problems with the landlord of his surgery—w
  4. S02E04Episode FourNovember 8, 1984Receptionist problems are the theme of the week: Toby threatens to sack Madeline when he learns that she is still seeing Tom.
  5. S02E05Episode FiveNovember 15, 1984Toby and Tom disagree constantly on the private and National Health systems. But even Tom must concede that knowing the right people is a de
  6. S02E06Episode SixNovember 22, 1984Tom is delighted whenToby resolves to return to his estranged wife Angela. But are Toby's reasons for the reconciliation strictly honorable?

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season037Episodes1985–86AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Episode OneDecember 2, 1985It's not all smooth sailing when Toby's and Angela's reconciliation cruise gets under way; and Tom and Madeline's weekend in the country is
  2. S03E02Episode TwoDecember 9, 1985Through a mix-up, Toby has missed his cruise with Angela and decides to keep a low profile—but not low enough for Tom's liking.
  3. S03E03Episode ThreeDecember 16, 1985Toby is looking forward to seeing Angela after her cruise, and Tom is looking forward to returning Wodehouse to her since they are not allow
  4. S03E04Episode FourJanuary 6, 1986
  5. S03E05Episode FiveJanuary 13, 1986
  6. S03E06Episode SixJanuary 20, 1986
  7. S03E07Episode SevenJanuary 27, 1986

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season046Episodes1987AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Episode OneMarch 2, 1987
  2. S04E02Episode TwoMarch 9, 1987
  3. S04E03Episode ThreeMarch 16, 1987
  4. S04E04Episode FourMarch 23, 1987
  5. S04E05Episode FiveMarch 30, 1987
  6. S04E06Episode SixApril 6, 1987

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season057Episodes1988AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Episode OneJune 6, 1988
  2. S05E02Episode TwoJune 13, 1988
  3. S05E03Episode ThreeJune 20, 1988
  4. S05E04Episode FourJune 27, 1988
  5. S05E05Episode FiveJuly 4, 1988
  6. S05E06Episode SixJuly 11, 1988
  7. S05E07Episode SevenJuly 18, 1988

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season066Episodes1990AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Episode OneFebruary 18, 1990
  2. S06E02Episode TwoFebruary 25, 1990
  3. S06E03Episode ThreeMarch 4, 1990
  4. S06E04Episode FourMarch 11, 1990
  5. S06E05Episode FiveMarch 18, 1990
  6. S06E06Episode SixMarch 25, 1990

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Shows like Don't Wait Up all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Comedy·Drama·CrimeFargo2014·FXStreaming on HuluFargo is a seasonal anthology crime drama with some dark comical elements, inspired by the film Fargo written by the Coen brothers.8.6Compare
  2. 02Comedy·FamilyThe Simpsons1989–present·FOXStreaming on Disney PlusThe Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history.8.1Compare
  3. 03Comedy·FamilyFamily Guy1999–present·FOXStreaming on HuluFamily Guy follows Peter Griffin the endearingly ignorant dad, and his hilariously offbeat family of middle-class New Englanders in Quahog, RI.7.5Compare
  4. 04ComedySouth Park1997–present·Comedy CentralStreaming on Paramount Plus PremiumSouth Park is an adult comedy animation show centred around 4 children in the small town of south park.8.3Compare
  5. 05Comedy·FamilyAmerican Dad!2005–present·FOXStreaming on HuluIn American Dad!, Stan Smith leads the all-American family in this animated sitcom filled with wild and crazy extremes.7.5Compare
  6. 06Comedy·Adventure·Science-FictionRick and Morty2013–present·Adult SwimStreaming on HuluRick is a mentally gifted, but sociopathic and alcoholic scientist and a grandfather to Morty; an awkward, impressionable, and somewhat spineless teenage boy.8.7Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack Don't Wait Up's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

Keep exploring top shows