Absolutely Fabulous - Season 1

Season 1

The first series of the British television sitcom Absolutely Fabulous premiered on BBC Two on 12 November 1992 and concluded on 17 December 1992, consisting of six episodes. The sitcom was created and written by Jennifer Saunders, who starred in the title role of Edina Monsoon, Edina is nicknamed 'Eddie' by her best friend, Patsy Stone, a magazine editor who constantly takes advantage of Edina by living the life of luxury in Edina's extravagant home. Edina is a twice-divorced mother of two. Her eldest child, a son, Serge, left home many years before in order to escape his mother's clutches. Her long-suffering daughter, Saffron 'Saffy', whom Edina is reliant upon, is a sixth form student and remains at home. The series also includes Edina's sweet-natured-but-slightly-batty mother, whom Edina sees as an interfering burden, and Edina's dim-witted assistant Bubble.

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Episodes6

DatesNov 12, 1992 - Dec 17, 1992

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Episodes

Season 1Episode 130 min

Fashion

Patsy's new job is not what she was expecting and Eddie turns up in New York where she meets her on the top of a building in a helicopter before heading back to London. There is also a sneak peek at them in 25 years time.

Nov 12, 1992

Season 1Episode 230 min

Fat

Edina's weight problem becomes critical when she hears she is going to be visited by her reed-like model friend from the 60s. When her doctor refuses to give her diet pills, best friend Patsy has some simple advice: 'liposuction on the stomach and hips, bum lift, boob job and lose a rib'.

Nov 19, 1992

Season 1Episode 330 min

France

Edina and Patsy head to Provence on holiday, but things do not go as expected. Bubble and Saffron come to their rescue.

Nov 26, 1992

Season 1Episode 430 min

Iso Tank

Edina tries out the latest "in" experience: the immersion tank. It's just the first in a string of bizarre events - she also attends an open day at Saffron's school and adopts some Romanian babies.

Dec 3, 1992

Season 1Episode 530 min

Magazine

Patsy decides to do a TV makeover show, but disaster strikes when she falls out with the models. Will Saffy agree to take part and save the day?

Dec 10, 1992

Season 1Episode 630 min

Birthday

Edina turns 40 - and she's not happy about it! But Saffy organises a birthday lunch with Eddy's exes and their new partners to celebrate the occasion.

Dec 17, 1992

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