Richard's long overdue visit to recently-widowed Ken makes him realize his dad may need a bit more full time help. Not that Ken would agree, of course, but that statement is pretty much true about anything. An eccentric, strong-willed technophobe, Ken is set in his ways, leaving Richard worrying about his dad growing old.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 12 episodes
S2 E1Growing
May 4, 202628 min
After his dream Norway job doesn’t go quite to plan, Richard just wants to hide away from the world. Sadly for him, Ken has other ideas – mainly forcing him to join the protest group fighting to save the local allotments.
S2 E2Seize the Day-Lewis
May 11, 202627 min
A depressed Richard searches for a real job and embarks on a fitness journey as his 40th birthday looms. Meanwhile, Ken prepares for his first first date in almost 60 years.
S2 E3Dual Control
May 18, 202626 min
With Ken needing to resit his driving exam in order to win back his license, Richard offers to take him out on a mock test, not realising just how rusty his dad has become behind the wheel.
S2 E4Training Day
May 25, 202626 min
Ken forces Richard to accompany him to Aviemore so that he can help him navigate the QR code scanner at the train station ticket barrier. However, a mix-up on the platform turns what should be a simple day trip into an almighty fiasco.
S2 E5Secrets and Ladders
Jun 1, 202626 min
Ken is looking forward to having Beth over for dinner, but when Emily and Tim also turn up, an unexpected party gets under way. As the night progresses, secrets threaten to spill out.
S2 E6TBC
Jun 8, 202627 min
The diggers move in at the allotments, forcing the protest group to take extreme action. With time running out for Richard, he decides to lay it all on the line for Emily - but will it prove enough?
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Only Child?
- Only Child is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Only Child are there?
- Only Child has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Only Child?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Only Child. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on June 8, 2026.
- Who stars in Only Child?
- Only Child stars Gregor Fisher, Greg McHugh, Amy Lennox, Stuart Bowman, Forbes Masson.
