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Season 5 – Absolutely Fabulous

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A show brilliant in its uncensored bad behavior and satirical humor, this series features Edina and Patsy, two hard-drinking, drug-taking, completely and outrageously selfish middle-aged women. Their cruel humor focuses on the hypocrisy of today's society, much to the chagrin of Edina's more moral and conservative daughter, Saffron.
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Carina Chocano Los Angeles Times You can always count on "Absolutely Fabulous" to home in on the notable inanities of the day, like a wobbly pigeon with a crust in its cross-hairs. Sep 18, 2018 Full Review Alynda Wheat Entertainment Weekly But while Sex was a wry snapshot of urban single-womanhood, AbFab was an edgier, commit-to-the-joke sitcom that more than earned its laugh track. Rated: A- Sep 18, 2018 Full Review Sid Smith Chicago Tribune The performances of all the intrepid actresses of this piece remain unflagging and expert, though Lumley, whose Patsy always combines raucous slapstick with cool underplaying, is stretching here and there to preserve her one-of-a-kind acerbity. Sep 17, 2018 Full Review George Tiller PopMatters The fifth season and White Box make a fitting end to the fable that Absolutely Fabulous is but the moral of any fable isn't that enjoyable even if it is necessary and fitting. Rated: 9/10 Sep 18, 2018 Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) It's decidedly bawdy and brash and certainly not family viewing. And you'd never invite Patsy and Eddy over to your place. But if you're looking for a laugh, this is absolutely still a fabulous show to watch. Sep 17, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I love this show. It's very fun to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member omg loved it, very funny Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member WOW WHAT A COME BACK. Even the pair of dud episodes do not tarnish the perfect season this is. BRAVO JENNIFER SAUNDERS! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The most intelligent, witty, funny and still actual texts ever written to a TV show. By Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jennifer Saunders

Edina

Joanna Lumley

Patsy

Julia Sawalha

Saffron

Jane Horrocks

Bubble

June Whitfield

Mother

Naoko Mori

Sarah

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 17, 2003 Cleanin' Edina's house, career and personal hygiene have gone to pot while Saffy is away. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 24, 2003 Book Clubbin' Edina tries to organize a book club to get in with the "in" crowd. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 31, 2003 Panickin' Edina is thrilled by the newest addition to her house, a panic room, equipped with champagne, toilet paper and a high-tech surveillance system; Patsy is doing her best to impress new client Minnie Driver. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 7, 2003 Huntin' Shootin' Fishin' In an attempt to secure a position among the gentry, a place where people can grow old gracefully, Eddie and Patsy decide to set off for a weekend in the country. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 14, 2003 Birthin' As Saffy prepares to give birth, Patsy's plans to host the prestigious "Style Awards" are dashed by an unexpected arrival. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 28, 2003 Schmoozin' Elton John drops by the Abbey Road studios while Patsy and Edina are there. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 5, 2003 Exploitin' Patsy and Edina bully Saffy into allowing them to care for baby Jane for the day. While Saffy and John spend a romantic day together, Patsy and Edina take the baby out for a glamorous photo shoot. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 24, 2003 Cold Turkey Edina decides to stay home for Christmas and celebrate the holiday with the baby. Details

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Absolutely Fabulous — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Dewi Humphreys
Executive Producer
Jon Plowman
Screenwriter
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 17, 2003
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