How many seasons does Plebs have?

Plebs has 5 seasons with 38 episodes.

When did Plebs premiere?

Plebs premiered on March 25, 2013.

Plebs

Name: Plebs
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, Tom Basden, Karl Theobald, Joel Fry

7.1/10

ITV2 Ended Comedy

5 Seasons · 38 Episodes · Premiered March 25, 2013 · Ended December 8, 2022

Rome is traditionally imagined as the home of emperors and senators, generals and gladiators, a dignified theatre of pomp and ceremony. But what about the little guys, the wasters - new to the big city, stuck in office jobs, unable to get the girls? Plebs follows three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - a city that happens to be Ancient Rome.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes

E01

The Orgy

Mon, Mar 25 2013 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Marcus is instantly smitten with his new neighbor, Cynthia. Meanwhile, Stylax is delighted to receive an invitation to an orgy.

E02

The Gladiator

Mon, Mar 25 2013 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Cynthia's new gladiator boyfriend is a hit with the gang, but Marcus can't help but let his jealousy show.

E03

The Erotic Vase

Mon, Apr 1 2013 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A vase adorned with erotic images gives the guys a new way of seeing Cynthia. Marcus is shocked by Stylax's relationship with his cousin.

E04

The Herpes Cat

Mon, Apr 8 2013 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As Stylax frets that he may have contracted an unseemly infection, Marcus strives to befriend Cynthia's pet cat, Felix.

E05

Bananae

Mon, Apr 15 2013 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A new lodger captures the guys' attention, both with her looks and the exotic yellow fruit she plans to sell, something she calls a "banana."

E06

Saturnalia

Mon, Apr 22 2013 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

An old soothsayer warns that the end is nigh -- which means that when it comes to wooing Cynthia, it's now or never for Marcus.

Season 2

8 episodes

E01

The Chariot

Mon, Sep 22 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

After Stylax places a winning wager at the chariot race, the boys disagree over how to best spend their newfound fortune.

E02

The Best Men

Mon, Sep 22 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When the insufferable Aurelius asks him to be best man for his upcoming wedding, Marcus strives to plan a budget-friendly stag party.

E03

The Baby

Mon, Sep 29 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

While taking out the rubbish, Grumio makes a surprising discovery. Marcus searches for a way to avoid seeing Cynthia's "challenging" one-woman play.

E04

The Patron

Mon, Oct 6 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When Grumio falls ill, Marcus opts for a cheap alternative treatment. Stylax meets a man who offers to help him become a chariot racer.

E05

The New Slave

Mon, Oct 13 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys buy an eccentric slave called Mushki at an auction. Grumio finds his position in the household gradually usurped as the new guy impresses Marcus. Stylax, however, has a sneaking suspicion that Mushki might be a psychopath.

E06

The Candidate

Mon, Oct 20 2014 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

E07

The Statue

Mon, Oct 27 2014 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys bump into old school friend Fabianus, who is now a hot shot lawyer living the high life in Rome. Through him, Stylax reconnects with old flame Cordelia. Meanwhile, Grumio finds something unusual hiding in their wardrobe.

E08

The Race

Mon, Nov 3 2014 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Marcus is stressed because the girls will soon be deported unless they raise 3,000 denarii. Stylax suggests they bet their savings on him winning an underground chariot race. Grumio visits Landlord in prison through a sewage pipe.

Season 3

8 episodes

E01

The Beasts

Mon, Apr 4 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys are desperate for tickets to one of the ‘Beast shows' at the Games. Marcus meets Delphine, a fiery activist from Gaul, whom he hopes will become his ‘Gaul-friend'. Grumio clashes with Landlady, their missing Landlord's formidable mother.

E02

Justin Junior

Mon, Apr 4 2016 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Grumio meets Justin, the father who left him on a hill as a baby and who now wants to make up for lost time. Stylax starts dating Camilla, a female discus thrower, on a sex ban during the Games. Marcus and Delphine come to terms with each other's past.

E03

The Vestal

Mon, Apr 11 2016 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Marcus' parents are visiting for the weekend and he's keen to keep them and Delphine far apart. Stylax pursues a romance with Ursula, one of the Vestal Virgins, who guard the city's sacred flame. Grumio finds some mouldy cheese under his bed and spots a business opportunity.

E04

The Cupid

Mon, Apr 18 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys get cultured when Grumio is street-cast to play the part of Cupid in an upcoming play. Marcus becomes his agent and uses his new connections to impress Delphine. Stylax understudies the lead actor so he can meet some theatre groupies.

E05

The Crimewave

Mon, Apr 25 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

As a crimewave sweeps the city, the boys join a Roman Military Fitness class to protect themselves on the streets. Flavia introduces some dubious new security measures at work. Grumio starts dating Agatha, a talented baker, who may well be a feeder.

E06

Jugball

Mon, May 2 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Marcus and Stylax meet Ramases, the work-experience boy, who also happens to be the son of the company owner. Together, they invent a new office-based sport, Jugball. Grumio samples gourmet food when Ramases lends him his store-card for the emporium.

E07

The New Master

Mon, May 9 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

E08

The Weatherist

Mon, May 16 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys meet their new neighbour, a weatherman. Marcus uses the forecast of a small tremor to bring excitement to his relationship with Delphine. Stylax tries his luck with an attractive new colleague, while Grumio discovers Indian food.

Season 4

8 episodes

E01

The Accident

Mon, Apr 9 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Following a catastrophic industrial accident, the boys respond in their own ways: Marcus immediately seeks financial compensation, while Grumio prefers to 'go to seed' at home. Then Jason, a cheery out-of-work builder steps into their lives.

E02

The Critic

Mon, Apr 9 2018 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Despite only being open a few days, the boys' bar receives a devastating '1 Fork' review from Athena, the leading food critic in Rome. Grumio invites her back for a re-match with his experimental new menu; while Jason can't stop hiring waitresses.

E03

The Marathon

Mon, Apr 16 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

E04

The Satirist

Mon, Apr 23 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.

E05

Lupercalia

Mon, Apr 30 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.

E06

The Bath House

Mon, May 7 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.

E07

The Accountant

Mon, May 14 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

E08

Beer

Mon, May 21 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

A Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.

Season 5

8 episodes

E01

The Vineyard

Mon, Sep 30 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys set off on a wine-buying trip to Tuscany. But when their cart has a collision on the road, they're forced to pull in to a nearby village. There, Jason hooks up with local milk-maid Calypso and Grumio develops a taste for foraged truffles.

E02

The Paedos

Mon, Sep 30 2019 9:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Marcus offers to tutor Gloria's teenage son Barney, who's struggling at school, while Jason gives him coaching in his own specialist subject, romance. Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy and soon finds himself recruited into the under-14s boxing team.

E03

The Banquet

Mon, Oct 7 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys gate-crash a posh banquet having received an invitation by mistake. Once there, Marcus attempts to win favour with their host, Senator Varus, whilst Jason seduces a bored aristocrat, Rufina. Banished to eat with the other slaves, Grumio overhears what he thinks might be a poison plot.

E04

The Grumbrella

Mon, Oct 14 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.

E05

The Hooligans

Mon, Oct 21 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys attempt to infiltrate a local firm of chariot hooligans in order to get some big drinkers into their bar. Grumio is soon welcomed into the fold by Paulus, head honcho of the Green Army, but Marcus falls out with Gloria, whose shop front keeps getting smashed up by their new clientele.

E06

The Dig

Mon, Oct 28 2019 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys begin an archaeological dig in their bar after Grumio unearths an old brooch whilst sitting on the loo. They try to keep their activity a secret but others cotton on. And when a professor of archaeology goes missing, the boys, who paid him a recent visit, are brought in for questioning.

E07

The New Flat

Mon, Nov 4 2019 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

The boys face uncertainty when Landlord evicts them without notice from their flat. Marcus hopes his parents, who are visiting for the weekend, will help him onto the property ladder. But his dad has other plans for their savings. Jason's smooth-talking lands him a cushy job as an estate agent.

E08

The Wedding

Mon, Nov 11 2019 10:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min

Jason's brother Darius is getting married and Marcus desperately wants to hire out the Crown and Toga for the occasion, while Grumio offers his services as wedding planner. But their plans are threatened when they find out that Darius is a serial jilter. Elsewhere, Marcus clashes with their lazy postman.