Is Only Child coming back?

No — Only Child's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired on May 4, 2026, with its second season concluding on that date. There is no scheduled date for its next episode or season at this time.

Only Child is a comedy series that premiered on November 21, 2024, and is available on BBC iPlayer. It follows Richard Pritchard as he visits his recently-widowed father, Ken, and discovers that Ken may need more full-time help than he admits. The series explores their relationship, highlighting Ken's eccentric and strong-willed nature, as well as Richard's worries about his father's aging and independence.

The show features Gregor Fisher as Ken Pritchard and Greg McHugh as Richard Pritchard. It has a rating of 6.2 on TVMaze and each episode has a runtime of approximately 27 minutes. The first season consisted of 6 episodes, and the second season, which aired in 2026, also included 6 episodes.