Comedian Lee Mack plays a fictionalised version of himself in the long-running British sitcom Not Going Out. His character is a lodger who spends most of his days on the sofa. His lack of ambitions, or absence, rather, prevents him from having any desire to be productive. When he does decide to do something, it’s to hang out in the pub with his best friend Tim (Tim Vine).
Now in its twelfth season, Not Going Out remains to be a top favourite for laidback viewing. Fortunately, fans in Australia can stream all episodes from every season online. Find out how using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Not Going Out TV series preview
Not Going Out revolves around Lee Mack. In the first episode, he’s introduced as a man in his late thirties who lives as a lodger in a flat in the London Docklands. Known for his penchant for slacking off whilst being unbothered about it, the only highlights of his days are the time he spends with his best friend Tim. That and pursuing the girl of his dreams, which often ends unsuccessfully, until he meets Tim’s sister, Lucy.
Throughout its twelve-season run, the show’s main cast members have changed, with Mack being the only original cast member of the series and the only actor to appear in every episode.
When Tim Vine’s Tim Adams departed the show in 2012 after the fifth series, the show continued with Lee, Lucy, and Tim’s ex-girlfriend Daisy as the primary characters.
In Season 7, Lee and Lucy finally get together, marrying in the seventh season finale. Later, Lucy announces her pregnancy and the couple welcomes their first child in the 2015 Christmas Special.
Featuring a significant time jump, Season 8 is set seven years after the Christmas special. Lee and Lucy have been married for eight years with three young children.
From his eternal laziness to being a family man facing the joy and constant challenges of raising his kids and dealing with Lucy’s parents, it would seem that Lee’s couch surfing days are really over.
Not Going Out trailer
You can watch the trailer for the sitcom here:
How many seasons of Not Going Out are there?
12 seasons of Not Going Out have aired so far with all instalments also available to stream on demand in Australia. Check out which streaming service offers every season below.
Current Streaming TV Offers
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Not Going Out Seasons
| Seasons | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2006 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 2 | 2007 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 3 | 2009 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 4 | 2011 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 5 | 2012 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 6 | 2013 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 7 | 2014 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 8 | 2017 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 9 | 2018 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 10 | 2019 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 11 | 2020 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 12 | 2021 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 13 | 2023 | TBA |
Not Going Out Season 12 episode guide
To watch the latest season of Not Going Out, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE offer exclusive access in Australia. Not Going Out Season 12 consists of 7 episodes, which you can stream on demand anytime using Foxtel Now or BINGE free trials, or a Foxtel discount for new customers.
| Grantchester Season 6 | Running Time | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: Painting | 27 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2: Text | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3: Friend | 29 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4: Front Window | 27 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5: Jury | 29 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6: Tent | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 7: Panto | 41 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
How to watch Not Going Out in Australia?
Every season of the TV series is available on Foxtel with episodes streamed via the FOX Comedy channel, which is also available via Foxtel Now and Foxtel from Telstra.
To access the show, Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes FOX Comedy, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. For Foxtel Now users, FOX Comedy is part of the base Essentials pack.
It’s worth noting that there’s no free to air broadcaster for Not Going Out in Australia.
Stream Not Going Out on Foxtel Now
To watch Not Going Out, Australia has Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
Stream Not Going Out on BINGE
Every season of the popular sitcom is also available in Australia via BINGE, all episodes of which can be accessed right away, with a 14 day free trial. For a refresher, you can also stream older Not Going Out episodes on demand.
After your BINGE free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.
A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.
Watch Not Going Out on Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Moreover, Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
Not Going cast
Lee Mack headlines the long-running sitcom playing a fictionalised version of himself. Sally Bretton plays Lucy, Tim’s sister and Lee’s eventual wife. Bobby Ball also starred as Lee’s father until the show’s eleventh series. Below we’ve listed the ongoing Not Going cast.
The series has also previously starred Megan Dodds, Miranda Hart, Tim Vine, and Katy Wix.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here’s a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the game show with BINGE, Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), and Foxtel Now.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
