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Monty Python's Flying Circus: Season 4

1974 · 6 episodes · ★ 6.7

What Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus

Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus kicks off with the same idea that defines the entire series: six British comedians, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, decide to make a show for the BBC that's unlike anything else on British TV. Each episode is made up of sketches with no fixed structure, linked by live scenes and animations by Gilliam. The humor draws on absurd situations and British life, taking aim at politics and professions. Every sketch stands on its own, so viewers never know what's coming next.

6episodes
Oct 31, 1974aired
Dec 5, 1974final episode
2.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

  1. The Golden Age of Ballooning

    4x01 The Golden Age of Ballooning

    Oct 31, 1974 · 28 min · ★ 6.7

    Features gags and sketches such as The Golden Age of Ballooning, Louis XVI, The Court of George III and a Party Political Broadcast on Behalf of the Norwegian Party.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle · Starring: Peter Brett

  2. Michael Ellis

    4x02 Michael Ellis

    Nov 7, 1974 · 28 min · ★ 7.1

    Features the sketches Department Store, Buying an Ant, At Home with the Ant and Other Pets and Toupee Department.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

  3. The Light Entertainment War

    4x03 The Light Entertainment War

    Nov 14, 1974 · 30 min · ★ 6.5

    More surreal gags and sketches including Up Your Pavement, RAF Banter, Court Martial, The Public Are Idiots and Woody and Tinny Words.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle · Starring: Neil Innes, Douglas Adams

  4. Hamlet

    4x04 Hamlet

    Nov 21, 1974 · 27 min · ★ 6.5

    Sketches in this episode include Hamlet and Ophelia, Bogus Psychiatrists, Police Helmets, Boxing Match Aftermath and The Queen Victoria Handicap.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

  5. Mr. Neutron

    4x05 Mr. Neutron

    Nov 28, 1974 · 27 min · ★ 7.1

    Featuring the story of Mr. Neutron and sketches including Post-Box Ceremony and Teddy Salad.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle · Starring: Douglas Adams

  6. Party Political Broadcast

    4x06 Party Political Broadcast Season Finale

    Dec 5, 1974 · 28 min · ★ 6.3

    Sketches in this final episode include The Most Awful Family in Britain, Patient Abuse, Brigadier and Bishop and The Man Who Finishes Other People's Sentences.

    Directing: Ian MacNaughton · Writers: Graham Chapman, Douglas Adams, Michael Palin · Starring: Peter Brett

Season 4 Cast

Graham ChapmanGraham ChapmanVarious6 episodes
Michael PalinMichael PalinVarious / "It's" man6 episodes
Terry JonesTerry JonesVarious6 episodes
Eric IdleEric IdleVarious6 episodes
Terry GilliamTerry GilliamVarious6 episodes
Douglas AdamsDouglas Adams2 episodes
Peter BrettMr. Bartlett2 episodes
Neil InnesNeil InnesEpisode 1

All Seasons

Season 1Season 11969 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 2Season 21970 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 3Season 31972 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.3

Where to Watch Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus has 6 episodes.

When did Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus premiere?

Aired October 31, 1974.

Where to watch Season 4 of Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).

What is the best episode of Season 4?

According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 4x02, "Michael Ellis", with a 7.1.