Series synopsis
Spy is a British animation action & adventure comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on October 14, 2011. It ended on December 26, 2012. It was created by Simeon Goulden. It stars Mark Heap, Dolly Wells, Miles Jupp and Ed Coleman.
When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.
Premise
When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.
Premise: The father... a spy. The mother... an assassin. The daughter... a telepath.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Heap as Phillip
- Dolly Wells as Judith
- Miles Jupp as Owen
- Ed Coleman as Moritz
- Terence Maynard as Portis
- Mathew Baynton as Chris Pitt-Goddard
- Darren Boyd as Tim
- Jude Wright as Marcus
Supporting cast
- Robert Lindsay as The Examiner
- Rosie Cavaliero as Paula
- Tom Goodman-Hill as Philip
- Rebekah Staton as Caitlin
Guest cast
- Nicholas Goh as Hostage
- Mia Clifford as Mia
- Ellie Hopkins as Justine
- Joseph H. King as Goldstein
- Henry Empson as Oliver
- Anna Skellern as Elaine
- Frank Kauer as Nick Chin
- Oriane Messina as Leslie
- Dan Renton Skinner as Bike Shop Owner
- Shend as Thug
- Nicholas Croucher as Cohen
- Maurice Cole as Arthur
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 26, 2012 | January 29, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 6 | October 14, 2011 | December 24, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 11 | October 19, 2012 | December 23, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 4, 2025 | December 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Behind The Scenes Find out what goes into the making of the sharp sleuth sitcom starring Darren Boyd and Robert Lindsay |
December 26, 2012 |
| 2 |
Street Fighter 6 x Spy x Family Movie: Code: White A short animated collaboration promoting Spy x Family Movie: Code: White and the video game Street Fighter 6. |
December 4, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ayataka Spy x Family Movie Campaign Ayataka de Hotto Hitoiki A commercial between Spy x Family Movie: Code: White and Ayataka featuring the Forger family having a picnic under the cherry blossoms while drinking Ayataka tea. |
January 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Codename: Loser Single father Tim quits his job as a junior sales assistant in a computer shop, and soon has an interview lined up in Westminster. After getting lost in a Whitehall building, he ends up in quite an unusual predicament... |
October 14, 2011 |
| 2 |
Codename: Tramp Tim's got a lot on his plate this week, thanks to a homeless Eastern European man and a social worker named Paula, who happens to be absolutely bonkers. |
October 21, 2011 |
| 3 |
Codename: Grades Tim attempts to fine-tune his computer hacking skills at work, and later ends up putting them to good use by changing Marcus's school grades. |
October 28, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Codename: Growing Rogue Tensions simmer at school when new boy Nick stands against Marcus for school president. Tim tries to help Marcus but, given previous form, is more likely to hinder the campaign. Operation Sabotage is in full swing back at MI5 as Tim offers Caitlin and her presumed-dead but now actually very much alive fiancé Portis some rather dubious relationship advice. New counsellor Owen makes an impression too, taking a particular shine to Judith. |
October 19, 2012 |
| 2 |
Codename: Riding High Tim is asking for trouble when he falls for a woman in the Witness Protection Programme, and Marcus learns how to ride a bike. |
October 26, 2012 |
| 3 |
Codename: Lie Hard Maintaining a secret identity is a mighty ask, and there's every chance that Tim's cover is going to be blown when he's forced to take Marcus to work with him. Also, there's extra cringe in this week's therapy session when Owen leads Philip and Judith in an elaborate role-play exercise. |
November 2, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Berlint Panic | The Informant and Nightfall The Forgers enjoy a day off while Nightfall hires Franky to help her on a mission. |
October 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Avoid Getting Tonitrus Bolts | ■■■■'s Memories I Anya's class must avoid getting Tonitrus Bolts and we get a glimpse into someone's past. |
October 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
■■■■'s Memories II Loid recalls what happened in the past that led him to where he is today. |
October 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2011 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2012 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:30:00 |