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Series · 1978 · 30 min · 4 seasons

Butterflies (1978)

7.2/10 · 21 votes
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Butterflies is a TV series (Comedy) that first aired in 1978. Butterflies has 4 seasons and 28 episodes in total. It has an average rating of 7.2/10 from 21 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Butterflies in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S4 · E7 — Loose Ends October 19, 1983

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Plot

Ria Parkinson is a bored housewife and mother. She spends her time daydreaming, and meets regularly with wealthy businessman Leonard to relieve the monotony. Husband Ben, a dentist and avid butterfly collector is oblivious to it all, and her unemployed grown up sons, who both live at home also have other things on their minds, especially girlfriends.

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Tags

#adultery#housewife#family#dentist#sitcom#bored housewife#butterfly collector#affair

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Butterflies?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Butterflies in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Butterflies?

The main cast of Butterflies includes Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Andrew Hall and Bruce Montague.

Who created Butterflies?

Butterflies was created by Carla Lane.

How many seasons and episodes does Butterflies have?

Butterflies has 4 seasons and 28 episodes in total.

When was Butterflies released?

Butterflies first aired on November 10, 1978.

Has Butterflies ended?

Yes, Butterflies has ended.

Is Butterflies worth watching?

Butterflies has an average rating of 7.2/10 from 21 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Butterflies?

If you enjoyed Butterflies, try The King of Queens, One Day at a Time, My Three Sons and American Housewife.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·