In this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date. Bean has bought a new television! However, plugging it in and tuning in the aerial are not the simple tasks ...

Comprising of 52 episodes, each around 12 minutes in length, the first series was broadcast by ITV in three blocks: Spring 2002, Summer 2003, and Autumn 2004.