Season 1 of University Challenge premiered on August 26, 1976.

Season 2 of University Challenge premiered on September 6, 1977.

Season 3 of University Challenge premiered on September 5, 1978.

Season 4 of University Challenge premiered on September 18, 1979.

Season 5 of University Challenge premiered on October 17, 1980.

Season 6 of University Challenge premiered on October 3, 1981.

Season 7 of University Challenge premiered on September 25, 1982.

Season 8 of University Challenge premiered on October 15, 1983.

Season 9 of University Challenge premiered on October 21, 1984.

Season 10 of University Challenge premiered on October 20, 1985.

Season 11 of University Challenge premiered on September 11, 1986.

Season 12 of University Challenge premiered on September 13, 1987.

Season 13 of University Challenge premiered on September 11, 1988.

Season 14 of University Challenge premiered on September 3, 1989.