How to watch Punky Brewster 2021 online: stream the new Peacock show from anywhere

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Hot on the heels of their reboot of 90s teen show Saved By The Bell, it's now the turn of classic 80s sitcom Punky Brewster to get the revival treatment on NBC streaming service Peacock. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch Punky Brewster 2021 online and stream Punky Brewster's Peacock revival from anywhere in the world today.

The original show (1984-1988) centred around a young girl named Penelope "Punky" Brewster, left abandoned by her parents, and followed her new life as a foster child while navigating the trials and tribulations of being a youngster in Reagan-era America.

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All 10 episodes of the 2021 Punky Brewster reboot are will be available from Thursday, February 25 on Peacock in the US. Full global TV and streaming details are below. For anybody abroad and away from their usual streaming service, you can always grab a top-quality VPN and stream just like you would at home.

Peacock's 10 episode 2021 Punky Brewster revival reveals that in the intervening years, Punky has become a divorced mum of three kids. Still living in the same apartment where she grew up and trying to get her life back on track, Punky's life takes a turn when she meets a young girl who reminds her of her younger self.

Gone are her trademark bunches, but there's a familiar face nevertheless playing Punky in this update, with Soleil Moon Frye returning to reprise her role as the titular character. 

Cherie Johnson is also back as Punky’s best friend Cherie, while Freddie Prinze Jr. (I Know What You Did Last Summer) guest stars in the opening episode as Punky’s ex-husband.

Mixing the familiar, comforting feel of an 80s sitcom with a big dose of self-aware humour, you can also expect Punky tacking contemporary issues alongside the show's trademark wacky mix-ups. Read on as we explain how to watch Punky Brewster 2021 and stream the reboot online with Peacock today. 

How to watch Punky Brewster from outside your country

Heading abroad again now that global travel restrictions are easing? Then trying to tune into Peacock like you would from home is likely going to be impossible because of geo-blocking.

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How to watch Punky Brewster 2021 online: stream the revival in the US on Peacock

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All 10 episodes will be available to watch online from Thursday, February 25 to subscribers with a Peacock Premium subscription which costs just $5 a month and can be checked out for nothing thanks to the <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/c/221109/828265/11640?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peacocktv.com%2F" data-link-merchant="peacocktv.com"" data-link-merchant="peacocktv.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FREE 1-week Peacock trial.

Those who like what they see and think the might be in it for the long haul can save by taking advantage of a Peacock Annual plan.

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How to watch Punky Brewster 2021: UK release date

Folks in the UK are out of luck when it currently comes to watching the Punky Brewster reboot, as NBC/Peacock has yet to hatch a deal with a provider to bring the show over to Blighty.

There's not even a streaming provider we're aware of offering classic episodes of the original show, but we'll let you know when the 2021 Punky Brewster reboot gets a UK release date - if that ever happens.

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How to watch Punky Brewster 2021 revival online in Canada 

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NBC has a deal with Corrus Entertainment in Canada that allows the network's channels to broadcast Peacock Originals in the Great White North after they've aired in the US.

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Australians have it good when it comes to the Punky Brewster reboot, as VOD service <a href="https://www.stan.com.au/" data-link-merchant="stan.com.au"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Stan is set to stream the show pretty much in tandem with the US, with episodes available on the service from Friday, February 26.

Stan's $10 a month Basic plan provides single-stream, SD quality access to classic and cutting-edge TV series, Stan originals like Bloom and The Other Guy, and blockbuster movies. 

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James Laird

James is a technology journalist with nearly 10 years experience and currently Sports and TV Streaming Editor at Future, where he works across TechRadar, T3 and Tom's Guide. He is here to help you find the best ways to watch sports, TV shows and movies online. Previously, he was News and Features Editor at Trusted Reviews, Editor of Lifehacker UK, and Senior Staff Writer at ITProPortal.