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Scott & Bailey

2011 – 2015 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · EN · United Kingdom

D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

7.3(102 reviews)

6.8194% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 29, 2011
Last air date: Apr 27, 2016
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 33
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: EN
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: Sally Wainwright, Diane Taylor
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Red Production Company, Ingenious Broadcasting

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Keywords

englandpolicefemale coppolice detectiveunited kingdomfemale detectivebuddy copmanchesterpolice procedural

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2011 · 6 episodes

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Cast

Lesley Sharp

DC Janet Scott

Suranne Jones

DC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey

Sally Lindsay

Alison Bailey

Delroy Brown

DC Lee Broadhurst

Jing Lusi

DC Anna Ram

Tony Mooney

DC Pete Readyough

David Prosho

DC Ian Mitchell

Judith Barker

Dorothy Parsons

Richard Riddell

Steve Dench

Pippa Haywood

DCI Julie Dodson

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.3

102 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.300000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.300000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful