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Sapphire & Steel

1979 – 1982Show6 seasons34 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Sapphire & Steel is a British television science-fiction fantasy series starring David McCallum as Steel and Joanna Lumley as Sapphire. Produced by ATV, it ran from 1979 to 1982 on the ITV network.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Sapphire & Steel episodes

6 seasons · 34 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Assignment One: Part 1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Assignment One: Part 2, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Assignment One: Part 3, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Assignment One: Part 4, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Assignment One: Part 5, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Assignment One: Part 6, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Assignment Two: Part 1, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Assignment Two: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 Assignment Two: Part 3, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Assignment Two: Part 4, 7.7
  5. S2 E5 Assignment Two: Part 5, 7.7
  6. S2 E6 Assignment Two: Part 6, 7.8
  7. S2 E7 Assignment Two: Part 7, 7.8
  8. S2 E8 Assignment Two: Part 8, 8.1
  1. S3 E1 Assignment Three: Part 1, 7.2
  2. S3 E2 Assignment Three: Part 2, 7.1
  3. S3 E3 Assignment Three: Part 3, 7.1
  4. S3 E4 Assignment Three: Part 4, 7.0
  5. S3 E5 Assignment Three: Part 5, 7.0
  6. S3 E6 Assignment Three: Part 6, 7.1
  1. S4 E1 Assignment Four: Part 1, 7.7
  2. S4 E2 Assignment Four: Part 2, 7.7
  3. S4 E3 Assignment Four: Part 3, 7.6
  4. S4 E4 Assignment Four: Part 4, 7.8
  1. S5 E1 Assignment Five: Part 1, 7.7
  2. S5 E2 Assignment Five: Part 2, 7.3
  3. S5 E3 Assignment Five: Part 3, 7.2
  4. S5 E4 Assignment Five: Part 4, 7.3
  5. S5 E5 Assignment Five: Part 5, 7.4
  6. S5 E6 Assignment Five: Part 6, 7.5
  1. S6 E1 Assignment Six: Part 1, 8.1
  2. S6 E2 Assignment Six: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S6 E3 Assignment Six: Part 3, 8.1
  4. S6 E4 Assignment Six: Part 4, 8.6

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shaun O'Riordan
Written by
Peter J. Hammond
Produced by
Shaun O'Riordan
Music by
Cyril Ornadel

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 1979 · August 31, 1982 · Ended

First aired
July 10, 1979
Last aired
August 31, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 34 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sapphire & Steel?"

Questions about Sapphire & Steel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sapphire & Steel worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.8).

Which season of Sapphire & Steel is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Assignment Six: Part 4 (season 6, episode 4) at 8.6, and the lowest is Assignment Three: Part 4 (season 3, episode 4) at 7.0.

How long does it take to watch Sapphire & Steel?

14 h

About 14 hours: 34 episodes in 6 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1982.

Can I half-watch Sapphire & Steel?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Will Sapphire & Steel scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.