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Scott & Bailey

2011 – 2016Show5 seasons33 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S3E8 "Futures" 8.5

Episodes

7.7
7.7
7.9
7.8
7.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Procedural Crime Drama
  • Female-Led Partnership
  • British Police Realism
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Manchester Setting
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Solid Ensemble Cast
  • Gritty but Grounded

Cast

24 of 30 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Morag Fullarton, China Moo-Young, Simon Delaney
Written by
Diane Taylor, Sally Wainwright, Amelia Bullmore
Produced by
Diane Taylor, Yvonne Francas, Juliet Charlesworth

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 29, 2011 · April 27, 2016 · Ended

First aired
May 29, 2011
Last aired
April 27, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Persian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Scott & Bailey?"

Questions about Scott & Bailey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scott & Bailey?

PrimeBritboxHooplaBritBox

In the United States, Scott & Bailey streams on Prime, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Scott & Bailey worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8).

Is Scott & Bailey okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Scott & Bailey?

25 h

About 25 hours: 33 episodes in 5 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2016.

Is Scott & Bailey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.