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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Lesley SharpDC Janet Scott
Amelia BullmoreDCI Gill Murray
Rupert GravesNick Savage
Suranne JonesDC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey
Nicholas GleavesDS Andy Roper
Danny MillerSgt. Rob Waddington
Sean MaguirePC Sean McCartney
Tony PittsAdrian Scott
ITV1United Kingdom
STVUnited Kingdom
Red Production CompanyUnited Kingdom
Ingenious BroadcastingUnited KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
DCI Murray has to choose between Janet and Rachel. When a photo of a young man in the boot of a car appears on Facebook, it looks like he is already dead.
Directed by Simon DelaneyWritten by Amelia BullmoreGuest stars Olivia Rose Smith, Jack Hartley
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Episode 2
Syndicate 9's new sergeant is thrown in at the deep end with a historical missing person's case. Janet shares a secret with Rachel - she wants a boyfriend.
Directed by Simon DelaneyWritten by Amelia BullmoreGuest stars Ian Mercer, Rebecca Manley
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Episode 3
Janet goes on her first date. The murder of a gay man has all the markings of a hate crime, but why is his friend struggling to answer some simple questions?
Directed by Simon DelaneyWritten by Diane TaylorGuest stars Darren Morfitt, Julian Gorman, Ashley Campbell
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Episode 4
When a woman is found dead in a hotel room, the ads on a website might hold the key. Rachel enjoys her secret affair and Janet investigates speed dating.
Directed by Noreen KershawWritten by Emily BallouGuest stars John Draycott, Philip Rowson, Alexis Platt
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Episode 5
When an unconscious baby is admitted to hospital, staff are concerned that his injuries do not match his parents' explanation.
Directed by Noreen KershawWritten by Lee WarburtonGuest stars Emmanuella Cole, Judy Holt, Claire Cooper
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Episode 6
Janet tries to mend Elise's broken heart. When a couple are murdered in their pub, enquires uncover unexpected family secrets.
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Episode 7
A body on the moors leads Janet and Chris to a shocking discovery. While Rachel and Janet harbour concerns about Gill's behaviour, their own actions come under investigation.
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Episode 8
The discovery of slaves on the Pritchard farm has turned a murder inquiry into a huge, multi-agency investigation.
Where to watch Scott & BaileyEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
