TV series
Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong becomes a little too emotionally involved with a case (to the point where she might compromise it) concerning a pair of missing Morecambe twins to whose distraught parents she is assigned.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Bay is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Prime Video, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong becomes a little too emotionally involved with a case (to the point where she might compromise it) concerning a pair of missing Morecambe twins to whose distraught parents she is assigned.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
After meeting the twins' parents, Lisa is shocked to discover that her connection to the family might be more than just professional.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by Daragh CarvilleGuest stars Ciarán Griffiths, Adam Hussain, Tom Collins, Lucy Hillyard, Jordan Mifsud, Noah Valentine, Liam McCheyne, Richard Huw
Episode 2
With the Meredith family reeling from Dylan’s death and Sean’s arrest, Lisa is charged with finding his alibi and makes a game-changing discovery. Abbie grows closer to newcomer Vincent, whilst Rob agrees to take on a risky dare.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by Daragh CarvilleGuest stars Andrew Dowbiggin, Ciarán Griffiths, Lucy Hillyard, Adam Hussain, Jordan Mifsud, Noah Valentine, Liam McCheyne, Richard Huw
Episode 3
When the main suspect goes missing, Lisa is concerned about Sean’s possible involvement. Abbie falls deeper into Vincent’s world, bringing Sam with her. Meanwhile, Sean’s vigilante justice leads him down a dangerous path.
Directed by Lee Haven JonesWritten by Daragh CarvilleGuest stars Arian Nik, Brooklyn Baker, Philip Hill-Pearson, Hazel Ellerby, Martina Laird, Tammy l Meredith, David Aspinall, Tony Crookes
Episode 4
With Nick seriously injured in hospital, Lisa furiously seeks out Sean, while Med feels increasingly side-lined. Meanwhile, Rob attempts to leave the online forum, but finds that it is not as easy as he had hoped, and Sam tries to offer Abbie a way out from Vincent.
Directed by Robert QuinnWritten by Daragh CarvilleGuest stars Roger Barclay, Leah Baskaran, Tony Crookes, Andy Heaton, Daniel Hopkins, Victoria Kinmonth, Amer Nazir, Ian Austin
Episode 5
A confession to Lisa shines a possible new light on Dylan's killer. Meanwhile, Abbie has a terrifying experience with some local addicts, and Rob's escalating actions begin to impact on his family. Elsewhere, Med starts to suspect Lisa is hiding something from him and begins to make his own investigations.
Directed by Robert QuinnWritten by Daragh Carville, Kate O'RiordanGuest stars Ian Austin, Roger Barclay, Ellie Duckles, Maximus Evans, Sean Croke, Joshua Grant, Jordan Mifsud, James Quinn
Episode 6
Despite Holly's confession that she killed her brother, the team are convinced there's more to the story than she's telling them.
Directed by Robert QuinnWritten by Daragh CarvilleGuest stars Andrew Dowbiggin, Grant Crookes, Nisha Nayar, Erin Shanagher, Darci Shaw, Tina Louise Owens, Tony Dawson, Simran Kaur
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Morven ChristieDS Lisa Armstrong
Joe AbsolomAndy Warren
Marsha ThomasonDS Jenn Townsend
Chanel CresswellJess Meredith
James CosmoBill Bradwell
Daniel RyanDI Tony Manning
Louis GreatorexSam Hesketh
Stephen TompkinsonStephen Marshbrook
ITV1United Kingdom
