Scott & Bailey

Watch: Scott & Bailey Season 1 Episode 1

S1 EP1

TV-14

33 episodes5 seasons

US Release

Overview:

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.

Created by:

Sally Wainwright & Diane Taylor

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

5/29/2011

Last air date:

4/27/2016

Key words:

england
police
female cop
police detective
united kingdom
female detective
buddy cop
manchester
police procedural

Seasons

Series 1

6 Episodes

Series 2

8 Episodes

Series 3

8 Episodes

Series 4

8 Episodes

Series 5

3 Episodes

Cast

Lesley Sharp

~ as ~

DC Janet Scott

Suranne Jones

~ as ~

DC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey

Sally Lindsay

~ as ~

Alison Bailey

Delroy Brown

~ as ~

DC Lee Broadhurst

Tony Mooney

~ as ~

DC Pete Readyough

David Prosho

~ as ~

DC Ian Mitchell

Amelia Bullmore

~ as ~

DCI Gill Murray

Danny Miller

~ as ~

Sgt. Rob Waddington

Judith Barker

~ as ~

Dorothy Parsons

Rupert Graves

~ as ~

Nick Savage

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Reviews (1)

Peter McGinn
Written 5 year(s) ago
10
Scott and Bailey is one of my all time favorite police procedural shows, right up there with Vera and Shetland. I expect no different from Sally Wainwright, who created the show based on an idea by one of the leads, Suranne Jones.

It reminds me of the U.S. show Cagney and Lacey, for those older viewers or those who watch reruns. It features two female partners, one who is a family oriented woman and the other an edgy and impulsive gal.

The shows have some cases that move through multiple episodes but some plots are wrapped up more quickly. The two detectives have their ups and downs, both on the job and off. They make mistakes, but between the standard police footwork and occasional brilliance, they do okay.

It is a great cast, with the leads Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp, who I have enjoyed in many roles. They are supported by the excellent Sally Lindsay and Amelia Bullmore. Plus two of the most memorable characters appear in a more limited way, played by Kevin Doyle and Nicola Walker, who are pitch perfect in their roles.

Yes, I know I have gone through a long list of names, but I am just so impressed with the group they put together, and I didn’t even mention Ruport Graves and — okay, I will stop now. Did I mention it is a great show?