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Line of Duty: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (2012–present), 6 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 6

Line of Duty is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2012 with 6 seasons and 36 episodes. Line of Duty is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 2, 2021.

U.S. premiere: March 21, 2021
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: May 2, 2021

Where to watch Line of Duty season 6 in the U.S.

Where to watch Line of Duty season 6 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 21, 2021 – May 2, 2021	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 6 episode schedule

Line of Duty season 6 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Sun, Mar 21, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Sun, Mar 28, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Sun, Apr 4, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Sun, Apr 11, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Sun, Apr 18, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Sun, Apr 25, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Sun, May 2, 2021 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Line of Duty

Line of Duty is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2012 with 6 seasons and 36 episodes. Line of Duty is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 2, 2021.

Season 6: Season 6 of Line of Duty aired from March 21, 2021 to May 2, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired June 26, 2012)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Adrian Dunbar (Superintendent Edward "Ted" Hastings), Martin Compston (DS Steve Arnott), Vicky McClure (DS Kate Fleming), Craig Parkinson (DI Matthew "Dot" Cottan), Keeley Hawes (DI Lindsay Denton)

All seasons

Season 6

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Season 6 of Line of Duty aired from March 21, 2021 to May 2, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of Line of Duty aired from March 31, 2019 to May 5, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of Line of Duty aired from March 26, 2017 to April 30, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Line of Duty aired from March 24, 2016 to April 28, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Line of Duty aired from February 12, 2014 to March 19, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Line of Duty aired from June 26, 2012 to July 24, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (5 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Line of Duty are there?

Line of Duty has 6 seasons and 36 episodes listed, with the first airing on June 26, 2012.

Is Line of Duty still on?

Line of Duty is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 2, 2021.

Where can I watch Line of Duty?

Line of Duty originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.