Drama · Crime · Thriller

Luther: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (2010–present), 5 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 3, 2026 Listings

Artwork via TVmaze · © its respective owners

Quick answer · Season 5

Luther is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 5 seasons and 20 episodes. Luther is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 4, 2019.

U.S. premiere: January 1, 2019
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 4
Finale: January 4, 2019

Where to watch Luther season 5 in the U.S.

Where to watch Luther season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 1, 2019 – January 4, 2019	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

Luther season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Tue, Jan 1, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Wed, Jan 2, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Thu, Jan 3, 2019 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Fri, Jan 4, 2019 ^[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 Luther

Luther is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2010 with 5 seasons and 20 episodes. Luther is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 4, 2019.

Season 5: Season 5 of Luther aired from January 1, 2019 to January 4, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired May 4, 2010)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Idris Elba (DCI John Luther), Dermot Crowley (DSU Martin Schenk), Michael Smiley (Benny "Deadhead" Silver), Warren Brown (DS Justin Ripley), Ruth Wilson (Alice Morgan)

All seasons

Season 5

Season complete

Season 5 of Luther aired from January 1, 2019 to January 4, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Luther aired from December 15, 2015 to December 22, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of Luther aired from July 2, 2013 to July 23, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Luther aired from June 14, 2011 to July 5, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Luther aired from May 4, 2010 to June 8, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Common questions

How many seasons of Luther are there?

Luther has 5 seasons and 20 episodes listed, with the first airing on May 4, 2010.

Is Luther still on?

Luther is still running; its most recent episode aired on January 4, 2019.

Where can I watch Luther?

Luther 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.