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Messiah: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (2001–2008), 5 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 7, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 5

Messiah is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2001 to 2008 with 5 seasons and 11 episodes. Messiah has ended. Its final episode aired on January 21, 2008.

U.S. premiere: January 20, 2008
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 2
Finale: January 21, 2008

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

Where to watch Messiah season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 20, 2008 – January 21, 2008	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

Messiah season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The Rapture - Part 1	Sun, Jan 20, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Rapture - Part 2	Mon, Jan 21, 2008 ^[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 Messiah

Messiah is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2001 to 2008 with 5 seasons and 11 episodes. Messiah has ended. Its final episode aired on January 21, 2008.

Season 5: Season 5 of Messiah aired from January 20, 2008 to January 21, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired May 26, 2001)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Ken Stott (DCI Red Metcalfe), Neil Dudgeon (DI Duncan Warren), Frances Grey (DS Kate Beauchamp)

All seasons

Season 5

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Season 5 of Messiah aired from January 20, 2008 to January 21, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

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Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Messiah aired from August 28, 2005 to August 30, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Messiah aired from August 30, 2004 to August 31, 2004 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Messiah aired from August 24, 2002 to August 25, 2002 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Messiah aired from May 26, 2001 to May 27, 2001 on BBC (U.K.) (2 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Messiah are there?

Messiah has 5 seasons and 11 episodes listed, airing from May 26, 2001 to January 21, 2008.

Is Messiah cancelled or ended?

Messiah has ended. Its final episode aired on January 21, 2008.

Where can I watch Messiah?

Messiah 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.