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Saving Lives at Sea: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) documentary series (2016–present), 11 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 11

Saving Lives at Sea is a documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2016 with 11 seasons and 105 episodes. Saving Lives at Sea is still running; the next episode is listed for October 7, 2026.

U.S. premiere
August 18, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Varies by station
Episodes
10
Finale
October 13, 2026

Where to watch Saving Lives at Sea season 11 in the U.S.

WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 11 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Man Overboard [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
2 Sandbank Shipwreck [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
3 Family SOS [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
4 Teenage Mayday [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
5 Searching for a Pulse [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
6 Lifeguard Emergency [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
7 Yacht on the Reef [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
8 Paddleboard 999 [1] Check local listings national slot Next
9 Rip Current Surfer [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 Saving Lives at Sea

Saving Lives at Sea is a documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2016 with 11 seasons and 105 episodes. Saving Lives at Sea is still running; the next episode is listed for October 7, 2026.

Season 11: Season 11 of Saving Lives at Sea airs from August 18, 2026 to October 13, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (9 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC Two (first aired July 13, 2016)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Steven Mackintosh (Narrator), Brendan Coyle (Narrator)

All seasons

Season 11

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Season 11 of Saving Lives at Sea airs from August 18, 2026 to October 13, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (9 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from July 31, 2025 to October 2, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from March 12, 2024 to May 14, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from September 28, 2023 to November 30, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from August 25, 2022 to November 10, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from August 24, 2021 to November 2, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from September 17, 2020 to January 14, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from August 27, 2019 to March 4, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from August 21, 2018 to October 30, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from August 16, 2017 to October 31, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Saving Lives at Sea aired from July 13, 2016 to August 3, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Saving Lives at Sea are there?

Saving Lives at Sea has 11 seasons and 105 episodes listed, with the first airing on July 13, 2016.

Is Saving Lives at Sea still on?

Saving Lives at Sea is still running; the next episode is listed for October 7, 2026.

Where can I watch Saving Lives at Sea?

Saving Lives at Sea 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.

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