Quick answer · Season 8

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life is a medical and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2018 with 8 seasons and 43 episodes. Surgeons: At the Edge of Life is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 10, 2026.

U.S. premiere: May 6, 2026
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: June 10, 2026

Where to watch Surgeons: At the Edge of Life season 8 in the U.S.

Where to watch Surgeons: At the Edge of Life season 8 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	May 6, 2026 – June 10, 2026	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 8 episode schedule

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life season 8 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Sacrifice to Survive	Wed, May 6, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Life on the Line	Wed, May 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Replace and Renew	Wed, May 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Back from the Brink	Wed, May 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Price We Pay	Wed, Jun 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	One False Move	Wed, Jun 10, 2026 ^[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 Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Season 8: Season 8 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from May 6, 2026 to June 10, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired January 8, 2018)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Shaun Dooley (Narrator)

All seasons

Season 8

Season complete

Season 8 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from May 6, 2026 to June 10, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 7

Season complete

Season 7 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from February 26, 2025 to April 2, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 6

Season complete

Season 6 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from March 27, 2024 to May 1, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 5

Season complete

Season 5 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from January 18, 2023 to February 22, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from November 11, 2021 to December 16, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from October 6, 2020 to October 27, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (4 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from April 9, 2019 to May 14, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life aired from January 8, 2018 to January 22, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (3 episodes).

BBC (U.K.)

Common questions

How many seasons of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life are there?

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life has 8 seasons and 43 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 8, 2018.

Is Surgeons: At the Edge of Life still on?

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 10, 2026.

Where can I watch Surgeons: At the Edge of Life?

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life 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.