Comedy

The Thin Blue Line: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: The Thin Blue Line
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, James Dreyfus, Mina Anwar, Serena Evans, David Haig

BBC (U.K.) comedy series (1995–1996), 2 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated November 10, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 2

The Thin Blue Line is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1995 to 1996 with 2 seasons and 14 episodes. The Thin Blue Line has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 1996.

U.S. premiere: November 14, 1996
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: December 23, 1996

Where to watch The Thin Blue Line season 2 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Thin Blue Line season 2 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	November 14, 1996 – December 23, 1996	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 2 episode schedule

The Thin Blue Line season 2 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Court in the Act	Thu, Nov 14, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Ism Ism Ism	Thu, Nov 21, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Fly on the Wall	Thu, Nov 28, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Alternative Culture	Thu, Dec 5, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Come On You Blues	Thu, Dec 12, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Road Rage	Thu, Dec 19, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Green-Eyed Monster	Mon, Dec 23, 1996 ^[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 The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 1995 to 1996 with 2 seasons and 14 episodes. The Thin Blue Line has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 1996.

Season 2: Season 2 of The Thin Blue Line aired from November 14, 1996 to December 23, 1996 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired November 13, 1995)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Rowan Atkinson (Inspector Raymond Fowler), James Dreyfus (Constable Kevin Goody), Mina Anwar (Constable Maggie Habib), Serena Evans (Sergeant Patricia Dawkins), David Haig (Detective Inspector Derek Grim)

All seasons

Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The Thin Blue Line aired from November 14, 1996 to December 23, 1996 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The Thin Blue Line aired from November 13, 1995 to December 26, 1995 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Thin Blue Line are there?

The Thin Blue Line has 2 seasons and 14 episodes listed, airing from November 13, 1995 to December 23, 1996.

Is The Thin Blue Line cancelled or ended?

The Thin Blue Line has ended. Its final episode aired on December 23, 1996.

Where can I watch The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line 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.