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Crimewatch: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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Crimewatch has 19 seasons and 169 episodes on BBC One (1984–2016).
Crimewatch is a UK crime and documentary series on BBC One, which ran from 1984 to 2016, with 19 seasons and 169 episodes. Crimewatch has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, September 26, 2016.
Crimewatch seasons (19 seasons, 169 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 7, 1984 | December 20, 1984 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 21, 1985 | December 12, 1985 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 30, 1986 | December 18, 1986 |
| Season 4 | 10 | January 29, 1987 | December 8, 1987 |
| Season 5 | 10 | January 12, 1988 | December 8, 1988 |
| Season 6 | 10 | January 12, 1989 | December 7, 1989 |
| Season 7 | 10 | January 18, 1990 | December 6, 1990 |
| Season 8 | 10 | January 17, 1991 | December 5, 1991 |
| Season 9 | 10 | January 23, 1992 | December 10, 1992 |
| Season 10 | 10 | January 21, 1993 | December 9, 1993 |
| Season 11 | 10 | January 20, 1994 | December 2, 1994 |
| Season 12 | 10 | January 19, 1995 | December 13, 1995 |
| Season 16 | 10 | January 25, 1996 | December 10, 1996 |
| Season 17 | 12 | January 14, 1997 | December 16, 1997 |
| Season 18 | 12 | January 27, 1998 | December 15, 1998 |
| Season 19 | 10 | January 26, 1999 | December 14, 1999 |
| Season 32 | 2 | December 14, 2015 | December 14, 2015 |
| Season 33 | 4 | February 8, 2016 | March 10, 2016 |
| Season 34 | 4 | September 5, 2016 | September 26, 2016 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Crimewatch are there?
Crimewatch has 19 seasons and 169 episodes, first airing on Thursday, June 7, 1984.
Has Crimewatch ended?
Crimewatch has ended; its final episode aired on Monday, September 26, 2016.
What channel is Crimewatch on in the UK?
Crimewatch aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Crimewatch?
The main cast includes Nick Ross, Sue Cook, Jill Dando, Martin Bayfield.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.