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Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys is a UK crime and documentary series on BBC One, running since 2018, with 6 seasons and 65 episodes.
Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the latest aired on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys seasons (6 seasons, 65 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | November 26, 2018 | December 14, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 2, 2019 | September 13, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 10 | October 19, 2020 | October 30, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 27, 2021 | October 8, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 10 | January 23, 2023 | February 3, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 10 | November 20, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys are there?
Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys has 6 seasons and 65 episodes, first airing on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Is Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys still on?
Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the latest aired on Friday, December 1, 2023.
What channel is Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys on in the UK?
Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys airs on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Defenders: Busting the Bad Guys?
The main cast includes Harry Hepple.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.