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Shetland: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Shetland is a UK drama and crime series on BBC One, running since 2013, with 10 seasons and 56 episodes.
Shetland is still running; the latest episode aired on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Shetland seasons (10 seasons, 56 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | March 10, 2013 | March 11, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 11, 2014 | April 15, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 6 | January 15, 2016 | March 4, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 6 | February 13, 2018 | March 20, 2018 |
| Season 5 | 6 | February 12, 2019 | March 19, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 6 | October 20, 2021 | November 24, 2021 |
| Season 7 | 6 | August 10, 2022 | September 14, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 6 | November 1, 2023 | December 6, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 6 | November 6, 2024 | December 11, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 6 | November 5, 2025 | December 10, 2025 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Shetland are there?
Shetland has 10 seasons and 56 episodes, first airing on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
Is Shetland still on?
Shetland is still running; the latest episode aired on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
What channel is Shetland on in the UK?
Shetland airs on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Shetland?
The main cast includes Steven Robertson, Alison O'Donnell, Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.