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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries has 12 seasons and 85 episodes on ITV1 (1987–2000).
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is a UK drama and crime series on ITV1, which ran from 1987 to 2000, with 12 seasons and 85 episodes. The Ruth Rendell Mysteries has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, October 11, 2000.
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries seasons (12 seasons, 85 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 2, 1987 | August 23, 1987 |
| Season 2 | 7 | June 19, 1988 | December 23, 1988 |
| Season 3 | 7 | October 22, 1989 | December 17, 1989 |
| Season 4 | 9 | September 30, 1990 | December 24, 1990 |
| Season 5 | 11 | September 29, 1991 | December 26, 1991 |
| Season 6 | 12 | September 27, 1992 | December 27, 1992 |
| Season 7 | 3 | September 2, 1994 | September 16, 1994 |
| Season 8 | 5 | March 24, 1995 | April 28, 1995 |
| Season 9 | 9 | January 1, 1996 | March 29, 1996 |
| Season 10 | 8 | January 3, 1997 | August 15, 1997 |
| Season 11 | 9 | June 2, 1998 | August 6, 1999 |
| Season 12 | 1 | October 11, 2000 | October 11, 2000 |
Original UK air dates on ITV1.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries are there?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries has 12 seasons and 85 episodes, first airing on Sunday, August 2, 1987.
Has The Ruth Rendell Mysteries ended?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, October 11, 2000.
What channel is The Ruth Rendell Mysteries on in the UK?
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries aired on ITV1. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries?
The main cast includes George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 21, 2026.