Taggart
Series Overview
Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
27 Seasons • 114 Episodes
60–90 min per episode
1983 – 2011
Premiered: Tue, Sep 6, 1983
Latest Aired Episode
Season 27, Episode 6: “The Ends of Justice”
Newly promoted DI Reid leads the murder investigation when a busker is stabbed to death in the city centre, but as the case progresses, Ross's life begins to unravel.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Series 1
3 Episodes →
Series 2
2 Episodes →
Series 3
3 Episodes →
Series 4
3 Episodes →
Series 5
3 Episodes →
Series 6
7 Episodes →
Series 7
3 Episodes →
Series 8
3 Episodes →
Series 9
3 Episodes →
Series 10
3 Episodes →
Series 11
3 Episodes →
Series 12
3 Episodes →
Series 13
3 Episodes →
Series 14
3 Episodes →
Series 15
2 Episodes →
Series 16
4 Episodes →
Series 17
5 Episodes →
Series 18
4 Episodes →
Series 19
7 Episodes →
Series 20
4 Episodes →
Series 21
5 Episodes →
Series 22
9 Episodes →
Series 23
4 Episodes →
Series 24
11 Episodes →
Series 25
5 Episodes →
Series 26
3 Episodes →
Series 27
6 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Chandler
Marcus Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Marcus Wilson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taggart
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What is Taggart about?
Taggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.
How many seasons does Taggart have?
Taggart comprises 27 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Taggart?
Key cast members in Taggart include Mark McManus, James MacPherson, Alex Norton, Colin McCredie, John Michie.
Who created or directed Taggart?
Taggart was developed and directed by Glenn Chandler.