Cracker
“I drink too much, I smoke too much, I gamble too much. I *am* too much.”
Series Overview
The wise-cracking Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 23 Episodes
60 min per episode
1993 – 1995
Premiered: Mon, Sep 27, 1993
Jimmy McGovernLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 7: “True Romance (2)”
Fitz is asking DCI Wise to replace him with Irene as the killer may stop killing if she realises she is not getting the shrink's undivided attention. Irene agrees to change, but finds the nature of the job, and the pictures of her dead students too much to stomach and goes missing.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy McGovern
Hilary Bevan Jones, Paul Abbott, Gub Neal, Sally Head
Department Leadership Roster
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Paul Abbott
Producer
Gub Neal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cracker
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What is Cracker about?
The wise-cracking Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.
How many seasons does Cracker have?
Cracker comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cracker?
Key cast members in Cracker include Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Barbara Flynn, Ricky Tomlinson, Robert Cavanah.
Who created or directed Cracker?
Cracker was developed and directed by Jimmy McGovern.