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The Thin Blue Line

1995 ★ 7.1 2 seasons 14 eps TV-MA

Comedy

Crime

The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.

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The Thin Blue Line is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ben Elton has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 121 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 14 total across 2 seasons

7 episodes19953 watched

The Queen's Birthday Present✓

Nov 13, 1995★ 7.7

It is the tenth anniversary of Fowler and Dawkins' relationship, but Fowler manages to forget, being instead more concerned with the Queen's Official Birthday.

Fire and Terror✓

Nov 20, 1995★ 8.2

Habib falls for a fireman named Gary, much to Goody's jealousy, while Fowler finds himself pestered frequently by a man who claims to have committed impossible, solved or extremely historical crimes, much to DI Grim's amusement, until a terrorist begins making threats that cause Special Branch to become involved.

Nov 27, 1995★ 8.0

After Fowler drunkenly admits to having kissed Habib during a pub quiz match, Dawkins begins to suspect the two of having an affair behind her back when Grim enlists Fowler and Habib's help in catching a criminal via entrapment.

Dec 4, 1995★ 7.6

It's Rag Week in Gasforth, and Fowler and his men are frequently disturbed by teenagers in scary masks – that is until a bank robbery by three men in rag masks occurs while Dawkins is there, leaving it uncertain whether or not the robbery is genuine.

Dec 11, 1995★ 7.4

Pestered by his ex-wife, Fowler reluctantly agrees to let his son Bill stay with him and Dawkins for a fortnight. When Dawkins overhears Bill making love to his girlfriend in the bedroom, she becomes envious and attempts to talk Fowler into going to see a sex therapist. Guest appearance by Sheila Gish.

Dec 18, 1995★ 8.0

Fowler and Grim clash over their views of handling juvenile troublemakers so they decide to take them on a retreat. Further tension arises when Goody punches a teenage skinhead for racially abusing Habib and is subsequently charged for assault.

Yuletide Spirit✓

Dec 26, 1995★ 8.0

Goody buys Fowler a puncture repair kit and Habib some lingerie, but accidentally gives them the wrong presents, and matters are made more complicated when Dawkins believes the lingerie is a gift for her from Fowler.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Thin Blue Line have?

The Thin Blue Line has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is The Thin Blue Line still on the air?

The Thin Blue Line has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line airs on BBC One.

When did The Thin Blue Line first air?

The Thin Blue Line first aired on November 13, 1995.

Cast

Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson

Inspector Raymond Fowler

Serena Evans

Sergeant Patricia Dawkins

David Haig

David Haig

Detective Inspector Derek Grim

James Dreyfus

James Dreyfus

Constable Kevin Goody

Mina Anwar

Mina Anwar

Constable Maggie Habib

Rudolph Walker

Rudolph Walker

Constable Frank Gladstone

Mark Addy

Mark Addy

Detective Constable Gary Boyle

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