Scott & Bailey

When a woman is found dead in a hotel room, the personal ads on a website look like they might hold the key. And while Rachel enjoys her secret relationship with Will, Janet investigates speed dating.

When an unconscious baby is admitted to hospital, it’s unclear who had his best interests at heart. And while Rachel is stung by Gill’s harsh words, Janet feels lost when Elise decides to leave home.

Drama series exploring the personal and professional lives of two female detectives in Manchester. Troubled by Gill's comments about her relationship with Will Pemberton, Rachel gets cold feet about accompanying him to an awards ceremony. When Janet discovers that Elise's heart is being broken by Eleanor's son, her maternal instincts make her want to rescue her daughter and bring her home. When a couple are shot at close range in their pub in the early hours, their son Simon feels utterly alone, having lost his sister Carla when he was three. But when his aunt is identifying the bodies, she tells them that Carla did not die, but was disowned by the family after failed attempts at rehab.

A body on the moors leads Janet and Chris to a sinister and shocking discovery. And while Rachel and Janet harbor concerns about Gill's behaviour, their own actions come under investigation.

The discovery of slaves turns a murder inquiry into a huge, multi-agency investigation, which threatens to topple Gill. But Scott and Bailey are determined to protect Gill’s prodigious reputation.

Returning to Syndicate Nine after a year away on vice, Rachel needs a bit of time to navigate her position as acting DI and rekindle her neglected relationship with Janet. However, the shocking murder of Michael Edgerton forces her to hit the ground running and adjust to the inevitable changes as she goes. Glad of Rachel's return, Janet could not have known how much she was going to need her friend. However, it soon becomes clear that Syndicate Nine are dealing with something much bigger and more sinister than a single, indiscriminate murder.