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The Thin Blue Line

7.219952 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesComedyCrime

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.

DirectorJohn Birkin
ProducersPeter Bennett-Jones·Ben Elton

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Court in the Act
Nov 14, 1996 8.3
E2
Ism Ism Ism
Nov 21, 1996 8.3
E3
Fly on the Wall
Nov 28, 1996 8.3
E4
Alternative Culture
Dec 5, 1996 8.3
E5
Come on You Blues
Dec 12, 1996 8.3
E6
Road Rage
Dec 19, 1996 8.3
E7
The Green Eyed Monster
Dec 23, 1996 8.3

Cast · Directed by John Birkin

Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Inspector Raymond Fowler
Serena Evans
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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The Thin Blue Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thin Blue Line on Netflix?

No, The Thin Blue Line is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is The Thin Blue Line on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Thin Blue Line is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Thin Blue Line for free?

The Thin Blue Line is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line has 2 seasons in total (14 episodes). The series concluded in 1996.

Are all episodes of The Thin Blue Line out yet?

Yes — all 14 episodes across 2 seasons of The Thin Blue Line are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Thin Blue Line?

No — The Thin Blue Line ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.