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The Sweeney

8.119754 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaCrime

Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.

ProducerGeorge Taylor

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Messenger of the Gods
Sep 7, 1978 7.0
E2
Hard Men
Sep 14, 1978 9.0
E3
Drag Act
Sep 21, 1978 7.0
E4
Trust Red
Sep 28, 1978 9.0
E5
Nightmare
Oct 5, 1978 6.0
E6
Money, Money, Money
Oct 12, 1978 8.0
E7
Bait
Oct 19, 1978 8.0
E8
The Bigger They Are
Oct 26, 1978 1.0
E9
Feet of Clay
Nov 2, 1978
E10
One of Your Own
Nov 9, 1978
E11
Hearts and Minds
Nov 23, 1978
E12
Latin Lady
Nov 30, 1978
E13
Victims
Dec 14, 1978
E14
Jack or Knave
Dec 28, 1978

Cast

JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
DWDennis Waterman
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter

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The Sweeney — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sweeney?

The Sweeney is streaming on Britbox and BritBox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sweeney on Netflix?

No, The Sweeney is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is The Sweeney on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sweeney isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox and BritBox instead.

Where can I watch The Sweeney for free?

The Sweeney is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Sweeney?

The Sweeney has 4 seasons in total (53 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of The Sweeney out yet?

Yes — all 53 episodes across 4 seasons of The Sweeney are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Sweeney?

No — The Sweeney ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.