Cracker (1993): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Cracker first went out in September 1993 on ITV (Granada). It ran until 2006, with 3 series and 23 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

crime
psychological
nineties
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Why it is worth your time

Robbie Coltrane as Fitz, a gambling, drinking, chain-smoking criminal psychologist helping Manchester police. Jimmy McGovern’s scripts are tough and brilliant.

The details

First broadcast: 27 September 1993
Originally on: ITV (Granada)
On air: 1993–2006
Series: 3
Episodes: 23
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Drama, Crime
First episode: “The Mad Woman in the Attic - Part One”

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Cracker: quick answers

When did Cracker start?

On 27 September 1993, on ITV (Granada).

How many episodes of Cracker are there?

23 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 3 series. The last aired in 2006.

Where can I watch Cracker now?

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Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.