Spooks (2002): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Spooks first went out in May 2002 on BBC One. It ran until 2011, with 10 series and 86 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

MI5’s Section D at Thames House, where no main character is safe. The infamous deep-fat-fryer scene in series one made that clear.

The details

First broadcast: 13 May 2002
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 2002–2011
Series: 10
Episodes: 86
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Espionage
First episode: “Episode 1”

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Spooks: quick answers

When did Spooks start?

On 13 May 2002, on BBC One.

How many episodes of Spooks are there?

86 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 10 series. The last aired in 2011.

Where can I watch Spooks 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.