TV series
Research Unit
2006–, French, on TF1. Created by Steven Bawol & Dominique Lancelot.
The Section de recherches is a special unit of the Gendarmerie nationale, responsible for the most complex cases. In Bordeaux (from 2006 to 2013) and then in Nice (since 2014), child abductions, disappearances, heinous or sexual crimes are the daily lot of the investigators in this research unit. In the search for witnesses, the team is authorised to extend its investigations beyond France's borders.
- Seasons
- 16
- Episodes
- 171
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S16 E6: Episode 6
Aired 23 October 2025
Seasons 16
Season 1
2006 · 4 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 2
2007 · 8 episodes · 8.1/10
Season 3
2008 · 10 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 4
2009 · 14 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 5
2011 · 14 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 6
2012 · 10 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 7
2013 · 16 episodes · 8.2/10
Season 8
2014 · 12 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 9
2015 · 12 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 10
2016 · 13 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 11
2017 · 14 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 12
2018 · 14 episodes · 8.1/10
Season 13
2019 · 14 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 14
2021 · 8 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 15
2022 · 2 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 16
2024 · 6 episodes · 8.2/10
Cast & crew
- Steven BawolCreator
- Dominique LancelotCreator
- Xavier DelucMartin Bernier · 171 ep
- Chrystelle LabaudeNadia Angeli · 127 ep
- Franck SémoninLucas Auriol · 77 ep
- Félicité ChatonVicky · 77 ep
- Kamel BelghaziEnzo Ghemara · 76 ep
- Virginie CaliariMathilde Delmas · 76 ep
- Stéphane Soo MongoAlexandre Sainte-Rose · 75 ep
- Jean-Pascal LacosteLuc Irrandonéa · 54 ep
- Manon AzemSara Casanova · 51 ep
- Raphaèle BouchardCamille Chatenet · 41 ep
- Félicité Du JeuFanny Carradec · 40 ep
- Bernard MontielAlain Berger · 40 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 May 2006
- Network
- TF1
- Original title
- Section de recherches
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Scripted
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Research Unit: quick answers
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How many seasons of Research Unit are there?
Research Unit has 16 seasons and 171 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Research Unit finished?
Research Unit is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Where can I watch Research Unit?
Research Unit is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel.
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What shows are like Research Unit?
If you liked Research Unit, try Nemesis, Balthazar, This City Is Ours.
Who created Research Unit?
Research Unit was created by Steven Bawol and Dominique Lancelot and stars Xavier Deluc, Chrystelle Labaude, Franck Sémonin.