

TV series
The Sweeney
1975–1978, English, on ITV1. Created by Ian Kennedy Martin.
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 53
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S4 E14: Jack or Knave
Aired 28 December 1978
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Ian Kennedy MartinCreator
- John ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan · 53 ep
- Dennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter · 53 ep
- Garfield MorganDet. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins · 46 ep
- John AlkinDS Tom Daniels · 12 ep
- Martyn ReadDC Jimmy Thorpe · 5 ep
- Morris PerryDet. Chief Supt. Maynon · 4 ep
- John FlanaganDS Matt Mathews · 3 ep
- Jennifer ThanischSusie Regan · 3 ep
- James WarriorDet. Con. Jellyneck · 3 ep
- Nick BrimbleDet. Con. Gerry Burtonshaw · 3 ep
- Benjamin WhitrowDet. Chief Supt. Braithwaite · 3 ep
- Stephanie TurnerAlison Carter · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 January 1975
- Last aired
- 28 December 1978
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Sweeney: quick answers
Is The Sweeney worth watching?
The Sweeney doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Sweeney are there?
The Sweeney has 4 seasons and 53 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Sweeney finished?
Yes. The Sweeney ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Sweeney?
The Sweeney is streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
Is The Sweeney suitable for kids?
The Sweeney is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Sweeney?
If you liked The Sweeney, try Police Story, Almost Paradise, Starsky & Hutch.
Who created The Sweeney?
The Sweeney was created by Ian Kennedy Martin and stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan.



