How to watch Scott & Bailey in Australia

Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones star in this gripping detective drama, Scott & Bailey, which aired for five seasons from 2011 to 2016. Consistently gaining rave reviews, the detective drama was a huge hit on television during its run, receiving BAFTA TV Award nominations for Best Drama Series. If you’re looking to stream all seasons of Scott and Bailey in Australia, check out this guide to know more about where you can watch complete episodes on demand.

Scott & Bailey preview

ITV’s acclaimed crime drama series follows detective constables Janet Scott (Lesley Sharp) and Rachel Bailey (Suranne Jones) as they investigate murders for the major incident team of the Manchester Metropolitan Police. Scott is dependable and usually thinks things through. Bailey, on the other hand, is passionate about her job and very intuitive, which often leads her to be impulsive.

Despite the differences in their characters, they’ve established a strong friendship that helps them rely on each other to deal with horrendous crimes. They also draw on each other’s strengths to overcome the complications that their careers inflict on their personal lives.

Praised for its realistic portrayal of modern policing, it’s worth noting that one of the show’s co-creators, Diane Taylor, is a former Detective Inspector from Greater Manchester Police. She was paired with prolific television writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack) to develop Scott & Bailey.

Scott & Bailey trailer

You can watch the trailer for Scott and Bailey below.

How many seasons of Scott & Bailey are there?

Scott and Bailey aired for five seasons between 2011 and 2016. Every season is available on streaming TV in Australia via BINGE, BritBox, and Foxtel (including Foxtel Now). For BINGE customers, all seasons will drop on the streaming platform from 22nd November 2022.

Season	Released	Streaming Services
Season 1	2011	BINGE / BritBox / Foxtel Now
Season 2	2012	BINGE / BritBox / Foxtel Now
Season 3	2013	BINGE / BritBox / Foxtel Now
Season 4	2014	BINGE / BritBox / Foxtel Now
Season 5	2016	BINGE / BritBox / Foxtel Now

How to watch Scott & Bailey in Australia?

To watch Scott and Bailey, Australia has Foxtel, which airs the show via FOX Sleuth. Foxtel offers Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle that already includes FOX Sleuth, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.

For other streaming options, the TV show is available on Foxtel Now and BINGE too. Foxtel Now customers can access the FOX Sleuth channel when they add the Drama Extra pack on top of the base Essentials package. The crime drama series is not available on free to air.

Stream Scott & Bailey on BINGE

The complete seasons of Scott and Bailey are now on BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away via a 14-day free trial. After your BINGE free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.

A Basic subscription to BINGE costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream Scott & Bailey on Foxtel Now

For on demand episodes of Scott and Bailey, Australia also has Foxtel Now, which fortunately still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. You will need to add the Drama Extra pack to access the series, which airs on demand on FOX Sleuth. For more streaming options, premium packs like Sport and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Watch Scott & Bailey on Telstra

You can also watch the show on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra! 

Watch Scott & Bailey on BritBox

British content-dedicated streaming service BritBox offers complete seasons of Scott and Bailey too. More than getting instant access to all seasons of the show, you can also explore the plethora of TV series and movies available on the platform using a 7-day free trial.

With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream simultaneously. BritBox allows users to stream on up to five screens at the same time for the monthly price of $8.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $89.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $7.50 per month.

Scott & Bailey cast

The BAFTA-nominated series is headlined by acclaimed actors Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones. Joining them in the main cast are Amelia Bullmore as Detective Chief Inspector Gill Murray and Nicholas Gleaves as Detective Sergeant Andy Roper. Below we’ve listed the complete Scott and Bailey cast, alongside their respective characters.

Other TV shows on Foxtel and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and top documentaries you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.

New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Game of Thrones, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and watch.

You can also check out this streaming TV guide app for searching more content across other platforms.

Streaming devices for watching Scott & Bailey

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to watch the engaging crime series featuring the Bailey-Scott tandem, which includes devices like Apple TV, Telstra TV, and more.