The BEST episodes of Taggart season 19

Every episode of Taggart season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Taggart season 19!

In the early eighties, Robert Love, Controller of Drama at Scottish Television, and Glenn Chandler, pathologist turned writer, created a Glaswegian police detective named Jim Taggart. A creation which resulted in a world-wide successful television drama that has lasted for over twenty years. With over eighty episodes currently in the can the series, which follows the exploits of Maryhill CID, continues to win over viewers old and new despite major changes in the cast which caused most in the business to write it off. Since the pilot episode "Killer", the only installment to not carry the trade mark name, to the most recently aired episode, the show has presented more grizzly murders and plot twists than even the most ardent of fans can remember. Its film noir quality along with the stunning setting of Glasgow, the second city of the empire, that helps it remain a success even after all these years. The excellent cast, both present and past, have provided characters which have become much loved and remain in the hearts of fans even after their departure. This guide is dedicated to the memories of Mark McManus, Iain Anders, Robert Robertson, and Tom Watson. Taggart is now 20 years old becoming the longest running police drama on television the show is still as popular as it was when Mark McManus was at the helm. Taggart is made by SMG Productions and broadcast on the ITV network over the UK.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: STV (UK)Status: Ended
Hard Man
star
8.07
30 votes

#1 - Hard Man

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/14/2002

DCI Burke and the team are called in to investigate the discovery of a mangled body in what appears to be an industrial accident at a Clyde shipyard. But when it is revealed that the victim was already dead before the accident, Burke finds himself dealing with a murder.

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Bad Blood
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7.97
34 votes

#2 - Bad Blood

Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2003

In the aftermath of the stabbing of a Kurdish minicab driver, Burke finds himself delegated an officer with a working knowledge of race-hate crimes - an ambitious woman who Ross, Fraser and Reid take to immediately. However, Burke resents his investigation being shackled by politically correct demands, especially when a motive has yet to be established.

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star
7.97
34 votes

#3 - An Eye for an Eye

Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2003

When a doctor at a women's health centre is murdered, anti-abortionists are the prime suspects. Burke and his team investigate whether the protesters have been framed.

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Halfway House
star
7.97
33 votes

#4 - Halfway House

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/18/2003

A young man is found shot in a public park, and the only clue to his identity is a library ticket from a local college. Burke, Ross and Reid set about tracing the young man which leads them to a halfway house boasting a familiar list of numerous ex-cons.

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New Life
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7.91
35 votes

#5 - New Life

Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/4/2003

DS Jackie Reid feels upstaged when the team is joined by DS Hannah Fairchild, an officer with ambitions to take Burke's seat.The team have to solve the murder of Kurdish minicab driver Hasan Osman, the victim of a frenzied stabbing.When Fairchild declares her knowledge of race-hate crimes, Burke resents his investigation being subject to political correctness before a motive has been established.

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Fade To Black
star
7.89
36 votes

#6 - Fade To Black

Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2002

A young nurse is found strangled in her home, with no sign of forced entry and two glasses of wine on the table. On finding a large quantity of cash hidden in her flat and signs of an affluent lifestyle, Burke and the team begin to suspect that the murder victim had a secret double life. Meanwhile, a mysterious and sinister person is following and filming Burke with a camcorder.

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Blood Money
star
7.11
35 votes

#7 - Blood Money

Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/28/2002

A boxing promoter is found strangled, and while Ross breaks the news to his widow, Burke and Reid interview the previous night's fighters. The winning boxer, Corbett, turns out to be more than good friends with the widow, and the ringside doctor has attempted to destroy medical files. An old friend of the promoters is also called in and soon more information is found which leads to a chase in order to prevent any further deaths.

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