The BEST episodes of Taggart season 21

Every episode of Taggart season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Taggart season 21!

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
Puppet on a String
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8.97
33 votes

#1 - Puppet on a String

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2005

Dr. Mellor is attacked by a masked assailant carrying a syringe full of lethal drugs. Dr Mellor points the finger at rival doctor Thomas Finn, but Finn has an alibi. Dr Mellor is found dead the next day. Finn again has a cast-iron alibi.

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The Wages Of Sin
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8.86
35 votes

#2 - The Wages Of Sin

Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2005

A Family returning from a funeral Discovers a Taxi Driver who has been shot in the head outside of their Shop which leads the Taggart Team down a dangerous trail.

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The Ties That Bind
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8.00
7 votes

#3 - The Ties That Bind

Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2005

DCI Matt Burke's professional life is left hanging in the balance when the body of a librarian is found behind the wheel of his car in the Clyde after an apparent hit and run. The detectives are baffled as it appears that the victim had been tied up and was already dead before the car hit the water.

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In Camera
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7.86
7 votes

#4 - In Camera

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2005

DI Robbie Ross is in trouble when he discovers the body of a young man in a house along with his lady friend. However, there's more trouble on the horizon when his past troubles come back to haunt him whilst trying to solve the death of the young man and subsequent deaths, but what do they relate to and is the past of DI Robbie Ross actually linked to the present killings?

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Mind Over Matter
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7.22
9 votes

#5 - Mind Over Matter

Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2005

After the murder of a teenager, DS Reid joins a therapy group undercover to try and find the killer, but as more people are discovered, she realises the case is having an impact on her personal life as well as her professional one and her colleagues aren't making her life any easier. But can DS Reid manage to put all her troubles to one side and with the help of her colleagues, find the killer?

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