The BEST episodes of The Bay (2019)

Every episode of The Bay (2019) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Bay (2019)!

Set in the coastal town of Morecambe, Lisa Armstrong, a family liaison officer, takes on a missing persons case after a pair of teenage twins disappear — only to discover that she has a personal connection to the family, which may just jeopardise the case and her career…

Last Updated: 3/13/2024Network: ITV1Status: Continuing
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Episode 6
star
7.83
99 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2023

Jenn is determined to prove who attacked her family, she’s forced to focus on the cases in hand. As Manning questions his future plans, knowing that whatever he decides will have huge consequences. Erin makes a life changing decision that upsets Chris, and as a prominent Morecambe family arouses suspicion over their quest for a business project, a surprising connection to another piece of evidence causes the missing pieces of the investigation to finally fall into place.

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Episode 5
star
7.70
100 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/2023

An old case puts a stop to Dean’s work plans and awakens insecurities for Manning, causing him to have second thoughts about his future in the force. The MIU is put under further pressure by the arrival of an assessor, from Divisional HQ, who puts their work practices under the microscope. As Dean’s grief finally begins to show, Jenn and Karen discover evidence a key witness in the investigation lied about his alibi leaving them hurrying to track him down before it’s too late. Chris feels like public enemy number one at home while Jenn’s tensions with Jacqui escalate, but when trouble follows Jenn home, it leaves her whole family in danger.

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Episode 3
star
7.70
216 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2021

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Episode 4
star
7.65
104 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2023

Dean is confronted with another life changing event, and unable to deal with his grief, he returns to work. With tensions running high, Jenn fears Dean will do something he regrets. Distracted by her work, Jenn fails to see the troubles her own children are facing. With the MIU now under pressure to solve multiple attacks on the Metcalf family, Manning persuades Jenn to keep a secret from the team in an attempt to stop his personal life becoming public. Conor meanwhile, takes matters into his own hands with Maddie. At the station, when a suspect they’ve been searching for hands himself in, it uncovers unexpected revelations for the case.

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Episode 6
star
7.62
326 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2019

Despite Holly's confession that she killed her brother, the team are convinced there's more to the story than she's telling them.

Directors: Robert Quinn
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Episode 4
star
7.60
207 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2021

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Episode 6
star
7.60
196 votes

#7 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2021

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Episode 3
star
7.60
105 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/2023

The Metcalf kids struggle to cope with their loss while Dean surprises Jenn by pushing to return to work. Some CCTV evidence leads to a major development in the case while Chris and Erin’s disagreements reach new heights leaving Jenn frustrated. Conor realises Maddie is in trouble at school and he makes an upsetting discovery. Meanwhile, at work, Karen and Jenn attempt to secure a new home for the Metcalf family when an unexpected arrival at a fundraising event causes old tensions to resurface.

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Episode 5
star
7.56
319 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2019

A confession to Lisa shines a possible new light on Dylan's killer. Abbie has a terrifying experience with some local junkies while Med begins his own investigations.

Directors: Robert Quinn
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Episode 5
star
7.55
202 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2021

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Episode 1
star
7.51
208 votes

#11 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/20/2021

DC Lisa Armstrong is asked to assist a murder investigation in Morecambe. The team try to uncover why the victim was targeted, but meanwhile, Lisa and her family are unknowingly stalked by a mysterious figure who has an agenda.

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Episode 2
star
7.48
207 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2021

Determined to ignore Andy's unexpected arrival the night before, Lisa throws herself into the case and discovers a significant lead from her only eyewitness. The new information opens up the investigation and the team uncover vital evidence.

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Episode 6
star
7.48
164 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2022

Jenn remains determined to find out the truth about Saif's murder. With one suspect arrested, the race is on to find the missing pieces of the puzzle before the killer escapes.

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Episode 4
star
7.43
324 votes

#14 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2019

With Nick seriously injured in hospital, Lisa furiously seeks out Sean, whilst Med feels increasingly sidelined.

Directors: Robert Quinn
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Episode 1
star
7.43
131 votes

#15 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2023

DS Jenn Townsend receives an emergency call and races to the scene to find horror unfolding for a broken family. As they face overwhelming loss, Jenn must gain the trust of the Metcalf family to help Manning and the MIU uncover the truth of what has happened.

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Episode 2
star
7.41
181 votes

#16 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2022

An uncooperative suspect causes difficulties for the team, and a frustrating turn in the case causes tensions to rise within the community, leading to an unexpected altercation.

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Episode 1
star
7.41
382 votes

#17 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2019

When twins Holly and Dylan Meredith go missing, Family Liaison Officer Lisa Armstrong realises her connection to the family might be more than just professional.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
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Episode 3
star
7.40
333 votes

#18 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2019

When the main suspect goes missing, Lisa is concerned about Sean’s possible involvement. The discovery of a key piece of evidence provokes a number of new theories and the police begin to look more closely at other members of the Meredith family. Abbie falls deeper into Vincent’s world, bringing Sam with her. Meanwhile, Sean’s vigilante justice leads him down a dangerous path.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
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Episode 2
star
7.40
120 votes

#19 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/2023

The Morecambe community rallies around the grieving Metcalf family. Jenn and the team find key evidence that all was not well in the Metcalf's home while Jenn’s own homelife is causing sleepless nights and disagreements with Chris. Within the MIU, everyone is beginning to notice that something is amiss with Manning and the rumblings of cutbacks at work leave Jenn concerned about her future in Morecambe. An old informant of Clarkie’s gives the team an unexpected lead as the secrets Dean would prefer to remain hidden are uncovered by the team. When the scrutiny of his marriage to Beth intensifies, Dean struggles to keep control and the cracks begin to show.

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Episode 5
star
7.39
169 votes

#20 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2022

Shazia's explosive revelation threatens to destroy the Rahman family. The police investigation grinds to a halt until a vital clue offers a glimmer of hope.

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Episode 4
star
7.38
164 votes

#21 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2022

It's the day of Saif's funeral, and as Jenn watches closely for any suspicious behaviour, divisions within the Rahman household widen.

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Episode 1
star
7.37
193 votes

#22 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2022

DS Jenn Townsend, Morecambe's new Family Liaison Officer, is immediately thrown into the deep end when a body washes up in the bay on her first day on the job.

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Episode 2
star
7.32
343 votes

#23 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/2019

With the Meredith family reeling from Dylan's death and Sean's arrest, Lisa is charged with finding his alibi and makes a game-changing discovery.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
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Episode 3
star
7.30
172 votes

#24 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2022

Several major developments in the case point the team towards suspects in surprising places. Meanwhile, Erin offers an olive branch to Conor.

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