Luther Episode Count Comparison (Series)
How many Luther episodes per series? Compare all 5 series counts plus the 20 episode total, from 2 in series 4 to 6 in series 1, using BBC guides. Series data.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full series episodes Top here at 20 episodes. | 20 episodes | Full BBC run, 2010 to 2019 | BBC episode guide: Luther 20 episodes total |
| Series 1 episodes Longest here at 6 episodes. | 6 episodes | Series 1, 2010 | BBC guide: Series 1 6 episodes |
| Series 2 episodes 4 episodes. | 4 episodes | Series 2, 2011 | BBC guide: Series 2 4 episodes |
| Series 3 episodes 4 episodes. | 4 episodes | Series 3, 2013 | BBC guide: Series 3 4 episodes |
| Series 4 episodes Lowest here at 2. Two part story. | 2 episodes | Series 4, 2015 | BBC guide: Series 4 2 episodes |
| Series 5 episodes Final series at 4. | 4 episodes | Series 5, 2019 | BBC guide: Series 5 4 episodes |
About this converter
Luther ran 20 episodes on BBC One from 2010 to 2019. Series 1 is the longest at 6. Series 2, 3 and 5 sit at 4 each. Series 4 is the shortest at 2 as a two part special. The full 20 equals 10 series 4 orders. Each series covers a DCI John Luther case arc in London. The finale aired January 4 2019. The Fallen Sun film stays out of series totals. All values are BBC broadcast counts. Short orders are standard for BBC crime dramas. The full 20 equals 5 series 2 orders. Series 2, 3 and 5 at 4 give 12 combined. Series 1 at 6 is 4 more than series 4 at 2.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first entry, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total episodes. Try the full series against the shortest season.
Series 4 was ordered as 2 feature length parts, which sets it at 2. Hour long episodes each count as one in the totals used here. No webisodes enter the rows. Only BBC broadcast series episodes are counted. The film sequel stays out because only series episodes count here. Alice Morgan episodes count the same as case episodes in the method used here. The finale ran as one hour but follows BBC totals.
FAQ
How many Luther episodes exist?
20 episodes across 5 series on the BBC.
Which series is longest?
Series 1 with 6 episodes.
Which series is shortest?
Series 4 with 2 episodes.
Is the film included?
No. Only BBC series episodes are counted.
Sources
- BBC official Luther episode guide (total 20, series 1 6, series 2 4, series 3 4)
- BBC episode guide (series 4 2, series 5 4)
Last verified: 2026-10-09 · 6 entries
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