


Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.

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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 8.00.
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4 episodes • 2000Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black and Blue | Apr 26, 2000 | 7.5 |
| 2 | The Hanging Garden | Sep 6, 2001 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Dead Souls | Sep 13, 2001 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Mortal Causes | Nov 1, 2004 | 0.0 |

2 episodes • 2006Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Falls | Feb 1, 2006 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Fleshmarket Close | Jun 3, 2006 | 7.3 |

4 episodes • 2006Avg: 7.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Book | Sep 8, 2006 | 7.0 |
| 2 | A Question of Blood | Sep 15, 2006 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Strip Jack | Sep 22, 2006 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Let It Bleed | Sep 29, 2006 | 9.0 |

4 episodes • 2007Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resurrection Men | Oct 5, 2007 | 9.0 |
| 2 | The First Stone | Oct 12, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Naming of the Dead | Oct 26, 2007 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Knots and Crosses | Dec 7, 2007 | 8.0 |