Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart (Mark McManus) is a tough, sarcastic copper who has come up the hard way in the Maryhill Police Department. When he's out to solve a murder, he uses whatever means he must to catch the killer - and he never gives up the chase. Set in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow's often mean, gritty streets are witness to many gruesome and inflammatory crimes. With its grisly details and complex plots, you will witness why Taggart has become the longest running police detective drama on British television.

Forbidden Fruit Taggart and Jardine investigate a bizarre case (based on true events), involving seemingly dubious practices at a fertility clinic. Neil Duncan guest stars in a return appearance as Peter Livingstone.

Secrets - When a writer is found murdered shortly before a literary prize is to be awarded, Taggart uncovers some seedy, drug-related connections.

Hellfire - Taggart tackles an unsolved murder case with elements of satanic ritual and DC Jackie Reid goes undercover to "honey-trap" the prime suspect. Isla Blair (The Quatermass Experiment) guest stars.