A Touch of Frost_
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
Created By
Roger Bamford
Network
ITV1
Episodes
42
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
A Touch of Frost has 15 seasons with 42 episodes spanning 1992-2010.
Year context
A Touch of Frost first aired 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (6)
David Jason
Jack Frost
David McKail
Dr. Mckenzie / Pathologist
David Gooderson
Derek Simpkins
Caroline Harker
Hazel Wallace
Bruce Alexander
Norman Mullet
John Lyons
George Toolan
SEASONS (15 seasons, 42 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Care and Protection
Nursing his terminally-ill wife, Det Insp ""Jack"" Frost's life becomes more stressed when, during a missing-child investigation, he unearths evidence on a 30-year-old case involving…
02
Not with Kindness
Frost investigates the murder of a teenage girl, and the case of a woman who has been receiving threatening phone calls. Meanwhile, at the Denton…
03
Conclusions
Frost investigates an MP's son who is involved in a hit-and-run accident, and a robbery at a private casino, which occur on the same night.…
SEASON 2
01
A Minority of One
Frost is assigned a new, West Indian detective constable, Clive Tanner; transferred in to help him investigate a string of commercial burglaries, which leads him…
02
Widows and Orphans
Frost investigates a series of break-ins and brutal attacks at the homes of elderly people. He is helped by a female detective, DS Lawson, who…
03
Nothing to Hide
Upon investigation, Frost discovers that the apparently accidental death of a drug addict was actually murder. He also decides to confront an aspect of his…
04
Stranger in the House
Frost is invited to join fellow George Cross recipients in London. He is instructed to enlist the aid of WPC Hazel Wallace as a decoy…
SEASON 3
01
Appropriate Adults
An 8-year-old girl is missing, and the last person to have seen her is Billy Conrad, a gentle young man with Down's syndrome, but who…
02
Quarry
An odd group of animal rights advocates attempting to sabotage a foxhunt includes a working-class teenager, who is murdered. Then another person associated with the…
03
Dead Male One
Frost's Saturday afternoon is disrupted by the discovery of a man's body floating in the river, and it turns out that he is not who…
04
No Refuge
There is an armed robbery at a local family-run glassworks, in which an employee is shot dead. The owner, who is one of the witnesses,…
SEASON 4
01
Paying the Price
Frost's house is burned down, and he moves in with a colleague temporarily. A mysterious, ruthless kidnapper on a motorcycle tests Frost's skills to the…
02
Unknown Soldiers
Frost is held at gunpoint by a drugs dealer, a Territorial soldier is shot dead on an exercise, and a security van is robbed by…
03
Fun Times for Swingers
A woman commits suicide naked in public, and Frost connects her death with the later death of a gigolo. He discovers that the dead man…
04
The Things We Do for Love
A young woman is found viciously stabbed to death. Frost consults the victim's personal organiser, from which a trail leads him to a religious community.
05
Deep Waters
A sub-postmistress is fatally stabbed in a small-scale robbery, and Frost wastes a lot of time questioning the leading suspects. Then, Helen Tudor, a beautiful…
SEASON 5
01
Penny for the Guy
A ruthless kidnapper holds a supermarket chain to ransom by threatening the life of a young boy.
02
House Calls
The body of Lemmy Hoxton, a small-time burglar, is found at an abandoned farm. There is a spate of break-ins where the intruder gives the…
03
True Confessions
A man's church confession provides an insight into what appears to be a straightforward murder. But before Frost can make an arrest, he is suspended…
04
No Other Love, aka Love Me Tender
Frost investigates two domestic cases. The first is the tragically straightforward murder of a cantankerous old man by his wife. The other is a more…
SEASON 6
01
Appendix Man
Hazel Wallace returns from her training, as the new Detective Sergeant, and is put to work by Supt Mullett sorting out the mess left behind…
02
One Man's Meat
Frost investigates two deaths: a homeless teenage girl, found beaten up and drowned in Denton's river; and that of an environmental health officer, after a…
03
Private Lives
A woman is found in a critical condition in a quiet village on the outskirts of Denton, a victim of an apparent hit-and-run incident. Her…
04
Keys To The Car
Frost is called upon by Supt Mullett to investigate the theft of his friend's car from their golf club by a confidence trickster, who leaves…
SEASON 7
01
Line of Fire (1)
Frost's Christmas is overshadowed by a local power station worker falling to his death in a mysterious accident, shortly after he was burgled. Then a…
02
Line of Fire (2)
Frost continues to try to identify the detective's killer. The task is complicated by a bizarre series of pet shootings, about which he is reluctantly…
SEASON 8
01
Benefit of the Doubt (1)
While Denton´s female population has to watch out for a con man posing as Frost, Frost himself has more dire concerns: a woman found dead…
02
Benefit of the Doubt (2)
With the railroad murder solved, Frost tries to come to terms with having an previously unknown daughter. Detective Reid is sent to look for contraband…
SEASON 9
01
Mistaken Identity (1)
A body with no identification is found in a local reservoir, and a couple fall victim to a brutal killer in their own home. Frost…
02
Mistaken Identity (2)
Background enquiries turn up two previous deaths, which appear related to the case. But their initial suspect, armed bank-robber Charlie Lehman, turns out to have…
SEASON 10
01
Hidden Truth
A vital witness to a gangland killing goes missing before she can give evidence in court, And frost finds himself under pressure to find her…
02
Close Encounters
Denton's last remaining quarry is vandalised. Frost finds a baby in his office and is delighed to discover it belongs to DS (previously WPC) Hazel…
03
Held In Trust
DI Frost pursues a paedophile suspected of abducting a 10-year-old boy from a Denton Town football match. Initially, Frost is unsure whether the lad simply…
SEASON 11
01
Another Life
After a seven-month long suspension, Frost is back on the job. His first case is a floater in Denton River, with £6000 in his pockets.…
02
Dancing In The Dark
Pole dancers, false passports and murder. A lethal combination of events draws Inspector Jack Frost and his new assistant into a tragic case of lust,…
SEASON 12
01
Near Death Experience
The murder of a widow soon gives Frost a chance to prove his worth again, but the investigation only reveals an intriguing web of deceit,…
SEASON 13
01
Endangered Species
Frost responds to a call for help but, when he arrives at the scene, all he finds is a disembodied leg… and a crocodile!
SEASON 14
01
Mind Games
A man is released on licence after serving 20 years for the murder of a 14-year-old girl. When the body of her best friend, who…
02
Dead End
A bus driver and conductress are abducted. Frost is unhappy at being paired with DS Marsh, who made a complaint about him 15 years before.
03
In the Public Interest
Three naked bodies are found buried, and laid out in the shape of a triangle. Meanwhile, there is trouble when a multi-millionaire businessman decides to…
SEASON 15
01
If Dogs Run Free (1)
The first in the final two-part episode in the series sees Frost attempting to crack an illegal dog-fighting ring, only to discover that its manager,…
02
If Dogs Run Free (2)
Frost considers retiring from the Police force and plans to get married, ending the series, however DS George Toolan dies of heart failure following a…
SERIES INFO
15
Seasons
42
Episodes
120 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Roger Bamford
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Touch of Frost about?
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
Where can I watch A Touch of Frost?
A Touch of Frost is available on BritBox, Pluto TV, Tubi, The CW, Plex. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does A Touch of Frost have?
A Touch of Frost has 15 seasons with 42 episodes total.
Who created A Touch of Frost?
A Touch of Frost was created by Roger Bamford.
Who stars in A Touch of Frost?
The cast of A Touch of Frost includes David Jason, David McKail, David Gooderson, Caroline Harker, Bruce Alexander.
What is the rating of A Touch of Frost?
A Touch of Frost has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 73 votes on TMDB.
Is A Touch of Frost still running?
A Touch of Frost has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Mystery