List of Happy Valley episodes - wikipedia List of Happy Valley episodes Happy Valley is a British crime drama television series created by Sally Wainwright and produced by Red Production Company. The first series of six episodes started airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2014. It was released on Netflix in the United States and Canada on 20 August 2014. A second series of six episodes started airing on BBC One on 9 February 2016 and was made available on Netflix in the US later that year. Contents 1 Series overview 2 Episodes 2.1 Series 1 ( 2014 ) 2.2 Series 2 ( 2016 ) 3 References 4 External links Series overview Series Episodes Originally aired Ave. UK viewers ( in millions ) First aired Last aired 6 29 April 2014 3 June 2014 8.21 6 9 February 2016 15 March 2016 9.37 Episodes Series 1 ( 2014 ) No. overall Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers ( millions ) Sourced directly from BARB `` Episode One '' Euros Lyn Sally Wainwright 29 April 2014 ( 2014 - 04 - 29 ) 8.64 Catherine Cawood is a sergeant in the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire that is riddled with a drug culture that is daunting to tackle. Kevin Weatherill is an accountant in a large company run by his late father 's best friend, Nevison Gallagher. When Nevison refuses to raise his pay so Kevin can afford to send his daughter to a better school, something Kevin believes he is owed, Kevin devises a plot with local thug Ashley Cowgill to kidnap Nevison 's daughter, Ann. Cowgill involves his employees, Tommy Lee Royce and Lewis Whippey, and changes the terms, causing Kevin 's scheme to backfire. Sergeant Catherine Cawood lives with her recovering heroin addict sister and brings up her eight - year - old grandson, Ryan. Whilst visiting Ryan 's teacher regarding the boy 's behavioural problems, Catherine reveals her daughter was raped by Royce. She believes this rape drove her daughter to suicide shortly after giving birth to Tommy 's son, Ryan, whom Catherine has raised ever since. The episode ends with a very anxious Kevin entering Catherine 's West Yorkshire police station to report the kidnapping, but he changes his mind at the last minute. `` Episode Two '' Euros Lyn Sally Wainwright 6 May 2014 ( 2014 - 05 - 06 ) 7.62 After spotting Tommy Lee Royce but quickly losing track of him, Catherine is determined to find him and comes close to busting the kidnapping plot in the process. Kevin, who is overcome with guilt at seeing Nevison 's despair, confesses everything to his shocked wife Jenny, who urges him not to take any money from Ashley. However, Kevin is reluctant to say no to his cut. Catherine becomes distressed when her ex-husband Richard continues with his refusal to accept Ryan. `` Episode Three '' Euros Lyn Sally Wainwright 13 May 2014 ( 2014 - 05 - 13 ) 7.69 The valley is rocked by the sudden, unprovoked murder of young police officer Kirsten McAskill, Catherine 's protegee. Meanwhile Ashley and Lewis panic, fearing that Tommy Lee Royce 's actions will lead to their being exposed. Catherine has a flashback of her dead daughter as she struggles to come to terms with Kirsten 's death, and she reveals to Clare that she blames herself. Nevison 's wife Helen urges him to involve the police in the kidnap, but he refuses, fearful that disobeying the kidnappers would further endanger Ann. `` Episode Four '' Sally Wainwright Sally Wainwright 20 May 2014 ( 2014 - 05 - 20 ) 8.33 Catherine is still haunted by Kirsten 's death, and her depression spurs her on her quest to find Tommy Lee Royce. Realising the net is closing in, Ashley orders Tommy to dispose of Ann, but instead Royce holds her prisoner in his mother 's cellar. Following her hunch, Catherine manages to speak with Helen face to face and activates a rescue plan when Helen admits everything. With everything falling into place, Catherine 's heroic actions are shattered when Royce assaults her with murderous intent. `` Episode Five '' Tim Fywell Sally Wainwright 27 May 2014 ( 2014 - 05 - 27 ) 8.10 In hospital, Catherine fights for her life following Royce 's attack, while Clare and Daniel undertake a bedside vigil. When she finally pulls through, Catherine learns that Royce has escaped the police and is still at large. She becomes more deeply depressed upon realizing she has missed Kirsten 's funeral and takes her anger out on Ryan when he continues to misbehave at school. Royce and Lewis hide in a flat owned by Brett McKendrick, a friend of Lewis. Meanwhile, Ashley and Kevin are arrested, but Ashley is released after telling secrets to the police about a large drug smuggling trade he knew of, and his family is put into Witness Protection. When a frightened Lewis threatens to give himself up, Tommy ends up stabbed after murdering both of his accomplices. He then assumes a disguise to remain unseen from the public in Hebden Bridge. 6 `` Episode Six '' Tim Fywell Sally Wainwright 3 June 2014 ( 2014 - 06 - 03 ) 8.78 A weakened, still - disguised Tommy knows where his son lives and attends school. Clare invites family and friends to a birthday party for Catherine - who does not want it. Tensions arise when Daniel lets slip some information about Becky and Tommy 's old relationship, implying Catherine 's allegation of rape leading to suicide may be untrue. Ashley is murdered in a drive - by shooting the day before he is to enter Witness Protection ; the police reason someone higher up in the drug trade had heard of Ashley 's whistleblowing and silenced him. Tommy finds a way to see Ryan regularly without raising the child 's family 's suspicion, but this soon turns into a dangerous hostage situation with Catherine on - scene. Catherine finally apprehends Tommy. The series ends with Catherine standing on a high - leveled hill near Hebden Bridge, contemplating incidents related to Tommy 's criminal activities and smiling at the final thought : of Tommy having been caught. Series 2 ( 2016 ) No. overall Title Directed by Written by Original air date UK viewers ( millions ) Sourced directly from BARB 7 `` Episode One '' Sally Wainwright Sally Wainwright 9 February 2016 ( 2016 - 02 - 09 ) 9.75 Whilst out solving a case of sheep rustling, Catherine discovers a decomposed body hidden in a garage, on a local estate. Raped and murdered, the victim is someone close to home, and, all too soon, Catherine finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation. Meanwhile, Clare bumps into old friend Neil Ackroyd, who has recently moved to Hebden Bridge and works in the local corner shop. Will old flames reignite ? Other relationships are thrown into turmoil as Catherine kindly takes in her son Daniel after he is thrown out of his house, whilst Detective Sergeant John Wadsworth faces a tough decision when his girlfriend unexpectedly turns up at the house he shares with his wife and children. When another dead body is found, the police begin to suspect a serial killer is behind the murders, and Detective Superintendent Andy Shepherd and Detective Inspector Jodie Shackleton are called in to head up the case. Locked away behind bars, Tommy Lee Royce is given some very unexpected news. Distraught, he seeks comfort from a mysterious female visitor. 8 `` Episode Two '' Sally Wainwright Sally Wainwright 16 February 2016 ( 2016 - 02 - 16 ) 9.16 Whilst remaining a suspect in the Lynn Dewhurst investigation, Catherine focuses on the human trafficking case. After a successful raid she ensures all the women are taken to safe houses including Ilinka, who, despite initially fleeing in fear, is given refuge with Catherine 's neighbour Winnie. With vital information on those behind the trafficking, Ilinka reluctantly speaks to the police. However, was Ilinka followed ? And has Catherine inadvertently put Winnie in danger ? Whilst Vicky continues to threaten John, he struggles to grasp hold of the murder case. Feeling pressured both at work and at home, he takes drastic measures in an attempt to save his marriage and reputation. With Tommy granted special leave to attend his mother 's funeral, Catherine 's inexplicable compulsion to attend brings her face to face with him once more. Meanwhile Clare, feeling vulnerable at Helen 's funeral, turns to an old friend for comfort. 9 `` Episode Three '' Neasa Hardiman Sally Wainwright 23 February 2016 ( 2016 - 02 - 23 ) 9.18 Catherine reconciles with Clare, but her superiors see Catherine as vulnerable and offer her a choice : a medical retirement - which she rejects - or seeing a therapist. Vicky 's body is discovered, but the murder of another prostitute allows John to suggest that both were the serial killer 's victims. Meanwhile, his marriage further disintegrates. Catherine is shaken by the apparent suicide of one of Ilinka 's slave - masters, though Ilinka sees it as murder. Meanwhile, deceived by Royce 's lies, the obsessive, deluded Drummond grooms Ryan to desire a relationship with his father and plots to ruin Catherine. 10 `` Episode Four '' Neasa Hardiman Sally Wainwright 1 March 2016 ( 2016 - 03 - 01 ) 9.20 Catherine interviews a prostitute who has survived being attacked by Sean Balmforth, who is subsequently arrested and charged with the serial killings, whilst vulnerable young farmer Daryl Garrs is also taken in for hitting out at the thugs who stole his mother 's sheep. Catherine is shocked when, on grandson Ryan 's birthday, he receives a lavish present, purportedly from his father Royce, which allows Drummond to suggest to the boy that Royce is anxious for forgiveness. In fact, Royce wants a more direct revenge. As John 's wife throws him out, Neil tells Clare that he once had an affair with Vicky Fleming and believes her murder is different from the others. 11 `` Episode Five '' Sally Wainwright Sally Wainwright 8 March 2016 ( 2016 - 03 - 08 ) 9.10 Sean denies having committed any of the murders. When another corpse is found during his remand, he is released. Meanwhile, John returns home and demands that his unfaithful wife move out. Catherine discovers that Drummond delivered the birthday present and is encouraging Ryan to contact his father. At their farm house, Daryl makes a shocking confession to his mother, leading to a drastic outcome. 12 `` Episode Six '' Sally Wainwright Sally Wainwright 15 March 2016 ( 2016 - 03 - 15 ) 9.80 Catherine makes a gruesome discovery at the Garrs ' farm, leading to an arrest. She also learns Drummond 's true identity and confronts her with the facts about Royce, though some damage has already been done. Hearing Neil 's account of Vicky Fleming 's penchant for blackmailing her married lovers, Anne 's account of John 's recent behaviour, and a statement from John 's wife 's boyfriend leads Catherine to finally close the net on Vicky 's killer, once again involving Catherine in a precarious situation. References Jump up ^ `` Acclaimed British Thriller Happy Valley Is Coming To Netflix ''. cinemablend.com. Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ Cristinad ( 20 January 2016 ). `` 1 Happy Valley Series 2 February 2016 on BBC One '' ( PDF ). Retrieved 2016 - 01 - 22. Jump up ^ Series 1 based on 7 day data. Series 2 based on 28 day data. Jump up ^ Based on 7 day data Jump up ^ Based on 28 day data External links Happy Valley episodes at the Internet Movie Database Happy Valley episodes at BBC One Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Happy_Valley_episodes&oldid=797700775 '' Categories : Lists of British crime television series episodes Lists of British drama television series episodes Works by Sally Wainwright Talk Contents About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 28 August 2017, at 18 : 05. About Wikipedia

Question: how many episodes are there in happy valley
Answer: 12