THE Bay has proved to be a HUGE hit for ITV since the first series aired back in 2017.
The Morecambe-based drama is currently back for a third season.
How many episodes are there in The Bay season 3?
Just like the first two seasons, the third series of The Bay is airing on ITV and the ITV Hub.
The drama continues on February 9, 2022 at 9pm with episode 5.
Like the previous series, there are six episodes in total.
The series will conclude on February 16, 2022.
What has happened in season 3 so far?
Warning: Contains spoilers from The Bay season 3
Episode 1
The Bay season three brings the audience a brand new story.
New to town, DS Jenn Townsend is immediately thrown into the deep end, when a body is found in the bay on her first day in the job.
She must get under the skin of a grieving and complicated family if she has any chance of solving the premature death of an aspiring young boxer.
While she’s eager to give the family answers, she also needs to prove herself as the team’s newest recruit.
The pressure is multiplied when her new blended family struggles to settle in Morecambe.
This makes her think that a fresh start might not be as simple as moving to a different town.
Episode 2
An obstreperous suspect causes difficulties for the team, until Jenn identifies a key witness who is able to unlock the answers they need.
Meanwhile, a new lead causes Jenn’s personal and professional worlds to collide, putting enormous pressure on her unsettled new family.
For Manning too, juggling work and his complicated family situation proves challenging.
At the Rahman house, emotions are running high, especially when a false alibi casts doubt on the honesty of the grieving family.
A frustrating turn in the case causes tensions to rise within the community, leading to an unexpected altercation.
Episode 3
Several major developments in the case point the team towards suspects in surprising places, whilst the results of the toxicology report shed new light on Saif’s character.
Encouraged by Chris, Erin offers an olive branch to Conor, but a misunderstanding leaves him more miserable than ever in his new home.
Jenn, on the other hand, seems to be finding her feet in her new job after a team bonding session, until the situation at home wrongfoots her again.
It looks as though relations in the Rahman house are improving, until Adnan gets caught up in a situation with devastating consequences.
Episode 4
It’s the day of Saif’s funeral, and as Jenn watches closely for any suspicious behaviour, divisions within the Rahman household widen.
Adnan is anxious about the repercussions of last night’s incident, but Jenn’s attempts to help are overshadowed by Mariam’s reaction to events at the funeral.
Back at the station, Clarkie’s investigation leads to a significant breakthrough about a possible motive for Saif’s murder.
But before Jenn can investigate further, some shocking personal news throws her off course.
Who is in the cast of The Bay season 3?
Following leading lady Morven Christie’s exit from the show, ITV brought in actress Marsha Thomason was the new lead.
Marsha plays the role of DS Jenn Townsend, Morecambe CID’s new Family Liaison Officer in series three
Series regulars, Daniel Ryan, Erin Shanagher, Thomas Law and Andrew Dowbiggin have also returned.
The series also has a guest cast Gary Lewis, Rina Mahoney, Vincent Regan, Barry Sloane, Mark Stanley, Michael Karim, Zahra Ahmadi, Ash Tandon, Nadeem Islam and Georgia Scholes.
Aspiring actors Emme Haynes and David Carpenter have also made their professional acting debuts on the new series.
