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Inside No. 9: Series 9

6 episodes Premiered May 8, 2024 Updated Nov 1, 2026

The ninth season of Inside No. 9 marks the final installment of the anthology series created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. As with previous seasons, this collection of films continues the established format of presenting self-contained, darkly comic, and twisted tales. Each episode functions as an independent narrative, linked by the recurring thematic focus on the number 9. Throughout the series, the prod

Previously on Inside No. 9

Season 9 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Inside No. 9 is an anthology series where each episode features a standalone story unrelated to the others.
  • ⚡ The series is created by and stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who appear in different roles throughout the episodes.
  • ⚡ Each narrative is connected by the thematic presence of the number 9, often serving as a location or focal point.
  • ⚡ The show blends multiple genres including comedy, horror, crime, and drama to deliver dark, twist-filled tales.
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Season overview

The ninth season of Inside No. 9 marks the final installment of the anthology series created by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. As with previous seasons, this collection of films continues the established format of presenting self-contained, darkly comic, and twisted tales. Each episode functions as an independent narrative, linked by the recurring thematic focus on the number 9. Throughout the series, the production maintains its signature genre-mixing approach, incorporating elements of comedy, mystery, crime, drama, horror, thriller, and science fiction. Pemberton and Shearsmith return to lead the project, supported by a rotating cast of guest stars. The season upholds the show's reputation for enigmatic storytelling, where each installment invites viewers into a different setting associated with the number 9. These narratives are designed to surprise the audience, with the creators promising that jaws will drop, spines will tingle, and heads might even roll. This final season serves as the conclusion to the long-running anthology, which has consistently explored human behavior through a lens of dark humor and suspense since its inception in 2014.

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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S9·E1 Mytharc

Boo to a Goose

May 8, 2024 · 29 min

Late-night passengers get stuck in a tunnel when their train breaks down. Patiently, they wait for the replacement service until a nurse gets her purse stolen and tempers start to

S9·E2 Core

The Trolley Problem

May 15, 2024 · 30 min

Blake saves a man from leaping to his death from a bridge. The poor guy probably just needs someone to talk to. But is it a good idea to bring him back home?

S9·E3 Core

Mulberry Close

May 22, 2024 · 30 min

A new couple moves into number 9 Mulberry Close, but the sinister sounds coming from within inevitably raise the suspicions of their neighbours.

S9·E4 Core

CTRL, ALT, ESC

May 29, 2024 · 29 min

Jason, Lynne and their two teenage daughters try out their local escape room, The Killer’s Lair. It’s not really the girls’ idea of fun, but they love their dad, and he loves follo

S9·E5 Mytharc

Curse of the Ninth

Jun 5, 2024 · 30 min

An Edwardian chiller, where a talented piano-tuner is forced to confront the power of a centuries-old curse by the owners and servants of a large country house.

S9·E6 Mytharc

Plodding On

Jun 12, 2024 · 30 min

The final episode of the award-winning anthology of films, written by and starring Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.

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