Возвращение Мухтара: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the most ordinary police station, young specialists investigate various crimes: from petty theft and fraud to brutal murders and daring kidnappings. The uniqueness of the team lies in the fact that Mukhtar serves together with the operatives — a brave and loyal dog, who, thanks to his excellent nose and ingenuity, helps to solve complicated cases.

Series details

• Title: Возвращение Мухтара
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Russian
• Premiere date: 2004-08-31
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-01-11
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: НТВ
• Network country: Russian Federation
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 65001
• IMDb ID: tt0959425

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2004-08-31; final listed air date 2004-09-30; episode order: 40.
• Season 2: premiered 2006-02-21; final listed air date 2006-03-31; episode order: 50.
• Season 3: premiered 2006-11-28; final listed air date 2007-11-09; episode order: 100.
• Season 4: premiered 2007-11-13; final listed air date 2008-05-26; episode order: 80.
• Season 5: premiered 2009-11-09; final listed air date 2010-01-28; episode order: 96.
• Season 6: premiered 2010-01-29; final listed air date 2010-12-07; episode order: 96.
• Season 7: premiered 2011-05-10; final listed air date 2012-09-05.
• Season 8: premiered 2012-09-06; final listed air date 2013-02-23.
• Season 9: premiered 2014-02-03; final listed air date 2015-04-20.
• Season 10: premiered 2015-04-21; final listed air date 2015-10-01.
• Season 11: premiered 2017-03-20; final listed air date 2018-03-14.
• Season 12: premiered 2018-05-14; final listed air date 2019-09-16.
• Season 13: premiered 2026-01-05; final listed air date 2026-01-11; episode order: 20.

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