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The Best Episodes of Derek Season 1

Every episode of Derek Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Derek Season 1!

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Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Derek Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    9.1/10(1127 votes)

    S1:E6

    A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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  2. Derek Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(756 votes)

    S1:E3

    Derek is desperate to save the life of a baby bird that's fallen from a tree. Some of the residents attend a jumble sale. And Hannah forgets about her date with Tom.

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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  3. Derek Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(781 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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  4. Derek Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(726 votes)

    S1:E5

    Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for a cabaret show at Broadhill. Kev wants to produce a play of his Duran Duran film script, starring staff and residents as the band.

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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  5. Derek Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.8/10(827 votes)

    S1:E1

    A visit from the council sees Broadhill retirement home facing closure. Hannah, the home's manager, rallies together her troops, best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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  6. Derek Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(713 votes)

    S1:E4

    Derek decides to sell some of his autographs to raise money for the retirement home. But it doesn't go too well when he can't remember who the autographs belong to.

    Director:Ricky Gervais
    Writer:Ricky Gervais

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "Derek" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 1127 votes. Directed by Ricky Gervais and written by Ricky Gervais, it aired on 3/6/2013. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".