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.
The best episode of "Derek" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.7/10 from 775 user votes. It was directed by Ricky Gervais and written by Ricky Gervais. "Episode 1" aired on 1/30/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
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
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
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
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
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
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