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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!

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.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Channel 4

Season 1 Ratings Summary

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".

  • Episode 1
    7.7/10 775 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2013

    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

  • Episode 2
    7.9/10 728 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2013

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.2/10 707 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2013

    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

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10 665 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2013

    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

  • Episode 5
    7.9/10 682 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2013

    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

  • Episode 6
    9.0/10 1,076 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2013

    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