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Derek•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

7.8/10 · 827 votesJan 30, 201324 min

Ranked #5 of 6 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRicky Gervais

Written byRicky Gervais

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Seasons2

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Season 1 Episodes6

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Cast11

Ricky Gervais

Derek

Kerry Godliman

Hannah

David Earl

Kev

Karl Pilkington

Dougie

Barry Martin

Joe

Tim Barlow

Jack

Arthur Nightingale

Arthur

Ninette Finch

Annie

Margaret Towner

Edna

Sheila Collings

Sheila

Blanche Williams

Precious

Crew2

Ricky Gervais

Writer

Ricky Gervais

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Derek season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 827 votes, ranking #5 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Ricky Gervais and written by Ricky Gervais, it aired on January 30, 2013.

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