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The Best Episodes of The Detectives Season 1

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

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
8.1
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.8
8.9
7.7

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What The Butler Saw" is the best rated episode of "The Detectives" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Ed Bye and written by N/A, it aired on 1/27/1993. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hostage".

  • What The Butler Saw
    7.8/10(43)

    #1 - What The Butler Saw

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 1/27/1993

    When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: N/A

  • Hostage
    8.9/10(57)

    #2 - Hostage

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 2/3/1993

    A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catch him but the two detectives would rather be watching the F.A. Cup Final.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Teed Off
    7.7/10(37)

    #3 - Teed Off

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 2/10/1993

    Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Acting Constables
    7.8/10(39)

    #4 - Acting Constables

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 2/17/1993

    Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

    Director: Ed Bye

    Writer: N/A

  • Studs
    8.4/10(41)

    #5 - Studs

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 2/24/1993

    Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Strangers In Paradise
    8.1/10(41)

    #6 - Strangers In Paradise

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 3/3/1993

    Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to start. He sends Briggs and Louis on an undercover assignment to the Paradise Club in the East End of London.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A