The BEST episodes of Derek

Every episode of Derek ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Derek!

Derek is a tender, innocent man whose love for his job and the people he cares for shines through. He works in a retirement home with Hannah, a woman unlucky in love, and Dougie, his best friend with a no-nonsense outlook on life. Derek isn't good looking or clever but always kind and always puts other people first.

Last Updated: 2/26/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Episode 5
star
8.67
381 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/21/2014

The Meadway animal rescue centre comes to visit, and for Derek that means playing with Ivor. Kev exercises his artistic talents, winding up Hannah in the process, while Derek deals with sad news.

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Episode 6
star
8.46
346 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2014

Derek goes on a date with a girl from a dating website. He's excited but worried about his dad's health. True to form Geoff nearly ruins things for Derek, but Kev stands up to him.

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Episode 6
star
8.29
556 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 3
star
8.05
351 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2014

Hannah and Tom have happy news, and Derek's dad Anthony goes on a date with Tom's nan. But matters of the heart are taking a downward turn for Kev who calls on his brother Cliff for help.

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Episode 4
star
8.00
383 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/14/2014

Derek and the Broad Hill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. It's Derek's best day ever, meeting giraffes, penguins, aardvarks, and in Vicky's case, the man of her dreams. Throughout all the fun Hannah is caught off guard and must deal with the unexpected.

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Episode 4
star
7.91
668 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 3
star
7.87
715 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 2
star
7.82
361 votes

#8 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2014

The are some job opportunities at Broadhill and Kev decides to improve his act. Vicky's taste in men concerns Hannah, while a visit from city boy Pete stirs things up for Derek.

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Episode 2
star
7.74
850 votes

#9 - 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?

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 5
star
7.72
599 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 1
star
7.71
405 votes

#11 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2014

Derek is feeling pleased that his dad's moving in while Tom and Hannah are taking things to a complete new level. Dougie and Vicky have no time for new volunteer Geoff.

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Episode 1
star
7.56
344 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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