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!

A bittersweet comedy drama about a group of outsiders living on society's margins.

Last Updated: 1/23/2026Network: Channel 4Status: Ended

8.65

385 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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8.44

351 votes

#2 - Episode 6

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

Derek goes on a date with a woman from a dating website. He's excited but he's also 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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8.26

561 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2013

Derek's estranged father appears and wants to reconnect with the son he abandoned in childhood, but Derek uncharacteristically refuses to forgive him.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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8.01

356 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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7.98

382 votes

#5 - Episode 4

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

Derek and the Broadhill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. It's Derek's best day ever, as he meets giraffes, penguins and aardvarks, while Vicky meets the man of her dreams.

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7.90

670 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2013

Derek, Dougie and Kev take some residents to the beach, where they discover the power of sunshine, fresh air and writing dirty words on crabs.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.87

724 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2013

The staff endures a painful loss that inspires Hannah and Tom to begin considering their on-again, off-again relationship in a more serious light.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.81

363 votes

#8 - Episode 2

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

There are job opportunities at Broadhill so Kev decides to clean up his act. Vicky's taste in men worries Hannah, while a visit from city boy Pete stirs things up for Derek.

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7.73

855 votes

#9 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2013

Derek overindulges at his 50th birthday party; a rebellious teenage thief doing community service at the home discovers the power of self-respect.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.71

608 votes

#10 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2013

A cabaret-style talent show at the home features Derek and pals as a familiar '80s pop band and an aspiring rapper who gains respect for his elders.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.68

409 votes

#11 - Episode 1

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

All the old Broadhill faces are back, alongside some new ones. Derek's happy that his dad's moving in. Tom and Hannah are taking things to another level.

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7.53

341 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2013

Broadhill retirement home is facing closure. So manager Hannah rallies together her troops: best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.

Directors: Ricky Gervais

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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