The BEST episodes of Derek season 1

Every episode of Derek season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Derek season 1!

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: 11/12/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Episode 6
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8.28
562 votes

#1 - 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 4
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7.91
673 votes

#2 - 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
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7.87
720 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 2
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7.74
855 votes

#4 - 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
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7.72
606 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.

Directors: Ricky Gervais
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Episode 1
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7.56
351 votes

#6 - 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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