The WORST episodes of Derek

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

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

Last Updated: 2/9/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Ended

7.56

352 votes

#1 - 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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7.71

413 votes

#2 - 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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7.72

607 votes

#3 - 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

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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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

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.82

366 votes

#5 - 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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7.87

721 votes

#6 - 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

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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7.91

674 votes

#7 - 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

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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8.00

387 votes

#8 - 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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8.04

357 votes

#9 - 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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8.28

563 votes

#10 - 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

Writer: Ricky Gervais

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8.46

350 votes

#11 - 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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8.66

385 votes

#12 - 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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