The BEST episodes of Detectorists season 1

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

Detectorists follows the relationship between two friends who share a passion for metal detecting. When Andy and Lance are together, they're like an old married couple. They gripe at each other, but there is a true bond underneath. Each has their own slightly dysfunctional lives but together they dream of finding a priceless Saxon hoard that will cement their place in detecting history. Helping them along the way is a delightfully quirky crowd of characters who are drawn to this all-absorbing hobby.

Last Updated: 11/27/2024Network: BBC FourStatus: Ended
Episode 6
star
8.31
383 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014

A huge hole has been excavated and police are looking into it. Furthermore, Larry Bishop's invisible dogs have disappeared without trace, and Andy and Lance now have one last chance to discover their hearts' true desire.

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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Episode 3
star
7.96
428 votes

#2 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2014

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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Episode 5
star
7.96
413 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2014

Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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Episode 4
star
7.85
436 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2014

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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Episode 2
star
7.67
422 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2014

Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the Holy Grail of metal detecting: the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Except that members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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Episode 1
star
7.50
490 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2014

Two friends Andy and Lance go searching for their hearts' desire with a couple of metal detectors. Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.

Directors: Mackenzie Crook
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