The BEST episodes of Detroiters
Every episode of Detroiters ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Detroiters!
Best friends and fledgling ad men Sam and Tim may not have the money, connections or talent that the big guys do, but they have ambition out the wazoo. Together, they’re out to build a local advertising empire and restore their home city of Detroit to its former glory in this new show from executive producers Lorne Michaels and Jason Sudeikis.
#1 - Happy Birthday Mr. Duvet
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/7/2017
Sam struggles to come up with a worthy speech to make at his father's 60th birthday party; Tim is elated that an off-duty clown is in attendance and presses him to perform.
#2 - Smilin' Jack
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2017
After getting fired by a furniture store client, Tim and Sam try to make an ad for the store's main competitor, who struggles on camera.
#3 - Trevor
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2018
Tim's mom convinces him to give his difficult brother a job at Cramblin Duvet; Sam unexpectedly bonds with Chrissy.
#4 - 3rd Floor
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2017
A new tech company moves into Tim and Sam's building, disrupting their daily flow; Sam lies to Tim about his plans after developing a crush on one of the women from the new company.
#5 - Farmer Zack
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2018
Sam re-records an old jingle he sang with his ex after it causes friction in his new relationship; Tim finds out that he isn't well-liked on the internet.
#6 - Mort Crim
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2018
The guys court legendary newscaster Mort Crim to be the celebrity spokesperson for one of their clients, Ned ramps up security in the building.
#7 - Sam the Man
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2017
Sam starts dating a local councilwoman who thinks he's a prostitute; Sam's new lifestyle inspires Tim and his wife to try role-playing.
#8 - Quick Rick Mahorn in Dearborn
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2017
Tim and Sam discover that the Chrysler executive they ran over has led a terrible life ever since; after appearing in one of the guys' ads, Pistons legend Rick Mahorn gets serious about acting.
#9 - Duvet Family Reunion
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2018
Sam takes the reigns as grill master at the Duvet family reunion; Tim considers whether he might be too hard on Sam's girlfriends.
#10 - Little Caesars
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/2018
After a fortuitous accident at a fundraiser, Sam and Tim find themselves reeling in a big fish of a client: Little Caesars.
#11 - Devereux Wigs
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2017
Tim and Sam try to convince an old Motown legend to sing a jingle for a local wig company ad that they're producing; Tim has to come to terms with his own singing skills.
#12 - Hog Riders
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2017
After a client inspires Tim and Sam to work less and live more, the guys buy a motorcycle instead of the production van they need then outsource their work to the building's overzealous (and underqualified) security guard, Ned.
#13 - Lois
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2018
Sam starts acting blacker in a bid to impress his new girlfriend; Tim gets roped into spending time with a widower; Chrissy has trouble hitting it off with a new coworker.
#14 - Hark Motors
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2018
Sam and Tim decide to play dirty after Doner starts stealing their clients.
#15 - Husky Boys
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2017
Tim's father unexpectedly returns from the insane asylum under suspicious circumstances; Tim and Sam struggle to create a great tagline for a department store ad that caters to husky boys.
#16 - Royals
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/16/2018
The future of Cramblin Duvet is in jeopardy when Sam discovers that he might be a father.
#17 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2017
Best friends Sam and Tim work on an advertising pitch for Chrysler, but they run into problems with the company's vice president of marketing.
#18 - Dream Cruise
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2017
When their employees threaten to quit due to a lack of health insurance, Tim and Sam try to collect the money that they're owed from previous jobs.
#19 - Jefferson Porger
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2018
Tension builds between Sam and Tim after Sam acts in one of their commercials; Sheila's relationship with Lea becomes strained after she makes an off-color joke.
#20 - April in the D
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2018
Cramblin Duvet hits a hot streak; Sam and Tim help Sheila find a lawyer after she gets a DUI.