The BEST episodes of Detroiters season 1

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

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.

Last Updated: 8/4/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
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Smilin' Jack
star
7.99
172 votes

#1 - 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.

Writer: Tim Robinson
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Happy Birthday Mr. Duvet
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7.99
202 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Becky Martin
Writer: Amber Ruffin
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3rd Floor
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7.91
181 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Bill Benz
Writer: Zach Kanin
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Sam the Man
star
7.80
226 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Oz Rodriguez
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Quick Rick Mahorn in Dearborn
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7.76
127 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Oz Rodriguez
Writer: Joe Kelly
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Hog Riders
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7.68
272 votes

#6 - 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.

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Devereux Wigs
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7.66
184 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Bill Benz
Writer: Zach Kanin
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Husky Boys
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7.64
138 votes

#8 - 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.

Writer: Joe Kelly
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Dream Cruise
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7.47
144 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Becky Martin
Writer: Michael Che
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Pilot
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7.45
365 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: John Solomon
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