The WORST episodes of Detroiters

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

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
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April in the D
star
7.43
113 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Andrew Gaynord
Writer: Zach Kanin
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Pilot
star
7.46
371 votes

#2 - 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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Jefferson Porger
star
7.49
97 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
Writer: Joe Kelly
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Dream Cruise
star
7.50
149 votes

#4 - 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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Lois
star
7.63
89 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Dale Stern
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Husky Boys
star
7.66
143 votes

#6 - 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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Hark Motors
star
7.66
83 votes

#7 - Hark Motors

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2018

Sam and Tim decide to play dirty after Doner starts stealing their clients.

Directors: Andrew Gaynord
Writer: Zach Kanin
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Devereux Wigs
star
7.67
191 votes

#8 - 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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Hog Riders
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7.69
280 votes

#9 - 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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Royals
star
7.70
79 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Alexander Buono
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Farmer Zack
star
7.73
91 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Alexander Buono
Writer: Amber Ruffin
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Little Caesars
star
7.73
82 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Dale Stern
Writer: Joe Kelly
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Mort Crim
star
7.74
80 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Dale Stern
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Duvet Family Reunion
star
7.76
103 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
Writer: Amber Ruffin
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Quick Rick Mahorn in Dearborn
star
7.77
132 votes

#15 - 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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Sam the Man
star
7.79
233 votes

#16 - 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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Trevor
star
7.89
99 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Dale Stern
Writer: Tim Robinson
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3rd Floor
star
7.90
187 votes

#18 - 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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Happy Birthday Mr. Duvet
star
7.98
208 votes

#19 - 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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Smilin' Jack
star
8.00
177 votes

#20 - 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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