The BEST episodes of The Detectives season 1

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

The Detectives began life as a regular sketch on Jasper Carrott's 'Canned Carrott' series. Jasper, and his long time friend Robert Powell (As Jasper said 'He was once Jesus Christ and now I've got him down to my level), play Bob Louis and Dave Briggs, two detective constables so happless, it is inconcievable that they ever graduated from Hendon police school. Their boss 'the super' although worn out by their inabillities within police work, always had a special bond for them, and partook in a love-hate relationship with them. The Super, Frank Cottom, was played by veteran London actor George Sewell. There are subtle differences from the sketch to the TV series. For instance, in the sketches, Dave Briggs was married, yet both Bob and Dave are single in the series, and it is made clear that they both lack in romantic experience.

Last Updated: 4/16/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Teed Off
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8.50
66 votes

#1 - Teed Off

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/1993

Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.

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Hostage
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8.49
95 votes

#2 - Hostage

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/1993

A fanatical murderer has escaped from prison and Superintendent Cottam orders Briggs and Louis to catch him but the two detectives would rather be watching the F.A. Cup Final.

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Studs
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8.21
66 votes

#3 - Studs

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/1993

Briggs and Louis find themselves on an assignment in Jersey. It isn't long before they get on the wrong side of Jim Bergerac.

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Strangers in Paradise
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8.18
61 votes

#4 - Strangers in Paradise

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/1993

Gangster Tony Mazola has been murdered. Superintendent Cottam thinks that gang warfare may be about to start. He sends Briggs and Louis on an undercover assignment to the Paradise Club in the East End of London.

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What the Butler Saw
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7.87
105 votes

#5 - What the Butler Saw

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/1993

When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".

Directors: Ed Bye
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Acting Constables
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6.97
59 votes

#6 - Acting Constables

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/1993

Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.

Directors: Ed Bye
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