The BEST episodes of The Detectives season 2

Every episode of The Detectives season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Detectives season 2!

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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Never Without Protection
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8.59
51 votes

#1 - Never Without Protection

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/1994

A Duchess keeps appearing in the tabloids canoodling withher police bodyguards. What the Super needs are two completely unappealing detectives...

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Rear Window
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8.44
18 votes

#2 - Rear Window

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/6/1994

While Louis is confined to a wheelchair, he witnesses a brutal crime of passion, but has trouble convincing Briggs that it wasn't all in his mind.

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Witness
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8.07
27 votes

#3 - Witness

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/1994

Two tough detectives are required to go undercover at a monastery. Unable to find any, the Super employs Briggs and Louis.

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Sparring Partners
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8.04
46 votes

#4 - Sparring Partners

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/30/1994

Briggs and Louis masquerade as the manager and trainer of a boxer as they investigate a steroid that promotes raw aggression - and enhances sexual prowess.

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Collared
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8.00
50 votes

#5 - Collared

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/1994

Suspended after an unfortunate incident involving the Queen, Briggs and Louis decide tore gain favour by nicking some serious East End villains.

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Dutch Cops
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7.94
48 votes

#6 - Dutch Cops

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/1994

On Customs and Excise duty, Briggs and Louis find themselves trapped in the back of a pilchard lorry - with a large quantity of diamonds.

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