The BEST episodes of The Detectives season 5

Every episode of The Detectives season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Detectives season 5!

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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Cardiac Arrest
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8.72
40 votes

#1 - Cardiac Arrest

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/1997

When a gang member is shot during a getaway, Briggs and Louis are dispatched to the hospital. But with so many sick people, doctors and nurses around, Louis' hypochondria knows no bounds...

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The Curse of the Comanches
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8.09
11 votes

#2 - The Curse of the Comanches

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/1997

When Briggs and Louis, helped by a mysterious Commanch Chief, go on the hunt for a sacred Indian carving, they soon find themselves on the trail of tragedy, death and disaster...

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Mine's a Large One
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7.93
14 votes

#3 - Mine's a Large One

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/1997

Briggs and Louis have found their true vocation - the river police. With peace, quiet and the total absence of any type of crime, it seems like paradise. Then the boat runs into an unexploded WWII river mine...

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The Beast of Hackney Marshes
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7.91
11 votes

#4 - The Beast of Hackney Marshes

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/1997

A night patrolling the marshes, on the lookout for an escaped bear, is really not what our heroes had in mind - particularly when their umbrella act for the Super's variety show is really coming together.

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Best Man
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7.86
14 votes

#5 - Best Man

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/1997

Much to his and everybody else's astonishment, Briggs is chosen to be best man at a colleague's wedding. When he discovers just who the bride's father is, Briggs isn't exactly keen either...

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Special Branch
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7.56
16 votes

#6 - Special Branch

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/1997

The Superintendent selects the duo for a particularly sensitive assignment. His granddaughter has become involved in an anti-road protest and he needs Louis and Briggs to 'rescue' her.

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