The BEST episodes of The Detour season 1

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

Contemporary husband and father takes his family on a road trip.

Last Updated: 9/15/2024Network: TBSStatus: Ended
The Beach
star
7.93
688 votes

#1 - The Beach

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2016

Nate, Robin and the kids attempt to take down Nate's company in epic whistle blowing fashion. It won't be easy, but if there's one thing we've learned about this family is that they don't give up.

Directors: Jeff Tomsic
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The B and B
star
7.76
821 votes

#2 - The B and B

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2016

While the kids recover from acute food poisoning, the Parkers decide to get some rest at a southern B&B. They are treated to southern hospitality, southern customs and Russian vodka.

Directors: Jeff Tomsic
Writer: Samantha Bee
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The Restaurant
star
7.72
887 votes

#3 - The Restaurant

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2016

Back on the road, the Parkers begrudgingly stop to eat at a nauseatingly, culturally insensitive, roadside restaurant and dinner theater called Conquistadors.

Directors: Brennan Shroff
Writer: Jason Jones
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The Road
star
7.72
764 votes

#4 - The Road

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2016

Blue Thunder is stuck in traffic. Nate and Robin take a stroll down memory lane about how they met and the kids learn an important lesson in 'too much information'. Seriously. Too much. Stop.

Directors: Jason Jones
Writer: Jason Jones
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The Track
star
7.68
716 votes

#5 - The Track

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2016

The Parkers finally make it to Ft. Lauderdale only to have Nate's plan of getting his job back completely unravel. Fortunately, at a nearby race track, there is hope

Directors: Jeff Tomsic
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The Hotel
star
7.66
1055 votes

#6 - The Hotel

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2016

Having driven their van, 'Blue Thunder', into a ditch, it has to be repaired over-night. The Parkers stay at a nearby motel, Swift Stay Suites. What could possibly go right?

Directors: Steve Pink
Writer: Jason Jones
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The Pilot
star
7.64
1350 votes

#7 - The Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2016

Nate, Robin and the kids are headed from Syracuse to Ft. Lauderdale in a janky mini van instead of flying. Between truckers, aggressive drivers and road side breakfast spots, nothing is really what it seems.

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The Tank
star
7.61
955 votes

#8 - The Tank

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2016

The Parkers are barely back on the road when Nate gets pulled over for driving under the influence. He's completely sober but somehow there's still some jail time involved.

Directors: Steve Pink
Writer: Mike Beaver
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The Wedding
star
7.55
790 votes

#9 - The Wedding

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2016

Instead of getting back on the road, Robin agrees to marry the southern gentleman Dr. Rob and his Russian bride but soon realizes that something is very, very, very, very wrong.

Writer: Neena Beber
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The Drop
star
7.47
730 votes

#10 - The Drop

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/2016

Nate needs to take a detour to Salvation, Florida where it's Christmas every day of the year - except on Christmas. Things get tense when the family discovers that Nate has been lying to them.

Directors: Joe Kessler
Writer: Chad Carter
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