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The Best Episodes of The Detectives Season 1

Every episode of The Detectives Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Detectives Season 1!

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The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Detectives Season 1 Episode 1 - What The Butler Saw
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #1 - What The Butler Saw

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Ed Bye
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Detectives Season 1 Episode 2 - Hostage
    8.9/10(63 votes)

    #2 - Hostage

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - Teed Off
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Teed Off

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Detectives Season 1 Episode 4 - Acting Constables
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Acting Constables

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ed Bye
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Detectives Season 1 Episode 5 - Studs
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Studs

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Detectives Season 1 Episode 6 - Strangers In Paradise
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Strangers In Paradise

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What The Butler Saw" is the best rated episode of "The Detectives" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Ed Bye and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/1993. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hostage".