The Detectives 1993
What is The Detectives?
The Detectives is a television series centered on the professional lives of two individuals employed as investigators. The program focuses on the recurring challenges faced by these two characters as they attempt to navigate their responsibilities while working in their chosen field.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 29
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 27, 1993
- Last aired
- Feb 18, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Detectives is a television series centered on the professional lives of two individuals employed as investigators. The program focuses on the recurring challenges faced by these two characters as they attempt to navigate their responsibilities while working in their chosen field. Despite the premise that these individuals are characterized by their significant incompetence, the narrative follows their ongoing efforts to conduct investigations. The series explores the absurd nature of their adventures as they encounter various cases throughout their tenure. A central element of the show is the irony that, notwithstanding their lack of skill, they consistently manage to retain their employment. The plot developments often involve the pair successfully resolving their assigned cases, or otherwise being present in the immediate vicinity when those cases are brought to a conclusion. This juxtaposition of professional failure and accidental success defines the tone of the series as the two protagonists continue their work despite their reputation as defective detectives.
Should you watch it?
“Two bumbling detectives somehow keep solving crimes.”
- witty British humor
- charismatic lead performances
- lighthearted crime capers
- relies heavily on slapstick incompetence
- period-specific humor may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy goofy detective stories with a British comedic twist.
The series is a light comedy with mild slapstick, suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 What The Butler Saw Jan 27, 1993
- E2 Hostage Feb 3, 1993
- E3 Teed Off Feb 10, 1993
- E4 Acting Constables Feb 17, 1993
- E5 Studs Feb 24, 1993
- E6 Strangers In Paradise Mar 3, 1993
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Collared Mar 2, 1994
- E2 Witness Mar 9, 1994
- E3 Never Without Protection Mar 16, 1994
- E4 Dutch Cops Mar 23, 1994
- E5 Sparring Partners Mar 30, 1994
- E6 Rear Window Apr 6, 1994
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 D.C. Of Love Jan 9, 1995
- E2 Flash Jan 16, 1995
- E3 Art Attack Jan 23, 1995
- E4 On Thin Ice Jan 30, 1995
- E5 Between A Rock And A Hard Place Feb 6, 1995
- E6 Twitchers Feb 13, 1995
Season 4 · 5 episodes
- E1 The Great Escaper Feb 15, 1996
- E2 Fur Coat, No Knickers Feb 15, 1996
- E3 Back To Class Feb 29, 1996
- E4 Sacked Mar 7, 1996
- E5 The Wembley Stadium Mystery Mar 14, 1996
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Special Branch Jan 14, 1997
- E2 Cardiac Arrest Jan 21, 1997
- E3 The Beast Of Hackney Marshes Jan 28, 1997
- E4 The Curse Of The Comanches Feb 4, 1997
- E5 Best Man Feb 11, 1997
- E6 Mine's A Large One Feb 18, 1997
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main actors in The Detectives?
The series stars Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, and George Sewell.
When was The Detectives originally broadcast?
It aired on BBC One from 1993 to 1997.
What type of show is The Detectives?
It is a British comedy series about two incompetent detectives.
What is the basic premise of the series?
The show follows two defective detectives who, despite their incompetence, somehow solve or are present when cases are solved.
Is the humor in The Detectives suitable for all ages?
The humor is lighthearted and slapstick, generally appropriate for a broad audience.