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The Detectives: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Jan 27, 1993

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

What The Butler Saw

Jan 27, 1993

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

S1·E2 Core

Hostage

Feb 3, 1993

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.

S1·E3 Core

Teed Off

Feb 10, 1993

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

S1·E4 Core

Acting Constables

Feb 17, 1993

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

S1·E5 Mytharc

Studs

Feb 24, 1993

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

S1·E6 Mytharc

Strangers In Paradise

Mar 3, 1993

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