The Detectives
The Detectives
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The Detectives

6.7 / 10
1993
5 seasons
29 episodes
Comedy

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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Seasons

  • What The Butler Saw

    1.What The Butler Saw

    27-01-1993

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

  • Hostage

    2.Hostage

    03-02-1993

    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.

  • Teed Off

    3.Teed Off

    10-02-1993

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

  • Acting Constables

    4.Acting Constables

    17-02-1993

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

  • Studs

    5.Studs

    24-02-1993

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

  • Strangers In Paradise

    6.Strangers In Paradise

    03-03-1993

    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...

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