The Detectives
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 29 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1993 – 1997
Premiered: Wed, Jan 27, 1993
Jasper CarrottLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 6: “Mine's A Large One”
Briggs and Louis have found their true vocation - the river police. With peace, quiet and the total absence of any type of crime, it seems like paradise. Then the boat runs into an unexploded WWII river mine...
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Harper
Steve Knight, Mike Whitehill
Keith Strachan, Matthew Strachan
Barry Noakes
Mark Sangster
Ed Bye, Nic Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Harper
Director
Ed Bye
Producer
Nic Phillips
Producer
Andy Hamilton
Production Design
Steve Knight
Writer
Mike Whitehill
Writer
Mark Sangster
Editor
Rebecca Allen
Costume Design
Barry Noakes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Detectives
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What is The Detectives about?
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.
How many seasons does The Detectives have?
The Detectives comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Detectives?
Key cast members in The Detectives include Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott.
Who created or directed The Detectives?
The Detectives was developed and directed by Graeme Harper.