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Best Episodes of The Detectives
Rear Window
S2 Ep6
8.4
6th Apr 1994
Louis witnesses a brutal crime of passion while confined to a wheelchair, but has trouble convincing Briggs that it wasn't all in his mind.
Back To Class
S4 Ep3
8.3
29th Feb 1996
After Briggs and Louis manage to murder the last female white-flippered turtle on the planet, they are only too pleased to investigate a drug scandal at an exclusive girls school.
Sparring Partners
S2 Ep5
8.1
30th Mar 1994
Briggs and Louis masquerade as the manager and trainer of a boxer as they investigate a steroid that promotes raw aggression - and enhances sexual prowess.
D.C. Of Love
S3 Ep1
8.1
9th Jan 1995
As a lonely and meaningless retirement beckons after 25 years on the force, the boys are given the task of finding 'The Black Widow' after a series of gruesome lonely hearts murders.
The Curse Of The Comanches
S5 Ep4
8.1
4th Feb 1997
When Briggs and Louis, helped by a mysterious Commanch Chief, go on the hunt for a sacred Indian carving, they soon find themselves on the trail of tragedy, death and disaster...
Never Without Protection
S2 Ep3
8.1
16th Mar 1994
A Duchess keeps appearing in the tabloids canoodling withher police bodyguards. What the Super needs are two completely unappealing detectives...
Cardiac Arrest
S5 Ep2
8.1
21st Jan 1997
When a gang member is shot during a getaway, Briggs and Louis are dispatched to the hospital. But with so many sick people, doctors and nurses around, Louis' hypochondria knows no bounds...
Witness
S2 Ep2
8.1
9th Mar 1994
Two tough detectives are required to go undercover at a monastery. Unable to find any, the Super employs Briggs and Louis.
The Wembley Stadium Mystery
S4 Ep5
8.0
14th Mar 1996
Although Louis and Briggs have been assigned to a security operation at Wembley Stadium, they have their minds on winning the police table football tournament.
Worst Episodes of The Detectives
What The Butler Saw
S1 Ep1
7.2
27th Jan 1993
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
The Great Escaper
S4 Ep1
7.2
15th Feb 1996
Louis and Briggs are cuffed to a notoriously slippery customer as they escort him to his latest prison by train. So how do they end up crossing the Yorkshire moors carrying a toilet door?
Twitchers
S3 Ep6
7.3
13th Feb 1995
Briggs and Louis are assigned a case protecting the eggs of a newly-discovered breeding pair of red kites. Teir lack of enthusiasm soon turns to panic as the eggs are stolen.
Teed Off
S1 Ep3
7.4
10th Feb 1993
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Strangers In Paradise
S1 Ep6
7.5
3rd Mar 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 Club in the East End of London.
On Thin Ice
S3 Ep4
7.5
30th Jan 1995
When Briggs and Louis investigate an attack on a top figure skater, the pair wind up on ice but fail to gain marks for artistic interpretation.
Sacked
S4 Ep4
7.5
7th Mar 1996
Briggs and Louis mistake the new Superintendent for a stripper at Cattams farewell party.
Special Branch
S5 Ep1
7.6
14th Jan 1997
The Superintendent selects the duo for a particularly sensitive assignment. His granddaughter has become involved in an anti-road protest and he needs Louis and Briggs to 'rescue' her.
Studs
S1 Ep5
7.6
24th Feb 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.
The Detectives Episode Guide
What The Butler Saw
S1 Ep1
7.2
27th Jan 1993
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
Hostage
S1 Ep2
7.8
3rd Feb 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
S1 Ep3
7.4
10th Feb 1993
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
Acting Constables
S1 Ep4
7.9
17th Feb 1993
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
Studs
S1 Ep5
7.6
24th Feb 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
S1 Ep6
7.5
3rd Mar 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 Club in the East End of London.
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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The best rated episodes of The Detectives are:
Rear Window S2E6 rated 8.4
Back To Class S4E3 rated 8.3
Sparring Partners S2E5 rated 8.1
D.C. Of Love S3E1 rated 8.1
The Curse Of The Comanches S5E4 rated 8.1
Never Without Protection S2E3 rated 8.1
Cardiac Arrest S5E2 rated 8.1
Witness S2E2 rated 8.1
The Wembley Stadium Mystery S4E5 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Detectives are:
What The Butler Saw S1E1 rated 7.2
The Great Escaper S4E1 rated 7.2
Twitchers S3E6 rated 7.3
Teed Off S1E3 rated 7.4
Strangers In Paradise S1E6 rated 7.5
On Thin Ice S3E4 rated 7.5
Sacked S4E4 rated 7.5
Special Branch S5E1 rated 7.6
Studs S1E5 rated 7.6
The first episode of The Detectives aired on January 27, 1993.
The last episode of The Detectives aired on February 18, 1997.
