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The Detectives

NR1993–19975 seasonsGraeme Harper
IMDb 7.4

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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.

Comedy
SpoofPolice DetectiveSpin OffSitcom

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What is The Detectives (1993) 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.

Who stars in The Detectives?

The Detectives stars Robert Powell (Dave Briggs), George Sewell (Superintendent Cottam), Jasper Carrott (Bob Louis). The series was created by Jasper Carrott.

How many seasons does The Detectives have?

The Detectives has 5 seasons. There are 29 episodes in total.

Is The Detectives worth watching?

The Detectives holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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