The Detectives (1993)
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.
The Detectives: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - What The Butler Saw
January 27, 1993
When the Earl of Lisson is murdered, Briggs and Louis try to discover ""who dunnit"".
1x2 - Hostage
February 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.
1x3 - Teed Off
February 10, 1993
Johnny McKenna is an arms dealer and a keen golfer. Briggs and Louis have to get evidence of his illegal activities.
1x4 - Acting Constables
February 17, 1993
Briggs and Louis are assigned to act as advisors for a TV police drama.
1x5 - Studs
February 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.
1x6 - Strangers In Paradise
March 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 Club in the East End of London.
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