The Detectives

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The Detectives

1993- 1997

5 Seasons

29 Episodes

6.7(19 votes)

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Comedy

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.

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3 members

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Robert Powell

Dave Briggs

Acting

George Sewell

Superintendent Cottam

Acting

Jasper Carrott

Bob Louis

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