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The Detectives: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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The Detectives has 5 seasons and 29 episodes on BBC One (1993–1997).
The Detectives is a UK comedy series on BBC One, which ran from 1993 to 1997, with 5 seasons and 29 episodes. The Detectives has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, February 18, 1997.
The Detectives seasons (5 seasons, 29 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 27, 1993 | March 3, 1993 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 2, 1994 | April 6, 1994 |
| Season 3 | 6 | January 9, 1995 | February 13, 1995 |
| Season 4 | 5 | February 15, 1996 | March 14, 1996 |
| Season 5 | 6 | January 14, 1997 | February 18, 1997 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Detectives are there?
The Detectives has 5 seasons and 29 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, January 27, 1993.
Has The Detectives ended?
The Detectives has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, February 18, 1997.
What channel is The Detectives on in the UK?
The Detectives aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Detectives?
The main cast includes Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 21, 2026.