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The Detectives

The Detectives

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1993- 1997
5 Seasons
29 Episodes
6.9(22 votes)
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Comedy

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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.

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