The Detour: Season 1

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TBS | Season Premiere Date: April 11, 2016

Summary: The comedy created by Jason Jones and Samantha Bee follows Nate (Jason Jones), his wife Robin (Natalie Zea) and their two children as they take a road trip from upstate New York to Florida.

Creator: Jason Jones and Samantha Bee

Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview, Travel

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The Beach
Air Date: May 30, 2016
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S1:E9. The Track
Air Date: May 30, 2016
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S1:E8. The Drop
Air Date: May 23, 2016

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Jeff Korbelik

Apr 11, 2016

The Detour is sharply written--Jones and Bee co-wrote the pilot--and uses flashbacks to help progress storylines. It’s dark at times, and, at other times completely and hilariously over the top. Read full review

Darren Franich

Apr 8, 2016

The fun and challenge of The Detour is how it seems to be going for comedy in every direction, from delicate character comedy to sight gags to gross-out humor to full-fledged farce. Read full review

Mitchel Broussard

Apr 11, 2016

he Detour‘s welcomely serialized structure reveals a rhythmic predictability by episode 2, and not all of the lines land (particularly from the kids), but this is the kind of new-age, modern sitcom that feels fresh and exciting, even despite its obvious inspirations. Read full review

Rob Owen

Apr 11, 2016

The Detour is pretty consistently funny but the humor tends to be filled with sexual innuendo that some viewers will find offensive. For others, it will be just fine. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Apr 11, 2016

I can't say I have completely made up my mind myself, though on balance I'm more yea than nay, and the series' intelligent dopiness is something of a going style in comedy. Certain things do strike me odd. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Mar 31, 2016

The Detour is obviously not traveling a high road, but those with a taste for cheerful vulgarity will likely find it very funny. [4-17 Apr 2016, p.21]

Collider Allison Keene

Apr 11, 2016

Since the setup feels more like a movie than a full-blown series, The Detour tries to create a more layered story by introducing an overarching plot about Nate (Jones) losing his job, stealing prototype material, and being part of a federal investigation. It’s as wackadoodle as the rest of the story, and lands just about as unevenly. Read full review

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Smart_Viewer

Apr 19, 2016

The Detour is an extremely original half-hour comedy by those funny Daily Show alums Jason Jones and Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), on TBS. It goes from slapstick to dark comedy and breaks the common taboos of network television: language, drinking, giving teenage son aThe Detour is an extremely original half-hour comedy by those funny Daily Show alums Jason Jones and Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), on TBS. It goes from slapstick to dark comedy and breaks the common taboos of network television: language, drinking, giving teenage son a drink, etc. It is rollickingl funny at times and very reminiscent of National Lampoon's Vacation. If you, like at least one viewer on Metacritic, become "offended" by "obscenity," then you won't like it. But I suggest you stick with it. It is so much better than the endless formula sitcoms on network tv, like Two Broke Girls and their ilk. Highly recommended for the adventurous.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

eldrickwo

Jun 14, 2016

great show.Shows liberals as the incompetent fools they are.lib talking points sprinkled throughout
The main characters are completely inept with absolutely no common sense.Like i said very true to life

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H2o1981

Aug 6, 2016

Original, fun fast paced comedy. Great actors, seriously. Worth a watch, the story his great, the episodes are always very different one from another, nothing not to like.

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metabad

Apr 23, 2016

At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted the watch this show, considering there have been very few new shows I liked this season.
But what a surprise, it's actually a lot of fun!
If you want political correctness, this show might not be your cup of tea. It covers topics like sex, drugs,At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted the watch this show, considering there have been very few new shows I liked this season.
But what a surprise, it's actually a lot of fun!
If you want political correctness, this show might not be your cup of tea.
It covers topics like sex, drugs, alcohol, but not really in a familiar and family friendly way.
The way the parents talk with their two children about these issues is refreshing, original and very funny.
The parents giving their kids "the talk" about sex ("how do you get pregnant") is just hilarious! I totally cracked up.
The kids surprised me, because they contribute a lot of funny stuff.

So, if you haven't, give this show a try!… Expand

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RCTWENTYFOUR

Mar 30, 2017

Original, thought proviking as "the Devils advocate" with its wit but done with some intellect within the story arc. I love the honesty within each character no matter how flawed. And it's pretty humorous. ✌

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jamess

Apr 27, 2016

The Detour is everything the Vacation movie reboot failed to accomplish. First of all, it's funny. Jason Jones and Natalie Zea (showing nice comedic chops following her turn from Justified) have good chemistry as the beleaguered married couple. Has the decision to take a road trip to createThe Detour is everything the Vacation movie reboot failed to accomplish. First of all, it's funny. Jason Jones and Natalie Zea (showing nice comedic chops following her turn from Justified) have good chemistry as the beleaguered married couple. Has the decision to take a road trip to create a bonding experience for the fam ever worked? Congrats to TBS for stepping up their comedy game with Angie Tribecca, Full Frontal and now, The Detour.… Expand

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the_truth1

Apr 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why must all comedies nowadays be obscene? Seriously, is that a new rule? Within the first minute comes the first "joke" about genitalia, then more and more, and it involves children. Is it not possible to be funny without being filthy? It's saddening to see more and more shows like this. I can also tell you, almost all men will stop watching this show within 10 minutes because one of the "jokes" involve a little girl getting her first "time of the month" in a dirty public restroom. What were the writers thinking? .… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 18, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 23, 2018
Season 2

77
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 21, 2017
Season 1

69
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 11, 2016
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  S1:E10. The Beach
  Air Date: May 30, 2016
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  S1:E9. The Track
  Air Date: May 30, 2016
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  S1:E8. The Drop
  Air Date: May 23, 2016
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  S1:E7. The Road
  Air Date: May 16, 2016
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  S1:E6. The Wedding
  Air Date: May 9, 2016
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  S1:E5. The B & B
  Air Date: May 2, 2016
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  S1:E4. The Restaurant
  Air Date: April 25, 2016
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  S1:E3. The Tank
  Air Date: April 18, 2016
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  S1:E2. The Hotel
  Air Date: April 11, 2016
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  S1:E1. The Pilot
  Air Date: April 11, 2016