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The Detour

2016·Series·TV-MA·22 min·7.1(128)

Life has no safe word.

A what-in-the-living-hell-is-wrong-with-this-family comedy created by comic super-couple Jason Jones & Samantha Bee and inspired by their own experiences with family trips. Unfiltered dad Nate hits the road with wife Robin and kids Delilah and Jared. Every leg of their trip is fraught with disaster as they encounter one hellish turn after another. If there's trouble on the road, this family will find it and plow into it.

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About The Detour

The Detour is a 2016 English-language comedy and talk series created by Samantha Bee and Jason Jones. The cast is led by Jason Jones, Natalie Zea, Liam Carroll. It spans 4 seasons and 42 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies.

The Detour was produced by Jax Media, TBS Productions, and Studio T and made in United States of America and Canada. It was first aired on April 11, 2016, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Samantha Bee, Jason Jones
First aired
April 11, 2016
Last aired
August 20, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Canceled
Seasons
4 (42 episodes)
Network
TBS
Country
United States of America, Canada
Production
Jax Media, TBS Productions, Studio T
#road trip#family vacation#family#sitcom

The Detour cast & crew

The Detour was created by Samantha Bee and Jason Jones.

The cast features Jason Jones as Nate, Natalie Zea as Robin, Liam Carroll as Jared, and Ashley Gerasimovich as Delilah.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Samantha Bee.

Is The Detour worth watching?

The Detour holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 128 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.

With 4 seasons and 42 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy and talk, The Detour is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Detour

The Detour isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.

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Cast of The Detour

Jason Jones

Jason Jones

Nate

Natalie Zea

Natalie Zea

Robin

Liam Carroll

Liam Carroll

Jared

Ashley Gerasimovich

Ashley Gerasimovich

Delilah

The Detour — FAQs

Where can I watch The Detour in United States?

The Detour is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies.

What language is The Detour in?

The Detour is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Detour are there?

The Detour has 4 seasons with 42 episodes in total.

What is The Detour rated?

The Detour is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 128 ratings.

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