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Top 20 TV Detectives

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Rated 0 points - posted 10 years ago by kimmik in category Television.

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1.

Goren (Law and Order: Criminal Intent)

Goren can read people and get inside their heads to solve cases in an unparalleled way.

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2.

Thomas Magnum (Magnum, P.I.)

The character of Magnum was a laid-back ladies' man but always solved the cases.

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3.

Olivia Benson (Law and Order: SVU)

Benson takes no nonsense and sticks to the tough SVU cases like no other detective on the show.

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4.

Gibbs (NCIS)

A great leader and detective, the character of Gibbs makes the show what it is.

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5.

Columbo

Columbo was the leading man of all detective shows in his time. He was one of the forerunners of modern TV detectives today, a template for decades to come.

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6.

Monk

This neurotic yet loveable detective has a knack for finding the details that break the case.

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