TV detectives in 2016-2017 run the gamut from hilarious to tragic to frightening. Top actors play detectives in current TV series, and this list highlights the best. You'll find police procedural shows and sitcoms like FOX's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, starring Andy Samberg as Detective Jake Peralta, who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal. Other notable TV detectives include Detective Quentin Lance from Arrow and Detective Jim Halloran from Showtime's Ray Donovan. Meet Detectives Megan Hanley from NCIS and Lorraine Brock from Scream. These TV police officers and detectives are the best in the business, catching fictional bad guys with ease. Cast your vote for the best TV police officers and detectives below.
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