Watching the Detectives by Elvis Costello first appeared on the Israeli foreign-music chart on 12 Mar 1978, entering at #30. It peaked at #29 on 19 Mar 1978. In total it spent 2 weeks on the chart, last charting on 19 Mar 1978.
| Wk | Date | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Mar 1978 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 Mar 1978 | 29 |