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The Best Episodes of Dead Boy Detectives

Every episode of Dead Boy Detectives ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dead Boy Detectives!

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Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele — until a powerful witch complicates their plans.

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    Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 7 - The Case of the Very Long Stairway
    8.4/10(1513 votes)

    #1 - The Case of the Very Long Stairway

    S1:E7

    When Edwin gets caught in a frightening situation, Charles relies on his best mate's meticulous notes to find him. A determined Crystal confronts her ex.

    Director:Richard Speight Jr.
    Writer:Steve Yockey

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  2. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 8 - The Case of the Hungry Snake
    8.2/10(1440 votes)

    #2 - The Case of the Hungry Snake

    S1:E8

    Crystal reckons with the past after memories come rushing back. With Esther's evil scheme underway, the group is forced to face their deadliest foe yet.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Ross Maxwell

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  3. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - The Case of the Devlin House
    8.0/10(1527 votes)

    #3 - The Case of the Devlin House

    S1:E3

    The group tries to free a family of spirits from a nightmarish loop inside a haunted house, but it triggers an extreme case of déjà vu for one detective.

    Director:Cheryl Dunye
    Writers:Ian Weinreich, Kristy Lowrey

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  4. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 6 - The Case of the Creeping Forest
    7.9/10(1389 votes)

    #4 - The Case of the Creeping Forest

    S1:E6

    A crisis forces Crystal to improvise on the job as Monty recruits the boys to locate his missing friend — but the eerie case isn't what it seems.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Oscar Balderrama, Beth Schwartz

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  5. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 4 - The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers
    7.8/10(1442 votes)

    #5 - The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers

    S1:E4

    The gang looks into a disturbing trend of deaths at a lighthouse. Crystal hears a distinct voice while piecing together clues about the seaside mystery.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writers:Joshua Conkel, Kristin Layne Tucker

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  6. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 5 - The Case of the Two Dead Dragons
    7.7/10(1430 votes)

    #6 - The Case of the Two Dead Dragons

    S1:E5

    While Crystal, Edwin and Charles investigate the tragic murders of two popular jocks, Niko sets up Jenny and her secret admirer on a butcher shop date.

    Director:Amanda Tapping
    Writers:Kelli Breslin, Jeremy Kaufman

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  7. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 1 - The Case of Crystal Palace
    7.6/10(1783 votes)

    #7 - The Case of Crystal Palace

    S1:E1

    After coming to the aid of a teen medium with a demonic dilemma, Edwin and Charles head to America to find a missing girl with an unexpected ally.

    Director:Lee Toland Krieger
    Writer:Steve Yockey

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  8. Dead Boy Detectives Season 1 Episode 2 - The Case of the Dandelion Shrine
    7.6/10(1594 votes)

    #8 - The Case of the Dandelion Shrine

    S1:E2

    Trapped in a sleepy Washington town, the detectives take on a local case: helping Crystal's quirky housemate Niko get rid of her paranormal parasites.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writers:Shoshana Sachi, Cheech Manohar

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Case of the Very Long Stairway" is the best rated episode of "Dead Boy Detectives". It scored 8.4/10 based on 1513 votes. Directed by Richard Speight Jr. and written by Steve Yockey, it aired on 4/25/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Case of the Hungry Snake".