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The Best Episodes of Nancy Drew

Every episode of Nancy Drew ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Nancy Drew!

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Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery instead.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 16 - The Haunting of Nancy Drew
    8.8/10(514 votes)

    #1 - The Haunting of Nancy Drew

    S1:E16

    While using a combination of forensic clues, skilled observation and relentless questioning of those who knew Lucy at the end of her life, Nancy unravels what happened the night Lucy died. While her detective work succeeds in some ways, it also reveals a devasting truth.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writer:Katie Schwartz

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  2. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 18 - The Echo of Lost Tears
    8.5/10(296 votes)

    #2 - The Echo of Lost Tears

    S2:E18

    Carson, Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to help Nancy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 11 - The Scourge of the Forgotten Rune
    8.3/10(293 votes)

    #3 - The Scourge of the Forgotten Rune

    S2:E11

    Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Ryan has an interesting conversation with Celia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 16 - The Purloined Keys
    8.2/10(257 votes)

    #4 - The Purloined Keys

    S2:E16

    Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to find a way to bring down Everett. Meanwhile, Carson gives Nancy a word of warning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 13 - The Ransom of the Forsaken Soul
    8.2/10(264 votes)

    #5 - The Ransom of the Forsaken Soul

    S3:E13

    The fate of Horseshoe Bay rests in the hands of the Drew Crew, who must find a way to defeat their most powerful nemesis yet. Lives and hearts are in supernatural jeopardy - and a star-crossed choice will change everything, forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 13 - The Light Between Lives
    8.2/10(163 votes)

    #6 - The Light Between Lives

    S4:E13

    Nancy and the Drew Crew’s mission to save Horseshoe Bay from sins of its past comes to an epic conclusion as they must contend with Nancy’s most shocking discovery yet, one that will determine the fate of her star-crossed love with Ace.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writers:Melinda Hsu Taylor, Lauren Glover

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  7. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 5 - The Drowned Woman
    8.1/10(315 votes)

    #7 - The Drowned Woman

    S2:E5

    Tensions flare between Nancy and the Drew Crew as they continue to fight the Aglaeca. Bess makes a mistake that could cause all of them their lives. George has a beautiful bonding moment with her sisters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 10 - The Spell of the Burning Bride
    8.1/10(284 votes)

    #8 - The Spell of the Burning Bride

    S2:E10

    Nancy picks up a new investigating job involving the local florist and is pleasantly surprised when Gil Bobbsey is able to offer some assistance. Meanwhile, Ace receives a cryptic text message.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 1 - The Dilemma of the Lover's Curse
    8.1/10(195 votes)

    #9 - The Dilemma of the Lover's Curse

    S4:E1

    Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay's cemetery that have been dug up and stolen – or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town's past have returned to haunt the living. Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson's newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace – whose own heart may be tempted by a new relationship too.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 8 - The Crooked Banister
    8.1/10(162 votes)

    #10 - The Crooked Banister

    S4:E8

    Nancy sends a group text to the Drew Crew asking them to meet her at The Claw ASAP. Meanwhile, Ace’s dad tries to get him to open up about Nancy. Lastly, Carson makes plans with Nancy to mark the one-year anniversary of losing her mom.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writers:Jennifer Vestuto, Melissa Marlette

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  11. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 14 - The Sign of the Uninvited Guest
    8.0/10(348 votes)

    #11 - The Sign of the Uninvited Guest

    S1:E14

    Nancy and the Drew Crew follow the latest Lucy Sable murder lead, while simultaneously working to uncover the attempted murder of someone in their community. When both investigations lead back to the same person, Nancy and Nick confront the suspect with their findings.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writer:Katherine DiSavino

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  12. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 17 - The Girl in the Locket
    8.0/10(367 votes)

    #12 - The Girl in the Locket

    S1:E17

    With only hours left, the Drew Crew must race against the clock to find a way to vanquish the Agleaca before she takes what is owed to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lisa Bao, Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  13. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 18 - The Clue in the Captain's Painting
    8.0/10(344 votes)

    #13 - The Clue in the Captain's Painting

    S1:E18

    Nancy and the Drew Crew investigate a mysterious death which also leads to new details regarding the Aglaeca curse. Spring finale.

    Director:Ramsey Nickell
    Writers:Erika Harrison, Jesse Stern

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  14. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 3 - The Testimony of the Executed Man
    8.0/10(224 votes)

    #14 - The Testimony of the Executed Man

    S3:E3

    On the trail of the Frozen Hearts Killer, Nancy and her friends follow a surprising lead from a podcaster at an annual convention for amateur sleuths, where they also find themselves unraveling ghostly clues about a homicide from the 1950s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 4 - The Demon of Piper Beach
    8.0/10(217 votes)

    #15 - The Demon of Piper Beach

    S3:E4

    Sleepwalking suddenly spikes in town and Nancy questions whether Frozen Heart murders has been solved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 7 - The Gambit of the Tangled Souls
    8.0/10(216 votes)

    #16 - The Gambit of the Tangled Souls

    S3:E7

    While Nancy and her friends race to find the relic that could finally untangle George’s soul from Odette Lamar’s, Carson and Ryan are affected by a mystical substance that prompts a temporary return to the lowered inhibitions of adolescence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 9 - The Voices in the Frost
    8.0/10(206 votes)

    #17 - The Voices in the Frost

    S3:E9

    Nick, George and Bess unravel the truth behind a college student's mysterious death, while unexpected obstacles prevent Ace from working with Nancy and Agent Park as they grow closer and investigate the hidden origin of the Frozen Hearts Killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 12 - The Witch Tree Symbol
    8.0/10(207 votes)

    #18 - The Witch Tree Symbol

    S3:E12

    Nancy searches for a missing person targeted by Temperance, who has also placed a fatal hex on the kids of the Youth Center. With the solution to the Frozen Hearts mystery almost in their grasp, a shocking reversal puts the Drew Crew in the crosshairs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 7 - The Reaping of Hollow Oak
    8.0/10(145 votes)

    #19 - The Reaping of Hollow Oak

    S4:E7

    Nancy and Ace each show up at Nick’s loft interrupting his brunch date with Jade. Their behavior leads Jade to wonder if Nick might be up to something shady. Meanwhile, Carson and George help Bess prep for her statement.

    Director:Adrian Diepold
    Writers:Katie Schwartz, Hayley Munoz

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  20. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 17 - The Judgement of the Perilous Captive
    7.9/10(252 votes)

    #20 - The Judgement of the Perilous Captive

    S2:E17

    Nancy finally has Everett exactly where she wants him. Meanwhile, Nick receives upsetting news from one of his tenants, Jake Cazine, about the youth center he wants to open. Lastly, Carson shares something disturbing with Bess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 1 - The Warming of a Frozen Heart
    7.9/10(261 votes)

    #21 - The Warming of a Frozen Heart

    S3:E1

    On the evening of Horseshoe Bay’s annual Harvest Carnival, the body of a mysterious young man is discovered on the Hudson carnival grounds. The Drew Crew is drawn into the case by a host of confounding clues surrounding a new menace terrorizing the town – a killer who has an enigmatic connection to none other than Nancy’s newest foil: Temperance Hudson.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writers:Noga Landau, Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  22. Nancy Drew Season 3 Episode 11 - The Spellbound Juror
    7.9/10(208 votes)

    #22 - The Spellbound Juror

    S3:E11

    While serving on a jury, Nick realizes that one of his fellow jurors may be the next target of the Frozen Hearts Killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 2 - The Maiden's Rage
    7.9/10(168 votes)

    #23 - The Maiden's Rage

    S4:E2

    Ace senses that Nancy is holding back and presses her to give him more information about the curse. Meanwhile, Bess is determined to prepare the perfect meal for Addy’s parents, and Nick schedules a brunch date with someone new. Lastly, George’s plan to let Judge Abbot know how grateful she is for the opportunity to be his clerk takes a shocking turn.

    Director:S. Lily Hui
    Writers:Katie Schwartz, Leilani Terrell

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  24. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 8 - The Path Of Shadows
    7.8/10(395 votes)

    #24 - The Path Of Shadows

    S1:E8

    Nancy and the Drew Crew discover that the car wreck that left one of their own at death's door was no accident. While simultaneously hoping to solve the crime, the crew investigates the physical evidence of sabotage to the car and take a supernatural detour into the metaphysical world.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writer:Jesse Stern

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  25. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 12 - The Lady of Larkspur Lane
    7.8/10(347 votes)

    #25 - The Lady of Larkspur Lane

    S1:E12

    While Nancy and the Drew Crew follow up on the latest Lucy Sable lead, they also work to uncover who tried to kill Ryan, leading them to a startling revelation.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Erika Harrison

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Haunting of Nancy Drew" is the best rated episode of "Nancy Drew". It scored 8.8/10 based on 514 votes. Directed by Ruben Garcia and written by Katie Schwartz, it aired on 3/11/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Echo of Lost Tears".