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The Best Episodes of Nancy Drew Season 1

Every episode of Nancy Drew Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nancy Drew Season 1!

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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
    Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 16 - The Haunting of Nancy Drew
    8.8/10(524 votes)

    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 1 Episode 14 - The Sign of the Uninvited Guest
    8.0/10(359 votes)

    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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  3. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 17 - The Girl in the Locket
    8.0/10(378 votes)

    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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  4. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 18 - The Clue in the Captain's Painting
    8.0/10(355 votes)

    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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  5. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 8 - The Path Of Shadows
    7.8/10(405 votes)

    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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  6. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 12 - The Lady of Larkspur Lane
    7.8/10(358 votes)

    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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  7. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 13 - The Whisper Box
    7.8/10(370 votes)

    S1:E13

    When Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  8. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 15 - The Terror of Horseshoe Bay
    7.8/10(358 votes)

    S1:E15

    With time running out before Carson’s evidentiary hearing, Nancy turns to supernatural sources in a last-ditch effort to find clues to exonerate her father.

    Director:Katie Eastridge
    Writers:Melissa Marlette, Jennifer Vestuto

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  9. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 9 - The Hidden Staircase
    7.7/10(401 votes)

    S1:E9

    In our winter finale, Nancy and the Drew Crew desperately search for George’s missing sister, Ted, whose kidnapping eerily mirrors the investigation that started Nancy’s sleuthing career. Meanwhile, while revisiting the trauma of her past, as a means to solving the present-day mystery, Nancy finally reconnects with her father just as an escalation in the Lucy Sable investigation threatens to separate them forever.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  10. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 10 - The Mark of the Poisoner’s Pearl
    7.7/10(375 votes)

    S1:E10

    After discovering a connection between the poison that killed Tiffany Hudson and a Horseshoe Bay cold case, Nancy and the Drew Crew risk their lives to bring a serial killer to justice.

    Director:Sydney Freeland
    Writers:Lisa Bao, Katherine DiSavino

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  11. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 11 - The Phantom of Bonny Scot
    7.7/10(357 votes)

    S1:E11

    When Nancy’s quest to clear Carson’s name clashes with Owen’s pursuit of justice for the victims of the Bonny Scot, she’ll have to decide just how far she’s willing to go to get her dad out of jail.

    Director:Ramsey Nickell
    Writers:Andrea Thornton Bolden, Katie Schwartz

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  12. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 6 - The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge
    7.6/10(440 votes)

    S1:E6

    While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay’s newest and most suspect widower.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writers:Andrea Thornton Bolden, Alex Taub

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  13. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 3 - The Curse of the Dark Storm
    7.5/10(511 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a nor’easter hits Horseshoe Bay, Ace warns everyone that the storm has been known to blow restless spirits ashore. Meanwhile, Nancy confronts Nick about the secrets he’s been keeping.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writers:Lisa Bao, Jesse Stern

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  14. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 7 - The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen
    7.5/10(414 votes)

    S1:E7

    The gang resolves to find a way to speak with the only eyewitness to Lucy and Tiffany's murders -- Lucy herself. Nancy is faced with a truth that seems to validate her greatest fear.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez
    Writers:Katie Schwartz, Erika Harrison

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  15. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 4 - The Haunted Ring
    7.4/10(477 votes)

    S1:E4

    As the funeral for Tiffany Hudson nears, her confused spirit seemingly haunts Horseshoe Bay. Nancy invites Bess to stay with her, allowing Nancy to figure out what Bess is hiding. Nick struggles with what he learned about Tiffany.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Céline Geiger

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  16. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 5 - The Case of the Wayward Spirit
    7.4/10(456 votes)

    S1:E5

    When Nancy realizes that George is possessed by Tiffany's spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger before it's too late. A mysterious stranger wanders in to The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writers:Katherine DiSavino, Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  17. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 2 - The Secret of the Old Morgue
    7.3/10(568 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Nancy learns that Tiffany Hudson's corpse is being moved out of Horseshoe Bay for a private autopsy, she puts her investigation into Lucy Sable's dress on hold to pull off one of her most risky missions yet.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Noga Landau

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  18. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(788 votes)

    S1:E1

    An 18-year-old Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college after high school graduation, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writers:Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Haunting of Nancy Drew" is the best rated episode of "Nancy Drew" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 524 votes. Directed by Ruben Garcia and written by Katie Schwartz, it aired on 3/11/2020. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Sign of the Uninvited Guest".