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Dex Parios is a strong, assertive, and unapologetically sharp-witted Army veteran working as a P.I. in Portland, Oregon. With a complicated personal history and only herself to rely on, she solves other people’s messes with

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    Stumptown Season 1 Episode 18 - All Hands on Dex
    8.3/10(412 votes)

    S1:E18

    To get justice, Dex takes matters into her own hands after finding herself at the forefront of a murder investigation where she’s the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Hoffman struggles to remain impartial in the investigation and could lose everything if he continues to help Dex. Elsewhere, Grey attempts to work on his budding relationship with his estranged father while a familiar face from the past makes a surprise visit. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 5 - Bad Alibis
    8.0/10(590 votes)

    S1:E5

    Despite being ordered by Lieutenant Cosgrove to take time off, Hoffman enlists Dex’s help to investigate a case. Meanwhile, Tookie’s culinary skills come in handy at Bad Alibi, and Dex stresses over an interview to become a certified PI.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Manuel Figueroa, Jordan Heimer

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  3. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 9 - Dex Education
    7.9/10(483 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dex goes undercover as a high school substitute teacher after an old classmate of hers enlists her help to find out who planted drugs on her daughter. Meanwhile, Dex and Liz’s relationship gets too close for comfort.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Nicholas Wootton

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  4. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 17 - The Dex Files
    7.9/10(375 votes)

    S1:E17

    Dex’s former client Jeremy introduces her to Major Elders who has intel on Benny’s death. Dex, suspicious of the information and looking for answers, investigates a potential cover up involving Benny’s unit in Afghanistan. Elsewhere, Hoffman and his partner, Lee, work closely on a sting operation which shockingly involves a familiar face. Meanwhile, Grey’s newfound relationship with his father is tested.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 2 - Missed Connections
    7.8/10(776 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dex is hired by a wealthy man to search for a woman whom he recently met, but she quickly learns that the task is not as simple as it seems. Meanwhile, Dex and Grey’s history unfolds.

    Director:James Griffiths
    Writers:Jason Richman, Mike Weiss, Matt Olmstead

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  6. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 8 - The Other Woman
    7.8/10(504 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dex is confronted with unresolved feelings from her past when she is hired by Sue Lynn to investigate a case with the widow of Dex’s former flame. Meanwhile, Dex and Grey’s friendship is put to the test by his new romance with Liz.

    Director:Jessica Yu
    Writer:Heidi Cole McAdams

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  7. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 14 - Til Dex Do Us Part
    7.8/10(408 votes)

    S1:E14

    Dex is hired to investigate a bride’s fiancé after suspicions arise regarding the motives behind the hurried nuptials. Dex asks Hoffman for help with the case and discovers there’s more to this couple than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Hoffman goes head-to-head with his father when he learns that he will be representing a suspect in Hoffman’s case. Back at The Bad Alibi, Tookie and Ansel propose a new business idea to a reluctant Grey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 15 - At All Costs: The Conrad Costas Chronicles
    7.8/10(400 votes)

    S1:E15

    Dex and Grey venture to Los Angeles to help a client who believes her Hollywood script has been plagiarized by a former classmate. Reluctantly, Grey leaves Ansel and Tookie in charge of The Bad Alibi, and against his wishes, Tookie hosts a birthday party at the bar. Panic sets in when they discover a valuable is missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 1 - Forget It Dex, It's Stumptown.
    7.7/10(1002 votes)

    S1:E1

    Dex Parios – a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of – works as a PI in Portland, Oregon. With only herself to rely on, she solves other people’s messes with a blind eye toward her own, finding herself at odds with the police and in the firing line of criminals.

    Director:James Griffiths
    Writer:Jason Richman

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  10. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 3 - Rip City Dicks
    7.7/10(667 votes)

    S1:E3

    In hopes of becoming a certified private investigator, Dex seeks mentorship from veteran PI Artie Banks. Meanwhile, Hoffman grows suspicious of Grey after evidence proves that he has a connection to a victim in his case.

    Director:Dean White
    Writer:Zahir McGhee

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  11. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 4 - Family Ties
    7.7/10(600 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dex faces off against Artie Banks to take down wealthy real estate mogul Randall Tapper. Meanwhile, Detective Cosgrove leads an investigation to find Wallace Kane, a prisoner on the loose.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Deirdre Shaw

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  12. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 11 - The Past and the Furious
    7.7/10(437 votes)

    S1:E11

    With Sue Lynn’s help, Dex works to find a fellow veteran’s birth parents after he discovers that he’s adopted. Meanwhile, Ansel creates a birthday bucket list for turning twenty-one and enlists Grey’s help to complete each item. Elsewhere, Grey continues to work with Hoffman and goes undercover to infiltrate a car ring operation.

    Director:Stacey K. Black
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 12 - Dirty Dexy Money
    7.7/10(425 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dex becomes fast friends with a new client, the owner of a male strip club who has been mysteriously losing money, but Dex soon learns not everything is as it seems. Elsewhere, Grey continues to help Hoffman and his new partner on the car-jacking case while going deeper undercover.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 13 - The Dex Factor
    7.7/10(435 votes)

    S1:E13

    Dex goes under cover as a potential buyer to help Hoffman and Grey with the next phase of their drug case; Dex becomes close to a fellow veteran support group member; Ansel struggles to maintain order at Bad Alibi and enlists Tookie's help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 16 - All Quiet on the Dextern Front
    7.7/10(403 votes)

    S1:E16

    Dex takes on a new case helping a mother who has lost custody of her children, which triggers parallels to her time in Afghanistan. After memories of Afghanistan reemerge, Dex spirals and must face the reasons behind Benny’s death. Back at The Bad Alibi, Grey and Tookie coach Ansel on how to ask a girl out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 10 - Reality Checks Don't Bounce
    7.5/10(447 votes)

    S1:E10

    Dex is hired by a famous TV judge to help find his prodigal brother but soon finds that she is not the only one looking for him. Elsewhere, after a carjacking under his watch, Hoffman enlists Grey’s help in tracking down the carjackers. Back at home, Dex isn’t prepared for Ansel’s unexpected news.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 7 - November Surprise
    7.4/10(514 votes)

    S1:E7

    Dex goes undercover after she is hired by a local politician to dig up dirt on his political opponent. Meanwhile, Grey and Liz’s romance continues, and Dex celebrates a tense Friendsgiving at Bad Alibi.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writer:Mike Weiss

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  18. Stumptown Season 1 Episode 6 - Dex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
    6.9/10(685 votes)

    S1:E6

    When Dex’s ex Fiona, a famous musician, comes into town for a performance, Dex must protect her from a stalker. Meanwhile, Grey continues to receive the cold shoulder from Dex, and Tookie and Lieutenant Cosgrove develop a new friendship.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writers:Jason Richman, William Jehu Garroutte

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Best Episodes Summary

"All Hands on Dex" is the best rated episode of "Stumptown". It scored 8.3/10 based on 412 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/25/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bad Alibis".