- 7.8/102,071 votes
#1 - Horizons
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2016
After Todd Brotzman happens upon a murder scene, he meets self-proclaimed detective, Dirk Gently, and is drawn into a case involving the death of reclusive millionaire, Patrick Spring, and the kidnapping of his daughter Lydia. As multiple characters and storylines seem primed to converge, tangling endlessly in towards the center, it’s clear to Todd that his life will never be the same.
Director: Dean Parisot
Writer: Max Landis
- 7.9/101,584 votes
#2 - Lost and Found
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2016
Todd is drawn further into the case as they learn more about the fiends who captured Patrick Spring's daughter, Lydia. Mysterious characters take a step closer to a collision, culminating in an absurd hostage exchange.
Director: Dean Parisot
Writer: Max Landis
- 7.9/101,448 votes
#3 - Rogue Wall Enthusiasts
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2016
Digging into Patrick Spring's past, Farah and Dirk discover the first really big clue into his murder. Todd goes to the police only to learn he has no safe harbor left and Amanda must deal with a looming presence in her life.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Max Landis
- 8.0/101,363 votes
#4 - Watkin
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2016
Dirk and Todd find themselves in a complicated and dangerous situation left behind by Patrick Spring. As the police begin putting together the pieces of their imponderable case, an FBI agent's unlikely return complicates matters for Amanda and Farah.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Andrew Black
- 8.0/101,291 votes
#5 - Very Erectus
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2016
As Dirk and Todd embark on a hunt for Patrick Spring's dark enigmas, Todd reveals a deep-seated secret of his own. Detectives Estevez and Zimmerfield take big risks as they inch closer to the truth of their missing person's investigation, and Amanda finally confronts the looming specter of the Rowdy 3.
Director: Tamra Davis
Writer: Robert C. Cooper
- 8.4/101,318 votes
#6 - Fix Everything
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2016
Everything connects. Cops, cult, assassins, detectives, Pararibulitis, vampires, lottery ticket, a corgi, and Ken, all come to a head.
Director: Tamra Davis
Writer: Max Landis
- 8.6/101,365 votes
#7 - Weaponized Soul
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/3/2016
Flung backwards through time, Dirk and Todd make a horrifying discovery about the nature of their case, and find themselves with a unique opportunity: solve their case before it even starts.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Max Landis
- 8.6/101,468 votes
#8 - Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/10/2016
Dirk, Todd, Farah and Detective Estevez must save Lydia Spring or face certain death.
Director: Paco Cabezas
Writer: Max Landis, Andrew Black
The Best Episodes of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Season 1
Every episode of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Season 1!
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly...
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & FantasyCrime
Network:BBC America
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Horizons" is the best rated episode of "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 2071 votes. Directed by Dean Parisot and written by Max Landis, it aired on 10/22/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lost and Found".