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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 successful comic novels.

Genres:ComedySci-Fi & FantasyCrime
Network:BBC America

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" season 1 is "Horizons", rated 7.8/10 from 2061 user votes. It was directed by Dean Parisot and written by Max Landis. "Horizons" aired on 10/22/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Lost and Found".

  • Horizons
    7.8/10 2,061 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

  • Lost and Found
    7.9/10 1,574 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

  • Rogue Wall Enthusiasts
    7.9/10 1,439 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

  • Watkin
    8.0/10 1,354 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

  • Very Erectus
    8.0/10 1,283 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

  • Fix Everything
    8.4/10 1,309 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

  • Weaponized Soul
    8.6/10 1,357 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

  • Two Sane Guys Doing Normal Things
    8.6/10 1,459 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