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The Best Episodes of High Desert Season 1

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

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Peggy Newman, a woman with a checkered past, makes the life-changing decision to become a private investigator following the death of her beloved mother, who she lived with in the small desert town of Yucca

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    High Desert Season 1 Episode 1 - Pain Management
    6.6/10(293 votes)

    #1 - Pain Management

    S1:E1

    Grieving her mother’s recent death and under pressure from her siblings to get a job, Peggy finds a new vocation in private investigating.

    Director:Jay Roach
    Writers:Katie Ford, Jennifer Hoppe, Nancy Fichman

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  2. High Desert Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony
    6.8/10(230 votes)

    #2 - Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony

    S1:E2

    Accused of stealing money from the Pioneertown safe, Peggy takes it upon herself to find the culprit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. High Desert Season 1 Episode 3 - I'm Getting Close to This Guru Bastard
    6.9/10(190 votes)

    #3 - I'm Getting Close to This Guru Bastard

    S1:E3

    Peggy gets closer to the case of Guru Bob’s missing wife, plus meets her own mother’s doppelganger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. High Desert Season 1 Episode 4 - Get Judy off the Bed
    6.7/10(171 votes)

    #4 - Get Judy off the Bed

    S1:E4

    After making a discovery about Guru Bob’s missing wife, Peggy enlists Denny to find out more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. High Desert Season 1 Episode 5 - Soul Retrieval
    6.8/10(156 votes)

    #5 - Soul Retrieval

    S1:E5

    Peggy and Denny try a shocking new strategy with Guru Bob, and an unexpected clue appears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. High Desert Season 1 Episode 6 - A Nod Is Not a Hello
    6.9/10(147 votes)

    #6 - A Nod Is Not a Hello

    S1:E6

    Arman and Heather threaten Guru Bob. The Gattchis become suspicious of Peggy poking around about Dona’s disappearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. High Desert Season 1 Episode 7 - This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    #7 - This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy

    S1:E7

    Denny and Chunky make a desperate move. Peggy confronts the Gattchis with a demand. Arman and Heather pay Peggy a surprise visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. High Desert Season 1 Episode 8 - I Need a Hero
    6.5/10(148 votes)

    #8 - I Need a Hero

    S1:E8

    The Gattchis attempt to seize control of the situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pain Management" is the best rated episode of "High Desert" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 293 votes. Directed by Jay Roach and written by Katie Ford, Jennifer Hoppe, Nancy Fichman, it aired on 5/16/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony".