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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!

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 Valley, California.

Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "High Desert" season 1 is "Pain Management", rated 6.5/10 from 273 user votes. It was directed by Jay Roach and written by Jennifer Hoppe, Katie Ford, Nancy Fichman. "Pain Management" aired on 5/16/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony".

  • Pain Management
    6.5/10 273 votes

    #1 - Pain Management

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2023

    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

    Writer: Jennifer Hoppe, Katie Ford, Nancy Fichman

  • Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony
    6.7/10 211 votes

    #2 - Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/16/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Getting Close to This Guru Bastard
    6.7/10 174 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/16/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Get Judy off the Bed
    6.5/10 156 votes

    #4 - Get Judy off the Bed

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/23/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Soul Retrieval
    6.6/10 143 votes

    #5 - Soul Retrieval

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Nod Is Not a Hello
    6.8/10 135 votes

    #6 - A Nod Is Not a Hello

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/6/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy
    6.7/10 129 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Need a Hero
    6.4/10 133 votes

    #8 - I Need a Hero

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/20/2023

    The Gattchis attempt to seize control of the situation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A