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The Best Episodes of In the Dark Season 1

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The Best Episodes of In the Dark Season 1

Murphy is a flawed and irreverent woman who just happens to be blind and is the only “witness” to the murder of her drug-dealing friend,...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    In the Dark Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(502 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Murphy is a hard-living, hard-drinking, disaffected twenty-something with a penchant for cigarettes and casual sex. She’s also blind.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:Corinne Kingsbury

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  2. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 2 - Mommy Issues
    7.7/10(377 votes)

    #2 - Mommy Issues

    S1:E2

    After Murphy’s latest one night stand calls her “Mommy,” she develops a rather unexpected lead in Tyson’s case. Meanwhile, Chloe thinks it’s time for her father Dean to start a dating profile. Lastly, Murphy helps Jess pick out a special gift for her girlfriend Vanessa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 3 - The Big Break
    7.7/10(333 votes)

    #3 - The Big Break

    S1:E3

    Murphy enlists an unwitting Felix to help her organize an outreach presentation at Fairview High so she can do some digging around to try and locate Tysons girlfriend Kira. When the presentation goes awry, Murphy and Felix take a smoke break under the bleachers and have their first heart-to-heart. Meanwhile, Dean does his best to be there for Chloe as she experience’s a rite of passage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 4 - The Graduate
    7.8/10(311 votes)

    #4 - The Graduate

    S1:E4

    Murphy discovers she may not have known Tyson as well as she thought she did. Meanwhile, it’s puppy graduation day at Guiding Hope, and one of the foster’s is having a hard time letting go.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 5 - The Feels
    8.1/10(292 votes)

    #5 - The Feels

    S1:E5

    Jess reluctantly agrees to let Murphy go alone with Max on a day trip. While traveling, Murphy has flashback of memories of Tyson. Meanwhile, Jess and Joy (Kathleen York) realize they may have more in common than they thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 6 - Tyson
    8.3/10(288 votes)

    #6 - Tyson

    S1:E6

    Murphy, unable to deal with things, begins to push everyone away, including Max. Meanwhile, Murphy and Jess have a heart-to-heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 7 - The One That Got Away
    8.0/10(272 votes)

    #7 - The One That Got Away

    S1:E7

    While hanging out with Max in his food truck, Murphy is shocked to hear a familiar voice screaming outside; Murphy offers to watch Chloe so Dean can go on a date, but things get a little crazy after she does the one thing he asks her not to do. Lastly, Murphy's worlds of Max and Darnell and Guiding Hope begin to collide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 8 - Jessica Rabbit
    7.7/10(255 votes)

    #8 - Jessica Rabbit

    S1:E8

    Murphy finally starts opening up to Max. Meanwhile, Murphy, Max and Darnell step up to help Jess. Lastly, Felix makes an interesting decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Randall

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  9. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 9 - Deal or No Deal
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #9 - Deal or No Deal

    S1:E9

    With Jess focusing all of her attention on Vanessa, Murphy begins to feel neglected. To make matters worse, tensions begin to rise between her and Max. Meanwhile, Jules is forced to make a quick decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 10 - Bait and Switch
    7.8/10(254 votes)

    #10 - Bait and Switch

    S1:E10

    Murphy and Jess are both going through similar situations, but they are handling things very differently. Meanwhile, Felix and Jess share a beautiful moment together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 11 - I Woke Up Like This
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    #11 - I Woke Up Like This

    S1:E11

    Murphy and Jess borrow the Guiding Hope van to search for Max, leaving Felix in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Dean receives some surprising news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sarah Link

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  12. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 12 - Rollin' With the Homies
    8.2/10(253 votes)

    #12 - Rollin' With the Homies

    S1:E12

    It’s Murphy’s first birthday since Tyson was killed and she is feeling more isolated than ever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 13 - It's Always Been You
    8.1/10(274 votes)

    #13 - It's Always Been You

    S1:E13

    Things begin to take an interesting turn between Murphy and Dean. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "In the Dark" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 502 votes. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Corinne Kingsbury, it aired on 4/4/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Mommy Issues".