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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, Tyson. When the police dismiss her story, she sets out

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    In the Dark Season 4 Episode 9 - Center of Gravity
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Center of Gravity

    S4:E9

    Murphy and Max have a long overdue conversation. Darnell's paranoia turns into fear when everything starts crumbling.

    Director:Chloe Sarbib
    Writer:Corinne Kingsbury

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  2. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 2 - I Know What You Did Last Night
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - I Know What You Did Last Night

    S3:E2

    Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max begin a long and arduous journey as they attempt to stay one step ahead of Josh and Clemens.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 10 - Home Run
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Home Run

    S3:E10

    Feeling isolated and alone, Murphy seeks comfort in the familiar but sometimes things do change, and she is forced to fend for herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 9 - Excess Baggage
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Excess Baggage

    S3:E9

    When Murphy starts to spin out, Felix takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 11 - Match Point
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Match Point

    S3:E11

    With the walls closing in, Murphy and Trey make a desperate move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 8 - Power Trip
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Power Trip

    S3:E8

    Things get awkward when Murphy and her friends ride out the storm together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 12 - Do You Hear What I Hear?
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

    S3:E12

    As Murphy closes in on finding out what happened to Jess, Clemens and Josh move one step closer to finding Murphy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 13 - Expectation is the Root of All Heartache
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Expectation is the Root of All Heartache

    S3:E13

    Murphy finally learns the truth about what happened to Jess and it forces her to take a closer look at who she herself has become. Season Finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 3 - Somewhere Over the Border
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Somewhere Over the Border

    S3:E3

    Murphy experiences being truly alone in an unfamiliar place and begins to realize how helpless she is without her friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 5 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles

    S3:E5

    Murphy reaches out to an unlikely source for help in getting to Jess but when Trey makes other plans, the whole thing blows up in their faces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 3 - The Big Break
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 4 - The Graduate
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 10 - Bait and Switch
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 4 - Safe and Sound
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Safe and Sound

    S3:E4

    With Murphy still on the run, Josiah enlists Darnell to try and track her down.

    Directors:Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
    Writer:Malarie Howard

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  16. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 7 - Pretty In Pink
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Pretty In Pink

    S3:E7

    Murphy, Felix and Max look to Josiah for answers about Jess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 2 - Mommy Issues
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 8 - Jessica Rabbit
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 11 - I Woke Up Like This
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 1 - Hanging by a Thread
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Hanging by a Thread

    S3:E1

    With Nia dead and Josh aware of their involvement in the biggest case of his career, Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max are forced to make some life-changing decisions. Meanwhile, Officer Gene Clemens suspects something is awry within the department and forms an unlikely partnership with Josh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. In the Dark Season 3 Episode 6 - Arcade Fire
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Arcade Fire

    S3:E6

    Murphy’s desperate attempt to save Jess lands her in deeper trouble. A disagreement between Gene and Josh is not without its consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 9 - Deal or No Deal
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 5 - The Feels
    7.5/10(5 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 7 - The One That Got Away
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. In the Dark Season 1 Episode 12 - Rollin' With the Homies
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Center of Gravity" is the worst rated episode of "In the Dark". It scored 4/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Chloe Sarbib and written by Corinne Kingsbury, it aired on 8/8/2022. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I Know What You Did Last Night".