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The Best Episodes of Nancy Drew

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Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery instead.

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    Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 16 - The Haunting of Nancy Drew
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Haunting of Nancy Drew

    S1:E16

    While using a combination of forensic clues, skilled observation and relentless questioning of those who knew Lucy at the end of her life, Nancy unravels what happened the night Lucy died. While her detective work succeeds in some ways, it also reveals a devasting truth.

    Director:Ruben Garcia
    Writer:Katie Schwartz

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  2. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 4 - The Haunted Ring
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Haunted Ring

    S1:E4

    As the funeral for Tiffany Hudson nears, her confused spirit seemingly haunts Horseshoe Bay. Nancy invites Bess to stay with her, allowing Nancy to figure out what Bess is hiding. Nick struggles with what he learned about Tiffany.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Céline Geiger

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  3. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 3 - The Curse of the Dark Storm
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Curse of the Dark Storm

    S1:E3

    When a nor’easter hits Horseshoe Bay, Ace warns everyone that the storm has been known to blow restless spirits ashore. Meanwhile, Nancy confronts Nick about the secrets he’s been keeping.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writers:Lisa Bao, Jesse Stern

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  4. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 6 - The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge

    S1:E6

    While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay’s newest and most suspect widower.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writers:Alex Taub, Andrea Thornton Bolden

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  5. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 9 - The Hidden Staircase
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Hidden Staircase

    S1:E9

    In our winter finale, Nancy and the Drew Crew desperately search for George’s missing sister, Ted, whose kidnapping eerily mirrors the investigation that started Nancy’s sleuthing career. Meanwhile, while revisiting the trauma of her past, as a means to solving the present-day mystery, Nancy finally reconnects with her father just as an escalation in the Lucy Sable investigation threatens to separate them forever.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  6. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    An 18-year-old Nancy Drew makes plans to leave her hometown for college after high school graduation, but finds herself drawn into a supernatural murder mystery.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writers:Noga Landau, Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz

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  7. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 2 - The Secret of the Old Morgue
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Secret of the Old Morgue

    S1:E2

    When Nancy learns that Tiffany Hudson's corpse is being moved out of Horseshoe Bay for a private autopsy, she puts her investigation into Lucy Sable's dress on hold to pull off one of her most risky missions yet.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Noga Landau

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  8. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 5 - The Case of the Wayward Spirit
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Case of the Wayward Spirit

    S1:E5

    When Nancy realizes that George is possessed by Tiffany's spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger before it's too late. A mysterious stranger wanders in to The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala.

    Director:Claudia Yarmy
    Writers:Katherine DiSavino, Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  9. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 7 - The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen

    S1:E7

    The gang resolves to find a way to speak with the only eyewitness to Lucy and Tiffany's murders -- Lucy herself. Nancy is faced with a truth that seems to validate her greatest fear.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez
    Writers:Erika Harrison, Katie Schwartz

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  10. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 8 - The Path Of Shadows
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Path Of Shadows

    S1:E8

    Nancy and the Drew Crew discover that the car wreck that left one of their own at death's door was no accident. While simultaneously hoping to solve the crime, the crew investigates the physical evidence of sabotage to the car and take a supernatural detour into the metaphysical world.

    Director:Alexis Ostrander
    Writer:Jesse Stern

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  11. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 10 - The Mark of the Poisoner’s Pearl
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Mark of the Poisoner’s Pearl

    S1:E10

    After discovering a connection between the poison that killed Tiffany Hudson and a Horseshoe Bay cold case, Nancy and the Drew Crew risk their lives to bring a serial killer to justice.

    Director:Sydney Freeland
    Writers:Lisa Bao, Katherine DiSavino

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  12. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 12 - The Lady of Larkspur Lane
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Lady of Larkspur Lane

    S1:E12

    While Nancy and the Drew Crew follow up on the latest Lucy Sable lead, they also work to uncover who tried to kill Ryan, leading them to a startling revelation.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Erika Harrison

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  13. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 13 - The Whisper Box
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Whisper Box

    S1:E13

    When Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back.

    Director:Larry Teng
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  14. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 5 - The Drowned Woman
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Drowned Woman

    S2:E5

    Tensions flare between Nancy and the Drew Crew as they continue to fight the Aglaeca. Bess makes a mistake that could cause all of them their lives. George has a beautiful bonding moment with her sisters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 10 - The Spell of the Burning Bride
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Spell of the Burning Bride

    S2:E10

    Nancy picks up a new investigating job involving the local florist and is pleasantly surprised when Gil Bobbsey is able to offer some assistance. Meanwhile, Ace receives a cryptic text message.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 12 - The Trail of the Missing Witness
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Trail of the Missing Witness

    S2:E12

    Nancy and Celia Hudson go head to head. Meanwhile, Nick hires a new line cook at The Claw.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 14 - The Sign of the Uninvited Guest
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Sign of the Uninvited Guest

    S1:E14

    Nancy and the Drew Crew follow the latest Lucy Sable murder lead, while simultaneously working to uncover the attempted murder of someone in their community. When both investigations lead back to the same person, Nancy and Nick confront the suspect with their findings.

    Director:Amanda Row
    Writer:Katherine DiSavino

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  18. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 4 - The Fate of the Buried Treasure
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Fate of the Buried Treasure

    S2:E4

    Nancy and the Drew Crew race against the clock to find a way to destroy the Aglaeca before she can destroy them. Ace reaches out to Carson for a favor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 1 - The Search for the Midnight Wraith
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Search for the Midnight Wraith

    S2:E1

    Nancy and her friends realize they need to come up with a plan to stop the Aglaeca before it's too late; Detective Tamura shows up at The Claw to bring Nancy in for questioning in a mysterious comatose girl's assault.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 2 - The Reunion of Lost Souls
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Reunion of Lost Souls

    S2:E2

    Nancy and the Drew Crew continue to search for clues to battle the Aglaeca. George has an unfortunate first encounter with Nick's visiting mother. Carson and Ace have a heart-to-heart.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 3 - The Secret of Solitary Scribe
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Secret of Solitary Scribe

    S2:E3

    With time running out, Nancy and her friends come up with a plan that they think might help reverse the curse that the Aglaeca placed on them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 7 - The Legend of the Murder Hotel
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Legend of the Murder Hotel

    S2:E7

    Nancy is approached by a group of young girls asking for help in finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped by a ghost. Meanwhile, Ace and Amanda share a moment.

    Director:Roxanne Benjamin
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 18 - The Echo of Lost Tears
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - The Echo of Lost Tears

    S2:E18

    Carson, Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to help Nancy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 6 - The Riddle of the Broken Doll
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Riddle of the Broken Doll

    S2:E6

    Nancy and the Drew Crew learn that they have a new battle on their hands. George's strange behavior leaves Nick feeling unsettled. Carson makes Nancy an offer she can't refuse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Nancy Drew Season 1 Episode 11 - The Phantom of Bonny Scot
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Phantom of Bonny Scot

    S1:E11

    When Nancy’s quest to clear Carson’s name clashes with Owen’s pursuit of justice for the victims of the Bonny Scot, she’ll have to decide just how far she’s willing to go to get her dad out of jail.

    Director:Ramsey Nickell
    Writers:Andrea Thornton Bolden, Katie Schwartz

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Haunting of Nancy Drew" is the best rated episode of "Nancy Drew". It scored 7.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Ruben Garcia and written by Katie Schwartz, it aired on 3/11/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Haunted Ring".