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A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Search Party Season 5 Episode 5 - Acts of the Apostles
    6.6/10(193 votes)

    #1 - Acts of the Apostles

    S5:E5

    Dory makes a shocking discovery about the Lyte pill that calls her beliefs into question.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Search Party Season 5 Episode 4 - Leviticus
    6.7/10(199 votes)

    #2 - Leviticus

    S5:E4

    The gang kicks off a nationwide search for the first recipients of their highly-anticipated enlightenment pill.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Search Party Season 5 Episode 3 - Kings
    6.9/10(205 votes)

    #3 - Kings

    S5:E3

    Dory invites the gang to a meeting of the minds with tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn.

    Director:John Lee
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Search Party Season 5 Episode 7 - Book of the Wars of the Lord
    6.9/10(180 votes)

    #4 - Book of the Wars of the Lord

    S5:E7

    Dory and her disciples orchestrate a hostage situation as they rush to finish the Lyte pill’s formula.

    Director:John Lee
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Search Party Season 5 Episode 8 - Song of Songs
    6.9/10(197 votes)

    #5 - Song of Songs

    S5:E8

    Dory’s enlightenment brigade prepares to take the pills as Chantal attempts to fend off the end of the world.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Search Party Season 5 Episode 9 - Lamentations
    6.9/10(191 votes)

    #6 - Lamentations

    S5:E9

    After discovering the pills’ grisly side-effects, the squad scrambles to save humanity before it’s too late.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Search Party Season 5 Episode 10 - Revelation
    7.0/10(251 votes)

    #7 - Revelation

    S5:E10

    The gang crosses paths with an unlikely savior in their fight for survival.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Search Party Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew
    7.1/10(513 votes)

    #8 - The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew

    S1:E1

    When Dory discovers that her friend, Chantal, has gone missing, she becomes obsessed with finding out what happened, even though her boyfriend and friends couldn't care less.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Search Party Season 5 Episode 1 - Genesis
    7.1/10(229 votes)

    #9 - Genesis

    S5:E1

    As Dory embarks on a curious new path, Portia, Elliott, and Drew contemplate how to move forward in life, work, and love.

    Director:John Lee
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Search Party Season 5 Episode 2 - Exodus
    7.1/10(203 votes)

    #10 - Exodus

    S5:E2

    Dory spreads the word about her enlightenment while attempting to make amends with her friends.

    Director:John Lee
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Search Party Season 1 Episode 2 - The Woman Who Knew Too Much
    7.3/10(420 votes)

    #11 - The Woman Who Knew Too Much

    S1:E2

    Dory begins to doubt whether she saw Chantal the night before, but an offbeat realtor claims that she has the proof Dory is looking for.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Charles Rogers

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  12. Search Party Season 4 Episode 5 - Doctor Mindbender
    7.4/10(229 votes)

    #12 - Doctor Mindbender

    S4:E5

    Chip feeds Dory his own version of the events that brought them together, while the gang takes a closer look into Dory’s absence.

    Director:John Lee
    Writers:Andrew Pierce Fleming, Matt Kriete

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  13. Search Party Season 1 Episode 5 - The Mystery of the Golden Charm
    7.5/10(349 votes)

    #13 - The Mystery of the Golden Charm

    S1:E5

    Dory meets a handsome private investigator who guides her through a risky adventure to probe deeper into Chantal's personal life.

    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writer:Anthony King

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  14. Search Party Season 2 Episode 3 - Paralysis
    7.5/10(277 votes)

    #14 - Paralysis

    S2:E3

    Life after murder proves to be harder than expected as the friends readjust to their superficial Brooklyn lives.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writers:Jordan Firstman, Starlee Kine

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  15. Search Party Season 2 Episode 4 - Suspicion
    7.5/10(265 votes)

    #15 - Suspicion

    S2:E4

    The darkness creeps back in as Dory is confronted by Keith's ex-wife, Portia is cast in a play about the Manson Murders, Drew begins a long con to escape to China, and Chantal reveals a bit too much to Julian.

    Director:Lilly Burns
    Writer:Anthony King

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  16. Search Party Season 4 Episode 1 - The Girl in the Basement
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    #16 - The Girl in the Basement

    S4:E1

    Dory wakes up to a terrifying new reality, while Portia, Elliott, and Drew grow impatient with their seemingly AWOL “friend.”

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writers:Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers

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  17. Search Party Season 4 Episode 2 - Something Sharp
    7.5/10(213 votes)

    #17 - Something Sharp

    S4:E2

    Dory tries to break out of her felt prison, Drew starts a new life at a theme park, Portia auditions for the film adaption of the trial, and Elliott reconsiders his political beliefs for a chance to host his own talk show.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Christina Lee

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  18. Search Party Season 5 Episode 6 - The Gospel of Judas
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #18 - The Gospel of Judas

    S5:E6

    Dory starts to suspect that she’s being poisoned from within, while Drew casts doubt upon her teachings.

    Director:John Lee
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Search Party Season 1 Episode 3 - The Night of One Hundred Candles
    7.6/10(388 votes)

    #19 - The Night of One Hundred Candles

    S1:E3

    The crew makes waves at Chantal's vigil, and Dory is intent on telling the parents that she saw their daughter.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Christina Lee

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  20. Search Party Season 1 Episode 7 - The Riddle Within the Trash
    7.6/10(328 votes)

    #20 - The Riddle Within the Trash

    S1:E7

    Dory makes a huge connection in the case; Drew is tempted by the fruits of another; Elliott's big charity launch ends disastrously; Portia has an altercation with the star on the set of her show.

    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writer:Christina Lee

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  21. Search Party Season 1 Episode 4 - The Captive Dinner Guest
    7.7/10(370 votes)

    #21 - The Captive Dinner Guest

    S1:E4

    It's the dinner party from Hell when Dory and Drew invite Portia and Chantal's intense ex-boyfriend over in an effort to get some answers out of him.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Michael Showalter

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  22. Search Party Season 1 Episode 8 - The Return of the Forgotten Phantom
    7.7/10(318 votes)

    #22 - The Return of the Forgotten Phantom

    S1:E8

    The world discovers that Elliott is a liar, so he enlists Drew to help save face; Portia is given the opportunity to dazzle the set; Dory and her boss go undercover.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Anthony King

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  23. Search Party Season 2 Episode 7 - Denial
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    #23 - Denial

    S2:E7

    While the gang's distance grows, Dory drops in on Keith's funeral, Drew investigates the threatening flowers left at his work, Portia severs ties with her mother, Elliott endures group therapy at rehab, and Julian realizes Mary may be an imperfect role model.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:Sarah-Violet Bliss

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  24. Search Party Season 2 Episode 8 - Hysteria
    7.7/10(254 votes)

    #24 - Hysteria

    S2:E8

    Dory and Drew receive a visit from Officer Joy Hartman, make a shocking discovery, meet up with Elliott, and make it to Portia's play on time.

    Directors:Charles Rogers, Sarah-Violet Bliss
    Writer:Charles Rogers

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  25. Search Party Season 3 Episode 4 - A National Affair
    7.7/10(229 votes)

    #25 - A National Affair

    S3:E4

    The media can't get enough of this salacious case, and Dory is starting to enjoy the attention. Meanwhile, Drew addresses the skeletons in his closet, and a betrayed Elliott cuts ties with Portia, driving her into the open arms of Christ.

    Director:Jay Duplass
    Writer:Starlee Kine

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Acts of the Apostles" is the worst rated episode of "Search Party". It scored 6.6/10 based on 193 votes. Directed by Heather Jack and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Leviticus".