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The Best Episodes of The Hardy Boys

Every episode of The Hardy Boys ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Hardy Boys!

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The sons of the great detective Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe are eager to impress their father with their mystery solving skills.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 14 - Strange Confession
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Strange Confession

    S1:E14

    Joe traps Boles into a partial confession.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 16 - The Final Search
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #2 - The Final Search

    S1:E16

    The authorities look for the treasure in the tower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 5 - The Fugitive
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #3 - The Fugitive

    S1:E5

    The boys find a stash of stolen items from the community in Perry's living quarters. Though he is innocent of the thefts, Perry runs away to avoid capture by the police, when Joe stumbles upon his hiding place and learns the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 8 - A Pirates Chest
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #4 - A Pirates Chest

    S1:E8

    Applegate relates to Frank and Joe how he got the gold and how it was stolen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 10 - Female Detective
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Female Detective

    S1:E10

    While Frank and Joe wait for their father to get home, Iola goes to the Applegate house to retrieve the pick and shovel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 12 - Footsteps In the Tower
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Footsteps In the Tower

    S1:E12

    Fenton discovers Boles, the former gardener, hiding in the tower. The Hardys capture him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 15 - A Golden Clue
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #7 - A Golden Clue

    S1:E15

    The Boys find a clue they think will solve the mystery of the Applegate treasure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 17 - The Tower Secret
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Tower Secret

    S1:E17

    The Hardy bunch and police tear apart Applegate's tower structure looking for the stolen treasure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 18 - Never Say Die
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Never Say Die

    S1:E18

    Frank and Joe spend a day following Boles after he is released from jail - and get another idea of where the treasure is hidden.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 9 - Boys In Trouble
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Boys In Trouble

    S1:E9

    Someone digs up Applegate's garden to get Frank and Joe in trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 11 - Iola's Bravery
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Iola's Bravery

    S1:E11

    Hiding from Applegate in the tower, Iola finds Jackley unconscious and tied up. Her screams brings Frank, Joe, and Fenton running.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 13 - The Prisoner Speaks
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #12 - The Prisoner Speaks

    S1:E13

    Frank, Joe, and Fenton search Boles apartment while the prisoner taunts them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 4 - The First Clue
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #13 - The First Clue

    S1:E4

    Joe finds Perry hiding in some bushes. Perry gives Joe a gold doubloon and asks him to hold it, then turns himself in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 6 - Applegate's Gold
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Applegate's Gold

    S1:E6

    Rumor of hidden treasure belonging to Old man Applegate, spurs a summer long investigation by the Hardy Boys

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 19 - Boy's In Danger
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Boy's In Danger

    S1:E19

    Frank and Joe decide to follow Boles after he is released from jail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 3 - A Real Case
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #16 - A Real Case

    S1:E3

    Rumor of hidden treasure belonging to old Mr. Applegate spurs a summer-long investigation by the Hardy Boys

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 7 - Dig For Treasure
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Dig For Treasure

    S1:E7

    The Boys go looking for treasure, and end up inside Applegate's house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 2 - The Stranger
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #18 - The Stranger

    S1:E2

    Iola's purse is stolen, and Frank and Joe track the suspected thief onto Silas Applegate's property. They spot Silas' plumber and hired hand before Silas comes out and orders them off the property.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 1 - The Mystery Of The Applegate Treasure : An Introduction
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #19 - The Mystery Of The Applegate Treasure : An Introduction

    S1:E1

    Frank and Joe Hardy introduce their new mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 20 - The Tower-Treasure
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Tower-Treasure

    S1:E20

    The Boys follow Boles back to his apartment but what they see from there leads them to deduce the location of the hidden treasure and bring the case to a conclusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 1 - The Mystery Of Ghost Farm : An Introduction
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The Mystery Of Ghost Farm : An Introduction

    S2:E1

    Frank and Joe Hardy introduce their new mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 2 - Beginning Of The Puzzle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Beginning Of The Puzzle

    S2:E2

    Frank angers Joe by spending all day on the phone with girls so Aunt Gertrude sends Joe on an errand with Iola.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 3 - Detective Joe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Detective Joe

    S2:E3

    Joe and Iola discover several underfed farm animals but cannot find a farmer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 4 - Who Feeds The Cat?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Who Feeds The Cat?

    S2:E4

    Joe finds muddy footprints and fresh milk while Iola is warned to stay away from the property. Iola alerts Frank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 5 - Two Private Eyes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Two Private Eyes

    S2:E5

    Joe searches the house and barn. Frank arrives but is spooked while looking for Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Strange Confession" is the best rated episode of "The Hardy Boys". It scored 8.9/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/1956. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final Search".