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When Frank and Joe Hardy arrive in Bridgeport, they set out to uncover the truth behind the recent tragedy that has changed their lives. In doing so, they stumble upon something much more sinister -

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 2 - Conflicting Reports
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Conflicting Reports

    S2:E2

    Joe suspects Dennis’s girlfriend, Lucy, is hiding something about the night he went missing, and Frank realizes The Eye is trying to show him something about the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 8 - A Wild Ride
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - A Wild Ride

    S3:E8

    As The Core’s true purpose is revealed, the Hardy Boys and their friends must band together to save themselves, and the world, from an unheard-of technology that could forever change life as they know it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 2 - A Vanishing Act
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - A Vanishing Act

    S3:E2

    Betrayed by one of their own, the gang struggles to understand the meaning behind George Estabrook’s map and faces a shocking quid pro quo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 5 - Revelation
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Revelation

    S3:E5

    After a shocking blow, the gang must divide and conquer to determine the identity of Deep Voice and get The Core back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 2 - Where the Light Can't Find You
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Where the Light Can't Find You

    S1:E2

    Fenton leaves town to search for the missing Rupert Khan. Joe delivers a message for a shady stranger, and Frank connects Laura to a local legend and a mysterious object pulled from the sea.

    Director:Jason Stone
    Writers:Steve Cochrane, Jason Stone

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  6. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 3 - A Promise of Trouble
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - A Promise of Trouble

    S3:E3

    The gang joins Callie at Rosegrave with hopes of saving Frank, but they’ll require the help of an old foe and The Power of The Eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 6 - The Spider's Net
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Spider's Net

    S3:E6

    With the help of Drew, the gang makes a daring plan to retrieve The Core, but their loved ones’ lives hang in the balance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 7 - At the Old House
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - At the Old House

    S3:E7

    The Hardy Boys get what they want most and must race to deactivate The Core before it’s too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 6 - Hunting an Intruder
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Hunting an Intruder

    S2:E6

    In the aftermath of the bombing, the team realizes Wilt’s may not have been the intended target.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 7 - The Doctor’s Orders
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Doctor’s Orders

    S2:E7

    When Dr. Burelli plans to move Dennis to another facility, Joe fears the worst and convinces Lucy, Biff and Phil to help him stop her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 9 - Captured!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Captured!

    S2:E9

    Joe conspires with J.B. to steal the relic from Stratemeyer Global and get the power out of Frank, but The Eye has other plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 10 - An Unexpected Return
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - An Unexpected Return

    S2:E10

    With Frank missing from the school dance, Joe and the gang must race against time to locate his whereabouts and stop the Shadow Man from completing his ultimate plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Hardy Boys Season 3 Episode 4 - The Crash
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Crash

    S3:E4

    With Frank back, the race is on to locate the third and final Relic, but the bad guys are hot on the Hardy Boys’ trail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 3 - Of Freedom and Pleasure
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Of Freedom and Pleasure

    S1:E3

    A terrifying man tracks Joe to the carnival, where a curious new trinket grants Joe incredible luck. Frank tries to find out why Laura was so interested in a decades-old local mine collapse.

    Director:Jason Stone
    Writer:Sandra Chwialkowska

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  15. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 7 - A Figure in Hiding
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - A Figure in Hiding

    S1:E7

    Frank and Callie look behind the veil at Rosegrave Prep and learn that Laura's investigation started in high school, while Joe tries to prove their conspiracy has a local police connection.

    Director:Melanie Orr
    Writer:Sabrina Sherif

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  16. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 10 - The Secret Room
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Secret Room

    S1:E10

    Taking a step farther than their mother did and learning the nature of the object at the heart of the mystery, Frank and Joe's unity fractures over what to do next. Tensions between Chet, Callie, Frank and Stacy reach a peak.

    Director:Casey Walker
    Writer:Avrum Jacobson

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  17. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Your Life
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Welcome to Your Life

    S1:E1

    Frank and Joe Hardy move to the small town of Bridgeport for the summer and set out to uncover the truth behind a recent family tragedy.

    Director:John Stone
    Writer:Steve Cochrane

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  18. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 1 - A Disappearance
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - A Disappearance

    S2:E1

    Frank and Joe Hardy return to detective work when a classmate goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 12 - Eye to Eye
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Eye to Eye

    S1:E12

    Regaining possession of something long-lost, Gloria reasserts old power. Fenton returns and is stunned to see his sons in the middle of secrets that he, too, has uncovered. Frank enters an uneasy alliance, and climactic events are set in motion.

    Director:Jason Stone
    Writer:James Hurst

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  20. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 3 - The Missing Camera
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Missing Camera

    S2:E3

    When Frank is led to believe a local recluse is their prime suspect, the team attempts a risky break-in to retrieve the video camera Dennis lost in the woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 5 - Heading for Destruction
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Heading for Destruction

    S2:E5

    The gang races to stop a potential bombing at the Demon Day Parade, while Fenton makes a shocking discovery of his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Hardy Boys Season 2 Episode 8 - A Midnight Scare
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - A Midnight Scare

    S2:E8

    Frank and Callie make a shocking revelation about the Project Midnight test subjects, while Joe impatiently tries to enlist the help of J.B. Cox to get the power out of Frank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 4 - Secrets and Lies
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E4

    Joe tries to cover up his connection to a criminal and ends up learning his identity. While following Laura’s investigative footsteps, Frank learns his Grandmother is lying to him.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Avrum Jacobson

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  24. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 5 - The Drop
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The Drop

    S1:E5

    After an attempt to lure out the buyer of a twice-stolen object, Frank and Joe find themselves pursued by someone they believed to be dead. Their friends are welcomed onto the team.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Mike Kiss

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  25. The Hardy Boys Season 1 Episode 6 - In Plain Sight
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - In Plain Sight

    S1:E6

    Frank and Callie grow closer during an entrance exam to a prestigious school, only to find more secrets. Joe and Biff decide to hide his lucky charm from a threatening pursuer. Fenton takes another step in his search.

    Director:Jeff Renfroe
    Writer:Jennifer Daley

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Conflicting Reports" is the worst rated episode of "The Hardy Boys". It scored 5.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/6/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Wild Ride".