Former police officer Darby Spencer and her mystery novelist mother Victoria Spencer have opposite personalities but still embark on the unlikeliest of ventures: becoming partners in a private detective agency. They are mistaken as sisters as they tackle puzzling cases in Alder Bluffs.
The best episode of "The Spencer Sisters" season 1 is "The Scholar's Snafu", rated 7.1/10 from 170 user votes. It was directed by April Mullen and written by Alan McCullough. "The Scholar's Snafu" aired on 1/29/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Executive's Elegy".
After her life in the city falls apart, former cop Darby is forced to return to her childhood home and her estranged, novelist mother. When Darby's friend Kaia is wrongfully accused of plagiarism, Darby and Victoria must put aside their differences and investigate, uncovering a wide-ranging scandal.
Director: April Mullen
Writer: Alan McCullough
When pharmaceutical CEO Marlina comes home to find her fiancé drowned, Victoria and Darby investigate whether he was a victim of corporate espionage or Marlina’s own progeny.
Director: April Mullen
Writer: Jessie Gabe
Darby and Victoria investigate stolen intellectual property for a trio of Silicon Valley-style tech developers.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Jennica Harper
When local bistro owner Antonio's professional reputation is targeted, he seeks out Darby and Victoria's investigative services.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Jenn Engels
Darby and Victoria team up with Victoria's excitable friend Rory to investigate what he is sure was an attempt on his life.
Director: Joyce Wong
Writer: Evany Rosen
Darby and Victoria are hired by a former schoolmate of Darby's to investigate acts of vandalism at his winery.
Director: Joyce Wong
Writer: Nathalie Younglai
Darby's ex Lucas hires the Spencer sisters to look into a series of escalating threats against his fiancée Lindsay.
Director: Melanie Orr
Writer: Jason Ip, Rosa Laborde
Darby and Victoria are hired by the director of an elite music academy to recover a priceless stolen violin.
Director: Melanie Orr
Writer: Jennica Harper
The actress who played 'Bryn Martell' in the movies based on Victoria's books, calls Victoria after she's accused of the attempted murder of her co-star.
Director: Douglas Mitchell
Writer: Jenn Engels
When Billy is kidnapped, Victoria and Darby have to set aside their differences to save him and figure out the truth behind his identity.
Director: Amanda Tapping
Writer: Alan McCullough