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The Best Episodes of Velma Season 1

Every episode of Velma Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Velma Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Velma Season 1 Episode 10 - The Brains of the Operation
    3.2/10(2081 votes)

    S1:E10

    While Velma races against the clock to find the true serial killer, Daphne pursues a new career path, Fred finds a way to channel his rage, and Norville attempts to get as far away from his former best friend as possible.

    Director:Gina Gress
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  2. Velma Season 1 Episode 6 - The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers
    3.1/10(2509 votes)

    S1:E6

    Velma vows to resolve her daddy issues. Norville rebels against his father’s beta lifestyle. Fred fights against his family’s anti-feminist ways. Daphne learns a series of shocking truths about her parents – and her past.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writers:Elijah Aron, Jenna Simmons

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  3. Velma Season 1 Episode 5 - Marching Band Sleepover
    3.0/10(2331 votes)

    S1:E5

    After Crystal Cove instates a city-wide curfew, Velma has no choice but to spend the night with band geeks… and Fred. Later, Daphne makes a discovery of her own.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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  4. Velma Season 1 Episode 7 - Fog Fest
    3.0/10(2001 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the Crystal Cove Fog Festival nears, Velma struggles to find answers to the town’s serial killer problem – and a date. Then, as Daphne explores feelings for a mysterious stranger, Fred and Norville face off for the Fog King crown.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writer:Stephanie Amante-Ritter

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  5. Velma Season 1 Episode 8 - A Velma in the Woods
    3.0/10(2042 votes)

    S1:E8

    After finding themselves trapped in a cave, Velma and Daphne are forced to confront their complicated relationship. While Fred proves he really does love women for their brains, Gigi vies for Norville’s attention.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writers:Stephanie M. Johnson, Matt Warburton

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  6. Velma Season 1 Episode 9 - Family (Wo)man
    3.0/10(1767 votes)

    S1:E9

    Given 72 hours to uncover the identity of the serial killer, Velma is forced to live a lie with Norville, while Daphne and Fred concoct a story of their own to get back in with the Brains.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writers:Charlie Grandy, Elijah Aron

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  7. Velma Season 1 Episode 3 - Velma Kai
    2.8/10(3307 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Principal Rogers enrolls all the female students in a self-defense class, Velma and Daphne must work out their complicated relationship on the mat. Meanwhile, Norville vows to get answers from Fred… by any means necessary.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writer:Stephanie Amante-Ritter

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  8. Velma Season 1 Episode 4 - Velma Makes a List
    2.8/10(3424 votes)

    S1:E4

    With Crystal Cove High’s hottest girls under attack, Velma questions her feminist values, while Fred analyzes his own views on women. After seeking Daphne’s help, Norville finds himself embroiled in a new mystery.

    Director:Gina Gress
    Writer:Elijah Aron

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  9. Velma Season 1 Episode 1 - Velma
    2.7/10(5486 votes)

    S1:E1

    After teenage outcast Velma Dinkley is accused of killing a popular classmate, she has just 24 hours to find the real murderer. There’s only one problem: Velma has sworn off solving mysteries – forever.

    Director:Anne Walker Farrell
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  10. Velma Season 1 Episode 2 - The Candy Man
    2.7/10(4662 votes)

    S1:E2

    While Velma goes to new lengths to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance – including teaming up with her former BFF turned nemesis, Daphne – Norville faces an enemy of his own… stoners.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writer:Akshara Sekar

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Brains of the Operation" is the best rated episode of "Velma" season 1. It scored 3.2/10 based on 2081 votes. Directed by Gina Gress and written by Charlie Grandy, it aired on 2/9/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers".