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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!

Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.

Genres:AnimationComedy
Networks:HBO MaxMax

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Velma" season 1 is "Velma", rated 2.7/10 from 5081 user votes. It was directed by Anne Walker Farrell and written by Charlie Grandy. "Velma" aired on 1/12/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Candy Man".

  • Velma
    2.7/10 5,081 votes

    #1 - Velma

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2023

    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

  • The Candy Man
    2.6/10 4,348 votes

    #2 - The Candy Man

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2023

    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

  • Velma Kai
    2.8/10 3,008 votes

    #3 - Velma Kai

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2023

    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

  • Velma Makes a List
    2.8/10 3,131 votes

    #4 - Velma Makes a List

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2023

    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

  • Marching Band Sleepover
    3.0/10 2,026 votes

    #5 - Marching Band Sleepover

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2023

    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

  • The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers
    3.1/10 2,215 votes

    #6 - The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/26/2023

    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

    Writer: Elijah Aron, Jenna Simmons

  • Fog Fest
    3.1/10 1,701 votes

    #7 - Fog Fest

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/2/2023

    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

  • A Velma in the Woods
    3.1/10 1,742 votes

    #8 - A Velma in the Woods

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/2/2023

    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

    Writer: Matt Warburton, Stephanie M. Johnson

  • Family (Wo)man
    3.0/10 1,462 votes

    #9 - Family (Wo)man

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/9/2023

    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

    Writer: Charlie Grandy, Elijah Aron

  • The Brains of the Operation
    3.2/10 1,770 votes

    #10 - The Brains of the Operation

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/9/2023

    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