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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Velma Season 1 Episode 1 - Velma
    2.7/10(5349 votes)

    #1 - Velma

    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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  2. Velma Season 1 Episode 2 - The Candy Man
    2.7/10(4572 votes)

    #2 - The Candy Man

    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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  3. Velma Season 1 Episode 3 - Velma Kai
    2.8/10(3223 votes)

    #3 - Velma Kai

    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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  4. Velma Season 1 Episode 4 - Velma Makes a List
    2.8/10(3341 votes)

    #4 - Velma Makes a List

    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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  5. Velma Season 1 Episode 5 - Marching Band Sleepover
    3.0/10(2246 votes)

    #5 - Marching Band Sleepover

    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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  6. Velma Season 1 Episode 6 - The Sins of the Fathers and Some of the Mothers
    3.1/10(2431 votes)

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

    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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  7. Velma Season 1 Episode 7 - Fog Fest
    3.1/10(1919 votes)

    #7 - Fog Fest

    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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  8. Velma Season 1 Episode 8 - A Velma in the Woods
    3.1/10(1962 votes)

    #8 - A Velma in the Woods

    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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  9. Velma Season 1 Episode 9 - Family (Wo)man
    3.1/10(1683 votes)

    #9 - Family (Wo)man

    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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  10. Velma Season 1 Episode 10 - The Brains of the Operation
    3.2/10(1994 votes)

    #10 - The Brains of the Operation

    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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  11. Velma Season 2 Episode 1 - The Mystery of Teen Romance
    3.2/10(856 votes)

    #11 - The Mystery of Teen Romance

    S2:E1

    As she stumbles upon her next case, Velma is forced to untangle her feelings for Daphne and Norville.

    Director:Anne Walker Farrell
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  12. Velma Season 2 Episode 2 - Creaky Friday
    3.3/10(794 votes)

    #12 - Creaky Friday

    S2:E2

    Velma clashes with Fred over whether the crimes plaguing Crystal Cove are of this Earth. Later, Daphne and Amber make a grisly discovery.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writer:Jenna Simmons

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  13. Velma Season 2 Episode 3 - When Velma Met Money
    3.4/10(786 votes)

    #13 - When Velma Met Money

    S2:E3

    Velma resists the urge to cash in on Diya's new relationship, while Norville searches for a way to stop his hallucinations once and for all.

    Director:Adam Parton
    Writer:Elijah Aron

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  14. Velma Season 2 Episode 4 - Seancé
    3.4/10(761 votes)

    #14 - Seancé

    S2:E4

    While Velma and her friends suffer through a Saturday detention, Amber attempts to use witchcraft to summon the ghost of a dangerous adversary.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writer:Rick Williams

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  15. Velma Season 2 Episode 5 - Burning Woman
    3.4/10(747 votes)

    #15 - Burning Woman

    S2:E5

    After calling Amber out on social media, Velma comes under fire, while Norville follows a hunch that leads to the asylum.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writer:Stephanie M. Johnson

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  16. Velma Season 2 Episode 7 - Female Utopia
    3.4/10(739 votes)

    #16 - Female Utopia

    S2:E7

    After another killing, the women of Crystal Cove are banished to the mines, where Velma struggles to keep Sophie and Diya apart.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writer:Jen Chuck

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  17. Velma Season 2 Episode 6 - Private Velmjamin
    3.5/10(753 votes)

    #17 - Private Velmjamin

    S2:E6

    While attending a career fair, Velma begins to doubt her dreams – until a mission to help the Brains reignites her passion for chasing clues.

    Director:Adam Parton
    Writers:Katie Wadsworth, Keerthi Harishankar

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  18. Velma Season 2 Episode 8 - Aman Hunt
    3.5/10(737 votes)

    #18 - Aman Hunt

    S2:E8

    On a lengthy bus ride, Velma vows to destroy Daphne with the power of gossip, while Amber attempts to coerce Fred into embracing the unknown.

    Director:Meg Waldow
    Writer:Moss Perricone

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  19. Velma Season 2 Episode 10 - Til Death
    3.5/10(815 votes)

    #19 - Til Death

    S2:E10

    When a masked assailant threatens her family, Velma vows to get to the bottom of Project Scoobi and bring down the killer.

    Director:Cal Ramsey
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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  20. Velma Season 2 Episode 9 - The Real Villain
    3.8/10(799 votes)

    #20 - The Real Villain

    S2:E9

    While lost in the woods, Velma encounters a frightening new friend who may hold the key to solving the murders.

    Director:Adam Parton
    Writer:Greg Gallant

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  21. Velma Season 2 Episode 11 - This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!
    4.2/10(572 votes)

    #21 - This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!

    S2:E11

    The gang has only 24 hours to face their biggest fears, bring Velma back, and save the annual Sexy Halloween party!

    Directors:Meg Waldow, Adam Parton
    Writer:Charlie Grandy

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Velma" is the worst rated episode of "Velma". It scored 2.7/10 based on 5349 votes. Directed by Anne Walker Farrell and written by Charlie Grandy, it aired on 1/12/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Candy Man".