The BEST episodes of High Desert

Every episode of High Desert ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of High Desert!

Peggy Newman, an on-again-off-again addict, decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.

Last Updated: 10/29/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended
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This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy
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7.13
128 votes

#1 - This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2023

Denny and Chunky make a desperate move. Peggy confronts the Gattchis with a demand. Arman and Heather pay Peggy a surprise visit.

Directors: Jay Roach
Watch Now:Amazon
Soul Retrieval
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7.07
139 votes

#2 - Soul Retrieval

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2023

Peggy and Denny try a shocking new strategy with Guru Bob, and an unexpected clue appears.

Directors: Jay Roach
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A Nod Is Not a Hello
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7.00
135 votes

#3 - A Nod Is Not a Hello

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2023

Arman and Heather threaten Guru Bob; the Gattchis become suspicious of Peggy poking around about Dona's disappearance.

Directors: Jay Roach
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Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony
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6.98
185 votes

#4 - Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/17/2023

Accused of stealing money from the Pioneertown safe, Peggy takes it upon herself to find the culprit.

Directors: Jay Roach
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I’m Getting Close to This Guru Bastard
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6.96
170 votes

#5 - I’m Getting Close to This Guru Bastard

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2023

Peggy gets closer to the case of Guru Bob’s missing wife, plus meets her own mother’s doppelganger.

Directors: Jay Roach
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I Need a Hero
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6.93
127 votes

#6 - I Need a Hero

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/21/2023

Season finale. The Gattchis attempt to seize control of the situation.

Directors: Jay Roach
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Get Judy off the Bed
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6.93
155 votes

#7 - Get Judy off the Bed

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2023

After making a discovery about Guru Bob’s missing wife, Peggy enlists Denny to find out more.

Directors: Jay Roach
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Pain Management
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6.82
244 votes

#8 - Pain Management

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/17/2023

Grieving her mother’s recent death and under pressure from her siblings to get a job, Peggy finds a new vocation in private investigating.

Directors: Jay Roach
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