The WORST episodes of High Desert

Every episode of High Desert ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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
Pain Management
star
6.82
244 votes

#1 - 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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Get Judy off the Bed
star
6.93
155 votes

#2 - 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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I Need a Hero
star
6.93
127 votes

#3 - 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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I’m Getting Close to This Guru Bastard
star
6.96
170 votes

#4 - 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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Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony
star
6.98
185 votes

#5 - 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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A Nod Is Not a Hello
star
7.00
135 votes

#6 - 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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Soul Retrieval
star
7.07
139 votes

#7 - 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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This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy
star
7.13
128 votes

#8 - 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
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