The BEST episodes of Search Party (2016)
Every episode of Search Party (2016) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Search Party (2016)!
When former college acquaintance Chantal goes missing, five self-absorbed 20-somethings get entangled in the ominous mystery of her disappearance. Leading the search party is Dory, a lifelong doormat who works as a rich housewife's assistant. Dory makes it her personal mission to find Chantal and she's bringing her friends into the investigation with her. Self-diagnosed narcissist Elliott, who puts his ego aside to help Dory, is particularly good at detective work. Bubbly actress Portia excels at chatting up suspects for information because of her desperate need to be in the spotlight. Sheltered Drew has to grow a spine to help solve the mystery and save his deteriorating relationship with Dory. Dory's ex-boyfriend Julian seeks the truth because of his background as a journalist.
#1 - The House of Uncanny Truths
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2016
The crew heads to where they suspect Chantal may be hiding, but when Dory is floored by a terrifying connection, things take a disastrous turn.
#2 - The Imposter
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2021
After bringing her family to financial ruin, Chantal is inspired to tell her life story. Dory sees something on TV that reminds her who she is.
#3 - Rogue Witness
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2020
Elliott takes the stand to testify for the defense. Portia's faith deepens, as does her bond with her new Christian friends. Drew makes a dangerously self-sabotaging choice, and Dory receives a terrifying message.
#4 - A Dangerous Union
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2020
As the gang tries their best to put aside their differences at Elliott and Marc's epic wedding, Dory can't help but feel wary that a threatening presence looms nearby.
#5 - Irrefutable Evidence
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/25/2020
Alarming evidence surfaces that potentially obliterates Dory and Drew's chances of being acquitted. Elliott confronts his roots, and Portia attempts to make amends for testifying against her friends.
#6 - The Reckoning
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/25/2020
It's the tensest day of the gang's lives as the jury deliberates over Dory and Drew's fate.
#7 - The Girl in the Basement
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2021
Dory wakes up to a terrifying new reality, while Portia, Elliott, and Drew grow impatient with their seemingly AWOL “friend.”
#8 - Something Sharp
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2021
Dory tries to break out of her felt prison, Drew starts a new life at a theme park, Portia auditions for the film adaptation of the trial, and Elliott reconsiders his political beliefs for a chance to host his own talk show.
#9 - Escape to Nowhere
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2021
Dory escapes, Drew’s past resurfaces, Portia meets her movie’s director, and Elliott embraces his new role at the network.
#10 - Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity-Jig
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2021
Chip drags Dory back to the house, where a nosy Paula Jo awaits. Drew rushes back to New York after seeing something strange on social, Portia has a bleak first day on set, and Elliott gains even more notoriety.
#11 - Doctor Mindbender
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2021
Chip feeds Dory his own version of the events that brought them together, while the gang takes a closer look into Dory’s absence.
#12 - The Thoughtless Woman
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2021
Dory’s finally at peace in her new home — but she doesn't quite feel like herself anymore. The gang’s search takes them to the Lil Sticky’s factory, where owners Richard and Gertrude give them the red-carpet treatment.
#13 - The Infinite Loop
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2021
The real Lylah appears, and the gang finally gets a solid lead on Dory’s whereabouts.
#14 - In God We Trust
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2020
While Dory and Drew face their grueling first day in court, which begins with damning testimony from Portia, Elliott plays with fire by appearing on a conservative talk show.
#15 - The Inferno
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/28/2021
After rescuing Dory, the gang’s left wondering if it was all worth it. Drew gets a huge surprise, and Chip finds the answers he’s been searching for.
#16 - The Shadows
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2021
The gang gets some much-needed closure.
#17 - Genesis
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2022
As Dory embarks on a curious new path, Portia, Elliott, and Drew contemplate how to move forward in life, work, and love.
#18 - Exodus
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory spreads the word about her enlightenment while attempting to make amends with her friends.
#19 - Kings
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory invites the gang to a meeting of the minds with tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn.
#20 - Leviticus
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2022
The gang kicks off a nationwide search for the first recipients of their highly-anticipated enlightenment pill.
#21 - Acts of the Apostles
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory makes a shocking discovery about the Lyte pill that calls her beliefs into question.
#22 - The Gospel of Judas
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory starts to suspect that she’s being poisoned from within, while Drew casts doubt upon her teachings.
#23 - Book of the Wars of the Lord
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory and her disciples orchestrate a hostage situation as they rush to finish the Lyte pill’s formula.
#24 - Song of Songs
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/2022
Dory’s enlightenment brigade prepares to take the pills as Chantal attempts to fend off the end of the world.
#25 - Lamentations
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2022
After discovering the pills’ grisly side effects, the squad scrambles to save humanity before it’s too late.