The BEST episodes of Search Party (2016) season 1

Every episode of Search Party (2016) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Search Party (2016) season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
The House of Uncanny Truths
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7.97
376 votes

#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.

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Password to the Shadows
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7.43
349 votes

#2 - Password to the Shadows

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2016

The crew wreaks havoc on Chantal's sister's rehearsal dinner and have no choice but to pay off an unlikely source for Chantal's possible whereabouts.

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The Secret of the Sinister Ceremony
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7.37
380 votes

#3 - The Secret of the Sinister Ceremony

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2016

The crew drops in on a sinister cult tied to Chantal's disappearance, but they may have bitten off more than they can chew when Dory and Drew come home to a threatening note.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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The Mystery of the Golden Charm
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7.37
381 votes

#4 - The Mystery of the Golden Charm

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2016

Dory meets a handsome private investigator named Keith, who guides her through a risky adventure to probe deeper into Chantal's personal life.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
Writer: Anthony King
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The Return of the Forgotten Phantom
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7.36
312 votes

#5 - The Return of the Forgotten Phantom

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2016

The world discovers that Elliott is a liar, so he enlists Drew to help save face. Portia is given the opportunity to dazzle the set, and Dory and her boss Gail go undercover, which ends face-to-face with a prime suspect.

Writer: Anthony King
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The Captive Dinner Guest
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7.31
387 votes

#6 - The Captive Dinner Guest

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2016

It's the dinner party from Hell when Dory and Drew invite Portia and Chantal's intense ex-boyfriend over in an effort to get some answers out of him.

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The Riddle within the Trash
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7.26
383 votes

#7 - The Riddle within the Trash

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2016

Dory makes a huge connection in the case, while Drew is tempted by the fruits of another. Elliott's big charity launch ends disastrously when his integrity is challenged. Portia has an altercation with the star on the set of her show.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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The Night of One Hundred Candles
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7.20
451 votes

#8 - The Night of One Hundred Candles

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2016

The crew makes waves at Chantal's vigil, where Dory is intent on telling the parents that she saw their daughter.

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The Woman Who Knew Too Much
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7.11
520 votes

#9 - The Woman Who Knew Too Much

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2016

Dory begins to doubt whether she saw Chantal the night before, but an offbeat realtor claims she has the proof that Dory is looking for.

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The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew
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6.95
716 votes

#10 - The Mysterious Disappearance of the Girl No One Knew

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2016

When Dory discovers that her friend, Chantal, has gone missing, she becomes obsessed with finding out what happened, even though boyfriend Drew and friends Elliott and Portia could not care less.

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