The WORST episodes of Shot in the Dark

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

Three rival freelance stringers scour the streets at night to film crime scenes, fires, accidents - and anything else they can sell to news outlets.

Last Updated: 1/31/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.13

77 votes

#1 - Dead of Night

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2017

Victor breaks a cardinal rule. Scott gets into it with some cops at a crime scene. Zak makes Howard a life-changing offer.

7.21

73 votes

#2 - String or Die

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2017

Zak's decision rubs Scott the wrong way. Howard tries to break a bad streak by hustling for a story. Scott drops a bombshell on Todd.

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7.36

87 votes

#3 - Nice Package

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2017

As rain leads to drama on the freeways, Austin considers a big change and Scott gets the rare opportunity to do a story with a happy ending.

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7.40

111 votes

#4 - Crash and Burn

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2017

While Austin copes with the aftermath of a nerve-wracking car wreck, Scott bristles at the competition and Zak strikes a deal.

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7.43

74 votes

#5 - Chasing Hell

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2017

After defusing a tense situation, Howard comes across a bear of a story. Zak mourns the loss of a fellow stringer. Austin makes a decision.

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7.53

113 votes

#6 - The Hustle

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2017

Howard, Zak and Scott vie for the night's big story, not knowing if it will be a bus fire, a drowning or a high-speed chase through LA.

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7.53

90 votes

#7 - Near Hits

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/17/2017

Tensions brew as the rivalry between Scott and Zak slides into focus. Howard wonders if he and his brothers have what it takes to compete.

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7.72

69 votes

#8 - Shitstorm

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2017

In hopes of clearing the air, Howard organizes a late-night meeting with Scott and Zak. But the trio's bitter history stands in the way.

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