The BEST episodes of Stumptown season 1

Every episode of Stumptown season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Stumptown season 1!

Dex Parios is a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great PI, but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
All Hands on Dex
star
7.79
572 votes

#1 - All Hands on Dex

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/25/2020

To get justice, Dex takes matters into her own hands after finding herself at the forefront of a murder investigation where she's the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Hoffman struggles to remain impartial in the investigation and could lose everything if he continues to help Dex. Elsewhere, Grey attempts to work on his budding relationship with his estranged father while a familiar face from the past makes a surprise visit.

Directors: Marc Buckland
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All Quiet on the Dextern Front
star
7.69
563 votes

#2 - All Quiet on the Dextern Front

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2020

Dex takes on a case helping a mother who has lost custody of her children, which triggers parallels to her time in Afghanistan; Dex spirals and must face the reasons behind Benny's death; Grey and Tookie coach Ansel on how to ask a girl out.

Directors: Marc Buckland
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The Dex Files
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7.68
544 votes

#3 - The Dex Files

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/18/2020

Dex's former client Jeremy introduces her to Major Elders who has intel on Benny's death. Dex, suspicious of the information and looking for answers, investigates a potential cover up involving Benny's unit in Afghanistan. Elsewhere, Hoffman and his partner, Lee, work closely on a sting operation which shockingly involves a familiar face. Meanwhile, Grey's newfound relationship with his father is tested.

Directors: Alex Zakrzewski
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The Past and the Furious
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7.65
618 votes

#4 - The Past and the Furious

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2020

With Sue Lynn's help, Dex works to find a fellow veteran's birth parents after he discovers that he's adopted. Meanwhile, Ansel creates a birthday bucket list for turning twenty-one and enlists Grey's help to complete each item. Elsewhere, Grey continues to work with Hoffman and goes undercover to infiltrate a car ring operation.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
Writer: Louisa Levy
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Bad Alibis
star
7.65
795 votes

#5 - Bad Alibis

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2019

Despite being ordered by Lieutenant Cosgrove to take time off, Hoffman enlists Dex's help to investigate a case. Meanwhile, Tookie's culinary skills come in handy at Bad Alibi, and Dex stresses over an interview to become a certified PI.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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Family Ties
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7.64
834 votes

#6 - Family Ties

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019

Dex faces off against Artie Banks to take down wealthy real estate mogul Randall Tapper. Meanwhile, Detective Cosgrove leads an investigation to find Wallace Kane, a prisoner on the loose.

Directors: Marc Buckland
Writer: Deirdre Shaw
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The Other Woman
star
7.63
687 votes

#7 - The Other Woman

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2019

Dex is confronted with unresolved feelings from her past when she is hired by Sue Lynn to investigate a case with the widow of Dex’s former flame. Meanwhile, Dex and Grey’s friendship is put to the test by his new romance with Liz.

Directors: Jessica Yu
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At All Costs: The Conrad Costas Chronicles
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7.63
598 votes

#8 - At All Costs: The Conrad Costas Chronicles

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2020

Dex and Grey venture to Los Angeles to help a client who believes her Hollywood script has been plagiarized by a former classmate. Reluctantly, Grey leaves Ansel and Tookie in charge of The Bad Alibi, and against his wishes, Tookie hosts a birthday party at the bar. Panic sets in when they discover a valuable is missing.

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Rip City Dicks
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7.63
878 votes

#9 - Rip City Dicks

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2019

In hopes of becoming a certified private investigator, Dex seeks mentorship from veteran PI Artie Banks. Meanwhile, Hoffman grows suspicious of Grey after evidence proves that he has a connection to a victim in his case.

Directors: Dean White
Writer: Zahir McGhee
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Dex Education
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7.63
646 votes

#10 - Dex Education

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2019

Dex goes undercover as a high school substitute teacher after an old classmate of hers enlists her help to find out who planted drugs on her daughter. Meanwhile, Dex and Liz’s relationship gets too close for comfort.

Directors: Lily Mariye
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Dirty Dexy Money
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7.62
614 votes

#11 - Dirty Dexy Money

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2020

Dex becomes fast friends with a new client, the owner of a male strip club who has been mysteriously losing money. Grey continues to help Hoffman and his new partner on the carjacking case.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
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The Dex Factor
star
7.60
597 votes

#12 - The Dex Factor

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2020

Dex goes under cover as a potential buyer to help Hoffman and Grey with the next phase of their drug case. Dex gets close to a fellow veteran support group member. Ansel struggles to maintain order at Bad Alibi and enlists Tookie's help.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
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Til Dex Do Us Part
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7.56
584 votes

#13 - Til Dex Do Us Part

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2020

Dex is hired to investigate a bride's fiancé after suspicions arise regarding the motives behind the hurried nuptials. Dex asks Hoffman for help with the case and discovers there's more to this couple than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Hoffman goes head-to-head with his father when he learns that he will be representing a suspect in Hoffman's case. Back at The Bad Alibi, Tookie and Ansel propose a new business idea to a reluctant Grey.

Directors: Ruben Fleischer
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Dex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
star
7.55
741 votes

#14 - Dex, Drugs and Rock & Roll

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2019

When Dex’s ex Fiona, a famous musician, comes into town for a performance, Dex must protect her from a stalker. Meanwhile, Grey continues to receive the cold shoulder from Dex, and Tookie and Lieutenant Cosgrove develop a new friendship.

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Forget It Dex, It's Stumptown.
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7.53
1192 votes

#15 - Forget It Dex, It's Stumptown.

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2019

Dex Parios - a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of - works as a PI in Portland, Oregon. With only herself to rely on, she solves other people's messes with a blind eye toward her own, finding herself at odds with the police and in the firing line of criminals.

Directors: James Griffiths
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Missed Connections
star
7.52
981 votes

#16 - Missed Connections

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2019

Dex is hired by a wealthy man to search for a woman whom he recently met, but she quickly learns that the task is not as simple as it seems. Meanwhile, Dex and Grey’s history unfolds.

Directors: James Griffiths
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Reality Checks Don't Bounce
star
7.48
625 votes

#17 - Reality Checks Don't Bounce

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2020

Dex is hired by a famous TV judge to help find his prodigal brother but soon finds that she is not the only one looking for him. Elsewhere, after a carjacking under his watch, Hoffman enlists Grey’s help in tracking down the carjackers. Back at home, Dex isn’t prepared for Ansel’s unexpected news.

Directors: Alex Zakrzewski
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November Surprise
star
7.47
682 votes

#18 - November Surprise

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2019

Dex goes undercover after she is hired by a local politician to dig up dirt on his political opponent. Meanwhile, Grey and Liz’s romance continues, and Dex celebrates Friendsgiving with the group.

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