The BEST episodes of The Afterparty
Every episode of The Afterparty ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Afterparty!
In this murder-mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty, every episode features a chronicle of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual format and film genre to match the teller’s personality.
#1 - Maggie
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2022
An unexpected eyewitness emerges to help Detective Danner piece together the true story behind Xavier's demise.
#2 - High School
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2022
Everyone's stories trace back to a high school party from 15 years ago, which Walt recounts to Detective Danner—revealing huge secrets.
#3 - Isabel
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2023
Launching into a ‘50s psychological melodrama, Edgar’s mother details her nightmarish year since the death of her husband.
#4 - Danner
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2022
As her unconventional methods land her in hot water, Detective Danner looks to her own past to explain why she needs to crack this case.
#5 - Chelsea
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2022
Chelsea reveals her not-so-innocent motive: revenge, plain and simple. Her recollection is a tense psychological thriller.
#6 - Vivian and Zoe
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2023
Alternating between campy horror and ’80s soap opera, Zoe and her mother fill in the remaining blanks of Edgar’s murder.
#7 - Brett
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2022
In Brett's action-packed retelling of the night, he had one goal in attending the reunion: reconcile with his ex-wife to get their family back together.
#8 - Yasper
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2022
Yasper explains how he tried to get Xavier to help him get his music career off the ground. His version of the events is a toetapping musical.
#9 - Aniq
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2022
Following a shocking death at a high school reunion's afterparty, Detective Danner grills Aniq, who recounts the night like a rom-com.
#10 - Aniq 2: The Sequel
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2023
When Zoe's sister's wedding weekend is destroyed by a murder, Aniq calls his old friend Danner to investigate the crime.
#11 - Hannah
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2023
Like the heroine of a twee indie film, Edgar's adopted sister wanted to stop the wedding because of her own broken heart.
#12 - Sebastian
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2023
When Edgar's business partner opens up about their complicated history, it plays like a slick and suspenseful heist movie.
#13 - Feng
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/2023
Zoe’s father reluctantly agrees to sit with her, Aniq, and Danner as they review found-footage-style videos from the weekend.
#14 - Travis
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2023
Grace's former boyfriend tells his story like a film noir: He suspected that Edgar was up to no good and was determined to protect his ex.
#15 - Zoë
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2022
Zoë confesses she came to the reunion for a wild night out—a break from her divorced, single-mom life. Things get animated in her retelling.
#16 - Ulysses
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2023
Aniq and Danner move the investigation to Zoe's family, starting with her free-spirited uncle. His tale is an epic, global romance.
#17 - Grace
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2023
Aniq and Danner interview the bride, who tells the story of her relationship with Edgar in the style of a Jane Austen romance.
#18 - Danner’s Fire
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2023
Why did Danner really leave the police force? She presents the scintillating story to Aniq like a steamy '90s thriller.