Best Episodes
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.
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Digging into Patrick Spring's past, Farah and Dirk discover the first really big clue into his murder. Todd goes to the police only to learn he has no safe harbor left and Amanda must deal with a looming presence in her life.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 1792 votes.
Dirk and Todd find themselves in a complicated and dangerous situation left behind by Patrick Spring. As the police begin putting together the pieces of their imponderable case, an FBI agent's unlikely return complicates matters for Amanda and Farah.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 1672 votes.
Dirk, Todd and Farah reunite and investigate the case, following the clues to discover that a body connects to a cold case.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 1043 votes.
As Dirk and Todd embark on a hunt for Patrick Spring's dark enigmas, Todd reveals a deep-seated secret of his own. Detectives Estevez and Zimmerfield take big risks as they inch closer to the truth of their missing person's investigation, and Amanda finally confronts the looming specter of the Rowdy 3.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 1618 votes.
While investigating the 40-year-old case of the two dead bodies, Dirk and the gang are surprisingly joined by Bart who relays that she was assaulted and spins the case in a new direction, an investigation into Suzie Boreton.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 1002 votes.
As we grow closer to an answer about the case and the identity of “The Boy,” our villains converge to stop our heroes with a shocking outcome.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 855 votes.
As the team's investigation leads to a startling discovery in the long-abandoned Cardenas homestead, Bart and Panto forge an unlikely and unusual relationship. In Wendimoor, Amanda takes steps towards understanding the powers that are hidden within her.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 894 votes.
Lost in Wendimoor, Dirk has a crisis of confidence as he and Todd struggle with hostile natives, deadly misunderstandings and evil knights.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 831 votes.
The case seems to take a major turn when Arnold, the son of the dead Cardenas couple, shows up. Meanwhile, Amanda is led to a mystical coven in the woods of Wendimoor led by the forest witch Wakti Wapnasi, where she begins to master her unique powers…
The episode was rated 7.93 from 857 votes.
Wendimoor falls into chaos; the Mage enacts his final solution, putting both worlds in jeopardy; Amanda and Todd must overcome their differences.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 803 votes.
Dirk must take charge to rescue the feuding Brotzman siblings; Panto offers Bart a better life; Farah and the police must contend with the disappearance of Dirk and Todd.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 811 votes.
Flung backwards through time, Dirk and Todd make a horrifying discovery about the nature of their case, and find themselves with a unique opportunity: solve their case before it even starts.
The episode was rated 8.04 from 1542 votes.
Everything connects. Cops, cult, assassins, detectives, Pararibulitis, vampires, lottery ticket, a corgi, and Ken, all come to a head.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 1605 votes.
Dirk fulfills the prophecy and restores order after returning to Blackwing; Todd and Amanda face off against Suzie Boreton.
The episode was rated 8.18 from 811 votes.
Dirk, Todd, Farah and Detective Estevez must save Lydia Spring or face certain death.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 1522 votes.
