In the Dark

10 Best Episodes of In the Dark - Season 1

Murphy is a flawed and irreverent woman who just happens to be blind and is the only “witness” to the murder of her drug-dealing friend, Tyson. When the police dismiss her story, she sets out with her dog, Pretzel, to find the killer while also managing her colorful dating life and the job she hates at Breaking Blind — the guide-dog school owned by her overprotective parents.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

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In the Dark - S1E1

#13 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Murphy is a hard-living, hard-drinking, disaffected twenty-something with a penchant for cigarettes and casual sex. She’s also blind.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 298 votes.

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#12 - I Woke Up Like This (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Murphy and Jess borrow the Guiding Hope van to search for Max, leaving Felix in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Dean receives some surprising news.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 178 votes.

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#11 - The Big Break (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Murphy enlists an unwitting Felix to help her organize an outreach presentation at Fairview High so she can do some digging around to try and locate Tysons girlfriend Kira. When the presentation goes awry, Murphy and Felix take a smoke break under the bleachers and have their first heart-to-heart. Meanwhile, Dean does his best to be there for Chloe as she experience’s a rite of passage.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 236 votes.

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#10 - The Feels (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Jess reluctantly agrees to let Murphy go alone with Max on a day trip. While traveling, Murphy has flashback of memories of Tyson. Meanwhile, Jess and Joy (Kathleen York) realize they may have more in common than they thought.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 201 votes.

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#9 - The Graduate (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Murphy discovers she may not have known Tyson as well as she thought she did. Meanwhile, it’s puppy graduation day at Guiding Hope, and one of the foster’s is having a hard time letting go.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 219 votes.

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#8 - Jessica Rabbit (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Murphy finally starts opening up to Max. Meanwhile, Murphy, Max and Darnell step up to help Jess. Lastly, Felix makes an interesting decision.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 175 votes.

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#7 - Rollin' With the Homies (Season 1 - Episode 12)

It’s Murphy’s first birthday since Tyson was killed and she is feeling more isolated than ever.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 175 votes.

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#6 - Mommy Issues (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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After Murphy’s latest one night stand calls her “Mommy,” she develops a rather unexpected lead in Tyson’s case. Meanwhile, Chloe thinks it’s time for her father Dean to start a dating profile. Lastly, Murphy helps Jess pick out a special gift for her girlfriend Vanessa.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 255 votes.

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#5 - Deal or No Deal (Season 1 - Episode 9)

With Jess focusing all of her attention on Vanessa, Murphy begins to feel neglected. To make matters worse, tensions begin to rise between her and Max. Meanwhile, Jules is forced to make a quick decision.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 179 votes.

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#4 - Bait and Switch (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Murphy and Jess are both going through similar situations, but they are handling things very differently. Meanwhile, Felix and Jess share a beautiful moment together.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 182 votes.

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#3 - The One That Got Away (Season 1 - Episode 7)

While hanging out with Max in his food truck, Murphy is shocked to hear a familiar voice screaming outside; Murphy offers to watch Chloe so Dean can go on a date, but things get a little crazy after she does the one thing he asks her not to do. Lastly, Murphy's worlds of Max and Darnell and Guiding Hope begin to collide.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 188 votes.

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#2 - Tyson (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Murphy, unable to deal with things, begins to push everyone away, including Max. Meanwhile, Murphy and Jess have a heart-to-heart.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 200 votes.

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#1 - It's Always Been You (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Things begin to take an interesting turn between Murphy and Dean. Season finale.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 172 votes.

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