Season 1

Season 1
Series	Nancy Drew (2019 TV series)
Season	1
Episodes	18
Premiered	October 9, 2019
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Season 1 of television series Nancy Drew premiered on The CW on October 9, 2019.

Synopsis

Official synopsis of season 1 from The CW:

Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) is a brilliant teenaged detective whose sense of self had come from solving mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine – until her mother’s untimely death derails Nancy’s college plans. Devastated by her mother’s passing, Nancy swears off crime-solving while crossing off the days until she can re-apply to college. But when a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself a prime suspect in the crime, along with a group of other teens present at the scene: Nancy’s nemesis from high school, George Fan (Leah Lewis); a rich girl with a mysterious past, Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani); Nancy’s secret boyfriend, Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim), and amiable burnout Ace (Alex Saxon). The five of them must team up to clear their own names – encountering emotional entanglements and even more mysteries along the way. Nancy’s reawakening brings her into conflict with her widowed father, Carson Drew (Scott Wolf), who is dating Detective Karen Hart (Alvina August). And, when a supernatural presence begins to haunt Nancy’s investigation, she discovers that the current crime has an astonishing connection to the unsolved murder of a local girl. Whether the ghost is here to help, or hinder Nancy remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Nancy’s going to have to unravel the clues from both the living and the dead to solve the crimes. Executive produced by Noga Landau (“The Magicians”), Melinda Hsu Taylor (“The Gifted,” “The Vampire Diaries”), Josh Schwartz (“Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty,” “Runaways”), Stephanie Savage (“Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty,” “Runaways”) and Lis Rowinski (“Dynasty,” “Runaways”), NANCY DREW is a production of CBS Television Studios in association with Fake Empire.

Cast and characters

Starring:

• Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew
• Alex Saxon as Ace
• Leah Lewis as George Fan
• Maddison Jaizani as Bess Marvin
• Scott Wolf as Carson Drew
• Tunji Kasim as Ned "Nick" Nickerson
• Riley Smith as Ryan Hudson
• Alvina August as Detective Karen Hart

Recurring guest stars:

• Adam Beach as Chief McGinnis
• Sara Canning as Katherine Drew
• Katie Findlay as Lisbeth
• Liza Lapira as Victoria Fan
• Stevie Lynn Jones as Laura Tandy
• Miles Gaston Villanueva as Owen Marvin
• Kenneth Mitchell as Josh Dodd
• Teryl Rothery as Celia Hudson
• Martin Donovan as Everett Hudson
• George Salazar as Sal
• Pamela Roylance as Patrice Dodd
• Anthony Natale as Captain Thom

Non-recurring guest stars:

• Pamela Sue Martin as Harriet Grosset
• Zibby Allen as Rita Howell
• Isaiah Johnson as Bashiir
• Tiana Okoye as Amaya Alston
• Carmen Moore as Hannah Gruen
• David Paetkau as Chad Vogel
• Ryan-James Hatanaka as Detective Abe Tamura

Recurring co-stars:

• Sinead Curry as Tiffany Hudson
• Stephanie Van Dyck as Lucy Sable
• Kurt Long as Nathan Gomber
• Lizzie Boys as Teen Lucy Sable
• Nathanael Vass as Officer Rawley
• Graeme Duffy as John Sander
• Ariah Lee as Ted Fan
• Andrea Drepaul as Moira Baker
• Eden Summer Gilmore as 7th grade Nancy Drew
• Judith Maxie as Diana Marvin

Non-recurring co-stars of named characters:

• Emma Oliver as 4-year-old Nancy Drew
• Tony Ali as Jeff Tucker
• Steven Allerick as Sebastian Marvin
• Julie Benson as Candice Weaver
• Deborah Ramsey as Claudette
• Samantha Di Francesco as Young Candice Weaver
• Alison Araya as Dr. Burney
• Carmeron McDonald as Dr. Jackson
• Kesler Talbot as Little Ace
• Amélie Eve as Rose Turnbull
• Kyle Strauts as Simon
• P Lynn Johnson as Dawn Ziegler
• Chris Shields as Keenan
• Albert Nicholas as Javier
• Michael Adamthwaite as Gus
• Reese Alexander as Orderly Conrad
• Shayne Walker as Layne
• Shaun Omaid as Inmate Peter
• Ambrose Gardener as Mr. Roeper
• Mackenzie Gray as Father Shane
• Camille Hollett-French as Dominique
• Robyn Bradley as Judge Edelstein
• Katie Stuart as Cindy
• Sofia Tesema as Young Karen Hart

Episodes

The first episode screened at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) on July 18, 2019, and it first aired on The CW on October 9, 2019.

#		Title	Air Date	Director	Writer
1		Pilot	Oct 9, 2019	Larry Teng	Noga Landau, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage
When a socialite is murdered, Nancy finds herself a prime suspect in the crime, along with a group of other teens present at the scene.
2		The Secret of the Old Morgue	Oct 16, 2019	Larry Teng	Noga Landau
When Nancy learns that Tiffany Hudson’s corpse is being moved out of Horseshoe Bay for a private autopsy, she puts her investigation into Lucy Sable’s dress on hold to pull off one of her most risky missions yet. Meanwhile, Bess and Ace enlist the help of a stranger in an attempt to help Nancy. Lastly, the town gathers to participate in the annual bucket ritual done on the last night of the Summer Festival.
3		The Curse of the Dark Storm	Oct 23, 2019	John Kretchmer	Jesse Stern, Lisa Bao
When a nor’easter hits Horseshoe Bay, Ace warns everyone that the storm has been known to blow restless spirits ashore. Meanwhile, Nancy confronts Nick about the secrets he’s been keeping.
4		The Haunted Ring	Oct 30, 2019	John Kretchmer	Jesse Stern, Lisa Bao
As the funeral for Tiffany Hudson nears, her confused spirit seemingly haunts Horseshoe Bay. Nancy invites Bess to stay with her, allowing Nancy to figure out what Bess is hiding. Nick struggles with what he learned about Tiffany. Meanwhile, George reluctantly seeks help from an unusual source as Ace runs into a significant person from his past. Lastly, Carson continues to advise Ryan, much to Nancy’s chagrin.
5		The Case of the Wayward Spirit	Nov 6, 2019	Claudia Yarmy	Melinda Hsu Taylor, Katherine DiSavino
When Nancy realizes that George is possessed by Tiffany’s spirit, she must act quickly to rid her friend of the ghostly passenger before it’s too late. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger, Owen, wanders in to The Claw and asks the gang to cater a charity gala happening at the country club that same day.
6		The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge	Nov 13, 2019	Amanda Row	Alex Taub, Andrea Thornton
While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay’s newest and most suspect widower.
7		The Tale of the Fallen Sea Queen	Nov 20, 2019	Becca Rodriguez	Erika Harrison, Katie Schwartz
Believing that solving Lucy’s murder will lead to solving Tiffany’s murder, the Drew Crew resolves to find a way to speak with the only eyewitness to both murders-Dead Lucy herself. To prepare for this incredibly risky séance, they set off to investigate the last few hours of Lucy Sable’s life. Ultimately, they confront Dead Lucy in a horrifying séance, and Nancy is faced with a truth that seems to validate her greatest fear.
8		The Path of Shadows	Dec 4, 2019	Alexis Ostrander	Jesse Stern
Nancy and the Drew Crew discover that the car wreck that left one of their own at death's door was no accident. While simultaneously hoping to solve the crime, the crew investigates the physical evidence of sabotage to the car and take a supernatural detour into the metaphysical world.
9		The Hidden Staircase	Dec 11, 2019	Shannon Kohli	Melinda Hsu Taylor
In our winter finale, Nancy and the Drew Crew desperately search for George’s missing sister, Ted, whose kidnapping eerily mirrors the investigation that started Nancy’s sleuthing career. Meanwhile, while revisiting the trauma of her past, as a means to solving the present-day mystery, Nancy finally reconnects with her father just as an escalation in the Lucy Sable investigation threatens to separate them forever.
10		The Mark Of The Poisoner's Pearl	Jan 15, 2020	Sydney Freeland	Katherine DiSavino, Lisa Bao
After discovering a connection between the poison that killed Tiffany Hudson and a Horseshoe Bay cold case, Nancy and the Drew Crew risk their lives to bring a serial killer to justice.
11		The Phantom of Bonny Scot	Jan 22, 2020	Sydney Freeland	Katherine DiSavino, Lisa Bao
When Nancy’s quest to clear Carson’s name clashes with Owen’s pursuit of justice for the victims of the Bonny Scot, she’ll have to decide just how far she’s willing to go to get her dad out of jail.
12		The Lady of Larkspur Lane	Jan 29, 2020	Greg Beeman	Erika Harrison
While Nancy and the Drew Crew follow up on the latest Lucy Sable lead, they also work to uncover who tried to kill Ryan, leading them to a startling revelation.
13		The Whisper Box	Feb 5, 2020	Larry Teng	Noga Landau & Alex Taub
When Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back.
14		The Sign of the Uninvited Guest	Feb 26, 2020	Amanda Row	Katherine DiSavino
Nancy and the Drew Crew follow the latest Lucy Sable murder lead, while simultaneously working to uncover the attempted murder of someone in their community. When both investigations lead back to the same person, Nancy and Nick confront the suspect with their findings.
15		The Terror of Horseshoe Bay	Mar 4, 2020	Katie Eastridge	Jen Vestuto & Melissa Marlette
With time running out before Carson’s evidentiary hearing, Nancy turns to supernatural sources in a last-ditch effort to find clues to exonerate her father.
16		The Haunting of Nancy Drew	Mar 11, 2020	Ruben Garcia	Noga Landau, Katie Schwartz
While using a combination of forensic clues, skilled observation and relentless questioning of those who knew Lucy at the end of her life, Nancy unravels what happened the night Lucy died. While her detective work succeeds in some ways, it also reveals a devasting truth.
17		The Girl In The Locket	Apr 8, 2020	Larry Teng	Melinda Hsu Taylor, Lisa Bao
With only hours left, the Drew Crew must race against the clock to find a way to vanquish the Agleaca before she takes what is owed to her.
18		The Clue in the Captain's Painting	Apr 15, 2020	Ramsey Nickell	Erika Harrison & Jesse Stern
Nancy and the Drew Crew investigate a mysterious death which also leads to new details regarding the Aglaeca curse.

Gallery

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Nancy Drew First Look Trailer The CW

Re-released August 2, 2019

Nancy Drew - First Look Clip - The CW

Released May 16, 2019

'Nancy Drew' Stars Kennedy McMann, Leah Lewis & Cast Join Us LIVE SDCC 2019 Entertainment Weekly

July 18, 2019

Production Notes

• On October 25, 2019, it was announced that the first season of Nancy Drew was picked up for a full season of 22 episodes.
• On March 13, 2020, production of the first season was shut down indefinitely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • In the events following this global pandemic, episode 18 also serves as the season finale, four episodes earlier than intended.
  • Filming was halted in the middle of episode 20. It was written by Alex Taub, and it was being directed by Rachel Raimist.