Season 1
(2004)
Overview
The season revolves around Veronica Mars, a high school student and private investigator in the fictional Southern California seaside town of Neptune. When Veronica's best friend, Lilly Kane, is murdered, her life falls apart. Her father, County Sheriff Keith Mars, accuses Lilly's father of being involved in the murder. This provokes Neptune's wrath and Keith's ousting as sheriff in a recall election. Veronica's mother, Lianne, develops a drinking problem and leaves town. Veronica's "09er" frie…
Cast
as Veronica Mars
as Keith Mars
as Wallace Fennel
as Logan Echolls
as Duncan Kane
as Eli 'Weevil' Navarro
Episodes
Pilot 7.7
September 22, 2004
While trying to navigate the everyday drama of high school, the smart, fearless, 17-year-old Veronica Mars also moonlig…
Credit Where Credit's Due 8.0
September 28, 2004
Veronica doesn't believe the evidence adds up against Weevil, who has confessed to stealing credit card applications fr…
Meet John Smith 7.5
October 12, 2004
With only a commonplace name, an old address and dim memories as leads, Veronica and Wallace attempt to help classmate …
The Wrath of Con 7.9
October 19, 2004
In an effort to help Wallace's new crush Georgia, who was duped out of her money in an internet scheme, Veronica must o…
You Think You Know Somebody 7.8
October 26, 2004
Veronica tries to help her new boyfriend Troy find his father's stolen car and turns to Weevil for assistance, but the …
Return of the Kane 7.9
November 2, 2004
Veronica investigates possible fraud in the election of student council president at school after Duncan wins, beating …
The Girl Next Door 7.4
November 9, 2004
Veronica becomes suspicious when a young pregnant woman who lives in their apartment complex with her volatile boyfrien…
Like a Virgin 8.3
November 23, 2004
To help restore a cheerleader's ruined reputation, Veronica turns to funky computer geek Mac to find the hacker respons…
Drinking the Kool-Aid 7.5
November 30, 2004
The wealthy parents of a Neptune High senior hire Keith and Veronica to investigate a cult-like group and its charismat…
An Echolls Family Christmas 8.0
December 14, 2004
When Weevil's poker winnings go missing after a game at Logan's place, Veronica questions each player to piece together…
Silence of the Lamb 8.0
January 4, 2005
Veronica uncovers information that her fellow outcast Mac was switched at birth with a more affluent student, causing V…
Clash of the Tritons 7.1
January 11, 2005
When a family accuses Veronica of providing a fake ID to their son, now in an alcohol-induced coma, and files suit, the…
Lord of the Bling 7.5
February 8, 2005
After being hired by hip-hop heavyweight Percy "Bone" Hamilton to find his kidnapped daughter, Veronica and Keith look …
Mars vs. Mars 8.2
February 15, 2005
When one of Neptune High's haughtier students brings a sexual harassment suit against a favorite teacher, Veronica find…
Ruskie Business 7.8
February 22, 2005
Veronica surprisingly finds herself working as a "love detective" when she's asked to track down her friend Meg's secre…
Betty and Veronica 7.9
March 29, 2005
Following an emotional reunion with her mother, Veronica is hired to track down Neptune High's beloved mascot, Polly th…
Kanes and Abel's 7.8
April 5, 2005
Veronica investigates who at school is doing everything possible to distract Sabrina from studying and wreck her grades…
Weapons of Class Destruction 7.6
April 12, 2005
A series of fire drills leads Veronica to discover that Neptune High has been receiving bomb threats, so she enlists Wa…
Hot Dogs 7.5
April 19, 2005
While helping her classmate Mandy search for her missing Jack Russell terrier, Veronica stumbles onto a bigger mystery,…
M.A.D. 7.7
April 26, 2005
When a classmate's boyfriend threatens to post a humiliating video of the girl online if she dumps him, Veronica helps …
A Trip to the Dentist 8.4
May 3, 2005
Determined to get to the truth behind who drugged and assaulted her at a party the year before, Veronica questions her …
Leave It to Beaver 8.6
May 10, 2005
In the shocking, action-packed season finale, a determined Veronica must betray someone she cares deeply about in order…