Veronica Mars 2004
“Still fighting crime like a girl.”
What is Veronica Mars?
Veronica Mars is an American teen neo-noir mystery drama television series created by screenwriter Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, on the television network UPN.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 22, 2004
- Last aired
- Jul 19, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- UPN, The CW, Hulu
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Veronica Mars is an American teen neo-noir mystery drama television series created by screenwriter Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, on the television network UPN. Set in the fictional town of Neptune, California, the show stars Kristen Bell as the title character. The narrative follows Veronica Mars as she progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her father, a former county sheriff. The series explores her efforts to crack the toughest mysteries in the affluent town, a mission that begins after her best friend is murdered. The cast also includes Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring, and Percy Daggs III. The show aired on UPN from 2004 to 2006 and on The CW from 2006 to 2007. Following a twelve-year hiatus, Hulu produced an eight-episode fourth season that premiered on July 19, 2019. Seasons one through three are available to watch on streaming platforms including Plex and Netflix.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student moonlights as a private investigator to solve mysteries in her affluent California town.”
- compelling lead character
- intricate mystery plotting
- sharp dialogue
- dark themes
- complex narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy teen-centered mysteries blended with gritty noir storytelling.
The series contains mature themes and depictions of crime suitable for a teen and adult audience.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 22, 2004
- E2 Credit Where Credit's Due Core Sep 28, 2004
- E3 Meet John Smith Core Oct 12, 2004
- E4 The Wrath of Con Core Oct 19, 2004
- E5 You Think You Know Somebody Core Oct 26, 2004
- E6 Return of the Kane Core Nov 2, 2004
- E7 The Girl Next Door Core Nov 9, 2004
- E8 Like a Virgin Core Nov 23, 2004
- E9 Drinking the Kool-Aid Core Nov 30, 2004
- E10 An Echolls Family Christmas Core Dec 14, 2004
- E11 Silence of the Lamb Core Jan 4, 2005
- E12 Clash of the Tritons Core Jan 11, 2005
- E13 Lord of the Bling Core Feb 8, 2005
- E14 Mars vs. Mars Core Feb 15, 2005
- E15 Ruskie Business Core Feb 22, 2005
- E16 Betty and Veronica Core Mar 29, 2005
- E17 Kanes and Abel's Core Apr 5, 2005
- E18 Weapons of Class Destruction Core Apr 12, 2005
- E19 Hot Dogs Core Apr 19, 2005
- E20 M.A.D. Core Apr 26, 2005
- E21 A Trip to the Dentist Mytharc May 3, 2005
- E22 Leave It to Beaver Mytharc May 10, 2005
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Normal Is the Watchword Mytharc Sep 28, 2005
- E2 Driver Ed Core Oct 5, 2005
- E3 Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang Core Oct 12, 2005
- E4 Green-Eyed Monster Core Oct 19, 2005
- E5 Blast from the Past Core Oct 26, 2005
- E6 Rat Saw God Core Nov 9, 2005
- E7 Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Core Nov 16, 2005
- E8 Ahoy, Mateys! Core Nov 23, 2005
- E9 My Mother, the Fiend Core Nov 30, 2005
- E10 One Angry Veronica Core Dec 7, 2005
- E11 Donut Run Mytharc Jan 25, 2006
- E12 Rashard and Wallace Go to White Castle Core Feb 1, 2006
- E13 Ain't No Magic Mountain High Enough Core Feb 8, 2006
- E14 Versatile Toppings Core Mar 15, 2006
- E15 The Quick and the Wed Core Mar 22, 2006
- E16 The Rapes of Graff Core Mar 29, 2006
- E17 Plan B Core Apr 5, 2006
- E18 I Am God Core Apr 11, 2006
- E19 Nevermind the Buttocks Core Apr 18, 2006
- E20 Look Who's Stalking Core Apr 25, 2006
- E21 Happy Go Lucky Mytharc May 2, 2006
- E22 Not Pictured Mytharc May 9, 2006
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Welcome Wagon Mytharc Oct 3, 2006
- E2 My Big Fat Greek Rush Week Core Oct 10, 2006
- E3 Wichita Linebacker Core Oct 17, 2006
- E4 Charlie Don’t Surf Core Oct 24, 2006
- E5 President Evil Core Oct 31, 2006
- E6 Hi, Infidelity Core Nov 7, 2006
- E7 Of Vice and Men Core Nov 14, 2006
- E8 Lord of the Pi’s Core Nov 21, 2006
- E9 Spit & Eggs Core Nov 28, 2006
- E10 Show Me the Monkey Core Jan 23, 2007
- E11 Poughkeepsie, Tramps and Thieves Core Jan 30, 2007
- E12 There's Got to be a Morning After Pill Core Feb 6, 2007
- E13 Postgame Mortem Core Feb 13, 2007
- E14 Mars, Bars Core Feb 20, 2007
- E15 Papa's Cabin Core Feb 27, 2007
- E16 Un-American Graffiti Core May 1, 2007
- E17 Debasement Tapes Core May 8, 2007
- E18 I Know What You'll Do Next Summer Core May 15, 2007
- E19 Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down Mytharc May 22, 2007
- E20 The Bitch Is Back Mytharc May 22, 2007
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Spring Break Forever Mytharc Jul 19, 2019
- E2 Chino and the Man Core Jul 19, 2019
- E3 Keep Calm and Party On Core Jul 19, 2019
- E4 Heads You Lose Core Jul 19, 2019
- E5 Losing Streak Core Jul 19, 2019
- E6 Entering a World of Pain Core Jul 19, 2019
- E7 Gods of War Mytharc Jul 19, 2019
- E8 Years, Continents, Bloodshed Mytharc Jul 19, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by screenwriter Rob Thomas.
Who stars as the main character?
Kristen Bell stars as the eponymous character, Veronica Mars.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the fictional town of Neptune, California.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on September 22, 2004.
How many seasons are there?
The series consists of four seasons, with the fourth season premiering in 2019.