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Season 2 – Search Party

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The disappearance of former college acquaintance Chantal leads several 20-somethings to get entangled in the mystery of how she went missing. Leading the search party is Dory, a lifelong doormat who works as a rich housewife's assistant. Dory makes it her personal mission to find Chantal -- and she's bringing her friends into the investigation with her. Self-diagnosed narcissist Elliott, who puts his ego aside long enough to agree to help Dory, is particularly good at detective work. Bubbly actress Portia excels at chatting up suspects for information because of her desperate need to be in the spotlight. Sheltered-but-sweet doofus Drew has to grow a spine to help solve the mystery and save his deteriorating relationship with Dory. Dory's ex-boyfriend Julian seeks the truth, regardless of who it hurts, because of his background as a journalist.
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Search Party — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

With a never-better Alia Shawkat in the lead, Search Party's second season delves deeper into the deliciously dark dramedy that makes the show so addictively entertaining.

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Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian Jul 29, 2019
A brilliant and oddly empathetic skewering of the blind spots of late-capitalist narcissism. Go to Full Review Anna Leszkiewicz New Statesman Jan 5, 2018
Search Party is a bizarre mix of concepts - hipster millennial comedy meets stylish, spiralling mystery - that ends up being something all of its own. Go to Full Review Julia Raeside Guardian Jan 4, 2018
The mystery is carefully spun out to keep you hooked, but you will also stay for the monstrous yet somehow beautifully nuanced characters. If you are new to Search Party, I envy you and, like, totally want your life. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof Jul 5, 2022
4/5
After the unexpected return, the creators throw themselves into the adventure... without losing the series' characteristic black (and at times absurd) humor. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Decider Jan 30, 2020
Search Party contains exactly the right balance of self-awareness and empathy for its characters. Every time they dig a hole, literally and figuratively, it feels earned, not forced. Go to Full Review Morgan Jeffery Digital Spy Dec 3, 2018
We defy you not to fall for this show's offbeat charms. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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sarah H @Humphriessarah2 Aug 15, 2026 Season 1 and 2 were so good See more Lukas S. @lukasamufasa Mar 9, 2026 The first season was so good. And then slowly it all went downhill from there. 2nd season was fine but not as good as the first See more Christina R. @Lomax7 Feb 16, 2026 The genius of John Early as Elliot carried this season. Super dark comedy that puts you in a great mood. See more Gareth v @geewah Jun 24, 2023 Another fantastic season of this innovative and smart comedy. The four main characters, no matter how annoying they can be, are so likeable, and perfectly cast. Destined to be a cult classic. See more Greg S @RT66181183 Sep 17, 2022 Actors really make this along with the writers. Great show. Directing impeccable. See more Ryan K @ryan_k1 Apr 18, 2022 As the characters deal with the poor decisions made in the previous season, each character starts to break down in a distinct and believable way. The show continues to hit on the same dark comedy notes as season 1 and the plot advances in a reasonable but creative way. I would say season 2 is just as good as season 1 and well-worth watching. See more Read all reviews
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Alia Shawkat

Dory

John Reynolds

Drew

John Early

Elliott

Meredith Hagner

Portia

Griffin Newman

Gavin Rolf

William Ragsdale

Chuck

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 19, 2017 Murder! After finding the Chantal and killing the not-so-villainous Keith, the gang is faced with the horrifying task of trying to bury a body before the sun comes up. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2017 Conspiracy The gang goes on a mission to cover up Keith's semi-accidental murder and return Chantal to her family, with a few major roadblocks along the way. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 21, 2017 Paralysis Four 20-somethings come together after a former college acquaintance mysteriously disappears. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 26, 2017 Paralysis Life after murder proves to be harder than expected as the friends readjust to their superficial Brooklyn lives. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 26, 2017 Suspicion The friends make choices fueled by paranoia; Keith's ex-wife confronts Dory; Portia gets cast in a play about the Manson murders; Drew begins a long con to escape to China, Elliott breaks out into hives. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 3, 2017 Paranoia The gang gets invited to Chappaqua, where they receive the key to the city for finding Chantal; a police officer named Joy begins to uncover their tracks. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 2017 Obsession As Elliott descends into insanity, the gang turns their back on Dory, who begins working with Julian at a political campaign. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2017 Denial Dory drops in on Keith's funeral; Drew investigates the threatening flowers left at his work; Portia severs ties with her mother; Elliot endures group therapy at rehab; Julian realizes Mary may be an imperfect role model. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 10, 2017 Hysteria Dory and Drew receive a visit from Officer Joy Hartman, make a shocking discovery, meet up with Elliott, and make it to Portia's play on time. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 17, 2017 Frenzy The gang must get $60,000 to their blackmailer; Joy follows Fat Franky around town, which doesn't end as suspected. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 2017 Psychosis The gang ties up loose ends before facing the reality that they might go to jail by midnight, leaving it up to Dory to figure something out. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Sarah-Violet Bliss, Tony Hernandez, Charles Rogers, Michael Showalter
Network
TBS
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 19, 2017
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