High Desert

Peggy Newman, a woman with a checkered past, makes the life-changing decision to become a private investigator following the death of her beloved mother, who she lived with in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California.

Creators and Cast

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Jennifer Hoppe

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Katie Ford

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Nancy Fichman

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Patricia Arquette

Peggy Newman

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Matt Dillon

Denny

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Brad Garrett

Bruce Harvey

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Weruche Opia

Carol

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Bernadette Peters

Roslyn / Ginger

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Rupert Friend

Guru Bob

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Christine Taylor

Dianne

Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes

S1 E1 · Pain Management

2023-05-16

Grieving her mother’s recent death and under pressure from her siblings to get a job, Peggy finds a new vocation in private investigating.

S1 E2 · Two Knockers and No Boyfriend = A Felony

2023-05-16

Accused of stealing money from the Pioneertown safe, Peggy takes it upon herself to find the culprit.

S1 E3 · I'm Getting Close to This Guru Bastard

2023-05-16

Peggy gets closer to the case of Guru Bob’s missing wife, plus meets her own mother’s doppelganger.

S1 E4 · Get Judy off the Bed

2023-05-23

After making a discovery about Guru Bob’s missing wife, Peggy enlists Denny to find out more.

S1 E5 · Soul Retrieval

2023-05-30

Peggy and Denny try a shocking new strategy with Guru Bob, and an unexpected clue appears.

S1 E6 · A Nod Is Not a Hello

2023-06-06

Arman and Heather threaten Guru Bob. The Gattchis become suspicious of Peggy poking around about Dona’s disappearance.

S1 E7 · This Doesn't Have to Be a Tragedy

2023-06-13

Denny and Chunky make a desperate move. Peggy confronts the Gattchis with a demand. Arman and Heather pay Peggy a surprise visit.

S1 E8 · I Need a Hero

2023-06-20

The Gattchis attempt to seize control of the situation.