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” friends—wealthy students from the fictional 90909 ZIP code—force her to choose between them and her father; she chooses her father. Keith opens a private investigation agency, Mars Investigations, where Veronica works part-time.
1 - 1Pilot Sep. 22, 2004
1 - 2Credit Where Credit's Due Sep. 28, 2004
1 - 3Meet John Smith Oct. 12, 2004
1 - 4The Wrath of Con Oct. 19, 2004
1 - 5You Think You Know Somebody Oct. 26, 2004
1 - 6Return of the Kane Nov. 02, 2004
1 - 7The Girl Next Door Nov. 09, 2004
1 - 8Like a Virgin Nov. 23, 2004
1 - 9Drinking the Kool-Aid Nov. 30, 2004
1 - 10An Echolls Family Christmas Dec. 14, 2004
1 - 11Silence of the Lamb Jan. 04, 2005
1 - 12Clash of the Tritons Jan. 11, 2005
1 - 13Lord of the Bling Feb. 08, 2005
1 - 14Mars vs. Mars Feb. 15, 2005
1 - 15Ruskie Business Feb. 22, 2005
1 - 16Betty and Veronica Mar. 29, 2005
1 - 17Kanes and Abel's Apr. 05, 2005
1 - 18Weapons of Class Destruction Apr. 12, 2005
1 - 19Hot Dogs Apr. 19, 2005
1 - 20M.A.D. Apr. 26, 2005
1 - 21A Trip to the Dentist May. 03, 2005
1 - 22Leave It to Beaver May. 10, 2005
