TV series
Twice the meddling.
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Velma is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Jinkies! This raucous reimagining of the Scooby-Doo franchise unravels the mysterious origins of Mystery, Inc. – as seen through the eyes of the gang’s beloved bespectacled detective Velma.
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Episode 1
After teenage outcast Velma Dinkley is accused of killing a popular classmate, she has just 24 hours to find the real murderer. There’s only one problem: Velma has sworn off solving mysteries – forever.
Directed by Anne Walker FarrellWritten by Charlie GrandyGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Yvonne Orji, Debby Ryan, Karl-Anthony Towns
Episode 2
While Velma goes to new lengths to solve the mystery of her mother’s disappearance – including teaming up with her former BFF turned nemesis, Daphne – Norville faces an enemy of his own… stoners.
Directed by Cal RamseyWritten by Akshara SekarGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole
Episode 3
When Principal Rogers enrolls all the female students in a self-defense class, Velma and Daphne must work out their complicated relationship on the mat. Meanwhile, Norville vows to get answers from Fred… by any means necessary.
Directed by Meg WaldowWritten by Stephanie Amante-RitterGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Yvonne Orji, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole
Episode 4
With Crystal Cove High’s hottest girls under attack, Velma questions her feminist values, while Fred analyzes his own views on women. After seeking Daphne’s help, Norville finds himself embroiled in a new mystery.
Directed by Gina GressWritten by Elijah AronGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Yvonne Orji, Natalia del Riego, Frank Welker, Fortune Feimster
Episode 5
After Crystal Cove instates a city-wide curfew, Velma has no choice but to spend the night with band geeks… and Fred. Later, Daphne makes a discovery of her own.
Directed by Cal RamseyWritten by Matt WarburtonGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Yvonne Orji, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Nicole Byer, Gary Cole
Episode 6
Velma vows to resolve her daddy issues. Norville rebels against his father’s beta lifestyle. Fred fights against his family’s anti-feminist ways. Daphne learns a series of shocking truths about her parents – and her past.
Directed by Meg WaldowWritten by Elijah Aron, Jenna SimmonsGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Karl-Anthony Towns, Nicole Byer, Ken Leung
Episode 7
As the Crystal Cove Fog Festival nears, Velma struggles to find answers to the town’s serial killer problem – and a date. Then, as Daphne explores feelings for a mysterious stranger, Fred and Norville face off for the Fog King crown.
Directed by Meg WaldowWritten by Stephanie Amante-RitterGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Yvonne Orji, Karl-Anthony Towns, Cherry Jones, Frank Welker
Episode 8
After finding themselves trapped in a cave, Velma and Daphne are forced to confront their complicated relationship. While Fred proves he really does love women for their brains, Gigi vies for Norville’s attention.
Directed by Cal RamseyWritten by Stephanie M. Johnson, Matt WarburtonGuest stars Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Yvonne Orji, Debby Ryan, Fortune Feimster, Shay Mitchell, Kulap Vilaysack
Episode 9
Given 72 hours to uncover the identity of the serial killer, Velma is forced to live a lie with Norville, while Daphne and Fred concoct a story of their own to get back in with the Brains.
Directed by Meg WaldowWritten by Charlie Grandy, Elijah AronGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Sarayu Blue, Yvonne Orji, Debby Ryan, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Nicole Byer
Episode 10
While Velma races against the clock to find the true serial killer, Daphne pursues a new career path, Fred finds a way to channel his rage, and Norville attempts to get as far away from his former best friend as possible.
Directed by Gina GressWritten by Charlie GrandyGuest stars Jane Lynch, Melissa Fumero, Russell Peters, Wanda Sykes, Sarayu Blue, Yvonne Orji, Debby Ryan, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Mindy KalingVelma (voice)
Constance WuDaphne (voice)
Sam RichardsonNorville (voice)
Glenn HowertonFred (voice)
Jane LynchDonna (voice)
Sarayu BlueDiya (voice)
Karl-Anthony TownsHandsome Jock (voice)
Nicole ByerBlythe (voice)
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