List of Welcome to Night Vale episodes

Welcome to Night Vale is a podcast written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. The series narrates the daily events of Night Vale, a fictitious town in the Southwestern United States, in the format of a fortnightly radio show. The series has been running since June 2012, with an episode typically being released on the first and fifteenth day of each month. Alongside these, there have also been several live episodes that were performed during extensive tours across Europe and North America.[1] Audio recordings of these live events have also been released. Additionally, several bonus episodes with guest writers were released during a short hiatus in November 2014.

Series overview

Season		Episodes		Originally aired
				First aired	Last aired
	1	26		June 15, 2012	June 15, 2013
	2	25		July 1, 2013	July 1, 2014
	3	22		July 15, 2014	June 15, 2015
	4	20		August 1, 2015	June 15, 2016
	5	20		August 1, 2016	June 15, 2017
	6	21		August 1, 2017	June 15, 2018
	7	20		August 1, 2018	June 15, 2019
	8	20		August 1, 2019	June 15, 2020
	9	TBA		August 1, 2020	TBA

Episodes

Year One

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
1	1	"Pilot"	"These and More Than These" by Joseph Fink	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	20:46	June 15, 2012
"A new dog park opens in Night Vale. Carlos, a scientist, visits and discovers some interesting things. Seismic things. Plus, a helpful guide to surveillance helicopter-spotting."[2]
2	2	"Glow Cloud"	"The Bus is Late" by Satellite High	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	19:57	July 1, 2012
"A mysterious, glowing cloud makes its way across Night Vale. Plus, new Boy Scouts hierarchy, community events calendar, and a PTA bake sale for a great cause!"[2]
3	3	"Station Management"	"Bill & Annie" by Chuck Brodsky	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	20:33	July 15, 2012
"It's contract renewal time with station management, and negotiations get tricky. Plus, a new city litter initiative, books stop working, and a creeping fear comes to town!"[2]
4	4	"PTA Meeting"	"Closer" by The Tiny	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:53	August 1, 2012
"Last night's PTA meeting accidentally opens a rift in spacetime, and Night Vale faces the consequences. Plus, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, controversy at Radon Canyon, and our annual high school football preview!"[2]
5	5	"The Shape In Grove Park"	"Jerusalem" by Dan Bern	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	20:48	August 15, 2012
"A protest against the removal of the Shape in Grove Park That No One Acknowledges Or Speaks About. Plus, changes to the school curriculum, a growing tarantula problem in town, and musical auditions!"[2]
6	6	"The Drawbridge"	"Aye" by Dio	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:42	September 1, 2012
"The city faces extensive delays in the revitalization of the Old Town Drawbridge. Plus, time for another pledge drive, changes afoot at the Night Vale Daily Journal, and good news for radio controlled airplane hobbyists!"[2]
7	7	"History Week"	"Despite What You've Been Told" by Two Gallants	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:22	September 15, 2012
"Learn about the storied history of Night Vale during this special week's celebration. Plus, psychological assaults on tourists, highway construction announcements, and metal detectors in schools!"[2]
8	8	"The Lights in Radon Canyon"	"This Too Shall Pass" by Danny Schmidt	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:52	October 1, 2012
"Mysterious lights and sounds are coming from Radon Canyon. Plus, tips on how to win the town lottery, our newest (incorporeal) School Board member, and the abandoned mineshaft finally gets HBO!"[2]
9	9	""PYRAMID""	"Last Song" by Jason Webley	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Messages from the pyramid by Regis Lacher.	23:35	October 15, 2012
"A large, philosophical pyramid appears in town, announcing several messages, but is it what it seems? Plus, best practices for regular skin-checks, an update on the levitating cat, and whatever happened to that vile barber?"[2]
10	10	"Feral Dogs"	"i Know This" by Rachel Kann	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:34	November 1, 2012
"A roving pack of feral dogs terrorizes Night Vale. Plus, a new installment of Community Health Tips, the Fireperson Appreciation Parade, and free admission day at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies!"[2]
11	11	"Wheat & Wheat By-Products"	"Cigarette Burns Forever" by Adam Green	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	21:54	November 15, 2012
"An important announcement from the Night Vale Council for Commerce to regularly consume wheat & wheat by-products. Plus, the dangers of discount bloodstones, property taxes going up, and changes afoot in our health insurance policies!"[2]
12	12	"The Candidate"	"Of a Friday Night" by Anaïs Mitchell	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:32	December 1, 2012
"The search for a dangerous fugitive finally comes to an end, but he's gaining some unexpected popularity. Plus, what to do about those noisy sunsets. City Council regects "breath entitlements," and more issues with Santa Claus at the Night Vale mall."[2]
13	13	"A Story About You."	"You Don't Know" by Mount Moon	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:33	December 15, 2012
"You listen to a podcast. You check the episode description to see what is in store this time. It is a different kind of description than you are used to. You suspect the episode will be a different kind of episode than you are used to. You listen."[2]
14	14	"The Man in the Tan Jacket"	"Movement 1: Invocation of the Duke" by daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:18	January 1, 2013
"A stranger comes to town with a briefcase and an unmemorable face. Plus, controversy with the Daily Journal, another segment of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and new security footage from the bowling alley."[2]
15	15	"Street Cleaning Day"	"A Little Irony" by Tom Milsom	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:02	January 15, 2013
"Today is Street Cleaning Day, and the street cleaners will soon be upon us. Remain calm, and run away screaming. Plus, new music trends from Dark Owl Records, the crackdown on wheat & wheat by-product speakeasies, and we take a look at clouds."[2]
16	16	"The Phone Call"	"Those Days Are Gone and My Heart is Breaking" by Barton Carroll	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:52	February 1, 2013
"Cecil receives a cryptic phone call from someone who is very close. Plus, a new business plan at the Daily Journal, an important list from the Sheriff's Secret Police, and improvements at the public library."[2]
17	17	"Valentine"	"Neptune's Jewels" by Mystic	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:40	February 15, 2013
"Emergency crews are on hand to help cleanup the aftermath of the worst Valentine's Day in recent memories. Plus, important schedule changes at the Night Vale Airport, the City Council votes to choose an official town language, and updates on the Post Office."[2]
18	18	"The Traveler"	"Jews for Jesus Blues" by Clem Snide	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Lead story by Zack Parsons.	25:26	March 1, 2013
"A traveler arrives in Night Vale. What does he want? Why has Jerry's Tacos returned? Plus, the mayor calls an emergency press conference, another round of corrections, and a look at the community calendar."[2]
19A	19A	"The Sandstorm (Part 1)"	"Eliezer's Waltz" by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, performed by The Ventura Klezmer Band	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:08	March 15, 2013
"A dangerous sandstorm threatens Night Vale. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Cecil finds himself in a strange new place."[2] Guest voice: Kevin R. Free
19B	19B	"The Sandstorm (Part 2)"	"Eliezer's Waltz" by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, performed by Disparition	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:09	March 15, 2013
"A dangerous sandstorm threatens Desert Bluffs. Plus baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Kevin finds himself in a strange new place."[2] Note: This episode is mainly narrated by Kevin R. Free.
20	20	"Poetry Week"	"Get Me Home" by Robin Aigner	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Additional contributions from: Trilety Wade, Russel Swenson, Vanessa Irena, Katherine Ciel, Erika Paschold, and Danielle DuBois.	30:00	April 1, 2013
"It's Poetry Week in Night Vale and folks get a look at a place that should never be seen. Plus, strange new billboards about town and renovations completed at the Night Vale Zoo."[2]
21	21	"A Memory of Europe"	"Sni Bong" by Dengue Fever	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:53	April 15, 2013
"Springtime brings with it pleasant memories of a long ago trip to Europe. Plus, exciting news about the end of the world and important information about spiders."[2]
22	22	"The Whispering Forest"	"Winifred" by Seth Boyer	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:21	May 1, 2013
"A beautiful and alluring forest suddenly appears just outside of town. Plus, school closings, a dream journal mandate, and a moon exhibit at the Children's Science Museum."[2]
23	23	"Eternal Scouts"	"Too Much Time" by John Vanderslice	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:23	May 15, 2013
"Two Night Vale Boy Scouts become the first to ever achieve the rank of Eternal Scout. Plus, an update on the floating cat, changes in who gets to die, and a recruitment drive for a vague yet menacing government agency."[2]
24	24	"The Mayor"	"Biblical Violence" by Hella	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:49	June 1, 2013
"The Mayor has gone missing. Plus, Night Vale Community Theater presence Once on this Island, the return of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and an update on the Apache Tracker."[2]
25	25	"One Year Later"	"Sunday Morning Stasis" by Joseph Fink	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	32:13	June 15, 2013
"It has been one year since the first episode. One year since strange things began underneath lane five of the Desert Flower Bowling Alley and Arcade Fun Complex. One year since the arrival of Night Vale's most beautiful person: Carlos."[2]

Year Two

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
26	1	"The Faceless Old Woman"	"Long Gone" by Mary Epworth	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:57	July 1, 2013
"There is a faceless old woman secretly living in your home, and she has something she needs to say. Plus former intern Dana is still alive and texting us from the forbidden Dog Park, Community Health Tips, and an update on the kittens."[2] Guest voice: Mara Wilson
27	2	"First Date"	"Team the Best Team" by Doomtree	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:00	July 15, 2013
"Cecil tries to convey the important news of the day, including delivery of some mysterious crates in the desert, a new library expansion, and the annual Bluegrass Festival, but he has a more pressing issue on his mind."[2]
28	3	"Summer Reading Program"	"You and I Belong" by Simone Felice	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Ashley Lierman	24:57	August 1, 2013
"The Library's Summer Reading Program has begun, sending the town into a panic. Plus, a tough new mandate from the City Council, a list of useful things, and changes afoot in the Freemasons. "[2]
29	4	"Subway"	"Poor in Love" by Destroyer	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Russel Swenson	24:54	August 15, 2013
"An entire subway system appears suddenly in Night Vale, and the City Council is excited by the possibilities. Plus, tips for organ donors, a look into financial news, and a popular new service in town."[2]
30	5	"Dana"	"The Lethal Temptress" by The Mendoza Line	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:02	September 1, 2013
"Intern Dana finds a way out of the Dog Park but can't quite figure out where it leads. Plus, a look at opening weekend of football season, helpful tips on adopting a dog from the SPCA, and Carlos visits the house that doesn't exist."[2] Guest voice: Jasika Nicole.
31	6	"A Blinking Light up on the Mountain"	"Never Be Famous" by Hussalonia	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:36	September 15, 2013
"There's a blinking light up on the mountain, which challenges our belief in mountains. Plus, a controversial new television show and a message from the faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home."[2] Guest voice: Mara Wilson.
32	7	"Yellow Helicopters"	"Palabras de papel" by Nelson Poblete	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:35	October 1, 2013
"There are strange new helicopters above Night Vale, different from the other helicopters that regularly hover over town. Plus, Community Health Tips, surgery for NVHS's starting quarterback, and a message from Hiram McDaniels."[2] Guest voice: Jackson Publick.
33	8	"Cassette"	"Big Houses" by Squalloscope	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:06	October 15, 2013
"Cecil finds an old cassette tape of himself at age 15, and he is surprised at what it contains. Plus, a new exhibit at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies, Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and an important message from new station management."[2]
34	9	"A Beautiful Dream"	"Better Go" by Mal Blum	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Zack Parsons	29:56	November 1, 2013
"The Wallaby family successfully lobbies the School Board to finally allow a computer in school to help their daughter Megan. Plus, a concert from Dark Owl Records and Amnesty Day at the public library."[2]
35	10	"Lazy Day"	"Mijn Manier" by Brainpower	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:40	November 15, 2013
"It's a totally lazy day in Night Vale. Feeling really tired. Increasingly tired. Here's some news, I guess: updates on the Summer Reading Program, the Brown Stone Spire, and a delicious new cereal on the market. Just so lazy. Everything slowing down."[2]
36	11	"Missing"	"Peanuts" by Sam 'n Ash	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:29	December 1, 2013
"An urgent call to all listeners as 13-year-old Tamika Flynn has gone missing. Plus another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, breaking traffic news, and the Community Calendar."[2]
37	12	"The Auction"	"Absentee" by Jack Campbell	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Glen David Gold	30:00	December 15, 2013
"The Sheriff's Secret Police are holding their annual auction of seized property, and our favorite community radio host finds Lot 37 particularly interesting. Plus, a new challenger for the mayoral title and some great advice for toddlers."[2]
38	13	"Orange Grove"	"Black White and Red" by Emrys Cronin	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:55	January 1, 2014
"John Peters - you know the farmer? - had a huge, healthy orange crop this year. But Carlos grows skeptical about a sudden orange grove in the desert. Plus, the City Council tries to get out of town, and an important correction to a previous story."[2]
39	14	"The Woman From Italy"	"Penn Station" by The Felice Brothers	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Additional material by Glen David Gold.	27:17	January 15, 2014
"A woman from Italy arrived in our town, and we're not quite sure what she wants or what she is doing to us with her presence. Plus, a local hardware store cracks down on the crowds of baristas outside their shop, and update on Khoskekh's kittens, and a look at traffic."[2]
40	15	"The Deft Bowman"	"Offering" by Black City Lights	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Additional material by Zack Parsons.	29:20	February 1, 2014
"The Telephone Service finally fixes the only telephone booth in town, and a submarine arrives from faraway Nulogorsk. Plus, a new campaign from the Tourism Board, we meet our station's newest program director, and strange texts from a mountaintop, if you can believe that."[2]
41	16	"WALK"	"What Have They Done to You Now" by Daniel Knox	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.	26:21	February 15, 2014
"Walk signals are malfunctioning all over town. Plus, updates from former intern Dana and a look at the Community Calendar"[2] Guest voice: Jasika Nicole.
42	17	"Numbers"	"Keep it Coming" by Senim Silla	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.	30:27	March 1, 2014
"Some strange new developments at the local numbers station, WZZZ. Plus, an update on former intern Dana, tips on how to get out of a geographical loop, and constant press conferences from outgoing mayor Pamela Winchell."[2] Guest voice: Molly Quinn.
43	18	"Visitor"	"Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.	30:25	March 15, 2014
"An adorable new visitor makes its way into the radio studio. Plus, controversy in the mayoral race, an update on the house that doesn't exist, and a look the community calendar."[2] Guest voice: Kevin R. Free.
44	19	"Cookies"	"Haunted" by Maya Kern	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.	25:12	April 1, 2014
"It's Girl Scout cookies time in Night Vale. Plus, an updates from Khoshekh and Dana, a safety announcement from the Highway Department, and a magnanimous gesture from station management." Guest Voices: Jasika Nicole, Lauren Sharpe
45	20	"A Story About Them"	"Pretty Little Head" by Eliza Rickman	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:25	April 15, 2014
"This is a story about Them, one that you were never meant to hear."
46	21	"Parade Day"	"Take Up Your Spade" by Sara Watkins	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:00	May 1, 2014
"It's Parade Day in Night Vale. It's totally just a parade and not a subterfuge for any kind of insurgency or revolt against a corpocratic regime."
47	22	"Company Picnic"	"Stupid" by Brendan Maclean	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:44	May 15, 2014
"Good news for the Greater Desert Bluffs Metropolitan Area: StrexCorp is hosting its first ever Company Picnic. It is a fun, cheerful, mandatory event." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free and Lauren Sharpe
48	23	"Renovations"	"High Tide Rising" by Fox	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:01	June 1, 2014
"StrexCorp begins massive renovations on the radio station and all of Night Vale. Plus, updates from the Company Picnic of Indeterminate Length, free floating cats for anyone who wants them, and a strange new art print." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, and Cecil Baldwin.
49A	24A	"Old Oak Doors Part A"	No weather in this episode.	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	42:46	June 15, 2014
"Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election." Part 1 of 2. Recorded Live at the Town Hall theatre in New York City on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices: Meg Bashwiner, Lauren Sharpe, Kevin R. Free, Jackson Publick, Mara Wilson, Symphony Sanders, Jasika Nicole, Dylan Marron, Mark Gagliardi, and Maureen Johnson.
49A	24A	"Old Oak Doors Part B"	"Call Off Your Ghost" by Dessa featuring Aby Wolf and Paper Tiger	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	46:16	July 1, 2014
"Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election." Guest Voices (part 2): Hal Lublin, Kevin R. Free, Jasika Nicole, Symphony Sanders, Dylan Marron, Jackson Publick, and Mara Wilson. Part 2 of 2. Recorded Live at the Town Hall theatre in New York City on June 4, 2014.

Year Three

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
50	1	"Capital Campaign"	"Ghost Story" by Charming Disaster	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor with Ashley Lierman	30:06	July 15, 2014
"The Night Vale Community College begins a capital campaign to fund a new science center. Tourniquet hires a new sous chef, inauguration day for the new mayor, and an update from the otherworld desert."
51	2	"Rumbling"	"Echo in the Hills" by Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:45	August 1, 2014
"Carlos reports on strange developments in the otherworld desert. Plus new announcements from a new mayor, a look at horoscopes, and a message from Desert Bluffs." Guest voice: Dylan Marron
52	3	"The Retirement of Pamela Winchell"	"Here I Land" by Nicholas Stevenson	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	32:38	August 15, 2014
"Mayor Pamela Winchell enjoys her retirement from politics, she's being offered a new job. Plus, renovations at the bowling alley, updates from the desert otherworld, and a review of the new restaurant Tourniquet."
53	4	"The September Monologues"	excerpt of "Postcard from 1952" by Explosions in the Sky [3]	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:43	September 1, 2014
"It's September and the things have gone funny. Just...funny, you know?" Guest voices: Mara Wilson, Kate Jones, and Hal Lublin.
54	5	"A Carnival Comes to Town"	"Bremen" by PigPen Theatre Co	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:32	September 15, 2014
"A carnival comes to town. Plus the Cleaning of Books, breaking ground at the new old Opera House, and an intern returns... again." Guest voices: Dylan Marron.
55	6	"The University of What It Is"	"Catfish" by Waxahatchee	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:36	October 1, 2014
"A representative from the University of What It Is calls the station to find a missing colleague. Plus, an update on the cats, the Barista Cultural Fair, and corrections."
56	7	"Homecoming"	"Understood" by Y.R Generation	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:11	October 15, 2014
"An athletic scandal threatens the annual Night Vale High School Homecoming Game. Plus, a seismological update and a new cooking segment with an old friend." Guest voice: Wil Wheaton
57	8	"The List"	"Upside Down World" by Paisley Rae	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:23	December 1, 2014
"Do you remember that list you were given to memorize? You should have memorized that list exactly. Plus, a finding in the desert, what is opera, and meatless mondays."
58	9	"Monolith"	"Anything I Want You To" by The Rizzos	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	32:12	December 15, 2014
"A stone monolith appears overnight in front of City Hall. Plus, a former high school quarterback playing college football, opening ceremonies at the Drawbridge, and updates from the desert otherworld."
59	10	"Antiques"	"State of Mind" by Stöj Snak	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:45	January 1, 2015
"The Antiques have escaped from the Antiques Mall. Plus, a very scientific update from afar, new management at StrexCorp, and the return of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner." Guest voice: Dylan Marron
60	11	"Water Failure"	"Just Like My Heart" by Fault Lines[4]	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:47	January 15, 2015
"The water isn't working at the radio station, which is super annoying. Oh, also it seems the sun is multiplying. Plus, a college football update, a request for some time off, and controversy with the local TV news." Guest voices: Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, and Flor De Liz Perez.
61	12	"BRINY DEPTHS"	"The Bends" by Doomtree	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:50	February 1, 2015
"A vague yet menacing government agency needs a special message delivered. Plus, Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan, a mysterious thank-you card, and strange goings on near the haunted baseball diamond." Guest voice: Wil Wheaton
62	13	"Hatchets"	"Anarchy Date" by Queer Rocket	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	33:07	February 15, 2015
"Night Vale Daily Journal editor Leann Hart announces changes at the newspaper, while continuing a successful execution of her most controversial business plan. Plus, a station editorial, a look at local traffic, and a parade for a local sports hero."
63	14	"There Is No Part 1: Part 2"	"Heel Turn 2" by The Mountain Goats	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:49	March 1, 2015
"An exciting conclusion to the day-long Sand Golem saga at City Hall. Plus, repairs at the bowling alley, Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and who won that auction?"
64	15	"WE MUST GIVE PRAISE"	"True Trans Soul Rebel" by Against Me!	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:08	March 15, 2015
"The president of the School Board confronts critics of the school district's five-year strategic plan. Plus, the hunt for two fugitives, some fun events on the community calendar, and a look at financial news."
65	16	"Voicemail"	"Tag!" by Scarves	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:02	April 1, 2015
"You have reached the voicemail of Cecil Gershwin Palmer." Guest voices: Dylan Marron, Kate Jones, Hal Lublin, Symphony Sanders, Wil Wheaton, Molly Quinn, Meg Bashwiner, Mara Wilson, Retta, Jasika Nicole, Jackson Publick, Erica Livingston, Christopher Lore, Kevin R. Free.
66	17	"worms...."	"Little Black Star" by Hurray for the Riff Raff	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:40	April 15, 2015 v
"The worms have returned to Night Vale. Plus a new Book Club in town, spring Little League baseball tryouts, and an update on the search for two fugitives." Guest voice: Mara Wilson.
67	18	"[Best Of?]"	"When Can I Say That I Love You" by Kyle Fleming	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:56	May 1, 2015
"A look back at some of the best Cecil broadcasts we have never heard before." Guest Voice: James Urbaniak
68	19	"Faceless Old Women"	"Matches" by Sifu Hotman	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:08	May 15, 2015
"The Sheriff's Secret Police track down a fugitive. Plus, stories from vacation, some progress at the new Old Night Vale Opera House, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil.""
69	20	"Fashion Week"	"Evelyn" by Kim Tillman & Silent Films	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:33	June 1, 2015
"It's Fashion Week, Night Vale's hippest event. Who will be spared from the sphere? Plus, ongoing investigations into the disappearances at the Shambling Orphan housing development, an update on the opera house, and an important News announcement."
70A	21A	"Taking Off"	"Pyramid" by Jason Webley	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	June 15, 2015
"It's the first broadcast of a new radio station in a desert otherworld. Plus, a huge research project reaches its conclusion." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free. Guest voice: Dylan Marron.
70B	21B	"Review"	"Align" by Aby Wolf	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:40	June 15, 2015
"A review of opening night at the new Old Night Vale Opera House."

Year Four

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
71	1	"The Registry of Middle School Crushes"	"My Postcard" by Toys and Tiny Instruments	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:21	August 1, 2015
"A heist is planned. Plus the answer to last week's quiz and news about The Trial of the Century."
72	2	"Well of Night"	"Children of God" by Andrew Jackson Jihad	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:27	August 15, 2015
"Chanting dancers keep the town up all night. Plus, a seance at Dark Owl Records, traffic congestion in downtown, and a fireworks spectacular."
73	3	"Triptych"	"The Heroine" by Unwoman	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:41	September 1, 2015
"There seems to be something wrong with the broadcast signal. Do you hear that?"
74	4	"Civic Changes"	"I Love You Oddly" by Rebecca Angel	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:07	September 15, 2015
"The city council makes an announcement about the dog park. Plus, the start of the new high school football season and an update on the hole in the vacant lot." Guest voices: Mark Gagliardi, Desiree Burch.
75	5	"Through the Narrow Place"	"Black Eyes" by David Wirsig	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:58	October 1, 2015
"It's time for Night Vale's annual marathon. Plus, economic turmoil in Desert Bluffs, horoscopes, and another edition of "Hey There, Cecil.""
76	6	"An Epilogue"	"Endless Dream" by God Is An Astronaut	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:56	October 15, 2015
"In just a few days the whole story will be known. This is what happens after."
77	7	"A Stranger"	"Meet You at the Gate" by Jayne Trimble	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:55	October 31, 2015
"A stranger's presence disturbs the radio station. Plus, an appeal for support from the mayor, another edition of Children's Fun Fact Science Corner, and a look at the community calendar." Guest voices: Jasika Nicole, Meg Bashwiner.
78	8	"Cooking Stuff: Thanksgiving Special"	"Autumn's Echo" by Stripmall Architecture	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:32	November 15, 2015
"Spice up that stuffy old stuffing with a Thanksgiving edition of 'Cooking Stuff with Earl Harlan.'" Guest voices: Wil Wheaton, Meg Bashwiner.
79	9	"Lost in the Mail"	"Sharon" by Good San Juan	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor and Zack Parsons	28:43	December 1, 2015
"It's Remembrance Day, which means it's time for us to honor those who will someday be lost in the Blood Space War with the most solemn event possible: a fun parade! Also we hear from one young Night Vale citizen whose life has already been changed forever by this future war." Guest voices: Aliee Chan.
80	10	"A New Sheriff in Town"	"She Knows" by John Fullbright	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:48	December 15, 2015
"There's a new sheriff in Night Vale, and they want changes. Plus, Cecil runs into a former intern, the court develops some A.I. dragons, and a message about getting into the holiday spirit."
81	11	"After 3327"	"Table Song" by Katie Kuffel	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:49	February 1, 2016
"Night Vale High School’s AP Auto Shop teacher demonstrates some of his inventions at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies. Plus, a visit from an adorable puppy, an update on the Trial of the Century, and a look at the Community Calendar." Guest voices: Maureen Johnson.
82	12	"Skating Rink"	"Thinking of Milk" by Tristan Haze	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:59	February 15, 2016
"Teddy Williams opens a new skating rink at the Arcade Fun Complex. Plus, a public announcement about flowers, an update on the strangers, and a phone call from the jailhouse." Guest voices: Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick.
83	13	"One Normal Town"	"The Sky Is Calling" by Kim Boekbinder	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:25	March 1, 2016
"The town of Desert Bluffs is no more. Plus, an update from Paul Birmingham, a look at traffic, and changes afoot at the Ralphs."
84	14	"Past Time"	"The River, The Woods" by Astronautalis	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:14	March 15, 2016
"It's little league baseball season. Plus, an update from Hiram, an important new health study, and another edition of Hey There Cecil." Guest voices: Jackson Publick.
85	15	"The April Monologues"	It varies, depending on where you are and when.	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:49	April 1, 2016
"It is April, and, once again, something is different." Guest voices: Mara Wilson, Kate Jones, Hal Lublin.
86	16	"Standing and Breathing"	"Well-dressed" by Hop Along	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:52	April 15, 2016
"They are not from here." Guest voices: Molly Quinn.
87	17	"The Trial of Hiram McDaniels"	"Cocaine" by Holy Moly	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	May 1, 2016
"It's the trial of the century."
88	18	"Things Fall Apart"	"Palestine" by Sam Baker featuring Carrie Elkin	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:23	May 15, 2016
"Things fall apart." Guest voices: Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Dylan Marron, Emma Frankland, Kate Jones, and Maureen Johnson.
89	19	"Who's a Good Boy? Part 1"	"Plunder" by The Felice Brothers	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:49	June 1, 2016
"Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it?"
90	20	"Who's a Good Boy? Part 2"	"The Queer Gospel" by Erin McKeown	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:30	June 15, 2016
"Who's a good boy? Who is it? Who is it?"

Year Five

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
91	1	"The 12:37"	"Windows" by Angel Olsen	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor and James Moran	27:28	August 1, 2016
"The 12:37 train has arrived. Plus, a crowd gathers on Somerset and the return of Laser Tag."
92	2	"If He Had Lived"	"Opposite House" by Cass McCombs	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:30	August 15, 2016
"This week is National Alternate History Week. Plus an update on the Beatrix Lohman Memorial Meditation Zone, a warning from the National Weather Service, and Children's Fun Fact Science Corner. "
93	3	"Big Sister"	"Mary On A Wave" by Okkervil River	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:30	September 1, 2016
"New guests arrive in town. Plus, a bake sale the elementary school, the start of football season, and changes at the Night Vale chapter of the NRA."
94	4	"All Right"	"Plough" by Speedy Ortiz	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:26	September 15, 2016
"Everything is all right."
95	5	"Zookeeper"	"Coffee" by Sylvan Esso	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:47	October 1, 2016
"Zookeeper Joanna Rey brings some animals to the studio. Plus, an update on Old Woman Josie, dragons in town, and a look at traffic. Guest voice: Felicia Day"
96	6	"Negotiations"	"A Trip Out" by British Sea Power	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:19	October 15, 2016
"Negotiations with the dragons have begun. Plus the reopening of the Earth Sciences Department at the Community College, what we know and don't know, and a look at the Community Calendar." Guest voices: Jasika Nicole, Symphony Sanders.
97	7	"Josefina"	"Everywhere" by Ex Hex	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:11	November 1, 2016
"A visit with an old friend. Plus, updates on Hiram, and changes to the subway." Guest voices: Retta.
98	8	"Flight"	"Icarus" by Sims	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:17	November 15, 2016
"It is Execution Day."
99	9	"Michigan"	"Quiet Americans" by Shearwater	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:04	December 1, 2016
"Station intern Kareem writes home and receives an unexpected reply."
100	10	"Toast"	"Second Song" by Joseph Fink	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:11	December 15, 2016
"Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! Guest voices: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez."
101	11	"Guidelines for Disposal"	"Letters" by Lera Lynn	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor and Brie Williams	24:59	February 1, 2017
"Mandatory Annual Spring Cleaning Day is coming. Here are the guidelines for the new municipal landfill facility."
102	12	"Love Is a Shambling Thing"	"Listening to TPM" by Brook Pridemore	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:21	February 15, 2017
"City Council has a renewed interest in love."
103	13	"Ash Beach"	"Faded" by P.O.S	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:42	March 1, 2017
"After a dozen years of restoration, Ash Beach has reopened."
104	14	"The Hierarchy of Angels"	"Qualified" by Sammus featuring Open Mike Eagle	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:26	March 15, 2017
"Let's Start the News with something happy."
105	15	"What Happened at the Smithwick House"	"You Cannot" by Erin McKeown	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:28	April 1, 2017
"Here's what happened at the Smithwick house."
106	16	"Filings"	"All or Nothing" by The Dream Masons	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:53	April 15, 2017
"The angels go to the Hall of Public Records." Guest voice: Mara Wilson
107	17	"The Missing Sky"	"The Ends and the Means" by Robby Hecht	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:13	May 1, 2017
"A faint popping can be heard below the earth." Guest voice: Desiree Burch
108	18	"Cal"	"Robert Frost" by Mal Blum	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:48	May 15, 2017
"A visitor arrives from a different reality."
109	19	"A Story About Huntokar"	"Full Metal Black" by The Royal They	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:04	June 1, 2017
"This is a story about Huntokar." Note: This episode is narrated by Tina Parker.
110	20	"Matryoshka"	"Everyone I Know Will Die" by Erin Lovett	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	35:41	June 15, 2017
"There are glowing arrows in the sky."

Year Six

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
111	1	"Summer 2017, Night Vale, USA"	"Andromeda" by Airospace	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:56	August 1, 2017
"Everything is the same. Everything is different." Guest voice: Hal Lublin
112	2	"Citizen Spotlight"	"Try Try Try" by Rachael Sage	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	55:38	August 15, 2017
"Let's profile a randomly selected citizen."
113	3	"Niecelet"	"If We Live" by Disparition	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Dessa	33:04	September 1, 2017
"There's a new member of the family." Guest Voice: Dessa
114	4	"Council Member Flynn, Part 1"	"Song For Myself" by Bears with Eagle Arms	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:30	September 15, 2017
"The City Council deals with a crime spree in their own City Council way. (Part 1 of 3)"
115	5	"Council Member Flynn, Part 2"	"TMI" by Josey	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:21	October 1, 2017
"Councilwoman Flynn takes charge with help from Citizen Patrols. (Part 2 of 3)"
116	6	"Council Member Flynn, Part 3"	"Animal Skin" by Bryan Dunn	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:51	October 15, 2017
"A pep rally at the Night Vale Armory. (Part 3 of 3)"
117	7	"eGemony, Part 1: "Canadian Club""	"Lost Everything" by Mary Epworth	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Glen David Gold	24:14	November 1, 2017
"Part 1 of 3: A case of Canadian Club has been hidden in Night Vale." Guest voices: Hunter Canning and Lusia Stus
118	8	"eGemony, Part 2: "The Cavelands""	"Glitter" by Charly Bliss	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Glen David Gold	26:59	November 15, 2017
"Part 2 of 3: A venture into the underground home of the baristas."
119	9	"eGemony, Part 3: "Love, Among Other Things, Is All You Need""	"Turn Into It" by Jamey Browning	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Glen David Gold	24:20	December 1, 2017
"Part 3 of 3: You need love. You may also need other things." Guest voice: Hunter Canning
120	10	"All Smiles' Eve"	"Fast Talker" by aj & the good intentions	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:52	December 15, 2017
"A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free and Lauren Sharpe.
121	11	"A Story of Love and Horror, Part 1: "Barks""	"Riches and Wonders" by Eliza Rickman & Jherek Bischoff	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:55	February 1, 2018
"A story of love and horror. Part 1 of 3."
122	12	"A Story of Love and Horror, Part 2: "Spire""	“Fire Drills” by Dessa	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:22	February 15, 2018
"A story of love and horror. Part 2 of 3."
123	13	"A Story of Love and Horror, Part 3: "Frances""	“Pieces and Pieces” by The Rough and Tumble	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:07	March 1, 2018
"A story of love and horror. Part 3 of 3."
124	14	"A Door Ajar Part 1"	“Lake Full of Regrets” by Devine Carama featuring River Greene and Devin Roberts from the album Kingtucky	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	25:08	March 15, 2018
"There's been a drowning at the Pancake House."
125	15	"A Door Ajar Part 2"	“Source Decay” by Holy Sons	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	26:20	April 1, 2018
"There's been a shipwreck in the desert."
126	16	"A Door Ajar Part 3"	“Clockwork Family” by Dan Warren	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	24:40	April 15, 2018
"There's been an entire ocean in Old Town Night Vale."
127	17	"A Matter of Blood Part 1"	“J'Accuse” by Mucca Pazza	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:06	May 1, 2018
"The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal begins." Guest voice: Jasika Nicole
128	18	"A Matter of Blood Part 2"	"Lemonade in the Shade" by Jeff Scroggins & Colorado	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:23	May 15, 2018
"The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal takes a turn." Guest voice: Jasika Nicole
129	20	"A Matter of Blood Part 3"	"Mariposas" by Yva Las Vegass	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:23	June 1, 2018
"The battle for the soul of Dana Cardinal comes to a close." Guest voice: Jasika Nicole
130	21	"A Story About Us"	"Space and Time" by Joseph Fink	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:23	June 15, 2018
"This is a story about us, said the man on the radio, and we were pleased, because we always wanted to hear about ourselves on the radio."

Year Seven

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
131	1	"Brought To You By Kellogg's"	“Standard Deviation” by Danny Schmidt	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:44	August 1, 2018
"This episode, and also your life, and every life on this and every world, and this entire universe, brought to you by Kellogg's."
132	2	"Bedtime Story"	“Bad Friend” by Cheese On Bread	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:14	August 15, 2018
"There once was a boy who wanted to know everything."
133	3	"Are You Sure?"	"Escape Artist" by Caged Animals	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	26:12	September 1, 2018
"Is this the first time you’ve heard me say this? Are you sure?" Guest voice: Dylan Marron (uncredited). Note: there are three alternate endings to this episode, which are available to Welcome to Night Vale donors.
134	4	"Fall Football Preview"	"Raising Helvetica" by Sims x Air Credits x ICETEP	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:02	September 15, 2018
"A look at all the great kids, ghosts, and trees playing in our upcoming season."
135	5	"The Mudstone Abyss Part 1"	“Living On Light” by Silo’s Choice	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:21	October 1, 2018
"A broadcast from an even friendlier desert community." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free
136	6	"The Mudstone Abyss Part 2"	“She Left Without A Goodbye.” by Cerah	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	29:50	October 15, 2018
"Not everything goes as planned." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free. Guest voice: Jeffrey Cranor (uncredited)
137	7	"The Mudstone Abyss Part 3"	“Hymn #101” by Joe Pug	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:20	November 1, 2018
"The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs." Note: This episode is narrated by Kevin R. Free. Guest Voice: Lauren Sharpe
138	8	"Harvest Time"	“Friend or Foe” by Low Power	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	26:29	November 15, 2018
"It is a time of reaping, sowing, and rebirth."
139	9	"The Birthday of Lee Marvin"	“Impasse” by Juliana Finch	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:22	December 1, 2018
"Night Vale's most local and legendary local legend celebrates his 30th birthday" Guest Voice: TL Thompson
140	10	"A Blood Stone Carol"	“Draggin' Me Down” by Travis Love Benson featuring Yo! The Moon	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:03	December 15, 2018
"A ghost story with no moral. Three spirits that will teach you nothing."
141	11	"Save Dark Owl Records"	“A Pale Sun Rises Over New York” by Scrawnyman	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor and Brie Williams	25:00	January 31, 2019
"Dark Owl Records hosts a fundraiser to save their store." Guest voices: Kate Jones, Meg Bashwiner, and Maureen Johnson
142	12	"UFO Sighting Reports"	"Color TV" by Answering Machine	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:00	February 15, 2019
"We start today, as we often do, with the latest UFO sighting reports in the community."
143	13	"Pioneer Days"	"Vines" by Super Boink	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor and Brie Williams	25:00	March 1, 2019
"Pioneer Days are upon us again."
144	14	"The Dreamer"	“The Only Thing” by Ali Holder	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	March 15, 2019
"No one knows how the Blood Space War began, who is fighting in it, or what for, so let's start with the story of Eunomia, a 19th century farm girl."
145	15	"The Veterans"	“No-Good Day” by Windows to Sky	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	April 1, 2019
"Veterans from the Blood Space War return. Enemies have followed." Guest voices: Mark Gagliardi and Joseph Fink (uncredited)
146	16	"The Birthday of Lee Marvin"	“Sicilian Crest” by The Mountain Goats	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	April 15, 2019
"Hold on, haven't we been here before?" Guest Voice: TL Thompson
147	17	"The Protester"	“Shake” by Wednesday's Wolves	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	May 1, 2019
"The Blood Space War is not without its detractors." Guest voice: Aliee Chan
148	18	"The Broadcaster"	“Subspace” by RAQIA	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:00	May 15, 2019
"There is peace in our time." Guest Voice: James Urbaniak
149	19	"The General"	“Sad But Not Depressed” from It Makes a Sound	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:00	June 1, 2019
"The General returns home from the Blood Space War." Guest voice: Dylan Marron
150	20	"The Birthday of Lee Marvin"	“Things Still Left To Say” by Mal Blum	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:00	June 15, 2019
"Lee Marvin turns 30 one last time. A great change comes to Night Vale." Guest Voices: TL Thompson; Meg Bashwinner; Jasika Nichole; Hal Lublin; Maureen Johnson; Mara Wilson; Aliee Chan; Molly Quinn

Year Eight

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
151	1	"The Waterfall"	“Always Right” by Anne Reburn	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor; Brie Williams	26:00	August 1, 2019
"Josh Crayton finds that he has lost a very important ability."
152	2	"The Great Golden Hand"	“Drones” by Epicenter	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:00	August 15, 2019
"The Great Golden Hand once again approaches Night Vale."
153	3	"The Heist, Part 1"	“My Friend” by Dominique Chantal Worthing with Barrett Ward	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:00	September 1, 2019
"There's a bank robbery at the Last Bank of Night Vale."
154	4	"The Heist, Part 2"	“Only One Star” by Carlitta Ann	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:00	September 15, 2019
"There's a new twist in the bank robbery case." Guest voice: Hal Lublin
155	5	"The Heist, Part 3"	"Good Luck With That" by Fathom All the Animals	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:13	October 1, 2019
"More arrests are made in the bank robbery investigation." Guest voices: Dylan Marron, Hal Lublin
156	6	"The Trouble with Time"	"Revolution Lover" by Left at London	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:13	October 15, 2019
"Everyone in town is scared of aging now that time works normally. But one newcomer claims to have the answer."
157	7	"The Promise of Time"	"Good Intentions, Bad Advice" by Nicky Flowers	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:52	November 1, 2019
"We're all going to live forever and there are no downsides or hidden consequences." Guest voice: Rob Neill as Casper Rhodes [sic]
158	8	"The Battle for Time"	"Sugar Neighbors" by Dane Terry	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	November 15, 2019
"There may have been a few consequences from our attempt to live forever." Guest voice: Rob Neill as Kasper Rhodes [sic]
159	9	"Cat Show"	"Fuzzy Disco" by Talkie	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:00	December 1, 2019
"It's time for the annual cat show."
160	10	"The Weather"	"Suspension of Disbelief" by Victory Soul Orchestra	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	December 15, 2019
"And now...the weather."
161	11	"The Space Race"	“Have a Smoke” by Head Portals	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	February 1, 2020
"It's the annual Children's Fun Fact Science Presentation. "
162	12	"Alpha"	“Skinchanger” by Skeptic	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	February 15, 2020
"Amelia Anna Alfario was always the best at everything. (1 of 5)"
163	13	"Bravo"	“One One Thousand” by Raina Rose	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	March 1, 2020
"A new play premieres at the Night Vale Asylum. (2 of 5)"
164	14	"The Faceless Old Woman (Live)"	N/A	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	27:00	March 15, 2020
"A brief intermission of our 5-part series about the missing flight, we bring you a brand new story from the Faceless Old Woman. Live in LA at Largo." Guest voice: Mara Wilson
165	15	"Charlie"	"Breathe" by Tanja Daub	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:00	April 1, 2020
"Nothing about Charles Rainier's average New England upbringing indicated he would one day be standing in the middle of a desert searching for fugitives from his own Asylum. (Part 3 of 5)"
166	16	"Delta"	"A Prayer for the Sane" by Danny Schmidt	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	24:00	April 15, 2020
"The passengers have been found, or rather, they have found us. (Part 4 of 5)"
167	17	"Echo"	"The Stolen Century" by Ellen Beizer	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:53	May 1, 2020
"The pilot has arrived, and so have his passengers. (Part 5 of 5)"
168	18	"Secret Blotter"	"Best Friends" by Curtains	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	25:36	May 15, 2020
"For the first time ever, the Sheriff's Secret Police has made their blotter public."
169	19	"The Whittler"	"Embroidery Stars" by Carrie Elkin	Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor	27:41	June 1, 2020
"An old man sits on the steps of the old General Store whistling a lonesome tune."
170	20	"To the Family and Friends"	"A List For Spring" by Joseph Fink	Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor	24:03	June 15, 2020
"To the family and friends of Intern Victor, we extend our condolences."

Year Nine

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Weather	Written by	Runtime	Original air date
171	1	"Go to the Mirror?"	"Flower Lane" by Funbearable	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	34:26	August 1, 2020
"Have you ever looked at yourself? Truly looked at yourself?"
172	2	"Return of the Obelisk"	"Pros and Cons" by Sugar & the Mint	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:38	August 15, 2020
"The obelisk is back, and it will answer one question, and one question only."
173	3	"The Hundred Year Play"	"Shallow Eyes" by Brad Bensko	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:29	September 1, 2020
"After a century of continuous performance, the Hundred Year Play is nearing its final scene."
174	3	"Radio Jupiter"	"The Faded Red and Blue" by David Berkeley	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	25:11	September 15, 2020
"There appears to be some interference in our transmission. Please stand by." Guest voice: Robin Virginie as Radio Jupiter.
175	4	"The October Monologues"	It varies depending on where you are and when	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	22:41	October 1, 2020
"It is October, and, once again, something is different." Guest voices: Mara Wilson, Kate Jones, and Hal Lublin
176	5	"The Autumn Specter"	"Welterweight" by Nels Andrews	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	30:53	October 15, 2020
"It's the perfect time of year for getting candy, telling spooky stories, and fearing a soul-reaping, malevolent spirit."
177	6	"Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen"	"The Ghost Who Wasn't There" by A Sunday Fire	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	23:38	November 1, 2020
"The final episode of the true crime podcast 'Bloody Laws, Bloody Claws: The Murder of Frank Chen" Guest voices: Mara Wilson and Dylan Marron
178	7	"Rattlesnake Rest"	"Hands Like Helios" by Crystal Eyes	Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams	27:51	November 15, 2020
"Rattlesnake Rest cemetery is full, and you know what that means"
179	8	"First Snow"	"Modern Fear" by Marble Season	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	26:03	December 1, 2020
"The first snow (ever) is falling in Night Vale"
180	9	"U-View"	"Prodigal" by David Wirsig	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	28:56	December 15, 2020
"The Mahalla Family would like their VHS copy of Heat back."
181	10	"C****s"	"Whatever Happened to Jim Crow" by Black Guy Fawkes	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	31:20	February 1, 2020
"Legalize c****s!"

Live episodes

Welcome to Night Vale has toured around the world performing extended-length original episode scripts. Recordings of selected performances have been released to digital download after the conclusion of the tour. "Old Oak Doors" and "Faceless Old Woman (Live)" (episodes 49 and 146 respectively) were both live shows that were released as part of the main podcast.

Title	Written by	The Weather	First performance	Recording date	Release date	Running Time
"Condos"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Double Feature" by Satellite High (September 25, 2013) "Remember Us" by Gabriel Royal (18 December 2013)	September 25, 2013	December 18, 2013	February 14, 2014	56:00
"Condos have come to Night Vale, and everyone in town is coming to get one of these perfect new homes, including a certain scientist. Plus, a new wing at the Museum of Forbidden Technologies, visits from the mayoral candidates, and a very specific look at traffic."[5] Guest Voices: Dylan Marron (December 18, 2013), Mara Wilson, Jackson Publick
"The Debate"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Promise to the Moon" by Jason Webley	October 10, 2013	October 10, 2013	May 1, 2014	59:00
"Cecil hosts a debate live in the Night Vale Community Radio Studio. Candidates Hiram McDaniels, the Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Live in Your Home, and a surprise guest make their case for becoming the next mayor of Night Vale. Meanwhile some strange deer are taking over town."[6] Guest Voices: Jackson Publick, Mara Wilson, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi, Annie Savage, Kevin R. Free
"Thrilling Adventure Hour & Welcome to Night Vale Crossover"	Ben Acker & Ben Blacker and Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor	"Captain Laserbeam Theme" by Steve Carlsberg (Hal Lublin)	July 26, 2014	July 26, 2014	October 1, 2014	1:31:52
"It's the big crossover episode between your two favorite podcasts/live shows: The Thrilling Adventure Hour and Welcome to Night Vale."[7] Guest Voices: Wil Wheaton, Marc Evan Jackson, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, James Urbaniak, Jason Ritter, Michael McMillian, Molly Quinn, Jasika Nicole, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Meg Bashwiner, Janet Varney, Paul Sabourin, Greg "Storm" DiCostanzo
"The Librarian"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Cinnamon Bone" by Eliza Rickman "Sepentine Cycle of Money" by Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt (16 January 2015)	January 16, 2014	January 16, 2015	March 1, 2015	1:27:03
"A librarian has escaped from the Night Vale Public Library, and no one in town is safe from this unprecedented horror. Plus, today's horoscopes, the community calendar, and a new intern joins the station."[8] Guest Voices: Andrew WK, Meg Bashwiner, Symphony Sanders, Kate Jones, Hal Lublin , Dylan Marron, Mara Wilson. Release includes bonus tracks featuring guests from previous performances of this script Wil Wheaton, Molly Quinn, James Urbaniak, and Jason Webley.
"The Investigators"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Maker of My Sorrow" by Eliza Rickman	March 25, 2015	TBA	May 20, 2016	2:13:24
"This album features a full-length performance of 'The Investigators.'"[9] Guest voices: Meg Bashwiner, Dylan Marron, Joseph Fink, Hal Lublin, Jeffrey Cranor, Symphony Sanders, and Desiree Burch. Bonus Tracks include Kate Jones, Will Wheaton, Kevin R. Free, Molly Quinn, Jason Webley, Jackson Publick, Mark Gagliardi, Mara Wilson, Jasika Nicole, and Flor De Liz Perez
"Ghost Stories"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Where Did I Go" by Erin McKeown	February 12, 2017	Misc.	May 1, 2017	2:05:39
"This album features a full-length performance of 'Ghost Stories.'"[10] Guest voices: Meg Bashwiner, Symphony Sanders, Joseph Fink, Hal Lublin, and Desiree Burch. Bonus tracks feature Jasika Nicole, Will Wheaton, Jeffrey Cranor, Molly Quinn, Kate Jones, and Emma Frankland.
"All Hail"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"See Me" by Mal Blum	March 2, 2017	Misc.	August 15, 2018	1:31:16
"This album features a full-length performance of 'All Hail.'"[11] Guest voices: Meg Bashwiner, Symphony Sanders, Joseph Fink, and Hal Lublin. Bonus tracks from Carlos (Dylan Marron), Earl Harlan (Wil Wheaton), Dana Cardinal (Jasika Nicole), and Melony Pennington (Molly Quinn).
"A Spy In The Desert"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	“Company Man“ by Dane Terry	TBC	Misc.	January 31, 2020	TBC
Starring Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, Meg Bashwiner, and surprise guests playing fan favorite characters. Featuring music by Disparition, and Dreamboy (Dane Terry) as "the Weather." Voices on the album include Jeffrey Cranor (Lee Marvin), Kate Jones (Michelle Nguyen), Symphony Sanders (Tamika Flynn), Joseph Fink (Telly the Barber), and Emma Frankland (Sheriff Sam)
"The Haunting of Night Vale"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	Eliza Rickman (March 12)	March 12, 2020	TBA	TBA	TBA
"Our host, Cecil, and his beautiful scientist husband Carlos are building a new house for themselves, but strange occurrences and ghostly encounters are plaguing the construction process. It's probably nothing. After all, how could a house be haunted before it's even done being built?"

Virtual live shows

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing all touring operations to cease, the Night Vale crew started to put on livestreamed performances of past live shows, with new material and new guest voices.

Bonus episodes

The podcast took a hiatus from regular podcast episodes during November 2014. However, they produced two bonus episodes, composed of stories submitted for a book project that ultimately was not published. Further bonus episodes, excerpts from live shows, were subsequently released.

Episode	Title	Written by	The Weather	Date	Running Time
1	"Minutes"	Ashley Lierman with Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Home" by Theo Adler	November 1, 2014	31:47
"A reading of the minutes from the Night Vale Community College Faculty Meeting."[2]
2	"What of the Sea?"	Marta Rainer with Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	"Ruins" by Morteth	November 15, 2014	21:27
"A letter arrives with a strange inscription."[2]
3	"The Librarian" Horoscopes	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	March 15, 2015	7:23
"An excerpt from our recorded live show, "The Librarian," recorded live on January 16, 2015 at Skirball Center, New York, NY."[2]
4	"Pamela Winchell"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	July 1, 2015	8:55
"An excerpt from our new touring live show "The Investigators," featuring Cecil Baldwin and Desiree Burch as former mayor Pamela Winchell."[2]
5	"Excerpt from the novel"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	July 15, 2015	24:36
"An excerpt from the audiobook of the Welcome to Night Vale novel, narrated by Cecil Baldwin."[2]
6	"The Investigators"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	May 20, 2016	9:59
"Clips from our new live recording, The Investigators."[2]
7	"The Investigators"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	June 3, 2016	7:35
"A bonus clip featuring Wil Wheaton from our new live recording, The Investigators."[2]
8	"Ghost Stories"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	May 12, 2017	6:48
"A bonus excerpt from our just released live recording Ghost Stories."[2]
9	"The Tragic Story of Louis Blasko"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	June 30, 2017	9:58
"Jason Webley as Louie Blasko in 'Ghost Stories.'"[2]
10	"An Excerpt from the Next Night Vale Novel!"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	July 14, 2017	20:01
"An excerpt from the audiobook of the second Welcome to Night Vale novel, IT DEVOURS!, narrated by Cecil Baldwin."[2]
11	"Excerpt from All Hail"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	August 22, 2018	12:07
"An excerpt from our latest live show recording, All Hail, featuring Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg."[2]
12	"A Spy in the Desert – Out today!"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	January 31, 2020	6:50
"An excerpt from A Spy in the Desert, now available on Bandcamp and iTunes! "
13	Excerpt from "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	February 10, 2020	15:00
"An excerpt (read by Mara Wilson) of Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor's new novel The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"
14	Excerpt 2 from "The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	N/A	March 24, 2020	15:00
"An excerpt (read by Mara Wilson) of Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor's new novel The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home"

Donor Bonus Episodes

In 2016 Night Vale Presents started to publish exclusive episodes for "Weird Scout" level donors.

Episode	Title	Written by	Date	Running Time
1	Donor Bonus 1 - Holiday	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	July 5, 2016	18:44
Cecil and Carlos take a vacation.
2	Donor Bonus 2 – City Council Meeting	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	February 24, 2017	17:06
Tamika Flynn discusses her ambitions for being on the City Council.
3	Listener Questions 1 – December 2017	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	December 2017	10:30
Cecil, Carlos, and various Night Vale citizens answer listener questions.
4	Listener Questions 2 – April 2018	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	April 2018	12:56
Cecil, The Faceless Old Woman, Carlos, Tamika Flynn, and Michelle Nguyen answer listener questions.
5	Listener Questions 3 – July 2018	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	July 26, 2018	11:39
Cecil, Carlos, the Faceless Old Woman, the Glow Cloud, Kevin, and Lauren Mallard answer listener questions.
6	All Hail Bonus Track - Carlos the Scientist	TBA	August 14, 2018	TBA
From the live recording of All Hail, featuring Dylan Marron as Carlos the Scientist.
7	All Hail Bonus Track - Melony Pennington	TBA	August 14, 2018	TBA
From the live recording of All Hail, featuring Molly Quinn as Melony Pennington.
8	All Hail Bonus Track - Dana Cardinal	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	August 14, 2018	TBA
From the live recording of All Hail, featuring Jasika Nicole as Dana Cardinal.
9	All Hail Bonus Track - Earl Harlan	TBA	August 14, 2018	TBA
From the live recording of All Hail, featuring Wil Wheaton as Earl Harlan.
10	Listener Questions 4	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	October 8, 2018	12:08
Cecil, Carlos, the Faceless Old Woman, Michelle Nguyen, Steve Carlsberg, and Tamika Flynn answer listener questions.
11	Listener Questions 5	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	July 22, 2019	12:57
Cecil and the Faceless Old Woman answer listener questions about wheat and wheat by-products, fridge spiders, and life after death.
12	Listener Questions 6	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	October 3, 2019	12:53
Cecil, Deb, and Kevin answer listener questions about Khoshekh, Strexcorp, and how to keep smiling.
13	Listener Questions 7	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	January 2, 2020	TBA
Cecil and Carlos answer listener questions about pen pals, the kittens, and wedding attire.
14	Behind the Scenes Questions 1	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	January 30, 2020	19:00
Joseph and Jeffrey answer your questions about podcast crossovers, three part stories, and how to balance work and creative endeavors.
15	A Spy in the Desert Bonus Track - Carlos the Scientist	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	January 30, 2020	8:02
From the live recording of A Spy in the Desert, featuring Dylan Marron as Carlos the Scientist.
16	A Spy in the Desert Bonus Track - Steve Carlsberg	Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor	January 30, 2020	6:29
From the live recording of A Spy in the Desert, featuring Hal Lublin as Steve Carlsberg.

Remix episodes

Beginning in 2016, the podcast planned a hiatus during the month of January every year. During this time, remixes of old episodes are released in lieu of regular episodes.

References

1. "Live Shows". WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE.
2. Commonplace Books. "iTunes Preview: Welcome to Night Vale". itunes.apple.com.
3. Disparition. "WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE - EP. 53 "THE SEPTEMBER MONOLOGUES" - INCIDENTAL MUSIC". Disparition. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
4. The music in this episode was not presented as a weather report, rather it was hold music during a call to the water department
5. ""Condos" - Live at The Bell House | Welcome to Night Vale". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
6. ""The Debate" - Live at Roulette". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
7. "Thrilling Adventure Hour & Welcome to Night Vale Live in San Diego - Welcome to Night Vale". Welcome to Night Vale. October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
8. ""The Librarian" - Live at Skirball | Welcome to Night Vale". Nightvale.bandcamp.com. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
9. ""The Investigators" - Live". Nightvale.bandcamp.com. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
10. ""Ghost Stories" - Live". Nightvale.bandcamp.com. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
11. ""All Hail" - Live". Nightvale.bandcamp.com. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2018-08-15.