Joy Mason is a fictional character portrayed by Kathleen York in the TV series In the Dark.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 19 years old.
They appear in 21 episodes out of a total of 52 aired and have accumulated 40 positive votes.
Episodes21
Pilot
episode S1.E1 april 2019While out for a walk, Murphy stumbles upon what she's sure is the lifeless body of her close friend Tyson; when the police arrive, there is no body, making them reluctant to investigate; Murphy resolves to learn what happened to Tyson.
Mommy Issues
episode S1.E2 april 2019After Murphy's latest one-night stand calls her mommy, she develops a rather unexpected lead in Tyson's case; Chloe thinks it's time for her father to create a dating profile; Murphy helps Jess pick out a gift for her girlfriend.
The Big Break
episode S1.E3 april 2019Murphy enlists an unwitting Felix to help locate Tyson's girlfriend, Kira; Murphy and Felix their first heart-to-heart under the bleachers and Dean does his best to be there for Chloe as she experience's a rite of passage.
The Graduate
episode S1.E4 april 2019Jess reluctantly agrees to let Murphy go alone with Max on a day trip; Murphy has a flashback of memories of Tyson; it's puppy graduation day at Guiding Hope; Jess and Joy realize they might have more in common than they thought.
The Feels
episode S1.E5 may 2019Murphy deals with a pregnancy scare while trying to find a dead body she can touch to put her doubts about misidentifying Tyson's corpse to rest.
Tyson
episode S1.E6 may 2019Murphy, unable to deal with things, begins to push everyone away, including Max. Meanwhile, Murphy and Jess have a heart-to-heart.
The One That Got Away
episode S1.E7 may 2019While hanging out with Max in his food truck, Murphy is shocked to hear a familiar voice screaming outside. Meanwhile, Murphy offers to watch Chloe so Dean can go on a date, but things get a little crazy after she does the one thing he asks her not to do. Lastly, Murphy's worlds of Max and Darnell and Guiding Hope begin to collide.
Jessica Rabbit
episode S1.E8 may 2019Murphy finally starts opening up to Max. Meanwhile, Murphy, Max and Darnell step up to help Jess "Brooke Markham". Lastly, Felix makes an interesting decision.
Deal or No Deal
episode S1.E9 may 2019With Jess (Brooke Markham) focusing all of her attention on Vanessa (guest star Humberly Gonzalez, "Orphan Black"), Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) begins to feel neglected. To make matters worse, tensions begin to rise between her and Max (Casey Diedrick). Meanwhile, Jules (guest star Saycon Sengbloh, "Scandal") is forced to make a quick decision.
Bait and Switch
episode S1.E10 june 2019Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) and Jess (Brooke Markham) are both going through similar situations, but they are handling things very differently. Meanwhile, Felix (Morgan Krantz) and Jess share a beautiful moment together.
I Woke Up Like This
episode S1.E11 june 2019Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) and Jess (Brooke Markham) borrow the Guiding Hope van to search for Max (Casey Diedrick), leaving Felix (Morgan Krantz) in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Dean (Rich Sommer) receives some surprising news.
Rollin' with the Homies
episode S1.E12 june 2019It's Murphy's first birthday since Tyson was killed and she is feeling more isolated than ever.
It's Always Been You
episode S1.E13 june 2019Things begin to take an interesting turn between Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) and Dean (Rich Sommer).
All About the Benjamin
episode S2.E1 april 2020Murphy is on the mend from her terrifying encounter with Dean, but Nia's visit spurs her into action. Murphy, Jess and Felix must act quickly to devise a plan that will keep them out of Nia's cross-hairs and, possibly, save Guiding Hope in the process.
Cross My Heart and Hope to Lie
episode S2.E2 april 2020Murphy gets a surprise visit while the Guiding Hope team, Felix, Jess and Murphy work on a plan to cover up their new "business". Darnell's visit to Nia takes an unexpected turn and Dean gets a new mission.
Bad People
episode S2.E11 june 2020Murphy, Jess, Felix, Max and Dean must each contend with the fallout following an attempt to cut off Nia's supply and take her down.
I Know What You Did Last Night
episode S3.E2 june 2021Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max begin a long and arduous journey as they attempt to stay one step ahead of Josh and Clemens.
Home Run
episode S3.E10 september 2021Feeling isolated and alone, Murphy seeks comfort in the familiar but sometimes things do change, and she is forced to fend for herself.
The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part One
episode S4.E5 july 2022As Murphy's trial date arrives, she must face all the ghosts of her past that have come forward as witnesses. The trial also means a complicated reunion for Felix.-
The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part Two
episode S4.E6 july 2022Murphy faces two equally-concerning outcomes as her trial concludes. -
C.I. Was Right
episode S4.E7 july 2022Murphy follows through on the deal she made and finds herself partnered up with someone she'd rather not spend time with. Max is left reeling after the mess he made during Murphy's trial.
- Pilot
- Mommy Issues
- The Big Break
- The Graduate
- The Feels
- Tyson
- The One That Got Away
- Jessica Rabbit
- Deal or No Deal
- Bait and Switch
- I Woke Up Like This
- Rollin' with the Homies
- It's Always Been You
- All About the Benjamin
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Lie
- Bad People
- I Know What You Did Last Night
- Home Run
- The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part One
- The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part Two
- C.I. Was Right
Best moments8
- As Murphy's trial date arrives, she must face all the ghosts of her past that have come forward as witnesses. The trial also means a complicated reunion for Felix.
- Feeling isolated and alone, Murphy seeks comfort in the familiar but sometimes things do change, and she is forced to fend for herself.
- It's Murphy's first birthday since Tyson was killed and she is feeling more isolated than ever.
- Murphy faces two equally-concerning outcomes as her trial concludes.
- Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max begin a long and arduous journey as they attempt to stay one step ahead of Josh and Clemens.
- Murphy, Jess, Felix, Max and Dean must each contend with the fallout following an attempt to cut off Nia's supply and take her down.
- Murphy gets a surprise visit while the Guiding Hope team, Felix, Jess and Murphy work on a plan to cover up their new "business". Darnell's visit to Nia takes an unexpected turn and Dean gets a new mission.
- Murphy is on the mend from her terrifying encounter with Dean, but Nia's visit spurs her into action. Murphy, Jess and Felix must act quickly to devise a plan that will keep them out of Nia's cross-hairs and, possibly, save Guiding Hope in the process.
- The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part One
- Home Run
- Rollin' with the Homies
- The Trial of Murphy Mason, Part Two
- I Know What You Did Last Night
- Bad People
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Lie
- All About the Benjamin