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The Best Episodes of Army Wives Season 1

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Army Wives is an American drama series that follows the lives of four army wives, one army husband, and their families.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Army Wives Season 1 Episode 1 - A Tribe is Born
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - A Tribe is Born

    S1:E1

    After only a four day courtship, Roxy impetuously decides to marry Private First Class Trevor LeBlanc and moves with her two kids to his Army post. Floundering in her new life as an Army wife, she takes a job bar-tending at an off-post bar. While on the post, Roxy meets Claudia Joy Holden, who believes that her husband Colonel Michael Holden's promotion didn't come through because of base politics. Another Army wife, Pamela Moran, is heavily pregnant with twins - she's secretly acting as a surrogate to get her family out of debt. Meanwhile, psychiatrist Dr. Roland ...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 2 - After Birth
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - After Birth

    S1:E2

    After Jeremy attacks his mother, she decides to learn defensive training with the help of Roxy. Meanwhile, Pamela has no other choice but to take care of the twins she just gave birth to since their biological parents are out of town. Joan's erratic behavior causes concern for those around her.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Katherine Fugate

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  3. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 3 - The Art of Separation
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Art of Separation

    S1:E3

    Trevor wants to adopt Roxy's sons but her ex refuses to sign the papers. Pamela decides to reveal the truth about the babies' birth and Denise has had enough with Jeremy's violent outbursts.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Katherine Fugate

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  4. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 4 - One of Our Own
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - One of Our Own

    S1:E4

    Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper and has been downed and she waits for news about him. A soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 5 - Independence Day
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Independence Day

    S1:E5

    Marilyn, who constantly seems to be in Pamela's business, seems to have a secret of her own which Roxy learns about. Claudia Joy holds a 4th of July picnic at her home but the celebration is marred by the bad news Pamela receives. Joan considers retiring rather than face a court martial and Roland goes to Col. Holden on her behalf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 6 - Who We Are
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Who We Are

    S1:E6

    Amanda Holden has returned to the post and seems to be renewing and furthering a friendship with Jeremy. Roxy's mother comes for an unannounced visit. Trevor is injured and his deployment is delayed.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Dee Johnson

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  7. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 7 - Hail and Farewell
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Hail and Farewell

    S1:E7

    t's Roxy's birthday and her mother wants to plan a party for her. She asks Pamela for help with the party. Michael and Claudia Joy talk to Amanda about Jeremy and his behavior with his mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 8 - Only the Lonely
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Only the Lonely

    S1:E8

    The Holdens plan a family vacation to get Amanda away from Jeremy; Denise decides to return to work as a hospital nurse; Pamela runs into an old friend while Roxy makes a new one, a recently widowed single mother who must leave the post due to her husband's death

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Amanda Lasher

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  9. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 9 - Nobody's Perfect
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Nobody's Perfect

    S1:E9

    Joan finally comes back to the post and to Roland but Roland's guilt over his affair with a reporter begins to effect the future of his marriage. Frank's homecoming from having his unit shot down is put in further turmoil by Denise's job. Michael is about to have a career change. Meanwhile, Roxy tries to learn more about Trevor and Pamela finds out she loves her husband.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Dee Johnson

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  10. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 10 - Dirty Laundry
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Dirty Laundry

    S1:E10

    Claudia Joy gets a visit from an old friend, Hannah. Hannah is going to testify in front of Congress about the death of her husband in Afghanistan, which may have been caused by friendly fire.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 11 - Truth And Consequences
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Truth And Consequences

    S1:E11

    Joan finds out that Roland had an affair. Meanwhile, Pamela signs on as a new host for the post's radio station and Lenore Baker reveals more information about Claudia Joy's past.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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  12. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 12 - Rules of Engagement
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Rules of Engagement

    S1:E12

    A fight breaks out at the 'Hump Bar' where Roxy works and Trevor becomes worried, asking Roxy to quit her job. Despite Joan's statement that she wants to fix their marriage, Roland doubts her sincerity du to her promotion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Army Wives Season 1 Episode 13 - Goodbye Stranger
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Goodbye Stranger

    S1:E13

    In the first season finale, weapons are found missing. This prompts Michael to put the post on high alert, deploying soldiers in response to this possible terrorist attack.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Bruce Zimmerman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Tribe is Born" is the best rated episode of "Army Wives" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "After Birth".