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The Best Episodes of California Dreams

Every episode of California Dreams ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of California Dreams!

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A bunch of cool teenagers who are friends living in California form a rock band, The Dreams. Between gigs, they must deal with all kinds of big and small real-life issues such as school, family

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    California Dreams Season 4 Episode 7 - Secret Admirer
    9.3/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Secret Admirer

    S4:E7

    In order to get the California Dreams a gig, Sly goes on a date with an overweight girl that he used to tease. He finally does get a conscience and starts to feel bad about using her. Meanwhile, a poem that Mark wrote for a crush goes from Mark to Lorena to Jake and then to Tony, making everyone think that the poem was written for them.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 16 - Rebel Without A Clue
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Rebel Without A Clue

    S2:E16

    After actually studying for a history test, Sly gets an A and his teacher accuses him of cheating. Tony also has to pick which girl will get to sing Tiffani's new song at the high school dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. California Dreams Season 4 Episode 5 - Fallen Idol
    9.1/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Fallen Idol

    S4:E5

    Jake finally gets to meet his idol, Zane Walker, when he comes to town. Zane is a musician that's having trouble writing a new song. Jake thinks that Zane might be the key to getting the band a record deal, so they finally get him to listen to their song. Zane ends up stealing the song from the band and making it a hit. Also, after getting his fortune read, Tony has a streak of bad luck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. California Dreams Season 5 Episode 15 - The Last Gig
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - The Last Gig

    S5:E15

    Jake scores a recording contract, but the producer doesn't want the entire band, just him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 9 - Bwa Ha Ha Means I Love You
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Bwa Ha Ha Means I Love You

    S2:E9

    Jake lies to Tiffani about the fact that he took on an awful job at a store entitled Maniac Music. He needs the job in order to earn enough money for an anniversary gift for Tiffani. Tiffani thinks that Jake might be cheating on her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. California Dreams Season 4 Episode 9 - Operation Tony
    9.0/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Operation Tony

    S4:E9

    After Sly causes Tony to hurt his shoulder, Tony must have an operation to repair his shoulder. Tony's afraid of having the surgery and believes that he will die. Meanwhile, Lorena decides to become a candystriper to get closer to Dr. Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 6 - The Long Goodbye
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    #7 - The Long Goodbye

    S3:E6

    After Allison announces that she's going away to another school, Sly is heartbroken. Lorena and Sam accuse Jake and Tony of not being as romantic as Sly. Jake and Tony try to prove that they are romantic, too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. California Dreams Season 4 Episode 13 - We'll Always Have Aspen
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #8 - We'll Always Have Aspen

    S4:E13

    When Lorena's dad leaves her in charge of the ski lodge while he's away, she has Jake take over as the winter festival snow clown. Mark ends up running into his old girlfriend Jenny Stevens, who is an Olympic hopeful skier. She dumped him in order to try out for the United States National Ski Team. Meanwhile, Tony has a crush on a snow bunny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 7 - A Question of Math
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #9 - A Question of Math

    S2:E7

    Football player Darrin Young gets tutoring from Sam, but is really trying to use her to pass his big Math test and to not pay for her services. Her bandmates are not sure what to do about it. Meanwhile, Jake and Tiffani's relationship gets rocky while they argue about their mid-term exams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 11 - The Year of the Woo
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #10 - The Year of the Woo

    S2:E11

    After the van breaks down again, Sam gives the band the money that she was going to use to go back to Hong Kong to celebrate the New Year. After giving the money to the mechanic, the gang is scammed and no repairs are done on the van.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 4 - Blind Dates
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Blind Dates

    S3:E4

    Sly's trying to find a date for the Romance Dance at school. So, he heads online and meets a girl, Allison, on the online chat room ""Comp-U-Chat"". When he finally meets her, he finds out that she's blind. After seeing Sly's good luck getting a date, Tony and Sam decide to give ""Comp-U-Chat"" a try for themselves.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. California Dreams Season 5 Episode 5 - Diss-Honored
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Diss-Honored

    S5:E5

    Sam becomes the new president of the Honor Society at school. Since Tony isn't a member, he never seems Sam because she's busy with activities involving the Honor Society. Tony decides to cheat on a test in order to be able to join Sam in the club. Harvey Cramdon, the old Honor Society president, will stop at nothing to get his old position back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dawn Urbont

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  13. California Dreams Season 5 Episode 12 - Graduation
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Graduation

    S5:E12

    While trying to impress Sara, a girl that he likes, Mark decides to drink at Lorena's graduation party. He's too drunk to drive home, but does, and that leads to Sara ending up in the hospital and Mark ending up in jail. Meanwhile, Jake and Tiffani have to finish a class project or they won't graduate. The gang also finally get their diplomas from the Principal.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Dawn Urbont

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  14. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 2 - Follow Your Dreams
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Follow Your Dreams

    S3:E2

    Everyone takes a career aptitude test at school that will tell them what career would be perfect for them. Mark a guidance counselor, Sam a photographer, Tiffani a veteranarian, Jake a florist, and Lorena and Sly both a fashion designer. In trying to get a date with Lorena, Sly copied off of her test so that they would have more in common with each other. While Jake has trouble writing a new song, he decides to work on his new florist career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 12 - Harley and the Marlboro Man
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Harley and the Marlboro Man

    S3:E12

    Jake enters a motorcycle contest and Uncle Frank pays a visit to help Jake win the competition. Uncle Frank gets Jake hooked on smoking. The whole gang thinks that smoking is a bad idea, especially Lorena. She threatens to not date Jake anymore if he doesn't quit. The band also finds a box filled with money on the beach. Mark is left in charge of it and Sly thinks investing the money in a get-rich-quick program is a good idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 17 - Tiffani's Gold
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Tiffani's Gold

    S3:E17

    While trying out for a spot on the National Volleyball Team, Tiffani realizes that her small size is keeping her from being the best. Sly suggests that Tiffani takes steroids to make her bigger and stronger. The band soon realizes that Tiffani is addicted to them. Sam and Lorena also have a studs contest featuring Tony, Sly, and Mark as contestants to see which one of the guys is the best with the ladies.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. California Dreams Season 4 Episode 15 - Dancing Isn't Everything
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Dancing Isn't Everything

    S4:E15

    Lorena enters a dance contest, but right before the contest, her dance partner gets injured. Sly wants to get closer to Lorena, so he tries to convince her to let him be her partner. Meanwhile, Tony argues with Jake about how the band should be run.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. California Dreams Season 5 Episode 9 - Senior Prom
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Senior Prom

    S5:E9

    During the contest for Prom King and Queen, Jake and Tiffani tie Tony and Sam for the crowns. The competition between the two couples starts getting way out of hand. Meanwhile, Mark tries to ask a girl to the Prom and Sly books the band for a gig on the day of the Prom. - The gang ends up getting stranded in the woods before they make it to the Prom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 5 - Yoko, Oh No!
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Yoko, Oh No!

    S3:E5

    It's time for another battle of the bands. This time the California Dreams are against the rap group Total Defiance. Managed by Rosie, Sly in the form of a girl. After Total Defiance says that Lorena is just a groupie, she wants to join the band. When she auditions, the band realizes that she can't sing at all. They don't want to hurt her feelings and tell her, especially Jake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 16 - The Treasure of PCH
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Treasure of PCH

    S3:E16

    Lorena makes a bet with Jake that greed can rip apart friendship, even the band's friendship. Lorena and Jake create a plan to make the gang believe that there is buried treasure hidden nearby. Lorena's right- friendships start to get strained. Both Jake and Lorena end up surprised at the extent of everyone's greed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. California Dreams Season 4 Episode 2 - My Valentine
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #21 - My Valentine

    S4:E2

    During Valentine's Day Tony realizes that he and Sam only have four months before Sam has to return to Hong Kong. He writes a special song for her and also decides to propose to her, so that they can stay together. The gang has doubts about whether she should accept.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Paul Lander

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  22. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 6 - Surfboards and Cycles
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Surfboards and Cycles

    S2:E6

    Tiffani takes an auto shop class to prove herself to Jake. While spending time together, the two realize that they want to be more than just friends. The boys have less than a bad time while taking a cooking class that's taught by Sgt. McBride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 12 - Schoolhouse Rock
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Schoolhouse Rock

    S2:E12

    The band gets an audition to open for Sting, but Sgt. McBride is on the rampage and gives Jake and Tiffani detention. The two have to try to escape detention in order to make the audition with the rest of the band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. California Dreams Season 2 Episode 18 - Indecent Promposal
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Indecent Promposal

    S2:E18

    After not wanting to go to the prom, Jake decides that Tiffani can go with Glen, who in exchange for a date with Tiffani will hire the band to play the prom. Tiffani goes to the prom with Glen, but Jake breaks up with her when he sees them kissing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. California Dreams Season 3 Episode 3 - Budget Cuts
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #25 - Budget Cuts

    S3:E3

    Lorena loves working on the school radio station, but due to budget cuts, the station will be closed. She takes Jake's advice to try and keep it open. Mark also does an on-air review of Tony's play ""Hamlet"".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Secret Admirer" is the best rated episode of "California Dreams". It scored 9.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Don Barnhart and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/4/1995. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rebel Without A Clue".