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The Best Episodes of California Dreams Season 1

Every episode of California Dreams Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of California Dreams Season 1!

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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
    California Dreams Season 1 Episode 1 - The First Gig
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #1 - The First Gig

    S1:E1

    The Dreams' first gig: a sweet-16 party.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 2 - Battle of the Bands
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Battle of the Bands

    S1:E2

    A battle of bands: Dreams vs. their rivals, Bradley and the Billionaires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 3 - Beat of His Own Dream
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #3 - Beat of His Own Dream

    S1:E3

    Drummer Tony trades his sticks for a helmet to please his coach father. Ton

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 4 - Double Date
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Double Date

    S1:E4

    The Dreams book two gigs on the same night: a wedding and a luau.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 5 - Dream Man
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Dream Man

    S1:E5

    Sly learns Jenny's idea of a "dream man" by spying on her slumber party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 6 - Friends First
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Friends First

    S1:E6

    Jenny and Tiffani's friendship is threatened by competition for a guy's affections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 7 - Guess Who's Coming to Brunch
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Guess Who's Coming to Brunch

    S1:E7

    Racism rears its head when the father of Tony's date tries to buy him off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 8 - It's a Guy Thing
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #8 - It's a Guy Thing

    S1:E8

    Sly and Tony's machismo irks the gals, who decide to retaliate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 9 - Mother and Child Reunion
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Mother and Child Reunion

    S1:E9

    Tiffani is reunited with her mother, who walked out 10 years earlier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 10 - Romancing the Tube
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Romancing the Tube

    S1:E10

    Surf's up for Sly and Tiffani, who are drawn together by an interest in the waves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 11 - They Shoot Videos, Don't They?
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #11 - They Shoot Videos, Don't They?

    S1:E11

    Sly shoots a video of Matt that nearly shoots down their friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 12 - This Time
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #12 - This Time

    S1:E12

    Jenny is consumed by a reignited old flame, an actor who once dumped her for a costar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. California Dreams Season 1 Episode 13 - Where's Dennis?
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Where's Dennis?

    S1:E13

    Matt loses his kid brother in the excitement of preparing for a party that's floating into the Garrisons' house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The First Gig" is the best rated episode of "California Dreams" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Don Barnhart and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/1992. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Battle of the Bands".