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The Best Episodes of Cedar Cove Season 1

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

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Judge Olivia Lockhart is considered the community's guiding light in the picturesque, coastal town of Cedar Cove, Washington. But like everyone else, Olivia fights the uphill battle of balancing career with family and finding love,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 13 - Homecoming
    8.5/10(64 votes)

    S1:E13

    Christmastime is here, and Cedar Cove is a flurry of activity. Justine is shocked to learn Warren is under investigation by the FBI. She and Seth fear all is lost when it looks like their new restaurant is the target of arson. Eric finally turns up in town, and Jack is eager to help his son become a responsible father. While Grace does her best to make up for past mistakes with Cliff, Maryellen finally tracks down the ever elusive John Bowman.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  2. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 11 - Stormfront
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    S1:E11

    As Jack contemplates taking his dream job far away from Cedar Cove, Stan separates from his wife and returns to town hoping to win Olivia back. Meanwhile, Maryellen does some sleuthing to find out what is in John's past and Grace finally decides to come clean to Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  3. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 7 - Help Wanted
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    S1:E7

    Olivia and Jack finally have their Seattle getaway, but things don't quite go as planned and later Olivia becomes distracted trying to help an ex-con she put away who claims to have turned his life around. Elsewhere, Rosie and Zach Cox are trying to follow the judge's orders about their shared custody, but their continuing battles begin taking their toll on their daughter.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  4. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 12 - A New Life
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S1:E12

    As the holidays approach, Olivia is dead set on going to Philly to win Jack back, only to find out he is back in town unannounced to tie up loose ends. Seth returns to Cedar Cove with good news of a new business venture, but it's complicated by Warren's involvement. Meanwhile, a beautiful, pregnant stranger comes to town, and her true identity is a surprise to all, especially Jack.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  5. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 4 - Suspicious Minds
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    S1:E4

    Bob and Peggy Beldon must deal with a suspicious death at their Bed and Breakfast, and Justine gets a chance to show her work at the local Art Walk. Meanwhile, Jack struggles with his relationship with his freeloading son Eric. When Olivia tries to help by giving Eric a job, things go from bad to worse and ends up threatening Olivia's budding relationship with Jack.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  6. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 3 - Reunion
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    S1:E3

    In Cedar Cove, Jack is reunited with his estranged son, while Charlotte tries to find out the secret behind the identity of a stroke patient she is caring for. Meanwhile, Justine is learning how to deal with a long distance relationship, while Olivia tries to repair damage done to her relationship with Charlotte.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  7. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 5 - For the Sake of the Children
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    S1:E5

    Olivia presides over a messy divorce, while town librarian, Grace, must scramble to raise funds for the library when the town council decides to shut it down to save money. Meanwhile, Jack continues to struggle with his relationship with his son Eric. Things finally come to a head when Eric refuses to work and Jack must decide whether or not he is strong enough to give his son an ultimatum.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  8. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 6 - Free Spirits
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    S1:E6

    Justine and Olivia must each face their own fears when Seth goes missing in Alaska and Justine sets out to find him. Meanwhile, love is in the air in Cedar Cove as the local theater company puts on Romeo and Juliet while Jack wants to take his relationship with Olivia to the next level and Maryellen seeks to deepen her friendship with a handsome photographer.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  9. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 8 - And the Winner Is...
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    S1:E8

    Everyone in Cedar Cove gets involved in the town's charity bachelor action as Justine and Olivia scheme to help Grace and Maryellen land the bachelor of their dreams. Meanwhile, Stan asks Olivia to accompany him to see his therapist as they finally deal with past hurts involving their lost son.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  10. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 2 - A House Divided
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    S1:E2

    When developer Warren Saget decides to tear down the town's iconic lighthouse, Judge Olivia Lockhart finds her hands tied with no legal way to stop him. As tensions heat up, Olivia knows she must find a way to save the landmark before the trouble in town boils over.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  11. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 9 - Old Flames, New Sparks
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S1:E9

    Grace finds herself drawn to two different men as Jack worries about Olivia getting closer to her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Seth and Justine take their relationship to the next level, while Maryellen and John grow closer but his secretive behavior makes Maryellen worry that he may be hiding something.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  12. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 10 - Conflicts of Interest
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    S1:E10

    As Olivia deals with the news that Jack may get a job offer that will take him away from Cedar Cove, Grace struggles with what to tell Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will. Meanwhile, Justine helps Warren though a health crisis which causes tensions between her and Seth and Stan's wife becomes concerned that Stan is growing away from her and closer to Olivia.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  13. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(308 votes)

    S1:E1

    Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Cedar Cove" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Martin Wood and written by Carl Binder, it aired on 10/12/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Stormfront".