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The Best Episodes of Everwood

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After the death of his wife, world-class neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Brown leaves Manhattan and moves his family to the small town of Everwood, Colorado. There he becomes a small-town doctor and learns parenting on the

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    Everwood Season 2 Episode 9 - Just Like in the Movies
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Just Like in the Movies

    S2:E9

    Dr. Brown courts Linda Abbott despite Edna's and Harold's insistence that he's wasting his time, but Andy persists, forcing Linda to tell him that she is H.I.V. positive. Bright tells Ephram he can win Madison's affections by ignoring her, but the plan goes awry when she breaks up with her boyfriend. Amy meets a flirtatious and attractive town bad-boy, Tommy Callahan (guest star Paul Wasilewski), whose compassion for her problems touches her heart for the first time since Colin's death.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Rina Mimoun

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  2. Everwood Season 2 Episode 10 - Unhappy Holidays
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Unhappy Holidays

    S2:E10

    Horrified to discover that Ephram and Madison are involved, Dr. Brown stops short of firing her, but Madison decides to quit leaving the Browns to a very unhappy holiday, especially when Delia discovers another troubling relationship - between her father and Linda Abbott. Stressed by Thanksgiving with his cantankerous mother-in-law (guest star Betty White), Dr. Abbott reacts badly when Amy brings Tommy (Paul Wasilewski) to Thanksgiving dinner. Finally pushed to the breaking point, Amy runs away from home.

    Director:Jason Moore
    Writer:John E. Pogue

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  3. Everwood Season 2 Episode 20 - Do or Die
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Do or Die

    S2:E20

    Ephram and Amy decide to go to prom together as friends, but Amy can't get up the nerve to tell Ephram that she has feelings for him after they run into his ex-girlfriend Madison and Amy realizes that he's still nursing a broken heart. Meanwhile, Linda decides it may be time to leave Everwood behind, and Andy's mentor, Dr. Donald Douglas (guest star Philip Baker Hall), asks him to perform risky brain surgery on a patient who turns out to be Dr. Douglas himself.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Vanessa Taylor

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  4. Everwood Season 2 Episode 21 - Your Future Awaits
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Your Future Awaits

    S2:E21

    When Amy accompanies Ephram to his Julliard audition in Boulder, a romantic moment leads her to confess her newfound feelings for him. Meanwhile, Andy struggles to convince his mentor Dr. Douglas (guest-star Philip Baker Hall) that he needs even riskier brain surgery than originally thought and that Andy is the man to do it. Dr. Abbott faces losing his medical practice after it appears no company will insure him. Lastly, Bright decides not to attend his graduation ceremony, much to the disappointment of his family.

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writers:Patrick Sean Smith, Wendy Mericle

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  5. Everwood Season 2 Episode 22 - The Day Is Done
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Day Is Done

    S2:E22

    Ephram is on cloud nine after being accepted into Julliard's summer program, but his emotions are sent into a tailspin when Amy shares her feelings for him and asks that he stay in Everwood for the summer. Meanwhile, Dr. Abbott's family thinks he's gone off the deep end when he decides to open a bagel shop in response to losing his malpractice insurance, and Andy learns a shocking revelation about his family.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writers:Michael Green, Greg Berlanti, Rina Mimoun

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  6. Everwood Season 3 Episode 15 - Surprise
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Surprise

    S3:E15

    Just as they've become somewhat comfortable with their new relationship, Andy and Amanda receive word that Amanda's husband, John (guest star Jason Beghe), has experienced a miraculous breakthrough in his recovery. Meanwhile, Amy learns the truth about why Madison really left town, an elated Ephram is offered an audition at Julliard, Hannah questions whether she's emotionally prepared to take the test for Huntington's Disease, and Bright is accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace.

    Director:Tom Amandes
    Writer:Sherri Cooper-Landsman

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  7. Everwood Season 3 Episode 17 - Fate Accomplis
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Fate Accomplis

    S3:E17

    On the morning of his Julliard audition in New York, Ephram makes plans to meet up with Madison (guest star Sarah Lancaster) for coffee where he finds out that she was pregnant with his child. This devastating revelation causes Ephram to make decisions that will alter the course of his life. Amy tries to figure out what this will do to her and Emphram's relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Abbott counsels a man (guest star Chris Penn) whose son may die as a result of a hunting accident.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Anna Fricke

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  8. Everwood Season 4 Episode 19 - Reckoning
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Reckoning

    S4:E19

    Andy's father, whom the Brown's haven't seen in 15 years, pays a visit to Everwood surprising Andy, Ephram and Delia. Ephram and Amy try to cheer Bright up and take him out to celebrate his 21st birthday. This ends badly when a drunk Bright falls through a window and ends up in hospital. Hannah rushes to Bright's side, leaving Nick behind on their date. Jake's big question last week, gets an answer from Nina as she has decided to move to LA. Andy is not happy about this. Edna and Irv decide to drive all over the country for their retirement.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  9. Everwood Season 4 Episode 20 - Goodbye, Love
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Goodbye, Love

    S4:E20

    Ephram reveals information about his dad to Nina that surprises her and adds a new twist to her inner Andy-or-Jake struggle; Andy finds more of a connection with his dad (guest star Charles Durning), who's still in town; Amy and Ephram recall a moment from their past that helps Amy realize that Ephram is always there for her. Lastly, Hannah and Bright come together as friends, realizing that there's still a close bond between them.

    Director:Joe Pennella
    Writers:Greg Berlanti, Rina Mimoun

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  10. Everwood Season 4 Episode 21 - Foreverwood (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Foreverwood (1)

    S4:E21

    While packing up her house and preparing to leave Everwood with Jake, Nina tells Hannah that she knows Andy bought an engagement ring for her. Hannah convinces Nina to sneak into the house while the Browns are out to get a look at the ring. Later, Jake finds out about the ring and confronts Andy once again about his feelings for Nina. At Delia’s Bat Mitzvah, Amy watches Ephram with his new girlfriend Stephanie, and realizes her feelings for Ephram are still strong. When one of Harold’s patients leaves her baby on the Abbott’s doorstep, Harold wrestles with the right course of action while Rose immediately becomes attached to the little girl.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Anna Fricke, Josh Reims

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  11. Everwood Season 4 Episode 22 - Foreverwood (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Foreverwood (2)

    S4:E22

    After their house has been sold, Nina and Sam temporarily move in with the Browns. Wanting to take care of an unresolved issue in his life before he can propose to Nina, Andy takes a mysterious trip. Bright learns that Hannah has received a scholarship to Notre Dame and is devastated at the thought that she may accept it. Edna upsets Harold and Rose when she reveals her plans to leave Everwood. Delia is thrilled with Andy’s belated Bat Mitzvah gift.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writers:David Hudgins, Rina Mimoun

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  12. Everwood Season 2 Episode 1 - The Last of Summer
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Last of Summer

    S2:E1

    In the second season opener, the town of Everwood deals with the aftermath of Colin's unsuccessful surgery, as he is now dead. The Brown family begins to feel ostracized by the town due to Colin's death. Meanwhile, a saddened Andy feels guilty of not doing his very best as regretting now over his promise to Colin of not resuscitating him if the surgery goes wrong. Amy and the rest of the town find out about this matter and confront Dr. Brown over it.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:Greg Berlanti, Rina Mimoun

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  13. Everwood Season 2 Episode 3 - My Brother's Keeper
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - My Brother's Keeper

    S2:E3

    The entire Abbot's family is turned upside down by the return of Dr. Linda Abbott (Marcia Cross, ""Melrose Place""), who has been practicing Eastern-based medicine in exotic locations around the world. Edna, who is blinded with pride, doesn't see her daughter's loneliness, and loses sight of her own life with Irv. But Linda encounters the most resistance from her brother Harold when she announces her decision to join his practice. Meanwhile Andy learns that some 'tweens may be practicing unsafe sex, and is shocked at their parents reaction to the situation. Finally, Bright asks Ephram to keep an eye on Amy whose odd behavior has everyone worried.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Vanessa Taylor

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  14. Everwood Season 2 Episode 4 - East Meets West
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - East Meets West

    S2:E4

    Andy's well-intentioned plan to give Ephram more free time by hiring college student Madison Kellner (guest star Sarah Lancaster) as a caretaker for Delia ends up making things worse when Madison treats Ephram like a child, as well and embarrasses him in front of Amy. Meanwhile, Andy's concern for Colin's alcoholic father (guest star Michael Flynn) blinds him to Nina's struggles with her divorce proceedings. Dr. Abbot continues to clash with his sister, Dr. Linda Abbott, when she tries to take over his office and the difference in their personalities and medical philosophies becomes alarmingly clear.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:John E. Pogue

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  15. Everwood Season 2 Episode 8 - The Burden of Truth
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Burden of Truth

    S2:E8

    When Phil the mechanic (guest star J.K. Simmons) correctly ""diagnoses"" meningitis rather than flu in Andy's young patient, the town begins to believe he is a seer. Ephram confronts Madison about his feelings for her. Amy agrees to see Linda Abbott for help, but out of desperation, steals her pad to forge a prescription for anti depressants, forcing Harold to heed Phil's warning about his daughter's condition. Meanwhile, Edna learns the disturbing truth about why her daughter does not want to pursue a relationship with Dr. Brown.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Vanessa Taylor

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  16. Everwood Season 2 Episode 16 - Unspoken Truths
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Unspoken Truths

    S2:E16

    Ephram and Bright conspire to get Ephram a fake I.D. so that he can get into a bar to see Madison perform with her band. Meanwhile, Nina leans on Andy for emotional support after she is served with divorce papers, but the genuine affection between the two raises a red flag for Linda; Harold and Rose (guest star Merrilyn Gann) schedule a meeting with Amy's guidance counselor after receiving her less-than-stellar report card. Finally, Tommy (guest star Paul Wasilewski) takes Amy to a party where she finds closure over the loss of Colin (guest Mike Erwin), but the evening takes a life-threatening turn.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writers:Greg Berlanti, Rina Mimoun

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  17. Everwood Season 2 Episode 17 - Unfinished Business
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Unfinished Business

    S2:E17

    Amy moves back home, but finds adjusting to her old life difficult, especially after her parents (Tom Amandes and Merrilyn Gann) discover she's taking birth control pills and her former friends give her the major cold shoulder. Elsewhere in Everwood, Ephram thinks Madison is going to break up with him and Andy testifies on behalf of Nina as she and her recently out-of-the-closet ex-husband (guest-star Dylan Walsh) battle for sole custody of their son.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:David Hudgins

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  18. Everwood Season 2 Episode 18 - Last Looks
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Last Looks

    S2:E18

    Against Andy's better judgment, ex-sweethearts Ephram and Madison decide it would be in Delia's best interest if Madison resumed her job as Delia's babysitter. Meanwhile, Amy contemplates going off her anti-depressant medication after Linda suggests she might be ready and Bright anxiously awaits his college acceptance letters.

    Director:Arvin Brown
    Writer:John E. Pogue

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  19. Everwood Season 2 Episode 19 - Sick
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Sick

    S2:E19

    Amy confides to Bright that she may have developed feelings for Ephram and sees him in a new light, but Bright begs her to have mercy on poor Ephram, who is still nursing a broken heart from his recent break-up with Madison. Meanwhile, Linda reveals her HIV status to Delia after the girl confronts her about all the pills she's been taking. While Delia takes the news better than expected, the rest of the town goes ballistic after Linda's secret unintentionally becomes public knowledge. Dr. Abbott faces a potential malpractice suit, and Andy is forced to come clean with Ephram, who doesn't take the news very well.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Michael Green

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  20. Everwood Season 3 Episode 8 - The Tipping Point
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - The Tipping Point

    S3:E8

    Ephram seeks guidance from his and piano mentor, Will Cleveland (guest-star James Earl Jones) when he's struggling to select the music program for his Julliard audition tape. Things don't go well for Ephram as he faces losing one of the most important relationships in his life after he accidentally hurts Will's feelings. Meanwhile, Bright takes a job working at the restaurant, "The Firehouse" where he meets waitress Serena. Things go bad though when they get caught by their boss in the most compromising position in the closet. Lastly, Andy and Amanda experience a miraculous breakthrough in their music therapy with Amanda's husband (guest-star Jason Beghe), but Andy quickly questions the results.

    Director:Jordan Levine
    Writers:David Hudgins, Michael Green

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  21. Everwood Season 3 Episode 9 - The Reflex
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Reflex

    S3:E9

    Amy and Ephram decide to meet at the Abbotts' Cabin to take their relationship to the next step as both parents on each side worry as they know their kids intentions. Although while there they realize they may not be able to handle it. Andy and Amanda chaperone Delia and Charlie on a date. Although the evening turns when Andy and Amanda begin to feel they are on a date. Lastly, Nina turns to Jake when Sam is hurt while ice skating and her feelings for him change.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writers:Rina Mimoun, Anna Fricke

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  22. Everwood Season 3 Episode 10 - Need to Know
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Need to Know

    S3:E10

    As Andy finally realizes that his feelings for Amanda (Anne Heche) are only growing stronger despite his best efforts to maintain a platonic friendship, Andy decides it's in both of their best interests if he refers her husband's case to Dr. Abbott from now on. Upon hearing news that Madison (Sarah Lancaster, who does not appear in the episode) and her band are performing in Everwood, Ephram seeks guidance from Bright, signalling a thaw in the boys' chilly relationship as of late with Ephram and Amy dating. Lastly, Amy's curiosity brings about Hannah's (Sarah Drew) family secret.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Bruce Miller

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  23. Everwood Season 3 Episode 11 - Complex Guilt
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Complex Guilt

    S3:E11

    Amanda decides to send her husband to a very nice treatment facility causing Andy to collapse as a result of stress and guilt over what has happened between him and Amanda. Meanwhile, Amy continues to give Ephram the cold shoulder for lying about Madison, Also Edna builds a writing room for Irv.

    Director:Arvin Brown
    Writer:John E. Pogue

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  24. Everwood Season 3 Episode 12 - Giving Up the Girl
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Giving Up the Girl

    S3:E12

    When Jake's girlfriend (guest-star Jessica Collins) from Los Angeles arrives in Everwood unexpectedly, Nina comes to his rescue with a shoulder to lean on as he wants to get rid of her and the possibility of more with Nina. Also, Ephram and Amy are back together. He is being the "new supportive boyfriend she deserves." Meanwhile, Harold and Rose worry about Amy after she sets her mind to auditioning for a rigorous ballet program in Denver, and Andy unintentionally humiliates Delia in front of her hockey team.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Sherri Cooper-Landsman

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  25. Everwood Season 3 Episode 13 - The Perfect Day
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Perfect Day

    S3:E13

    Nina finds Andy and Amanda (Anne Heche) together causing her to question Andy and her friendship with him. Meanwhile, Ephram and Amy convince a reluctant Hannah to ditch school for the day and take Bright along for the ride as the recover from sending out college applications. Lastly, Harold and Edna are forced to work together despite their hostility toward each other when a medical emergency comes up at his office with the water pipes bursting.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:David Hudgins

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Best Episodes Summary

"Just Like in the Movies" is the best rated episode of "Everwood". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Rina Mimoun, it aired on 11/17/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unhappy Holidays".