The Best Episodes of Felicity Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(263 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/29/1998

   On her day of graduation, Felicity asks a longtime high school crush, Ben, to sign her yearbook; after she reads his message, in which he says that he would have liked to have known her better, Felicity changes her lifelong college plans to follow Ben to a New York school. There, she meets her quirky (and smitten) resident advisor Noel and her first new friend Julie.

   Director:Matt Reeves

   Writer:J.J. Abrams

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   Director:Matt Reeves

   Writer:J.J. Abrams
2. 

   7.6/10(176 votes)

   #2 - The Last Stand

   S1:E210/6/1998

   When Felicity learns a male called the admissions office requesting a copy of her application essay, she assumes it was Ben — the subject of said essay — and sends him a copy. Meanwhile, Felicity's parents pop up in New York again.

   Director:Brad Silberling

   Writer:J.J. Abrams

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   Director:Brad Silberling

   Writer:J.J. Abrams
3. 

   7.8/10(481 votes)

   #3 - Hot Objects

   S1:E310/13/1998

   Felicity's excited about attending her first college party, and plans to invite Ben — so long as Julie doesn't mind. Meanwhile, Felicity butts heads with a professor, and meets a fellow competitive student Elena.

   Director:Brad Silberling

   Writer:J.J. Abrams

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   Director:Brad Silberling

   Writer:J.J. Abrams
4. 

   7.8/10(135 votes)

   #4 - Boggled

   S1:E410/20/1998

   After Noel acts on his feelings for Felicity and kisses her during a game of Boggle, the two decide to go on a "maybe date" to discuss the future of their relationship. Julie befriends an aspiring filmmaker.

   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:Mimi Schmir

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   Director:Todd Holland

   Writer:Mimi Schmir
5. 

   7.6/10(139 votes)

   #5 - Spooked

   S1:E510/27/1998

   After Felicity and Ben are held up, he seems especially spooked and calls on her for late-night chats, one of which includes an invitation to a Halloween party.

   Director:Joan Tewkesbury

   Writer:Jennifer Levin

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   Director:Joan Tewkesbury

   Writer:Jennifer Levin
6. 

   7.8/10(125 votes)

   #6 - Cheating

   S1:E611/3/1998

   Ben is accused of cheating after Felicity rewrites his paper without telling him; and Julie fears she won't understand a Russian film that Zack is taking her to see.

   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Ed Redlich

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   Director:Marc Buckland

   Writer:Ed Redlich
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7. 

   7.7/10(124 votes)

   #7 - Drawing the Line (1)

   S1:E711/10/1998

   Noel tires of hearing about Felicity's goings-on with Ben and forbids her to talk about it with him. Julie and Zack's relationship intensifies. Elena reveals she may be leaving school. Julie's date pushes her too far. Felicity tries to mend fences with Ben. Felicity urges Julie to report the date rape and get counseling, but Julie thinks she caused the incident. Meanwhile, a prospective student visits.

   Director:Ellen S. Pressman

   Writer:J.J. Abrams

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   Director:Ellen S. Pressman

   Writer:J.J. Abrams
8. 

   7.9/10(128 votes)

   #8 - Drawing the Line (2)

   S1:E811/17/1998

   Noel tires of hearing about Felicity's goings-on with Ben and forbids her to talk about it with him. Julie and Zack's relationship intensifies. Elena reveals she may be leaving school. Julie's date pushes her too far. Felicity tries to mend fences with Ben. Felicity urges Julie to report the date rape and get counseling, but Julie thinks she caused the incident. Meanwhile, a prospective student visits.

   Director:Joan Tewkesbury

   Writers:J.J. Abrams, Riley Weston

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   Director:Joan Tewkesbury

   Writers:J.J. Abrams, Riley Weston
9. 

   8.1/10(135 votes)

   #9 - Thanksgiving

   S1:E911/24/1998

   Felicity's hurt when Noel downplays their friendship to his girlfriend, Hanna, who's visiting for Thanksgiving but may transfer to New York. Meanwhile, Elena begrudgingly visits her dad; and Ben can't locate his plane ticket.

   Director:Danny Leiner

   Writer:Andrea Newman

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   Director:Danny Leiner

   Writer:Andrea Newman
10. 

    8.2/10(134 votes)

    #10 - Finally

    S1:E1012/15/1998

    Though finals and Christmas break are fast approaching, Felicity spends most of her study time literally wrapped up in Noel; and helping Ben prepare for a poetry test. Meanwhile, Sean tries to sell fruit to students in the library.

    Director:Michael Fields

    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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    Director:Michael Fields

    Writer:J.J. Abrams
11. 

    8.1/10(123 votes)

    #11 - Gimme an O!

    S1:E111/19/1999

    Felicity returns from winter break and tells Noel she wants to have sex, an endeavor that brings about much scheduling, research and preparation; Julie dreads telling Felicity about her new bond with Ben; and Elena wonders how to use a gift from Blair.

    Director:Tom Moore

    Writer:Jennifer Levin

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    Director:Tom Moore

    Writer:Jennifer Levin
12. 

    7.5/10(120 votes)

    #12 - Friends

    S1:E121/26/1999

    After Felicity thinks she spots Blair kissing someone other than Elena, she decides to blow the whistle on him - until she realizes the mystery vixen is Elena's best friend. Meanwhile, Julie learns the identity of her birth mother.

    Director:Todd Holland

    Writer:Gina Prince-Bythewood

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    Director:Todd Holland

    Writer:Gina Prince-Bythewood
13. 

    6.9/10(146 votes)

    #13 - Todd Mulcahy (1)

    S1:E132/9/1999

    When a boy that Felicity knew when she was 12-years-old comes to town to act on feelings that he has had for her, she consults someone familiar with stalkers: Ben. She also applies for a seminar with a geneticist named Dr. McGrath. Todd gets hit by a bus, and as he arrives at the hospital, he gives Felicity a note she wrote years ago about being an artist. Todd almost dies, which causes Felicity to rethink her career path and blow an interview with Dr. McGrath. Also, Julie mails a tape to Carole, and Elena severs ties with Tara.

    Director:J.J. Abrams

    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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    Director:J.J. Abrams

    Writer:J.J. Abrams
14. 

    7.0/10(145 votes)

    #14 - Todd Mulcahy (2)

    S1:E142/16/1999

    When a boy that Felicity knew when she was 12-years-old comes to town to act on feelings that he has had for her, she consults someone familiar with stalkers: Ben. She also applies for a seminar with a geneticist named Dr. McGrath. Todd gets hit by a bus, and as he arrives at the hospital, he gives Felicity a note she wrote years ago about being an artist. Todd almost dies, which causes Felicity to rethink her career path and blow an interview with Dr. McGrath. Also, Julie mails a tape to Carole, and Elena severs ties with Tara.

    Director:J.J. Abrams

    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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    Director:J.J. Abrams

    Writer:J.J. Abrams
15. 

    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #15 - Love and Marriage

    S1:E152/23/1999

    Felicity receives a marriage proposal from a green-card seeking Javier; and Noel gets a visit from his brother (Eddie McClintock), who shocks him with news that he's gay. Also, Ben takes up swimming.

    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Andrea Newman, Jennifer Levin

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    Director:Todd Holland

    Writers:Andrea Newman, Jennifer Levin
16. 

    7.8/10(109 votes)

    #16 - The Fugue

    S1:E163/2/1999

    Noel is confused about his feelings for his ex when they reconnect after a kiss. Also, an art student who admires Felicity's work invites her to the studio; and Julie clashes with Ben's new friends from the swim team.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Ed Redlich

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    Director:Lawrence Trilling

    Writer:Ed Redlich
17. 

    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #17 - Assassins

    S1:E174/20/1999

    The morning after the fight, Noel confesses he made a "huge mistake" in going off with his ex-girlfriend and begs Felicity for another try at their relationship. Felicity struggles to tell Noel about her own indiscretion.

    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writers:Andrea Newman, Jennifer Levin

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writers:Andrea Newman, Jennifer Levin
18. 

    7.9/10(105 votes)

    #18 - Happy Birthday

    S1:E184/27/1999

    Panicked over a surprise visit from her parents, Meghan entrusts Felicity with the safekeeping of her box. Meanwhile, Julie gets bombshell news about her birth mother.

    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Tracy Rosen

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    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Tracy Rosen
19. 

    7.8/10(112 votes)

    #19 - Docuventary

    S1:E195/4/1999

    Noel and Felicity are driven to distraction when Sean, seeking a selling angle for his documentary, latches onto their shattered relationship and pesters them to discuss their feelings on-camera.

    Director:Stan Salfas

    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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    Director:Stan Salfas

    Writer:J.J. Abrams
20. 

    7.6/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Connections

    S1:E205/11/1999

    Facing temporary suspension because of his unpaid tuition bill and pressure from his bookie over his gambling debts, Ben frantically sorts through his diminishing options.

    Director:Danny Leiner

    Writer:Andrea Newman

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    Director:Danny Leiner

    Writer:Andrea Newman
21. 

    7.9/10(107 votes)

    #21 - The Force

    S1:E215/18/1999

    Felicity suspects one of Meghan's "spells" when finals stress is exacerbated by a series of sudden relationship mishaps, including Noel reconsidering a drive to California with her.

    Director:Robert M. Williams Jr.

    Writers:J.J. Abrams, Jennifer Levin

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    Director:Robert M. Williams Jr.

    Writers:J.J. Abrams, Jennifer Levin
22. 

    8.5/10(130 votes)

    #22 - Felicity Was Here

    S1:E225/25/1999

    A disappointed Felicity faces the drive home to California without Noel, until he unexpectedly asks her to fly to Berlin with him. She accepts, but Ben's reaction makes her rethink her plans. Meanwhile, Elena's relationship with Prof. McGrath progresses along with her growing unease about the consequences of their affair.

    Director:Matt Reeves

    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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    Director:Matt Reeves

    Writer:J.J. Abrams