7.5/10171 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2012
After her marriage ends in scandal, Amanda Vaughn returns to her hometown with her two teenagers, but not everyone is happy to see her.
Director: Alan Poul
Writer: N/A
8.0/10129 votes#2 - Hell Hath No Fury
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2012
Amanda worries that Laura will be branded as less-than-pretty at school. Gigi throws a luncheon to reintroduce Amanda to society, Carlene plots revenge against Amanda, while Sharon wonders about Zach.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: N/A
8.0/10111 votes#3 - Love is Patient
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2012
Things heat up when a church relationship seminar forces Amanda to confront her past while Heather sets her eyes on her new client and former high school nerd, Andrew. Meanwhile Carlene meddles in both Sharon’s and Cricket’s marriages to deflect from her own marital dissatisfaction.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr., Larry Shaw
Writer: N/A
8.3/10127 votes#4 - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2012
When Carlene’s Uncle Burl returns to town with his wife, Bitsy, Gigi promises to throw them a homecoming party requiring guests to come dressed as their favorite Texan. Meanwhile Blake recruits Amanda to consult for Cricket and Blake’s denim line, Pastor Tudor counsels Sharon and Zack during their rough patch -- resulting in Sharon’s working at the church and Zach’s taking over Sharon’s duties at home -- and Heather is after Burl’s 500 acres of land for her client, Andrew.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers
8.4/10126 votes#5 - Forbidden Fruit
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2012
Heather brings Sheryl Crow to perform at the annual church fundraiser with a little help from her client and new love interest, Andrew, but it's Gigi who steals the show with Burl, while Carlene and Amanda find another reason to disagree with each other.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Laurie McCarthy
8.4/10103 votes#6 - Turn the Other Cheek
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2012
Sharon is furious when Luke talks Carlene into making Amanda matron of honor for their vow-renewal ceremony. Heather wants to be forgiven, and Blake has a special request for Cricket.
Director: James Hayman
Writer: Veronica West, Sarah Kucserka
8.4/10109 votes#7 - Sex is Divine
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2012
The Pastor surprises everyone with an assignment to get frisky. Burl propose to Gigi, and Amanda accepts a job at the church. Sharon finds a weight-loss secret.
Director: John Scott
Writer: N/A
8.5/10137 votes#8 - Pride Comes Before a Fall
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2012
Pastor Tudor's rivalry with Reverend Steve has Amanda taking charge of a church musical. Sharon takes her weight loss to the next level by recruiting Gigi to help.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: N/A
8.1/1093 votes#9 - Adam and Eve's Rib
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/29/2012
When Amanda tries to put together an all female barbeque team to prove a point to her daughter, she recruits the helps of the GCBs for the cook-off of the year. Meanwhile Heather meets an attractive butcher, Cricket purchases stud services from businessman Mason Massey, Carlene becomes frustrated with Ripp, and Sharon tries to help Zack with his dealership problems.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Andy Reaser, Henry Alonso Myers
8.4/10102 votes#10 - Revelation
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2012
When Carlene takes the GCBs down to unincorporated Juarez for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Condos for Christian Living, the GCBs find themselves in danger. Meanwhile Amanda's suspicions regarding Luke lead to a surprising discovery about Ripp.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of GCB Season 1
Every episode of GCB Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of GCB Season 1!
Amanda Vaughn, once the ultimate high school "mean girl," is forced to return home in disgrace after her marriage ends in scandal. As Amanda and...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "GCB" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by N/A, it aired on 3/4/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Hell Hath No Fury".