7.9/1022 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2000
The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.
Director: N/A
Writer: Darren Star
- 8.5/1018 votes
#2 - Thieves Like Us
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2000
Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.
Director: N/A
Writer: Darren Star
- 8.1/1017 votes
#3 - Prelude to a Kiss
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2000
Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the story line and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein
- 9.2/1018 votes
#4 - Devil in a Blue Dress
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2000
Hunter gets an audition for an Oliver Stone movie but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the movie script and makes copies to auction on the Internet.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Darin Henry
- 8.2/1020 votes
#5 - Halloween
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2000
After recovering from an accident on the set, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Wendy Engelberg, Amy Engelberg
- 8.1/1016 votes
#6 - Mommie Dearest
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2000
Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of "Popular."
Director: N/A
Writer: Will Gluck
- 8.5/1013 votes
#7 - Sleeping with the Enemy
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2000
Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming--primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein
- 8.5/1021 votes
#8 - Satisfaction
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2000
Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.
Director: N/A
Writer: Robin Schiff
- 7.3/1019 votes
#9 - Boys on the Side
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2000
Courtney's hotshot boyfriend causes a stir on the set, and Johnny has to go out with the winner of a fan contest, who turns out to be a 14-year-old boy.
Director: Allison Anders
Writer: Darren Star
- 7.7/1014 votes
#10 - Puppet Master
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2000
Hunter and Courtney vie for the attention of Hunter's ex-boyfriend Jonah, who's on the set to direct an episode, while Dave and Marcy realize they have something in common--their underwear.
Director: N/A
Writer: Will Gluck
- 8.6/1013 votes
#11 - Star Wars
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2000
After making a big stink on the set, Hunter takes out a restraining order against Quentin; Courtney does a Japanese commercial, not realizing what her overseas nickname is; a studly guest star sets his sights on Marcy.
Director: Allison Anders
Writer: Darin Henry
- 8.1/1013 votes
#12 - Barenaked in America
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2001
A magazine publishes nude photos of Courtney without her permission, causing a big hubbub among the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Dave prepares to tell Marcy how he really feels about her.
Director: Dennis Erdman
Writer: Robin Schiff, Will Gluck
- 8.7/1013 votes
#13 - Secrets and Lies
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2001
While Hunter and Dave embark on an intimate but decidedly unromantic relationship, Marcy embraces her Jewish heritage--and a nice Jewish guy with it. A denial-ridden Quentin is obsessed with his impending birthday.
Director: Alan Myerson
Writer: Darren Star
- 8.5/1012 votes
#14 - The End of the Affair
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2001
Dave prepares to break up with Hunter, who only makes things more difficult for him.
Director: Dennis Erdman
Writer: Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein
- 8.1/1013 votes
#15 - Opposite of Sex
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2001
Jason Priestley sponsors the latest member of Sex Addicts Anonymous--Quentin. Marcy frets over a phone-in campaign to kill her character.
Director: Jason Priestley
Writer: Will Gluck
- 6.8/1037 votes
#16 - Passion Fish
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/16/2001
Sarah Michelle Gellar agrees to appear on the show--but only if her character can kiss Marcy's. Now rumors are flying about whether Gellar's gay, and Marcy's considering "experimenting" with her. Quentin, meanwhile, takes credit for rushing to the aid of a hit-and-run victim whom, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, he actually hit in the first place.
Director: Darren Star
Writer: Darren Star
- 7.7/1018 votes
#17 - My Best Friend's Wedding
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/2001
Hunter announces that she's getting married in two days to a guy she met the day before--Dweezil Zappa. Wedding party members include maid of honor Marcy and bridesmaid-for-hire Elizabeth Berkley. Meanwhile, Marcy and Dave make a love connection.
Director: Alan Myerson
Writer: Robin Schiff
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Grosse Pointe" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Darren Star, it aired on 9/22/2000. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Thieves Like Us".