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The Best Episodes of Hannah Montana Season 1

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

At home and school, she's Miley Stewart, a typical teenager, but when the lights go down and the curtain goes up, she emerges as the...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Lilly, Do You Want to Know a Secret?" is the best rated episode of "Hannah Montana" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 579 votes. Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by Michael Poryes, Gary Dontzig, Steven Peterman, it aired on 3/24/2006. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Miley Get Your Gum".

  • Lilly, Do You Want to Know a Secret?
    7.2/10579 votes

    #1 - Lilly, Do You Want to Know a Secret?

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2006

    Lilly is ecstatic when she gets two tickets to a Hannah Montana concert and invites Miley to accompany her. Miley refuses, saying that she doesn't like Hannah Montana. Miley's dad, Robby, tries to convince her to tell Lilly her secret: That she is Hannah Montana. When Lilly finds out what Miley's been hiding, will she treat her the same? Jackson won't take no for an answer when he wants to borrow money for his big date. But his dad keeps refusing to be his personal ATM.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Michael Poryes, Gary Dontzig, Steven Peterman

  • Miley Get Your Gum
    7.0/10398 votes

    #2 - Miley Get Your Gum

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2006

    Oliver has a huge crush on Hannah Montana, but his feelings of love are not shared by Miley. No matter what she does, she can't seem to make Oliver realize that he & Hannah can never be - until Lilly comes up with a plan to burst Oliver's love bubble. Jackson's proud to be the owner of a "Brand New" used car that he bought with his own money, but the joy fades once he learns that this particular kind of car is only driven by girls.

    Director: David Kendall

    Writer: Michael Poryes

  • She's a Super Sneak
    6.7/10343 votes

    #3 - She's a Super Sneak

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2006

    Miley and her friends want to meet Ashton Kutcher at his movie premiere and Jackson and Cooper want to meet the beautiful girls who want to meet Ashton Kutcher. So both Miley & Jackson decide to disobey their father and sneak out. The super-sneaky siblings get a surprising eyeful when they spy their dad at the movie theater on a date. Miley becomes upset because he lied to them by saying he would be at a meeting and she thinks he's trying to replace their mother.

    Director: David Kendall

    Writer: Kim Friese

  • I Can't Make You Love Hannah If You Don't
    6.6/10336 votes

    #4 - I Can't Make You Love Hannah If You Don't

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2006

    Miley adores her new beau, Josh, but is unsettled to learn that he despises Hannah Montana. After spending their whole date trying to get Josh to change his mind about Hannah, he decides to attend a Hannah Montana concert, but only if Miley will go with him. Sparks fly when Jackson meets a new girl who actually likes him for himself. Unfortunately, there are even bigger sparks between Jackson and Cooper, once Cooper realizes that Jackson's dream girl is his little sister, Olivia.

    Director: David Kendall

    Writer: Kim Friese

  • It's My Party And I'll Lie If I Want To
    6.4/10329 votes

    #5 - It's My Party And I'll Lie If I Want To

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2006

    After Lilly embarrasses her at a Hannah Montana concert along with added pressure from her "Hannah Friends", Miley decides to lie to Lilly and tell her that the birthday party for Kelly Clarkson that they were going to was called off. Miley attends the party as Hannah but must cover up her lie when she lands on the front page of the news. Jackson meets a beautician named Nina at work who asks if she could use him to practice on. He's more than happy to oblige the pretty lady, not knowing that it's one of Rico's pranks.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Douglas Lieblein

  • Grandma Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Favorites
    6.6/10328 votes

    #6 - Grandma Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Favorites

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2006

    The Stewarts are having a busy week. Hannah Montana is about to perform for the Queen of England and the Queen's granddaughter; Jackson is in his school's volleyball championship; and Mamaw Ruthie is in town on a surprise visit. But when Mamaw only spends time with Jackson, Miley believes that Jackson is Mamaw's favorite.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Douglas Lieblein

  • It's a Mannequin's World
    7.1/10329 votes

    #7 - It's a Mannequin's World

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2006

    It's Miley's birthday! Robbie is trying to find something special for his little girl. Miley tells Lilly to steer Robbie to the right clothes, but it still doesn't work. Now Miley has to wear a tacky sweater to her birthday party. Meanwhile, Jackson is trying really hard to give Miley a birthday cake and not mess things up (again).

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Howard Meyers

  • Mascot Love
    6.8/10317 votes

    #8 - Mascot Love

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2006

    Lilly decides to be a cheerleader with Miley in order to spend more time together, but they end up doing the opposite when Miley ends up being the team mascot. Meanwhile, in order to get some money from his father Robby Ray, Jackson willingly volunteers to unclog the sink for him. However, it's not as easy as he thinks.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss

  • Ooh, Ooh, Itchy Woman
    6.8/10314 votes

    #9 - Ooh, Ooh, Itchy Woman

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2006

    Miley, Lilly, and Oliver are just itching to get revenge on bratty Amber & Ashley during a class camping trip, even though Robbie told Miley not to sink to their level. When Miley and her friends give the girls their comeuppance, she thinks that they got away with it, but she finds herself with a whole new itch to scratch as Hannah Montana. Meanwhile, Jackson and Robbie try to rid themselves of a mouse with a surprising talent.

    Director: David Kendall

    Writer: Gary Dontzig, Steven Peterman

  • O Say Can You Remember the Words?
    7.0/10328 votes

    #10 - O Say Can You Remember the Words?

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/2006

    Frustrated by Oliver's stage fright, Miley vents to her dad that she doesn't want to help him with their upcoming drama class performance anymore, which a dismayed Oliver accidentally overhears. Miley gets a taste of what Oliver goes through when Hannah Montana forgets the words to the National Anthem while singing at a Lakers game. Rico's dad entrusts Jackson to get rid of sugar addict Rico's candy stash after a bad trip to the dentist. He manages to get Rico off the goodies, but Jackson becomes even more addicted to sweets than Rico.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss

  • Oops! I Meddled Again
    6.6/10304 votes

    #11 - Oops! I Meddled Again

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/15/2006

    Miley & Lilly play matchmakers for a Hannah Montana fan named Becca. The object of Becca's affection is Oliver & the girls manage to get them together. Oliver wishes that they would have stayed out of his love life when Lilly and Miley find out something upsetting about his new squeeze. Jackson learns why the chicken crossed the road... to get away from spoiled Rico and his demands!

    Director: David Kendall, Chip Fields, Fred Savage

    Writer: Michael Poryes, Douglas Lieblein

  • On the Road Again (III)
    6.9/10334 votes

    #12 - On the Road Again (III)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/28/2006

    Hannah Montana isn't the only Stewart family secret! Miley discovers that Robbie was once a pop star in his own right, but just as his career was taking off, he disappeared. Without asking her father if he even wants to make a comeback, Miley gets him a singing gig so that he can get on the road again. The crossover starts on That's So Raven S04E11 Checkin' Out (I) and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody S02E20 That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana (II).

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Steven James Meyer

  • You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You
    6.4/10328 votes

    #13 - You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/12/2006

    Lilly's pride takes a hit when she's forced to wear her awful-looking glasses right before a skateboarding contest. Hoping to help, Miley convinces her friend not to worry about her appearance and to go ahead with the competition. Miley refuses to take her own advice, however, when it's her vanity that's damaged. Jackson wishes Rico would disappear when he realizes that his new raise depends on Rico's opinion of him.

    Director: Chip Fields

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • New Kid in School
    7.0/10339 votes

    #14 - New Kid in School

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/18/2006

    TV star Jake Ryan starts to attend classes at Seaview. All of the students & teachers are starstruck (except for Miley) and cater to his every need. After being mistreated and getting into trouble for the same things that Jake was allowed to do, a frustrated Miley decides to tell everyone that she's Hannah. Will a surprising person convince her to change her mind before it's too late? Stern Robby lets Jackson take his brand-new convertible out on a date when his car refuses to start, but only after instructing Jackson to not let anything happen to the car. Robbie wishes that he hadn't been so strict, however, when he accidentally damages Jackson's car.

    Director: Kenneth Shapiro

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • More Than a Zombie to Me
    6.8/10304 votes

    #15 - More Than a Zombie to Me

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/8/2006

    Miley declines Jake's invitation to the school dance. While Hannah is filming a guest spot on Jake's show, she learns that Jake has feelings for a girl named Miley. She changes her mind about his dance invite, but Miley finds out that he has asked Lilly instead. Jackson and Robby decide to see who's the better prankster by pulling practical jokes on one another.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Steven Peterman

  • Good Golly Miss Dolly
    7.0/10325 votes

    #16 - Good Golly Miss Dolly

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/29/2006

    Good golly! Miley's tells her visiting godmother, Aunt Dolly, all about her crush on Jake. Unfortunately, Aunt Dolly accidentally videotaped her confession and the tape is now in Jake's hands. Aunt Dolly, Miley, and Lilly hatch a plan to get it back before Jake can watch it. Robbie and Jackson find it hard to resist Aunt Dolly's attempts to add her "special touch" to every aspect of their lives.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss

  • Torn Between Two Hannahs
    6.7/10311 votes

    #17 - Torn Between Two Hannahs

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 10/14/2006

    This Halloween, it's not ghosts or goblins that are frightening Miley, but her "treat" of a cousin, Luann. Apparently, Luann, who could pass for Miley's twin, is really a "trickster" and try as she might, Miley cannot get anyone to believe that Luann is out to get her. As Luann aims to expose Miley's and Hannah's secret, will Miley be able to stop her dubious doppelganger in time? Jackson and Robbie give the phrase "Anything you can do, I can do better" a new meaning when they keep trying to top Mr. Dontzig's ghoulish decorations.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • People Who Use People
    7.0/10335 votes

    #18 - People Who Use People

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 11/3/2006

    Miley sees Jake with a girl named Holly and thinks she's his girlfriend, so she attempts to make him jealous by going out with another guy. Meanwhile, Jackson tries to get an "A" in his class by using Robby and trying to make him go out with his teacher, Ms. Kunkle.

    Director: Shannon Flynn

    Writer: Michael Poryes

  • Money for Nothing, Guilt for Free
    6.8/10266 votes

    #19 - Money for Nothing, Guilt for Free

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 11/26/2006

    Sick of Amber and Ashley constantly winning the school's charity fundraiser, Miley, Lilly, and Oliver team up to raise more cash than the girls. Jackson needs Cooper's help if he wants to beat Robbie at ping pong.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Heather Wordham

  • Debt It Be
    7.0/10290 votes

    #20 - Debt It Be

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 12/1/2006

    After Miley charges a wild shopping spree to her emergency credit card, she begs Jackson to help her pay it off before Robbie finds out. Jackson hatches a plan to auction off Hannah's old clothes and a fake pair of sapphire earrings given to her for a video shoot. The siblings manage to raise the money to cover her debt and she thinks that they are home-free. That is until Robbie tells them that the jeweler wants the sapphire earrings back because they mistakenly gave Hannah the real pair instead of the fake ones.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss, Heather Wordham

  • My Boyfriend's Jackson and There's Gonna Be Trouble
    6.7/10288 votes

    #21 - My Boyfriend's Jackson and There's Gonna Be Trouble

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/1/2007

    A sneaky photographer takes a picture of Hannah and Jackson, causing everyone to think that Jackson and Hannah are a couple. Meanwhile, Oliver has a school assignment with Sarah and he finds himself liking her.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss, Andrew Green

  • We Are Family: Now Get Me Some Water!
    6.7/10266 votes

    #22 - We Are Family: Now Get Me Some Water!

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 1/1/2007

    Miley offers to let Jackson be Hannah's personal assistant after he loses his job because of her. But Jackson's assistance turns out to be more stressful than helpful.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Andrew Green, Jay Demopoulos

  • Schooly Bully
    6.8/10293 votes

    #23 - Schooly Bully

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 1/19/2007

    A girl called "The Cracker" is constantly harassing Miley, so she turns to Roxy for ideas on how to stop the bully. Robby and Jackson are wishin' that they hadn't gone fishin' when they get stuck in a cabin during a blizzard.

    Director: Roger Christiansen

    Writer: Douglas Lieblein, Heather Wordham

  • The Idol Side of Me
    6.3/10286 votes

    #24 - The Idol Side of Me

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/9/2007

    Amber and Ashley are up to their old tricks again, only this time Miley and Lilly devise a plan to give one of the girls a taste of her own medicine. A persnickety pooch named Oscar drives Robby and Jackson batty with its constant barking.

    Director: Fred Savage

    Writer: Douglas Lieblein

  • Smells Like Teen Sellout
    6.7/10276 votes

    #25 - Smells Like Teen Sellout

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/2/2007

    Hannah Montana agrees to endorse a new perfume, only she can't stand the smell because it brings back bad memories. Meanwhile, Jackson tries out for a television survival program.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Heather Wordham