The Worst Episodes of Hart of Dixie

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   6.1/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Who Says You Can't Go Home

   S3:E110/7/2013

   After spending the summer in New York City, Zoe is ready to make her move more permanent, but first she must return to BlueBell for one last thing. Upon her return Zoe, discovers that no one in town is very happy to see her, except for Lavon. Desperate for Brick to give her a good reference, she agrees to help him track down George and get him to resurrect the Founders Day parade that has been canceled. Needing to find George quickly, Zoe enlists Lemon’s help but accidentally discovers Lemon is hiding a dirty little secret. Meanwhile, Lemon also devises a plan to help Wade save face in front of Zoe.

   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Leila Gerstein

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   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Leila Gerstein
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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Always on My Mind

   S2:E210/9/2012

   Zoe is trying hard to stay away from Wade, but when Rose enlists her help in throwing the first BlueBellapalooza, she is forced to ask Wade to convince his old band mate to be the musical act on short notice. Wade convinces George to start playing the field and agrees to be his wingman, but when Wade stands him up, he decides to follow the seemingly questionable advice solo. Meanwhile, Brick tries to trick Lemon into working for him, but she is determined to keep her waitressing job, that is until one of her customers ends up needing medical attention.

   Director:Anton Cropper

   Writer:Carter Covington

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   Director:Anton Cropper

   Writer:Carter Covington
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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #3 - The Curling Iron

   S4:E21/16/2015

   Zoe to tries ignore her problems with Wade and focus on work; Wade asks Lemon for advice about Zoe.

   Director:Michael Schultz

   Writer:April Blair

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   Director:Michael Schultz

   Writer:April Blair
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #4 - The Undead & The Unsaid

   S1:E611/7/2011

   Driving home late one night from a house call, Zoe accidentally hits a man but can't find any signs of him when she gets out of her car. Later, she sees the man's photo hanging in the Rammer Jammer, and George has to break the news to her that the man in the picture died over a year ago. Meanwhile, Lemon and George are ready to buy their dream home until Lavon steps in and refuses to authorize the purchase because it is one of Bluebell's historic properties. Zoe's mom shows up in Bluebell hoping to reconcile with her daughter after keeping the identity of Zoe's real father a secret Zoe's entire life.

   Director:Tom Amandes

   Writer:Donald Todd

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   Director:Tom Amandes

   Writer:Donald Todd
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #5 - The Pirate & the Practice

   S1:E911/28/2011

   While the residents of Bluebell prepare for their annual Planksgiving celebration, Zoe anxiously counts the days until her return home to New York for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, getting out of town may be a bit trickier than Zoe anticipated due to the fact that she has to meet her thirty percent quota of patients by midnight or lose her share of the practice to Brick. Meanwhile, Lavon encourages Wade to be honest about his feelings for Zoe, and George’s father offers him an opportunity to join his law firm in Montgomery, which isn’t exactly music to Lemon’s ears.

   Director:Joe Lazarov

   Writer:Debra Fordham

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   Director:Joe Lazarov

   Writer:Debra Fordham
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Hell's Belles

   S1:E111/23/2012

   When Zoe goes in search of some family history in Bluebell, she discovers that she is a legacy to the Bluebell Belles. Of course, once Lemon catches wind of the news, she makes it her sole mission in life to make sure Zoe doesn’t become an official Belle and puts her through a humiliating initiation. With the help of Wade, Lavon attempts to jump back into the dating scene, but he finds it difficult because Didi is telling everyone that he’s in love with her. Meanwhile, George devises a plan to stop a huge chainstore from building near Bluebell and as a result driving business away from the town.

   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Donald Todd

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   Director:Janice Cooke

   Writer:Donald Todd
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Mistress & Misunderstandings

   S1:E121/30/2012

   Zoe is so uncharacteristically happy as of late that it causes her friends to speculate as to the possible reason behind her new attitude. Turns out that Zoe is hiding her new friendship with AnnaBeth, who doesn't want Lemon to find out since Zoe is Lemon's sworn enemy. Lemon campaigns to become the Belles' new Memory Matron, but she has to overcome a few obstacles to secure the honored position.

   Director:James Hayman

   Writer:Beth Schwartz

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   Director:James Hayman

   Writer:Beth Schwartz
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms

   S1:E132/6/2012

   Zoe decides that it’s too soon in her relationship with Judson to go to the annual Sweetie Pie Dance so instead she makes plans to have a sleepover with Rose, whose parents are going out of town. George misplaces the save the dates for his upcoming wedding which causes major trouble in Lemon paradise. Lemon wants her father to finally move on from her mother leaving him, so she secretly gets him a date for the dance.

   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Leila Gerstein

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   Director:Patrick R. Norris

   Writer:Leila Gerstein
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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Aliens & Aliases

   S1:E142/13/2012

   Wade somehow convinces Lemon to dress up as Joelle as part of a scheme to convince Joelle’s ex-boyfriend that he didn’t actually see Wade and Joelle together. Lavon asks Zoe to help him figure out why Didi has been avoiding him, but once Zoe uncovers the shocking reason she isn’t quite sure what to do with the information. George comes to Zoe for advice in determining whether there is a medical explanation for the behavior of one of his clients.

   Director:Tom Amandes

   Writer:Debra Fordham

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   Director:Tom Amandes

   Writer:Debra Fordham
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Snowflakes & Soulmates

    S1:E152/20/2012

    Zoe Hart is thrilled to see snow in Bluebell, but the rest of the town is superstitious that it will bring bad luck. When Lavon’s parents make a visit to Bluebell, Lavon thinks it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce them to Didi, but the introduction doesn’t exactly go according to plan. Lemon and George make a big decision about their future.

    Director:Andy Wolk

    Writer:David Babcock

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    Director:Andy Wolk

    Writer:David Babcock
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Tributes & Triangles

    S1:E162/27/2012

    Much to Brick’s disappointment, George is named Bluebell’s Man of the Year. As the town’s mayor, Lavon is expected to host a cocktail party in George’s honor, but for obvious reasons this is a difficult situation for Lavon given his history with Lemon. Fortunately for Lavon, Zoe agrees to step in and help him with the party, but things take a turn for the disastrous when Zoe has to improvise a speech at the gathering. Meanwhile, Magnolia begs Wade to write a song and perform it with her at the party.

    Director:Joe Lazarov

    Writer:Michelle Paradise

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    Director:Joe Lazarov

    Writer:Michelle Paradise
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Destiny & Denial

    S1:E194/23/2012

    After a wild night of partying, Wade wakes up with a massive hangover, an uninvited houseguest and no memory of what happened the night before. Meanwhile, George takes an unplanned roadtrip to New Orleans, and Lemon finally confesses her troubles to her father, Brick.

    Director:David Paymer

    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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    Director:David Paymer

    Writer:Leila Gerstein
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - The Race & the Relationship

    S1:E204/30/2012

    Wade signs up for the Bluebell Battle in hopes of winning the five thousand dollar prize, but when he strikes out finding someone to be his race partner, he must swallow his pride and ask Zoe. Meanwhile, Rose is jumping for joy when Frederick Dean finally asks her out on a date, and George and Lemon meet with Reverend Mayfair to discuss their relationship issues.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer:Alex Katsnelson

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    Director:Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer:Alex Katsnelson
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Disaster Drills & Departures

    S1:E215/7/2012

    Zoe blames herself when one of her friends faces a health crisis and she didn’t notice the symptoms. With much encouragement from Lavon, Wade explores the idea of opening his own bar in Bluebell. Meanwhile, Lemon plans a romantic night for George, hoping to get their relationship back on track. Gary Cole returns as Zoe’s father, Ethan Hart.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Donald Todd

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    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Donald Todd
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #15 - If It Makes You Happy

    S2:E310/16/2012

    When Zoe reads about her fellow classmates’ accomplishments in her Alumni magazine, she is upset that they list her as “retired” and invites the reporter to BlueBell for an interview. However, Zoe has a hard time convincing the reporter that she actually has a thriving medical practice in BlueBell – that is, until she comes across a rare and potentially serious disease. Trying to be considerate of Lemon’s feelings, George informs her that he is going out on a date, making her feel that she too needs to find a date. Meanwhile, Lemon and Lavon both find themselves in competition with their nemesis Ruby.

    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Alex Taub

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    Director:Elodie Keene

    Writer:Alex Taub
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Suspicious Minds

    S2:E410/23/2012

    While Zoe tries to keep things casual with Wade, she becomes jealous after she sees him with another woman. Zoe decides to two can play at that game, and sets up a date with Ruby’s cousin. Reluctantly, Lavon agrees to let Lemon be his campaign manager, but he unexpectedly becomes part of a town scandal when he takes the fall for her, a move which could end up costing him the Mayoral race. Meanwhile, with Lemon out of the house, Brick and Magnolia struggle with the household chores and devise a plan to get Lemon to come back.

    Director:John Stephens

    Writer:John Stephens

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    Director:John Stephens

    Writer:John Stephens
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #17 - I Walk the Line

    S2:E611/13/2012

    Kelen Coleman guest stars as George’s potential new romance. With the upcoming Mayoral election looming, Lavon and Ruby continue to be tied in the polls, leading Lemon to use some creative methods to win.

    Director:Tim Matheson

    Writer:Donald Todd

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    Director:Tim Matheson

    Writer:Donald Todd
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me

    S2:E711/20/2012

    After Zoe treats the high school football team, she learns that Max, who happens to be Rose’s new crush, has become infatuated with Zoe instead.

    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Carter Covington

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    Director:Michael Schultz

    Writer:Carter Covington
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Achy Breaky Hearts

    S2:E811/27/2012

    Both Zoe and Lemon are having a difficult time accepting Lavon and Ruby’s new relationship, so they decide to find out Ruby’s true intentions. Wade agrees to supervise a Little Ranger’s camping trip to avoid a potentially awkward conversation with George. However, when George unexpectedly shows up on the trip, Wade has nowhere to hide, and their talk makes him see his relationship in a different light. Meanwhile, Brick wants to take the next step in his relationship with Emily, but is shocked about who is not on board with the plan.

    Director:Janice Cooke

    Writer:Alex Taub

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    Director:Janice Cooke

    Writer:Alex Taub
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Old Alabama

    S2:E111/15/2013

    With Lavon preoccupied with his personal life, he lets his Mayoral duties slip at the worst time, as BlueBell’s Pioneer Day is fast approaching and a reporter from Southern Living magazine is in town. Seeing that he needs help, Zoe and Wade volunteer to help him out by playing BlueBell’s “Founding Couple.” Zoe is also trying a new tact when it comes to her relationship with Wade, which has her taking on many new projects. Lemon and AnnaBeth devise a plan to get Lavon to let them cater the First Feast, in order to get some publicity for their new business. Meanwhile, George gives advice to Brick on how to handle his new relationship.

    Director:David Paymer

    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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    Director:David Paymer

    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Take Me Home, Country Roads

    S2:E142/5/2013

    George is given the responsibility of watching Tansy’s most prized possession, her dog, but panics when the dog goes missing. Wade starts to feel frustrated by the lack of alone time with Zoe, especially when she is focused more on not losing her good status in the town to a new doctor, Jonah, who also happens to be Brick’s nephew. Brick is ready to let the town know about his relationship with Shelby, but Lemon and Magnolia are doing everything they can to get rid of her. Meanwhile, Lavon wants to take a chance on a new relationship, but first has to clear the air with one person.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Carter Covington

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    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik

    Writer:Carter Covington
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #22 - The Gambler

    S2:E152/19/2013

    Wade is excited to compete in the Battle of The Bands competition so he can use the prize money to open up his own bar, but Zoe’s suggestion that George play in the band ultimately backfires. Lemon finds herself alone for the weekend until she talks Magnolia (Claudia Lee) into some sisterly bonding. Meanwhile, Lavon, who has seemingly given up on love, agrees to help Tom (Ross Philips) with his relationship, which in turn opens his eyes to his own future.

    Director:James Hayman

    Writer:Dan Steele

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    Director:James Hayman

    Writer:Dan Steele
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Where I Lead Me

    S2:E162/26/2013

    With the sudden nuptials of Wanda and Tom in BlueBell, Zoe agrees to be maid of honor, which entails the difficult job of watching Wanda’s crafty mother. Zoe uses her wedding duties to try to avoid the awkwardness between her and Wade, but has a feeling something is wrong. Lemon faces the memory of being left at the altar and decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Lavon hears about the neighboring town trying to build a shopping mall next to their local beach and he enlists George’s help to fight it, but an unexpected side of George rears its ugly head.

    Director:Kevin Mock

    Writers:Leila Gerstein, Len Goldstein

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    Director:Kevin Mock

    Writers:Leila Gerstein, Len Goldstein
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Why Don't We Get Drunk?

    S2:E184/9/2013

    Lavon’s big plans of making BlueBell a Spring Break destination hits a roadblock when the competing town tries to lure the partiers away. With the help of Ruby Jeffries, Lavon creates a competition that is bound to attract some attention. Eager to join in some much-deserved fun, Zoe agrees to give partying a try with Jonah, but seeing them together makes George jealous. Wade and Lemon decide to compete in Lavon’s contest in order to win the grand prize to buy the Rammer Jammer, which they have learned is for sale. Meanwhile, Brick has been acting odd and when everyone begins to notice they force him to seek treatment.

    Director:Rebecca Asher

    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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    Director:Rebecca Asher

    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West
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    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #25 - This Kiss

    S2:E194/16/2013

    When the town decides to put on a performance of Shakespeare's most iconic scenes, George and Zoe refuse to play Romeo and Juliet, but eventually agree just to prove to everyone that they are over each other. Lemon and Wade are excited about taking over the reigns at the Rammer Jammer, but things come to a halt when they lose all the staff two days before opening. Meanwhile, Brick decides to offer a week of free counseling to everyone in BlueBell and winds up helping the two most unlikely people, but in his effort to help others he learns a secret he has been keeping from himself.

    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Leila Gerstein