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The Worst Episodes of Hart of Dixie

Every episode of Hart of Dixie ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Hart of Dixie!

New Yorker Zoe Hart has it all figured out - after graduating top of her class from medical school, she'll follow in her father's footsteps...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:The CW

Worst Episodes Summary

"Aliens & Aliases" is the worst rated episode of "Hart of Dixie". It scored 7.2/10 based on 360 votes. Directed by Tom Amandes and written by Debra Fordham, it aired on 2/13/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Family Tradition".

  • Aliens & Aliases
    7.2/10360 votes
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    #1 - Aliens & Aliases

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2012

    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

  • Family Tradition
    7.2/10258 votes
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    #2 - Family Tradition

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2013

    When Zoe and Joel look for a more permanent residence, they find a place owned by one of Zoe's relatives; Lemon receives a tempting offer; George and Lynly's connection grows.

    Director: Jim Hayman

    Writer: Dan Steele

  • Star of the Show
    7.2/10253 votes
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    #3 - Star of the Show

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2014

    When Brick is asked to help with the local cabaret, he nominates Zoe to save the day. Lavon feels defeated about the possible merger with Fillmore, so it is left up to AnnaBeth and Lemon to motivate him to put up one last fight. Lynly continues to become more jealous of George's close friendship with Tansy, and keeps a close on eye him. Meanwhile, Wade is excited about his new romance, but grows concerned when he notices that she is pulling away.

    Director: John Stephens

    Writer: Kendall Sand

  • Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms
    7.3/10368 votes
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    #4 - Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2012

    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

  • If Tomorrow Never Comes
    7.3/10266 votes
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    #5 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2013

    After Zoe tricks Jonah into spilling a secret about Brick, she unintentionally makes things worse for Brick in his love life. Following Brick’s advice, Zoe decides she must finally express her feelings, but timing never seems to be her strong suit. Wade and Lemon must learn to work together, but things go awry when they each try to prove that they know what is best for the new Rammer Jammer. Knowing what Wade and Lemon are up to, Lavon and AnnaBeth agree to not get involved, but that might be easier said than done. Meanwhile, Tansy’s brothers surprise her with an unexpected visit, leaving George to look after them and put up with their wild antics.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Moving On
    7.3/10264 votes
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    #6 - I'm Moving On

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2013

    Zoe's attempts at online dating hit a few snags until Rose and Max take matters into their own hands and play matchmaker. Faced with yet another set back with the Rammer Jammer, Lemon and Wade are close to throwing in the towel. George tries everything he can think of to prove to Tansy that they belong together, but she still has her doubts. Brick and Shelby decide that they might have acted too rashly, which forces them to make a difficult decision about their future together. Meanwhile, Lavon refuses AnnaBeth's help in stopping the feud with the competing town's Mayor, leaving her to take a different tact.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ring of Fire
    7.3/10234 votes
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    #7 - Ring of Fire

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/28/2014

    Joel hires unreliable workers to assist with the renovations; Lavon tries to keep busy by organizing a renaissance fair; Wade is excited about an upcoming anniversary.

    Director: Kevin Mock

    Writer: Alex Taub

  • Faith & Infidelity
    7.4/10425 votes
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    #8 - Faith & Infidelity

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2011

    Zoe discovers something shocking about the local minister and his wife, causing quite a stir among the residents of Bluebell. Lemon is determined to find the funds to renovate the town’s historic bridge that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but first she is put in the extremely awkward position of having to convince Lavon to choose her proposal over so many other worthwhile submissions.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: Debra Fordham

  • Homecoming & Coming Home
    7.4/10402 votes
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    #9 - Homecoming & Coming Home

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011

    Noticing that Zoe is feeling homesick, Lavon suggests that she host his annual pre-game homecoming party to help her feel more connected to Bluebell. Zoe jumps at the opportunity and decides to enlist the help of her friend Gigi from New York, but as it turns out New York and Bluebell have very different ideas of what makes a good party. Meanwhile, George and Wade hatch a plan to get even with their high school nemesis, Jimmy, but when Lemon catches wind of their scheme she wants in on the action, too.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rina Mimoun

  • Snowflakes & Soulmates
    7.4/10359 votes
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    #10 - Snowflakes & Soulmates

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2012

    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

  • The Race & the Relationship
    7.4/10354 votes
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    #11 - The Race & the Relationship

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2012

    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: N/A

  • Why Don't We Get Drunk?
    7.4/10266 votes
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    #12 - Why Don't We Get Drunk?

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/9/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This Kiss
    7.4/10275 votes
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    #13 - This Kiss

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Take This Job and Shove It
    7.4/10276 votes
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    #14 - Take This Job and Shove It

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2013

    Zoe secretly starts to see patients again in BlueBell; Lavon tries to bring a minor league baseball team to town; George needs Zoe's help with a medical situation.

    Director: Jim Hayman

    Writer: Alex Taub

  • I Run to You
    7.4/10261 votes
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    #15 - I Run to You

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2013

    Zoe beings to grow leery of how much time Joel and Wade hang out, especially when it begins to interfere with Joel's writing. Ready to blame it all on Wade, Zoe does her best to entice Joel back into writing. Lavon is using the excuse of coaching his track team to avoid talking to AnnaBeth. Meanwhile, Lemon encourages Brick to start dating again. George and Lynly discuss whether they want to talk to Lavon about their feelings for each other.

    Director: Brandi Bradburn

    Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence

  • Act Naturally
    7.4/10242 votes
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    #16 - Act Naturally

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2014

    Zoe reluctantly agrees to allow Joel to throw her a birthday party at Lavon's to help cheer him up, but things go awry when her mom surprises her with a visit. Vivian wants to meet Wade's dad, but Wade is leery of how she might react. AnnaBeth gets an interesting request from the Belles that she was not expecting but, in light of recent developments might be the perfect distraction for her. Meanwhile, George is determined to prove to Tansy that his nemesis Scooter McGreevy has not changed and is fooling everyone.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Dan Steele

  • Pilot
    7.5/10642 votes
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    #17 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2011

    Fast-talking New Yorker Zoe Hart has her life all figured out until she is turned down for a prestigious fellowship she had been certain she would get. Desperate, she decides to finally accept the offer of a kindly stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, whom she met at her medical school graduation, and who had proposed she join his small medical practice in Bluebell, Alabama.

    Director: Jason Ensler

    Writer: Leila Gerstein

  • Parades & Pariahs
    7.5/10510 votes
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    #18 - Parades & Pariahs

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011

    Zoe tries to win over residents of Bluebell by participating in the Founder's Day parade, but an unfortunate incident only makes matters worse.

    Director: Jason Ensler

    Writer: Leila Gerstein

  • Gumbo & Glory
    7.5/10473 votes
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    #19 - Gumbo & Glory

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2011

    Zoe enters a gumbo contest in yet another attempt to prove she can fit in as a Bluebell resident; Lavon has a crush on Zoe and Brick's new receptionist, and the news sours Lemon; and Zoe and Brick must look past their differences to save someone's life.

    Director: Andrew McCarthy

    Writer: David Babcock

  • The Crush & The Crossbow
    7.5/10423 votes
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    #20 - The Crush & The Crossbow

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2011

    When Nascar’s Brian Vickers has to drop out of hosting Bluebell Junior League’s annual turtle race, Lemon is reluctantly convinced that the mayor is the perfect replacement as her co-host. Zoe is asked out on a date by a handsome local veterinarian, Dr. Judson Lyons. Wade has an unexpected visitor who stirs up all kinds of trouble for him.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Leila Gerstein

  • The Gambler
    7.5/10327 votes
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    #21 - The Gambler

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    7.5/10304 votes
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    #22 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2013

    Zoe tries to keep her feelings about Wade under control, causing her to become overly protective when it comes to Rose and her boyfriend. Lavon and Wade are forced to work together at the church’s casino fundraiser, but when money goes missing suspicion immediately falls on Wade. Meanwhile, Brick and Shelby’s big decision about their relationship pushes a concerned Lemon to try and sabotage things with the help of George.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends in Low Places
    7.5/10296 votes
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    #23 - Friends in Low Places

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2013

    Lavon and AnnaBeth invite Zoe and Joel (Josh Cooke) to dinner; Lemon meets Alabama's most eligible bachelor (Ryan McPartlin); George makes a bad decision that could impact his friendship with Lavon.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence

  • Something to Talk About
    7.5/10260 votes
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    #24 - Something to Talk About

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/2014

    When Zoe learns that Wade is interested in dating someone close to her, she tries everything she can do to put a stop to it. Lavon enlists George to help save BlueBell from merging with another town. To help keep the town in the dark about the planned merger, Zoe uses Joel and AnnaBeth to create a scandalous distraction to throw people off the trail. Meanwhile, Brick starts dating again, but finds himself in a tough predicament when someone from his past resurfaces.

    Director: Mary Lou Belli

    Writer: Alex Taub

  • One More Last Chance
    7.5/10253 votes
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    #25 - One More Last Chance

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2014

    In a last ditch effort to stop the merger, enlists the entire town's help to try and convince the Lt. Governor that BlueBell should be named a historic town. Zoe and Joel continue to debate where to live, but the best option lies with Zoe's relative, who does not like New Yorkers. Wade takes a big step in his relationship by meeting Vivian's son, but he soon realizes he has a long way to go to win him over. Meanwhile, Lynly is having some trust issues with George, which starts to create tension between them.

    Director: Kevin Mock

    Writer: Jamie Gorenberg