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The Worst Episodes of Hart of Dixie

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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 and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 1 - Who Says You Can't Go Home
    6.1/10(389 votes)

    #1 - Who Says You Can't Go Home

    S3:E1

    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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  2. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 14 - Here You Come Again
    6.5/10(272 votes)

    #2 - Here You Come Again

    S3:E14

    When Zoe’s mom takes her on as a client, Zoe is secretly thrilled that she will finally get her mother’s undivided attention. Brick is surprised to hear that Lemon is returning to town soon, so he enlists Lavon’s help to throw a welcome home party for her. However, her return hits an unexpected snag and she is forced to turn to Wade for help. Meanwhile, George is roped into helping Magnolia.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  3. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 1 - Kablang
    6.5/10(433 votes)

    #3 - Kablang

    S4:E1

    Zoe is happy that Wade has decided to stay in town, but struggles to get him to notice her romantic gestures. Someone from Brick's past pays him a visit. Lavon and George want the same thing.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  4. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 14 - Aliens & Aliases
    6.8/10(384 votes)

    #4 - Aliens & Aliases

    S1:E14

    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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  5. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 16 - Tributes & Triangles
    6.8/10(385 votes)

    #5 - Tributes & Triangles

    S1:E16

    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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  6. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 19 - Destiny & Denial
    6.8/10(400 votes)

    #6 - Destiny & Denial

    S1:E19

    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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  7. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 16 - Where I Lead Me
    6.8/10(329 votes)

    #7 - Where I Lead Me

    S2:E16

    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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  8. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 17 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
    6.8/10(320 votes)

    #8 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

    S2:E17

    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:David Paymer
    Writer:Jamie Gorenberg

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  9. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 7 - I Run to You
    6.8/10(276 votes)

    #9 - I Run to You

    S3:E7

    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

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  10. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 11 - One More Last Chance
    6.8/10(272 votes)

    #10 - One More Last Chance

    S3:E11

    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

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  11. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 12 - Should've Been a Cowboy
    6.8/10(265 votes)

    #11 - Should've Been a Cowboy

    S3:E12

    Zoe and Joel finally buy a house, but soon realize neither of them make enough money to fix up the place. Brick agrees to help Zoe out but only if she can get the townspeople to lose 500 pounds collectively for Health and Wellness Month. Joel is struggling with his novel and decides to follow Wade around for research, but when Wade leaves Joel to alone to run the bar, Joel finds himself in some trouble. Meanwhile, AnnaBeth struggles to mask her feelings by throwing a last-minute bachelorette party for a friend.

    Director:Les Butler
    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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  12. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 4 - Red Dye #40
    6.8/10(293 votes)

    #12 - Red Dye #40

    S4:E4

    Lavon organizes a talent show; Wade and Zoe wind up in a compromising situation.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Tamar Laddy, Ari Posner

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  13. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 17 - Heart to Hart
    7.0/10(445 votes)

    #13 - Heart to Hart

    S1:E17

    Zoe has conflicted feelings about seeing her estranged father, world-renowned surgeon Ethan Hart, who has agreed to travel to Bluebell to perform surgery on George’s father as a favor to Zoe. Fearful of losing George, Lemon decides she must befriend Zoe in order to prevent her from telling George about Lemon’s affair with Lavon. Meanwhile, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rammer Jammer, the owner hosts a signature cocktail contest between Wade and Shelley.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Rina Mimoun

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  14. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 10 - Bluebell
    7.0/10(598 votes)

    #14 - Bluebell

    S4:E10

    As Zoe and Wade try to work out their issues, Zoe makes a life-changing decision and Wade does everything he can to make it happen before their baby is born. Lavon feels guilty about misleading Lemon and is determined to make things right. Meanwhile, George and AnnaBeth are frustrated with their current situation, leaving them with a big decision to be made.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  15. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 22 - The Big Day
    7.2/10(486 votes)

    #15 - The Big Day

    S1:E22

    With an impending storm about to hit Bluebell, George and Lemon prepare for their wedding day. Meanwhile, taking shelter from the storm, Zoe finds herself stranded in a barn with Wade.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  16. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(708 votes)

    #16 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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

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  17. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 2 - Always on My Mind
    8.2/10(385 votes)

    #17 - Always on My Mind

    S2:E2

    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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  18. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 2 - The Curling Iron
    8.2/10(328 votes)

    #18 - The Curling Iron

    S4:E2

    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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  19. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 6 - The Undead & The Unsaid
    8.3/10(482 votes)

    #19 - The Undead & The Unsaid

    S1:E6

    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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  20. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 9 - The Pirate & the Practice
    8.3/10(429 votes)

    #20 - The Pirate & the Practice

    S1:E9

    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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  21. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 11 - Hell's Belles
    8.3/10(437 votes)

    #21 - Hell's Belles

    S1:E11

    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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  22. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 12 - Mistress & Misunderstandings
    8.3/10(407 votes)

    #22 - Mistress & Misunderstandings

    S1:E12

    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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  23. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 13 - Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms
    8.3/10(391 votes)

    #23 - Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms

    S1:E13

    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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  24. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 15 - Snowflakes & Soulmates
    8.3/10(378 votes)

    #24 - Snowflakes & Soulmates

    S1:E15

    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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  25. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 20 - The Race & the Relationship
    8.3/10(374 votes)

    #25 - The Race & the Relationship

    S1:E20

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Who Says You Can't Go Home" is the worst rated episode of "Hart of Dixie". It scored 6.1/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by Bethany Rooney and written by Leila Gerstein, it aired on 10/7/2013. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Here You Come Again".