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The Best Episodes of Hidden Palms

Every episode of Hidden Palms ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hidden Palms!

Johnny Miller was a typical 15-year-old until his father committed suicide. Now Johnny lives in Palm Springs with his mother and her new husband. On the outside, Palm Springs is a paradise - but as Johnny learns the secrets that lie just beneath the surface of this seemingly typical neighborhood, he and his family wonder how well they really know the people who live right next door.

Genre:Drama
Network:The CW

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hidden Palms" is "Pilot", rated 7/10 from 174 user votes. It was directed by Scott Winant and written by Kevin Williamson. "Pilot" aired on 5/30/2007 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "What Liza Beneath".

  • Pilot
    7.0/10 174 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2007

    Having spent a portion of the previous twelve months in rehab following the suicide of his father, Johnny Miller, his mother and his new stepfather move to Palm Springs. Here he meets the enigmatic Greta, increasingly creepy Cliff, mayor's daughter Michelle, and brainy Liza. It soon becomes clear that the former two know more about each other and the death of one of the previous occupants of Johnny's home than they are letting on.

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: Kevin Williamson

  • What Liza Beneath
    6.0/10 132 votes

    #2 - What Liza Beneath

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2007

    Greta reveals disturbing information about the night Eddie died; and Johnny learns that Eddie's mother still lives in the area, so he pays her a visit. Meanwhile, Cliff plots to get his mom to dump her gold-digger boyfriend; and Nikki goes on a wild car ride with Cliff.

    Director: Nick Marck

    Writer: Barbie Kligman

  • Second Chances
    6.0/10 148 votes

    #3 - Second Chances

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/4/2007

    In the series finale of "Hidden Palms," Johnny goes to Cliff in hopes of having him retrieve evidence from Eddie's old laptop. However, in order for this to be done he has to befriend Maria once again. Evidence that Liza finds leaves her stunned.

    Director: Perry Lang

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • Party Hardy
    5.9/10 130 votes

    #4 - Party Hardy

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2007

    Johnny leaves Nikki alone at his house for an hour and she promptly falls off the wagon when some friends show up. Meanwhile, Greta confronts Cliff about harassing Johnny; and Cliff's mom invites her new boyfriend to move in, much to Cliff's dismay.

    Director: John D. Kretchmer

    Writer: Steve Blackman

  • Ghosts
    5.8/10 141 votes

    #5 - Ghosts

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2007

    The arrival of Johnny's friend from his rehab days, Nikki, makes Greta completely jealous. Meanwhile, Johnny receives disturbing e-mails from an unidentified sender and learns a shocking fact about Eddie's death. Finally, a benefit at the country club turns into a chaotic spectacle.

    Director: Scott Winant

    Writer: Kevin Williamson

  • Mulligan
    5.8/10 141 votes

    #6 - Mulligan

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/20/2007

    Liza makes a shocking discovery when she breaks into Cliff's room to find evidence that Eddie was murdered. Meanwhile, Johnny reluctantly plays in a charity golf tournament with Bob; and Greta's dad returns unexpectedly and starts wooing Tess.

    Director: Perry Lang

    Writer: Daniel Arkin

  • Stand By Your Woman
    5.7/10 131 votes

    #7 - Stand By Your Woman

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/27/2007

    When Johnny spreads news of Cliff's affair with Mrs. Nolan to Liza and Greta, the group concludes that this may have been the reason behind Eddie's murder. However, Johnny is soon brought back to doubt and distrust when he finds a video of Liza and Eddie kissing. Finally, Cliff struggles to regain Nikki's affections while fending off Mrs. Nolan's advances, and Tess and Skip continue their affair.

    Director: Dan Lerner

    Writer: Bryan M. Holdman

  • Dangerous Liaisons
    5.6/10 142 votes

    #8 - Dangerous Liaisons

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/27/2007

    Johnny confronts Cliff about Greta's bloody Halloween dress; and Nikki discovers a surprising secret about Cliff. Meanwhile, the Hardys host Tess's birthday party; and Bob gets jealous when Skip flirts with Karen because it reminds him of how he met her.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: Paula Yoo