7.0/10178 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
- 5.8/10145 votes
#2 - 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
- 5.9/10134 votes
#3 - 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
- 6.0/10136 votes
#4 - 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
- 5.8/10145 votes
#5 - 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
- 5.6/10145 votes
#6 - 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
- 5.7/10135 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
- 6.0/10152 votes
#8 - 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
The Best Episodes of Hidden Palms Season 1
Every episode of Hidden Palms Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hidden Palms Season 1!
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...
Genre:Drama
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Hidden Palms" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 178 votes. Directed by Scott Winant and written by Kevin Williamson, it aired on 5/30/2007. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ghosts".