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The Best Episodes of Laguna Beach

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

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Like other teens in California, the lives of the Laguna Beach teenagers are filled with sandy beaches, beautiful friends and love triangles. But unlike other teens, they had cameras following them around. It may look

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 5 - What Happens in Cabo...
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #1 - What Happens in Cabo...

    S1:E5

    It's spring break in Cabo and anything can happen, especially since LC, Stephen and Kristin are staying in the same hotel. Kristin's wild partying at a club prompts a fight with Stephen, opening the door for him to hook back up with LC.

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  2. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 15 - I Saw You Kiss Her
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #2 - I Saw You Kiss Her

    S2:E15

    The Laguna Beach kids organize a benefit party, to help local victims of a landslide. But even there, the drama strikes hard, very hard.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 1 - A Black & White Affair
    6.8/10(60 votes)

    #3 - A Black & White Affair

    S1:E1

    Welcome to Laguna Beach and the life of eight high school friends who were born and raised in this beautiful seaside town. As the senior girls prepare for one of their infamous hotel parties, Stephen is torn by his attraction to two girls, Kristin and LC. After Kristin confronts him about his night with LC, sparks fly as they all attend the Black & White party.

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  4. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 17 - The Last Surf
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #4 - The Last Surf

    S2:E17

    Things come to an end! Everyone leaves, couples and friends say a final goodbye. Laguna Beach would be what it is, when there wouldn't be a big surprise to the end.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 11 - Dunzo
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Dunzo

    S1:E11

    In the final days before leaving Laguna, Stephen must tie up loose ends, first saying goodbye to Trey, then the surf shop and finally Kristin. Luckily there's one person he won’t have to part with.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 13 - Boyfriends Are Like Purses
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Boyfriends Are Like Purses

    S2:E13

    LC hosts a party for all the Laguna girls. Someone gets a new car and new couples go out in the world.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bonfire
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    #7 - The Bonfire

    S1:E2

    Stephen thinks he has to teach Kirstin how to surf, something she doesn't really like. Kirstin plans to cook with Jessica for Dieter and Stephen - a difficult project, when nobody knows how to cook! Stephen is getting jealous and he wants to talk with her at the bonfire - what will she say?

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 3 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
    6.5/10(27 votes)

    #8 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye

    S2:E3

    It's a birthday weekend in LB, but LC is splitting with Kaitlyn, Stephen and Dieter to celebrate in Mexico, while Alex H. and Jessica throw a dinner for Kristin. Kristin's only request? Taylor is not there. She got it, and also a call from Stephen and a little something started with Talan. But a Happy B-day turns to tears for LC when Stephen heads back to San Fran.

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  9. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 10 - The First To Go
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    #9 - The First To Go

    S1:E10

    Free from school, the gang lives up their last summer together, but when they gather for a final barbeque at Trey's house, the reality of leaving Laguna and each other starts to sink in.

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  10. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 2 - You Can't Trust Him
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #10 - You Can't Trust Him

    S2:E2

    Jessica worships Jason, but Alex H. and Kristin know he's bad news. In fact, Kristin thinks he's cheated on her, but can't prove it. Soon, she might not have to. Taylor and Alex M, who has an obvious crush on Jason, run into him and Talan and invite them to their poker party. What's a guy gonna do? There's only so much time in high school.

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  11. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 3 - Fast Cars & Fast Women
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Fast Cars & Fast Women

    S1:E3

    When LC, Stephen and Trey check out a designer fashion show in LA, LC watches Stephen's attention turn from fashion to fashion models. Meanwhile in Laguna, Kristin, Alex, and Sam, a junior hottie, go look at expensive cars, but Kristin's day of joyriding comes to a surprisingly abrupt halt, causing a nightmare no one expected.

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  12. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 1 - Since You've Been Gone
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Since You've Been Gone

    S2:E1

    Kristin, Jessica and Alex H. are seniors now and plan on making the most of it, no matter who gets hurt. Especially if that includes Alex M., Taylor, Morgan S. and the new rumor queen Casey. Right away things are not like they used to be when everyone comes back for Christmas break. Lauren may be happy to see Stephen after she moved back to LB from San Fran, but Kristin makes it obvious that she and Stephen are dunzo. Even more obvious to everyone is that there's a new player in town: Jason. Well, obvious to everyone except his girlfriend Jessica.

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  13. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 6 - The Best Part of Breaking Up...
    6.2/10(31 votes)

    #13 - The Best Part of Breaking Up...

    S1:E6

    Spring Break is over and everyone has to deal with the past events. For distraction everyone has the Blink 182 concert in mind. Some organise their very own fashion show, while others plan a romantic dinner.

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  14. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 5 - Winter Formal
    6.2/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Winter Formal

    S2:E5

    The Winter Formal comes up, what means a lot of dates, trouble and drama for everyone. Especially for the couples already struggling the burden might be too high.

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  15. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 6 - I Hate Valentine's Day
    6.1/10(24 votes)

    #15 - I Hate Valentine's Day

    S2:E6

    Valentine's Day is coming up and nobody wants to be alone. Some present a new loved one, while others have to face the truth. But not everyone spends the day as planned.

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  16. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 9 - Cabo, Cabo, Cabo
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Cabo, Cabo, Cabo

    S2:E9

    It's Spring Break in Laguna Beach and everyone prepares to leave to Cabo, Mexico. Everyone? No there is one person, not willing to fallow the herd. In Mexico everyone hopes for a drama free time, but of course someone has to ruin that dream.

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  17. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 11 - Don't Hate The Game
    6.1/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Don't Hate The Game

    S2:E11

    It's party time in Laguna Beach and once again Kirstin in the middle of everything. Also in San Francisco things start to heat up.

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  18. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 16 - Nothing More To Say
    6.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Nothing More To Say

    S2:E16

    The end of summary is near, so everyone is sad, because they start to prepare to leave. One last big party is hosted, but not everyone is invited.

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  19. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 10 - Lies And Goodbyes
    6.0/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Lies And Goodbyes

    S2:E10

    After Cabo things are even crazier than before and Kirstin find herself in the uncomfortable situation of a love triangle.

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  20. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 14 - The End Of The Beginning
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    #20 - The End Of The Beginning

    S2:E14

    It's graduation day in Laguna Beach The High School seniors see the end and reveal their plans for college. Even such a day of celebration holds a lot of surprises for many personal relationships.

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  21. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 9 - Graduation Day
    5.9/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Graduation Day

    S1:E9

    Graduation day is here and the seniors spend time with their families getting ready for the big event. Through a Senior Video Project, the seniors reveal their personal thoughts on graduation, senior year, and life after Laguna.

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  22. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 7 - Get Over Him
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Get Over Him

    S2:E7

    Everyone tries to forget something, so a trip to the mountains shall help. So Kristin, Talan, Jessica, Alex H. and Jeff go to Mammoth. Meanwhile in Laguna Beach other people think that their time has come.

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  23. Laguna Beach Season 2 Episode 8 - What Goes Around...
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    #23 - What Goes Around...

    S2:E8

    Jason is in trouble because his love life is suddenly of interest to anybody, since more and more people are getting involved. Things aren't easier with the upcoming Bonfire.

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  24. Laguna Beach Season 3 Episode 16 - Season Three - Live After Party
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Season Three - Live After Party

    S3:E16

    Special live episode hosted by Susie Castillo. Some of the Season 3 cast answer questions from the fans and talk about what's happened since the Season 3 finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode 4 - Eighteen Candles
    5.8/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Eighteen Candles

    S1:E4

    When Morgan throws Christina an 18th-birthday bash, she cuts LC and Lo from the guest list, so bumping into them the next day at the nail salon was sweet irony. Christina and Morgan then head to NYC for their spring break trip. While Morgan soaks in the big city fashion, Christina is challenged by the audition of a lifetime.

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Happens in Cabo..." is the best rated episode of "Laguna Beach". It scored 7/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/26/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Saw You Kiss Her".