The Best Episodes of Men in Trees

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   8.1/10(49 votes)

   #1 - Take It Like a Man

   S1:E152/1/2007

   Marin receives an invitation from Stuart to join him on an overnight ski trip. Jack accompanies Lynn to the doctor for a sonogram, and Patrick tells Annie that he once made a donation to a sperm bank. Jane and Sam ("Plow Guy") teach each other some of life's secrets, while Buzz meets someone from his past.

   Director:Dean White

   Writer:Chris Dingess

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   Director:Dean White

   Writer:Chris Dingess
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   8.1/10(76 votes)

   #2 - The Indecent Proposal

   S1:E172/15/2007

   While Jack and Lynn's relationship gets more complicated, Patrick decides that he wants Annie's father to agree to their marriage. Meanwhile, a new visitor, Cash, moves into Marin's cabin temporarily in exchange for repairing it.

   Director:Sanaa Hamri

   Writer:Jenny Bicks

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   Director:Sanaa Hamri

   Writer:Jenny Bicks
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   8.1/10(56 votes)

   #3 - I Wood If I Could

   S2:E411/2/2007

   Marin receives romantic gifts from both Jack and Stuart Maxson, her publisher. She also finds herself juggling dual roles as maid of honor and best man as well as party planner for their bachelor and bachelorette festivities. Meanwhile, Ben thinks about buying a professional hockey team.

   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Joanna Kerns

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   7.8/10(62 votes)

   #4 - Talk for Tat

   S1:E510/6/2006

   As Elmo experiences a record heatwave, Marin realizes the energy bars she has been feeding the raccoon are making him sick. When she turns to Jack for help, she discovers something between them has changed.

   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.8/10(49 votes)

   #5 - New York Fiction (1)

   S1:E1011/30/2006

   When Marin goes back to New York during Thanksgiving week to meet with editors regarding publishing her new book, the emotions between her and Jack escalate. Although she is happy to be back in a more familiar environment, she misses her life back in Elmo.Meanwhile, Jack has decided it's time for him to make his move concerning his "friendship" with Marin, but an unexpected event changes his plans. Thanksgiving week is a headache for most of the Elmoians. Patrick must choose between spending Thanksgiving with Annie in New York or with his new family, and Ben is hoping Theresa will help him prepare for their annual Orphan Thanksgiving.

   Director:Arvin Brown

   Writer:Jenny Bicks

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   Director:Arvin Brown

   Writer:Jenny Bicks
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   7.8/10(52 votes)

   #6 - Nice Girls Finish Frist

   S1:E162/8/2007

   Marin meets Cash, an attractive loner, who is the local handyman, when she can't get her construction crew to do what she wants on her cabin. Buzz's attempts to be supportive are thwarted when he learns George's secret. Meanwhile, Marin is torn as she tries to decide if she should attend Lynn's baby shower, and Jane tries to establish her New York business in Elmo so she can spend time with Sam.

   Director:Jeff Melman

   Writer:Anna Fricke

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   Director:Jeff Melman

   Writer:Anna Fricke
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   7.8/10(34 votes)

   #7 - Surprise, Surprise

   S2:E186/4/2008

   To celebrate completing her book, Marin takes a spa trip to Anchorage where she sees a friend's husband with another woman. Patrick returns to Elmo after his memory returns and learns a few things have changed while he was gone.

   Director:Jeff Melman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jeff Melman

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   7.7/10(44 votes)

   #8 - The Darkest Day

   S1:E121/11/2007

   While Marin is waiting for Lynn to leave Elmo and Jack, Annie thinks that Patrick can't have a relationship until he can survive without his mother. Meanwhile, Celia gets a visit from her out-of-town boss, Sarah comes back to Elmo and gets a surprise when she sees Ben and Theresa back as a couple. Back in NY, Jane wonders if she wants to keep a long-distance relationship with Sam "Plow Guy."

   Directors:Arvin Brown, Rick Wallace

   Writer:Unknown

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   Directors:Arvin Brown, Rick Wallace

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   7.7/10(43 votes)

   #9 - Bed, Bat & Beyond

   S1:E141/25/2007

   While Marin moves into her rustic mountain cabin and finds some unexpected visitors, Jane unintentionally neglects Sam ("PlowMan"). In the meantime, Sara fills in at the Chieftain while Theresa takes care of Ben. Patrick is concerned he will not be able to give Annie the wedding of her dreams, and Celia admits to dating her boss, Richard.

   Director:Matthew Diamond

   Writer:Tim Davis

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   Director:Matthew Diamond

   Writer:Tim Davis
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    7.7/10(61 votes)

    #10 - Nice Day for a Dry Wedding (2)

    S2:E611/16/2007

    In this conclusion of a two-part story, dangerous and unforeseen events threaten Patrick and Annie's wedding. Marin invites Jack to be her date, and Jane flies in for the wedding only to see Sam with another woman.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #11 - New Dogs, Old Tricks

    S2:E175/28/2008

    Jack's gift of puppies distracts Marin from completing her book. Meanwhile, Annie realizes she has feeling for Ivan as she organizes the auditions for Elmo's First Annual Talent Show. In New York City, Pilar's romantic attention to Patrick leaves him confused.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman
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    7.6/10(82 votes)

    #12 - Power Shift

    S1:E29/15/2006

    Marin is still adopting to her new lifestyle and her new job as relationship adviser on Patrick's radio station. Meanwhile, she has opened the door to a new romance with a handsome stranger.

    Director:Allison Anders

    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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    Director:Allison Anders

    Writer:Jenny Bicks
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    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #13 - History Lessons

    S1:E131/18/2007

    Marin volunteers to help at a rummage sale to deal with writer's block and her problems with Jack. She also gets an unexpected visit from Stuart Maxson, who wants to discuss the second chapter of her new book.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Bruce Miller

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Bruce Miller
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    7.6/10(51 votes)

    #14 - No Man Is An Iceland

    S2:E310/26/2007

    After Lynn's departure, the everyone assumes Marin and Jack will be reunited. Annie and Patrick are having problems planning their wedding, as Celia wonders about the future of her relationship with Dick after she learns he is younger than she is. Meanwhile, Mai's cousin, Lucy, pays a visit to Elmo. But when it's time for her to return to China, Mai wants her to stay. When George offers to marry her, he doesn't realize it could prevent someone else from taking his chance.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #15 - The Girl Who Cried Wolf (1)

    S2:E511/9/2007

    In the first of a two-part story, a heated fight between Marin and Jack is the result of an invasion of wild wolves in Elmo. Annie's mother arrives in town as a series of unfortunate events could ruin Patrick and Annie's wedding. Meanwhile, Ben's new hockey team causes problems and the church elders of Eric's church attempt to stand in the way of his relationship with Sara.

    Director:Rick Wallace

    Writers:Jenny Bicks, John Mankiewicz

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    Director:Rick Wallace

    Writers:Jenny Bicks, John Mankiewicz
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    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Get a Life

    S2:E144/2/2008

    Morgan Fairchild guest-stars as herself when she arrives in Elmo to sing the national anthem at the opening game for Ben's hockey team, and then decides she wants to buy the rights to Marin's life to be made into a movie. Meanwhile, a kidney donor for Cash is found and Sara discovers Eric's band has a fan club.

    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Anna Fricke

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Anna Fricke
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    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #17 - Taking the Lead

    S2:E196/11/2008

    The First Annual Elmo Talent Show begins as Marin receives a large check for her latest book. Sam's frugality annoys Jane when he decides to drive to Elmo from New York Patrick redoubles his efforts to win back Annie.

    Director:Robert Berlinger

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Robert Berlinger

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    7.5/10(47 votes)

    #18 - A Tree Goes in Elmo

    S2:E110/12/2007

    To help Marin get rid of issues that weigh her down, Cash takes her to visit a guru. On the way back down the mountain trail, an arctic cyclone erupts.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Chemical Reactions

    S2:E210/19/2007

    Marin gets lost in the woods while looking for a special root for a stew and is found by Jack, who is filming a documentary. Lynn becomes envious of the passion she sees in other couples and wants the same kind of affection in her own relationship. Meanwhile, Patrick wants to change his surname and Sara's ex-husband wants full custody of her son.

    Director:Seith Mann

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Seith Mann

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #20 - New York Fiction (2)

    S1:E1112/7/2006

    While Jack is waiting for Marin to return from New York, he receives an unexpected visitor who has arrived in Elmo with a secret. In the meantime, the relationship between Annie and Patrick hasn't gotten better after he neglected her at Thanksgiving dinner. Theresa and Ben ponder their future, Jane and Sam ("Plow Guy") spend a romantic time together in New York.While everyone is busy with their own lives, Buzz faces a medical crisis.

    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Unknown

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    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #21 - The Buddy System

    S1:E810/27/2006

    Marin tries to help Patrick and Buzz build their relationship, but things go haywire when Celia reveals they are actually related to one another. Marin and Annie need to unwind and go to a beauty salon. Sara begins to feel nervous about taking her EMS exam as she thinks about the future. Marin and Jack head out in search of friends who have been trapped by an avalanche caused by minor earthquake tremors.

    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Chris Dingess

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    Director:Matt Shakman

    Writer:Chris Dingess
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    7.3/10(56 votes)

    #22 - Sea Change

    S2:E711/23/2007

    Marin finds a mysterious woman's phone number in Jack's belongings while he is away on a research ship. Celia suggests that Annie help Patrick remember his old life. Ben begins to put his hockey team ahead of his friends and family. Buzz and Mai offer dating advice to Jerome and Mary Alice.

    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Anna Fricke

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    Director:Jeff Melman

    Writer:Anna Fricke
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    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Sonata in Three Parts

    S2:E103/5/2008

    Eager to remain positive after learning that Jack could be in peril, Marin focuses her energy on nursing Cash through his illness. Meanwhile, Patrick asks a young woman out on a date and Jerome's past life brings surprises to Annie. Eric's church group causes discord between Eric and Sara.

    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

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    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #24 - Read Between the Minds

    S2:E123/19/2008

    Jack is feeling very amorous towards Marin, but she fears that it may be for the wrong reasons. After Patrick's adventure-seeking stunt, Celia throws him in jail and he takes full advantage of his "right to remain silent." Marin, Jack and Jerome are off to New York to celebrate Sam and Jane's wedding. And Sam is surprised when he learns the truth about Jane's parents.

    Director:Tom Verica

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Tom Verica

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    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #25 - Wander/Lust

    S2:E154/16/2008

    Jack invites Julia and her husband to dinner with Marin so the two women can meet each other. Meanwhile, Sam gives Jane an engagement that he found in an unlikely place, and Annie catches Patrick in a compromising situation.

    Director:John Badham

    Writer:Jenny Bicks

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    Director:John Badham

    Writer:Jenny Bicks