7.9/1039 votes#1 - My One Temptation (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/19/2005
Noah introduces his best friends Alex, Ricky and Chance to his new friend Wade, an obviously straight screenwriter. The guys note Noah's attraction to Wade and warn him against getting involved, but is there a chance Wade might be gay? Meanwhile, Ricky struggles to resist the advances of his hot new store clerk; Alex discovers his boyfriend Trey's extracurricular internet activity; and Chance feels the pressures of moving in with his new man and baby stepdaughter.
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8.5/1030 votes#2 - My One Temptation (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2005
Noah seems to think that Wade may not be totally straight after he accepts an invitation to hang out with Noah at a gay club. Alex learns that his boyfriend Trey has a secret sex life when he stumbles upon a gay Internet site Trey frequents. Meanwhile, Chance has second thoughts about moving in with Eddie.
Director: N/A
Writer: Patrik-Ian Polk
- 8.2/1028 votes
#3 - Don't Mess with My Man
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/2005
After weeks of neglecting his friends in favor of his new man, Noah tries to bring the two sides together at Sunday brunch. But Wade's ignorance of all things gay shines through, as does his jealousy over Noah and Ricky's physical closeness. Meanwhile, Alex deals with Trey's weird new sexual proclivities; Ricky is thrown for a loop when his cute new store clerk Raphael doesn't seem to fancy him; and Chance suspects Eddie of cheating.
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- 8.0/1033 votes
#4 - Don't Make Me Over
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2005
Noah insists upon meeting Wade's straight friends, but feels uncomfortable when he discovers that Wade hasn't come out to them. Frustrated by Wade's subtle attempts to get him to "butch it up", Noah struggles to stand his ground and be true to his identity. Meanwhile, Alex shocks all by signing up for an amateur drag competition; Ricky tries to prove to his friends that he does date; and Chance is consoled over his recent relationship troubles.
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- 7.8/1026 votes
#5 - Nothin' Going on But the Rent
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2005
Noah's status as a starving artist takes a turn for the worst when he gets way behind on his rent and has to sell his beloved classic car after refusing financial help from Wade. Continuing his evolution into the perfect boyfriend, Wade decides to throw him a surprise birthday party to cheer him up. But fate complicates matters when Noah gets his first studio writing job! Meanwhile, Chance goes to extreme measures to try and save his relationship; Alex makes a major career change; and Ricky's irresponsible behavior spirals out of control.
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Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1023 votes
#6 - Writing to Reach You
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2005
When Wade's career takes a downward spiral, Noah suggests they collaborate on a project, to disastrously tense results. At the same time, Alex monopolizes everyone's time helping to set up his new business, while trying to deal with his own jealousy over Trey's burgeoning friendship with a seemingly straight work colleague. Also, Chance's new relationship with the thuggish T-Money is not all it seems; and Ricky gets more than he bargained for when he takes an interest in a cute Latino doctor helping out at Alex's clinic.
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Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1024 votes
#7 - Love Is a Battlefield
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2005
After the success of his first studio writing gig, Noah schemes to find a way to restore Wade's professional manhood. Meanwhile, the gang rallies around Ricky as he faces a personal crisis; Alex tries to win back Trey; and Chance makes a big decision about his failed relationship with Eddie.
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Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1026 votes
#8 - I'm with Stupid
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2005
Wade temporarily moves in with Noah, causing much more tension than Noah expected. Meanwhile, Chance's special request to his boyhood church is met with a less than enthusiastic response; Alex ignores signs that his relationship with Trey is less than repaired; and Ricky smarts over the state of his affair with the handsome doctor, Junito.
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8.3/1024 votes#9 - Got Til It's Gone
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2005
As the tension between Noah and Wade escalates, a handsome stranger threatens to rip them apart. Meanwhile, Chance and Eddie have their wedding but the affair isn't a pleasant one. Alex misreads his relationship with Trey and learns that his man is leaving for Africa for six months. Meanwhile, Ricky tries desperately to forget about Junito.
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The Best Episodes of Noah's Arc Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"My One Temptation (1)" is the best rated episode of "Noah's Arc" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/19/2005. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "My One Temptation (2)".