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The Best Episodes of October Road

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

When Nick Garrett was 18, he packed up his truck and said goodbye for a summer road trip that turned into 10 years of being...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"Secrets and Guys" is the best rated episode of "October Road". It scored 8.3/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Michael Schultz and written by Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, it aired on 4/5/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Stand Alone By Me".

  • Secrets and Guys
    8.3/1077 votes
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    #1 - Secrets and Guys

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2007

    Hannah and Janet send Sam on a secret mission that leads to a tragic conclusion; Ronnie and Nick find out The Commander's secret; Ikey and Eddie are angry when they find out Big Cat has been stealing their clients; and Physical Phil plans a date with the pizza girl.

    Director: Michael Schultz

    Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg

  • Stand Alone By Me
    8.3/1070 votes
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    #2 - Stand Alone By Me

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2008

    Nick, Phil, Owen and Eddie are shocked when they find out that their childhood crush, Angela Ferilli, is dead. They reminisce about the past they shared together and realize how much Angela affected their lives.

    Director: Sandy Smolan

    Writer: Scott Rosenberg

  • The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart
    8.2/1093 votes
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    #3 - The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/22/2007

    Nick decides to stay in Knights Ridge and tries to convince dean Leslie Etwood to give him a job at the local college, but things keep getting in his way. In a way to get back at Nick for leaving years ago, Eddie pursues Aubrey. Ikey isn't pleased to see Alison and Owen on an annual date. Hannah is mad at Nick after realizing The Commander came in the Veterinary Care with a silly excuse, only to find out if Sam is Nick's son or not.

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg

  • Forever. Until Now
    8.1/1076 votes
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    #4 - Forever. Until Now

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/19/2007

    Nick and Hannah bond while waiting for the outcome of Sam's surgery. Eddie tries to deal with the consequences of standing Janet up at their date. Ikey and Alison come to an agreement about their secret relationship. Physical Phil has to find a way to get even with the drunken frat guys that bothered Pizza Girl.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg

  • Tomorrow's So Far Away
    8.0/1076 votes
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    #5 - Tomorrow's So Far Away

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2007

    Nick helps Sam get a girl he likes by using a technique from his novel. Physical Phil gets a crush on a pizza delivery girl. Ray wants to buy a house with Hannah. Hannah realizes she still wants Nick. Janet fears Eddie is embarrassed to be on a date with her...

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Victoria Strouse

  • Best Friend Windows
    8.0/1067 votes
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    #6 - Best Friend Windows

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/26/2007

    Nick is torn between Hannah and Aubrey, as Aubrey asks him about his and Hannah's relationship. However, an unexpected visitor occupies Nick. Eddie makes a weird response to a "welcome surprise" by his friends. Physical Phil decides to make a huge change in his life. Ray tells Owen about Alison and Ikey's secret relationship.

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg

  • Let's Get Owen
    8.0/1060 votes
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    #7 - Let's Get Owen

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2007

    Nick and Eddie go to New York to try bringing Owen back to Knights Ridge and his family. Hannah has to deal with her true feelings for Nick.

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Scott Rosenberg

  • As Soon as You Are Able
    8.0/1062 votes
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    #8 - As Soon as You Are Able

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/10/2008

    A visit from Eddie's ex-girlfriend Rory causes problems in his relationship with Janet. Nick receives a great job offer that should take him far away from Knights Ridge. Hannah is arrested for assaulting Ray's ex-wife Christine.

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Scott Rosenberg

  • We Lived Like Giants
    7.9/1056 votes
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    #9 - We Lived Like Giants

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2008

    Owen, Nick, Ronnie, Aubrey, Gabriel and the Commander take a road trip to find the girl who saved Owen's life, and The Commander uses the opportunity to remind his sons of their childhood, and to finally be able to tell them about his condition. Nick encourages Gabriel to tell the truth about his upcoming departure to his daughter.

    Director: Marcos Siega

    Writer: Victoria Strouse

  • Once Around the Block
    7.8/1053 votes
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    #10 - Once Around the Block

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2007

    Ray successful ex-wife Christine intimidates Hannah, after she leaves the Cataldo boys in care of an old hippy friend, in order to take a veterinary tech exam. Pizza Girl begs Phil to take her out on a ride with the classic car stored in his garage. Nick sets up Ronnie with Aubrey's friend, but things change when Ronnie realizes he's in love with Aubrey.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: N/A

  • Deck the Howls
    7.7/1051 votes
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    #11 - Deck the Howls

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2007

    Nick is surprised when his father refuses to do the Christmas festivities in the house, and he decides to find a way to learn why. Physical Phil continues his tradition of pretending to be an architect when his parents come for a visit, which irritates his girlfriend. Eddie freaks out when Janet gives him a very personal Christmas gift. Owen and Alison end up in bed, but their happiness as a couple is soon put onto a test.

    Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

    Writer: Victoria Strouse

  • Revenge of the Cupcake Kid
    7.7/1047 votes
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    #12 - Revenge of the Cupcake Kid

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/7/2008

    Janet and Hannah plan a double date, but their boyfriends can't put their differences behind them. Nick's past comes back to haunt him when he tries to bid on a new project with Eddie, and the person hiring is a man named Cupcake Kid. Ikey decides it's time to reach out to his friends, and Owen is having hard time dealing with forgiveness.

    Director: Andrew Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fine Art of Surfacing
    7.6/1055 votes
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    #13 - The Fine Art of Surfacing

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/10/2008

    A visit from Eddie's ex-girlfriend Rory causes problems in his relationship with Janet. Nick receives a great job offer that should take him far away from Knights Ridge. Hannah is arrested for assaulting Ray's ex-wife Christine.

    Director: David Solomon

    Writer: Bryan Oh

  • How to Kiss Hello
    7.5/1055 votes
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    #14 - How to Kiss Hello

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/2007

    Hannah shares her feelings with Nick and decides to take her life in a new direction. Eddie is having problems showing his feelings for Janet in public. Nick learns that another professor has taken over his class. Physical Phil is on the verge of losing the only connection to the world outside of his house.

    Director: Nick Marck

    Writer: N/A

  • Spelling It Out
    7.4/1048 votes
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    #15 - Spelling It Out

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/14/2008

    Janet is worried because Eddie and her still haven't slept together. Hannah is put in a tough position when Ray tells her that he wants to adopt Sam. Nick thinks that Aubrey is keeping a secret from him.

    Director: John T. Kretchmer

    Writer: Scott Rosenberg

  • The Infidelity Tour
    7.3/1044 votes
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    #16 - The Infidelity Tour

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2007

    Owen tries to deal with his wife's infidelity by sending Nick to learn more about it from Ikey. Sam struggles to accept the fact that his mother is getting married. Eddie has a secret that could ruin his upcoming business venture with Nick.

    Director: Sandy Smolan

    Writer: Stacy Rukeyser

  • Pilot
    7.1/10136 votes
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    #17 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2007

    10 years after leaving his hometown, Nick Garrett returns to Knights Ridge, to teach a one-day course at Dufresne College, which he believes is a great way to find out what changes since he was gone. After hurting the ones he loved by writing a book, a best-selling novel, and discovering their secrets, Nick will have to find a way to confront past demons and move on with his life. Nick decides to stay after discovering that his ex-girlfriend, Hannah Daniels, has a 10 year old son named Sam who has a peanut allergy...just like all of the men in the Garrett family.

    Director: Gary Fleder

    Writer: Scott Rosenberg

  • Hat? No Hat?
    7.1/1046 votes
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    #18 - Hat? No Hat?

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/18/2008

    Hannah is troubled when her parents visit to help her prepare for her wedding. Nick learns he's broke. Owen goes out on a date with Jenny, the girl who saved his life.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Stacy Rukeyser

  • Dancing Days Are Here Again
    6.8/1054 votes
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    #19 - Dancing Days Are Here Again

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/21/2008

    The Commander finds out that he is having a health issue. Ray is still trying to convince Hannah to let him adopt Sam. Nick discovers that Aubrey has been secretly visiting her estranged father. Alison and Owen start dating other people.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Stacy Rukeyser

  • Series Finale
    NaN/100 votes
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    #20 - Series Finale

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 3/17/2008

    This is the 10 minute series finale of October Road that was created for the Season 2 DVD release

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A