7.1/10136 votes#1 - 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
8.2/1093 votes#2 - 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
8.0/1076 votes#3 - 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
8.3/1077 votes#4 - 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
8.1/1076 votes#5 - 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
8.0/1067 votes#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
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Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "October Road" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Gary Fleder and written by Scott Rosenberg, it aired on 3/15/2007. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart".