5.9/1024 votes#1 - Our Top Story
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2021
KPVM owner Vern Van Winkle is poised to realize his dream of expanding his small town Pahrump station into Las Vegas. But as the staff discuss the viability of scaling up programming while managing existing deadlines, tensions boil over between news director Deanna O'Donnell, co-anchor Eunette Gentry, and the rest of the news team.
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- 7.0/1019 votes
#2 - Quitting Season
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2021
With his expansion plans delayed due to COVID-19, Vern focuses on making a commercial to attract local advertisers. Meanwhile, as the station welcomes a new husband-and-wife team, weatherman John and news reporter Missey Kohler, a string of unexpected departures sends Deanna's stress soaring.
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- 6.5/1014 votes
#3 - Pahrump Gets Trumped
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2021
Just as election season takes KPVM by storm, the Trump campaign comes to town. Though Deanna, Eunette, and Missy try their best to maintain neutrality and ensure both sides of the aisle are represented, Vern's conservative views take centerstage. Meanwhile, weatherman John dons several hats as reporter, technician, and fill-in host of the station's recurring "Save a Pet" segment.
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- 6.8/1013 votes
#4 - Trunk or Treat
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2021
As the election and Halloween come knocking at Pahrump's door, Deanna organizes a socially-distanced trick or treat event for the community. Vern and the team prepare for their live election coverage, while Eunette returns to the station after dealing with several personal losses
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- 6.1/1012 votes
#5 - Electile Dysfunction
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2021
On election night, the team gets creative to ensure their live coverage goes off without a hitch, and Deanna winds up hosting with vocal Republican Vern, despite her efforts to strike a neutral tone.
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- 6.5/1014 votes
#6 - Vegas or Bust
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2021
As Vern's vision to build a KPVM branch in Las Vegas comes to fruition, Eunette and Missey eye opportunities in the new market, while Deanna remains skeptical about shifting her focus from Pahrump. Meanwhile, weatherman John takes on a new role in sales, and Vern's wife Ronda composes a jingle for an advertiser.
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The Best Episodes of Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Our Top Story" is the best rated episode of "Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump" season 1. It scored 5.9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/2/2021. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Quitting Season".