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The Best Episodes of South of Nowhere

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The Best Episodes of South of Nowhere

The Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to Los Angeles to find life's not the same. And neither are they.

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  1. Background image for The Valley Of The Shadow
    9.2/10(67 votes)

    #1 - The Valley Of The Shadow

    S3:E1

    Moments after the drive-by shooting at the King High prom, ambulances rush the victims to the ER--and everyone realizes that nothing will be the same again. As Spencer and Ashley rechart their existence in the aftermath, their relationship might not be strong enough to take the strain.

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Spencer's New Girlfriend
    9.1/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Spencer's New Girlfriend

    S3:E4

    Spencer becomes closer to Carmen. Ashley and Aiden's relationship suffers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for On The Precipice
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #3 - On The Precipice

    S3:E16

    Everyone must decide on their plans for the future, including Spencer, who must choose between going away to college or staying in L.A. with Ashley.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Spencer's 18th Birthday
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Spencer's 18th Birthday

    S3:E10

    Spencer's grandmother comes to visit for her special day. Spencer has a hard time telling her grandmother about her newfound sexuality. Meanwhile, Spencer gets to know Lily's girlfriend, Jonica. Kyla and Ashley are asked to sing on national televison, they embarrass themseleves live, all thanks to Kyla and her fake voice. Meanwhile, Glen becomes hurt when he witness Aiden spending quality time with his father.

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    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Can't Buy Me Love
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Can't Buy Me Love

    S3:E2

    When Ashley and Kyla get their inheritance from their father’s estate, Ashley thinks the money will give her the opportunity to get away with Spencer. However, when Aiden decides he wants a second chance with Ashley, it throws a major dent in her plans. Later, when Spencer finds out that Ashley and Aiden spent the night together, she decides to end her relationship with Ashley. Meanwhile, Glen tries to think of a way to get out of serving in the Army.

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    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Career Day
    8.9/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Career Day

    S3:E9

    "Spashley" is back, and this time Ashley's the one looking for commitment. Glen gets fired by Jake because he wasn't there for Kyla when the photographer cornered her from the night before. Glen comes home to find Arthur "son-ing" Aiden, who is also dating the new girl, Sasha Miller. Meanwhile, Jake decides to scam Ashley and make Kyla's voice on the cd fake, seeing as how she can't sing.

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    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Truth Hurts
    8.8/10(36 votes)

    #7 - The Truth Hurts

    S3:E5

    Spencer has moved on with a relationship with Carmen, but Ashley wants her friend back; Madison wants to get into a club and hopes Ashley will help her do it; and Aiden just wants someone to help him before he falls apart.

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    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for A Very Inconvenient Truth
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    #8 - A Very Inconvenient Truth

    S3:E11

    After being completely embarassed on national television, Kyla tries to get back into Ashley's good graces by being honest with her. Meanwhile, Ashley feels as if she is being pushed aside by Spencer.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Gay Pride

    S3:E8

    Spencer goes to Pride and she wants someone to come and show pride with her.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Love and Kisses
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Love and Kisses

    S3:E12

    Spencer is having fun hanging out with Lily's hipster crowd, which includes spending time with Jonica. Meanwhile, the budding relationship between Aiden and Sasha faces a challenge and Glen begins to having feelings for another.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.6/10(38 votes)

    #11 - The It Girls

    S3:E3

    A documentary about the prom shooting airs. Spencer & Ashley are over (for now) but could there be something between Kyla & Ashley?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Saturday Night is for Fighting
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Saturday Night is for Fighting

    S3:E7

    Jake's working hard to make Kyla the new It girl, but when she finds out that Ashley's poised to out-It her, It hits the fan. Aiden's there to see it splatter, and realizes that he might be splattering along with it. Meanwhile, Spencer discovers that guys have a hard time distinguishing being with her from being with her.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Better Late Than Never
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Better Late Than Never

    S3:E13

    Glen finally discovers true love, but quickly has problems dealing with his new feelings.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Past, Present and Future
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Past, Present and Future

    S3:E14

    Spencer must make decisions about college and her future with Ashley.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Taking Seconds
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Taking Seconds

    S3:E15

    Spencer and Chelsea both share some news.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Fighting Crime
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Fighting Crime

    S3:E6

    Spencer and Carmen's relationship is done, just as Aiden and Madison are just getting started. Meanwhile, Ashley is visited by a friend from New York who has big plans for her future, and Chelsea has plans for the baby, but she might not have much say in the end.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Secret Truths (1)

    S1:E1

    After their mother gets a new job, the Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to the big city of Los Angeles, California. Siblings Spencer, Glenn and adopted African American Clay must adjust to a new school, friends, and problems and must try and survive in a place where everyone else is also trying to find their identity.

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  19. Background image for Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?

    S2:E4

    Spencer's mom sets her up on a date, and Ashley is not happy that Spencer has not told her parents about their relationship yet. Ashley wants Spencer to tell her parents about them or she is going to stop waiting for her.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Secret Truths (2)

    S1:E2

    After their mother gets a new job, the Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to the big city of Los Angeles, California. Siblings Spencer, Glenn and adopted African American Clay must adjust to a new school, friends, and problems and must try and survive in a place where everyone else is also trying to find their identity.

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    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others

    S1:E3

    "Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others" was the technical second but chronological third episode of South of Nowhere that aired on November 11, 2005 on the teen drama channel, The-N.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #21 - Put Out or Get Out

    S1:E4

    Ashley is not too impressed with Spencer's new gal pal. Meanwhile, Clay finds common ground with someone he least expected and Madison puts Glen and Aiden in a possibly dangerous situation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for First Time
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    #22 - First Time

    S1:E5

    Ashley makes a video involving revelations of people's first time having sex. As Clay's first date with Chelsea nears, he is forced to face a lot of unwanted attention and even advice as everyone finds out he is still a virgin. Meanwhile, Ashley decides to get back at Madison and Sherry for spreading rumors about her.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Girls Guide to Dating
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    #23 - Girls Guide to Dating

    S1:E6

    Spencer and Ashley sneak out of the school while its under lockdown. While sneaking out, Spencer reveals her feelings towards girls, and Ashley tries to help but it hurts Spencer in the process.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Friends With Benefits
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    #24 - Friends With Benefits

    S1:E7

    Spencer and Ashley have a friendly competition for Aiden’s affection, which gets a little out of hand. Clay and Sean have a night from hell as they are on their way back from the movies. When two dead bodies come into the ER, Paula and Arthur are forced to deal with the harsh realities of living in Los Angeles.

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    #25 - Under My Skin

    S1:E8

    Ashley makes a new friend named Josie, only to learn that Spencer doesn't approve. Clay's term paper makes him struggle with his identity, and Glen and Aiden arrange a wild poker.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The Valley Of The Shadow" is the best rated episode of "South of Nowhere". It scored 9.2/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Bethany Rooney and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Spencer's New Girlfriend".