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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. #1 Worst Episode
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    South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 11 - What's Just Happened?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - What's Just Happened?

    S1:E11

    After nursing Ashley through a rough night, Ashley and Spencer are closer than ever. Meanwhile, Clay borrows Sean’s car and heads to Arizona for a personal mission and Glen is on a rollercoaster of his own, with some great news from a college recruiter… followed by an event that may change his life forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 4 - Put Out or Get Out
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 6 - Girls Guide to Dating
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 3 - Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 8 - Under My Skin
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 2 - Secret Truths (2)
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 6 - Fighting Crime
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. South of Nowhere Season 2 Episode 4 - Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 1 - Secret Truths (1)
    8.4/10(83 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Dallas Jackson

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  10. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 7 - Friends With Benefits
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Robert Townsend
    Writer:Dallas Jackson

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  11. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 14 - Past, Present and Future
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Past, Present and Future

    S3:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 15 - Taking Seconds
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Taking Seconds

    S3:E15

    Spencer and Chelsea both share some news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 9 - Shake Rattle & Roll
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #13 - Shake Rattle & Roll

    S1:E9

    Ashley and Madison have another clash in the girl’s locker room. In a little tussle, Madison discovers Ashley’s cell phone that has fallen out of her bag and the mischief begins. A basketball scout from a major University is interested in recruiting Glen and tries to persuade his decision with some expensive gifts. At home, Arthur finds a suspicious email. The Carlin family experiences their first California earthquake, which shakes the foundation of their friendships and marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 3 - The It Girls
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #14 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 13 - Better Late Than Never
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Better Late Than Never

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. South of Nowhere Season 2 Episode 2 - The Morning After (2)
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    #16 - The Morning After (2)

    S2:E2

    Spencer wakes up with Ashley and they talk about what happened the night before. Ashley and Spencer go out to dinner with Ashley's father and afterwards find out he died, and at his wake Ashley find out she has a half-sister.

    Director:Robert Townsend
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. South of Nowhere Season 2 Episode 7 - Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

    S2:E7

    Arthur and Paula are out for the weekend, so Glen thinks it's the perfect time to have a party right? Think again. He got put into jail for buying drugs. Now, after finding out she's pregnant, Chelsea really doesn't know what to do. Clay's trying to be supportive, but Chelsea's just pushing him away until she figures out what to do. In the meantime, Spencer thinks it's finally time to tell her parents that she's in love with Ashley, but will they approve?

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 7 - Saturday Night is for Fighting
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 11 - A Very Inconvenient Truth
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. South of Nowhere Season 1 Episode 5 - First Time
    8.7/10(59 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. South of Nowhere Season 2 Episode 3 - Behind the Music
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Behind the Music

    S2:E3

    Ashley has only had Kyla as a sister for a few weeks, and she's already sick of her. Things get ugly between the two, and a VH1 special about their dad makes the situation even worse. Plus, fact that Aiden is crushing on Kyla isn't helping much either.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. South of Nowhere Season 2 Episode 10 - Love and War and Love and War
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    #22 - Love and War and Love and War

    S2:E10

    As the Carlin family try to reconnect they try out Paint ball in an effort to get their feelings out. But as Spencer grows closer to her family, Ashley feels she and Spencer are just moving apart.

    Director:Robert Townsend
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 2 - Can't Buy Me Love
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 5 - The Truth Hurts
    8.7/10(34 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. South of Nowhere Season 3 Episode 8 - Gay Pride
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Gay Pride

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"What's Just Happened?" is the worst rated episode of "South of Nowhere". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/3/2006. This episode scored 7.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Put Out or Get Out".