7.5/10402 votes#1 - Pilot (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2004
Ava was exactly where she wanted to be in life. In her thirties, with a close-knit circle of friends, a great house in a beautiful California beach town and a growing career as a fashion designer, the last thing on her mind was settling down and starting a family,but that all changed the day Ava's sister and brother-in-law were killed in an accident, leaving Ava to raise their three children.
Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Stephen Tolkin, Lori Loughlin
7.1/1033 votes#2 - And So the Day Begins (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/1/2004
Ava was exactly where she wanted to be in life. In her thirties, with a close-knit circle of friends, a great house in a beautiful California beach town and a growing career as a fashion designer, the last thing on her mind was settling down and starting a family,but that all changed the day Ava's sister and brother-in-law were killed in an accident, leaving Ava to raise their three children.
Director: Harry Winer, Ian Toynton
Writer: Stephen Tolkin
- 7.8/1037 votes
#3 - Fireworks
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2004
Ava discovers that there is some marijuana in Bradin's jeans. The realty office take all of Johnny's time causing him to break his promise to Derrick.
Director: Matt Shakman, Harry Winer
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1037 votes
#4 - Into My Life
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/15/2004
At the roommates annual summer luau party, relationships are started, rekindled, and ended. Ava learns a terrible secret about why Johnny broke up with her years ago. Susanna pretends to be involved with Jay to ward off advances from her ex boyfriend. And Nikki believes she must seduce Cameron in order to keep him interested in her and away from his ex girlfriend Amber.
Director: Matt Shakman, Peter O'Fallon
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1039 votes
#5 - The Grass Is Greener Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2004
Jay is upset that his old knee injury is keeping him from competing in the local surfing competition, but Erika has plans to get him in the event. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by the disarray in the house, Ava asks Johnny and Susannah to help her organize things but no one can agree on how much structure is really needed in the house.Also, Ava and Susanna organize a fashion shoot with a photographer who had a one night stand with Johnny
Director: David Petrarca, Peter O'Fallon
Writer: N/A
7.9/1033 votes#6 - Big Waves
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2004
When Derrick's friend finds a naked picture of Ava and takes it home with him Ava has to do some explaining to his mother why Derrick and her son had them. Meanwhile Bradin goes to Jay and Johnny for advice when he considers having sex with Sarah for the first time,but the next night Bradin feels hurt and confused when he sees Sarah on a date with another guy. Nikki's possessiveness is putting a strain on her relationship with Cameron. Bradin meets a young mysterious girl named Haley.
Director: David Petrarca, Timothy Busfield
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1052 votes
#7 - Heat Wave
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/6/2004
Ava begins to get really worry about Bradin's relationship with his wild girlfriend Sarah when they get caught by the police for swimming near the pier at night. Bradin begins to think about breaking up with her, but he finds it harder to do than he thought it would be. Erika is caught off guard when a former boyfriend shows up, which is pretty obvious, as Nikki observes while talking to her. Meanwhile, Derrick misinterprets a friendly embrace between Susannah and Johnny on a camping trip.
Director: Timothy Busfield, Harry Winer
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1028 votes
#8 - Secrets
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2004
Ava begins to thinks that it might be in Nikki's best interest to skip her last year of junior high and go straight to high school, but Nikki does not think that it is in her best interest. Sarah invites Bradin to run away with her to Mexico, but he soon discovers that she's actually attempting to get out of going away to a strict boarding school. Also Erika's estranged mother shows up unannounced and attempts to get Erika to leave Jay and Playa Linda to come home to live with her.
Director: Harry Winer, Steve Miner
Writer: Graham Yost
7.6/1028 votes#9 - Skipping School
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2004
Erika moves in with Jay after she gets kicked out of her apartment. Elsewhere, Susannah and Ava need a backer for their clothing line to keep their business. Johnny and Ava rekindle old feelings after chaperoning Derrick and Martha on their date
Director: Steve Miner
Writer: Graham Yost
- 8.2/1038 votes
#10 - Kicking And Screaming
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2004
Johnny realizes his feelings for Ava when he sees her having a great time on a date with Nikki's principal, Dr. O'Keefe. Meanwhile, Bradin considers taking his friendship with Callie to the next level but is confused when Sarah comes back to town.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Stephen Tolkin
- 8.2/1041 votes
#11 - Life In A Fishbowl
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/3/2004
Amber and Nikki are very shocked when Cameron shows up with a new girlfriend, Jordan. Bradin begins to practice with other guys on trying out for a surfing team with good members Zack and Lucas, but things get really complicated when he finds out Tanner is Lucas' brother. Also, Ava is interviewing people for the jobs of sales, marketing, etc., for her fashion line.
Director: Harry Winer, Jeff Bleckner
Writer: Stephen Tolkin
- 8.0/1035 votes
#12 - Yummy Mummy
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/10/2004
Relationships are reconsidered. Ava has doubts about getting serious with Simon while she still has feelings for Johnny. Susannah reconsiders quitting her partnership with Ava. Jay has second thoughts about Erika moving in with him when she wants to redecorate his place. Bradin is confused by Callie's hot and cold actions. Nikki suffers when she remembers her parents' death.
Director: Harry Winer, Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer: Stephen Tolkin
- 7.8/1032 votes
#13 - On the Last Night of Summer
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/17/2004
Relationships are reconsidered. Ava has doubts about getting serious with Simon while she still has feelings for Johnny. Susannah reconsiders quitting her partnership with Ava. Jay has second thoughts about Erika moving in with him when she wants to redecorate his place. Bradin is confused by Callie's hot and cold actions.Nikki suffers when she remembers her parents death.
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer: Stephen Tolkin
The Best Episodes of Summerland Season 1
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Bradin, Nikki and Derrick are 3 kids from an average normal Kansas household. Their whole life is thrown upside-down when their parents are tragically killed...
Genre:Drama
Network:The WB
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot (1)" is the best rated episode of "Summerland" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 402 votes. Directed by Ian Toynton and written by Stephen Tolkin, Lori Loughlin, it aired on 6/1/2004. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "And So the Day Begins (2)".