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The Best Episodes of The Hills

Every episode of The Hills ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Hills!

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After high school graduation, "Laguna Beach" alumna Lauren sets out to live on her own in Los Angeles and work as an intern at Teen Vogue.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hills Season 5 Episode 10 - Something Old, Something New
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Something Old, Something New

    S5:E10

    Heidi and Spencer head down the aisle and two unexpected guests manage to attend the ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Hills Season 3 Episode 19 - Paris Changes Everything
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Paris Changes Everything

    S3:E19

    Lauren and Whitney go to Paris, but the trip is marred for Lauren when she finds out Brody is seeing someone new. Meanwhile, Spencer follows Heidi to Colorado to try to win her back.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Hills Season 4 Episode 5 - Something Has To Change
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Something Has To Change

    S4:E5

    Brody is still in jail, so the girls try to come up with a way to get him out. Plus Audrina and Lauren finally sit down and talk to each other.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Hills Season 5 Episode 9 - Hi Lauren, It's Spencer...
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Hi Lauren, It's Spencer...

    S5:E9

    Spenser is asked by Heidi to make amends with Lauren in hopes that she'll attend their wedding. Elsewhere, a recently fired Stephanie has a run-in with Kelly Cutrone, her former boss.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Hills Season 3 Episode 1 - You Know What You Did
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #5 - You Know What You Did

    S3:E1

    The third season premieres with Lauren and Heidi still unable to get past their differences and having become mortal enemies. Meanwhile, Whitney has graduated from college and is now juggling a real job and Audrina has become Lauren's new roommate and best friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Hills Season 3 Episode 16 - A Night at the Opera
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #6 - A Night at the Opera

    S3:E16

    Lauren and Audrina find out that Spencer has a sister. She also pays Spencer and Heidi a visit. When Lauren and Audrina hang out with Brody, they not only run into Spencer's sister, but also run into Justin - with another girl.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Hills Season 3 Episode 18 - When One Door Closes
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #7 - When One Door Closes

    S3:E18

    Broken hearts as far as the eyes reaches: Heidi and Spencer can't agree on their wedding plans while Brody and Lauren both refuse to make the first step.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Hills Season 1 Episode 1 - New City, New Drama
    7.0/10(75 votes)

    #8 - New City, New Drama

    S1:E1

    Lauren ("LC") moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles where she plans to apply for an internship at Teen Vogue and attend fashion school. Alongside her is best friend Heidi who is pretty much just into the party scene. The real test of Lauren's new life is if she can juggle work, school, and partying. However, no matter where she goes, drama always seems to follow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Hills Season 2 Episode 7 - With Friends Like These...
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #9 - With Friends Like These...

    S2:E7

    As if Lauren's falling off with Heidi wasn't enough, another one of her eldest friends, Jen, has eyes for Brody. Jen feels guilty for hooking up with Brody but Heidi encourages her to go for what she wants. Clearly, there is a lot more to mend in their relationships and Lauren assures Heidi that they'll never be the same as long as Spencer's still in her life.

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  10. The Hills Season 3 Episode 17 - Once a Player
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Once a Player

    S3:E17

    Stephanie tells Spencer that Heidi might bail out of the wedding, so Spencer and Heidi fight once again. Lauren and Audrina both have a date.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Hills Season 4 Episode 1 - We'll Never Be Friends
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #11 - We'll Never Be Friends

    S4:E1

    The tension between Lo, Lauren and Audrina continues and soon things reach boiling point.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Hills Season 5 Episode 6 - Playmates Bring The Drama
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Playmates Bring The Drama

    S5:E6

    The gang make their return to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Brody and Audrina deal the repercussions from their hookup in Hawaii.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Hills Season 3 Episode 20 - Back to LA
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Back to LA

    S3:E20

    After their week in Paris, Lauren and Whitney are back home and have to adjust to the changes and the changes they plan to do.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Hills Season 5 Episode 1 - Don't Cry on Your Birthday
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Don't Cry on Your Birthday

    S5:E1

    Lauren lands in tears during her surprise birthday party when Heidi rocks the boat by showing up uninvited. Plus, Spencer takes a swing at Stephanie's ex-boyfriend, Cameron.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Hills Season 2 Episode 3 - The Best Night Ever
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    #15 - The Best Night Ever

    S2:E3

    Heidi throws a party for her birthday where Audrina shows up to try and make amends. However, Heidi refuses to listen.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Hills Season 2 Episode 5 - One Big Interruption
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    #16 - One Big Interruption

    S2:E5

    Spencer refuses to let go of Heidi. Meanwhile Lauren and Whitney are on the spot, because "super-intern" arrives at Teen Vogue.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Hills Season 2 Episode 2 - When You Least Expect It
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #17 - When You Least Expect It

    S2:E2

    Heidi finds out the results of her pregnancy test while Lauren and Whitney are asked to cover a major fashion show. Meanwhile, Audrina turns Spencer down when he asks her out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Hills Season 2 Episode 6 - You Have Chosen
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    #18 - You Have Chosen

    S2:E6

    Lauren is not at all thrilled in Heidi's decision to get back together with Spencer. The situation between best friends becomes even more heated and leaves their relationship hanging.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Hills Season 2 Episode 8 - Enough Is Enough
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Enough Is Enough

    S2:E8

    Lauren tries to make peace with Heidi, but is instead stood up when Heidi decides to meet up with Spencer instead. Meanwhile, Whitney finds herself annoyed at the fact that she is not respected as a Teen Vogue intern.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Hills Season 2 Episode 10 - Apology Not Accepted
    6.7/10(36 votes)

    #20 - Apology Not Accepted

    S2:E10

    Heidi decides to throw Lauren a surprise 21st birthday party and tells her about Spencer asking her to move in with him. Jen tries to apologize to Lauren but instead makes excuses, thus, Lauren doesn't accept her apology.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Hills Season 2 Episode 11 - Everybody Falls
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Everybody Falls

    S2:E11

    Whitney is getting ready to work with Teen Vogue after graduation, however, she has a lot of competition with other interns. She also gets to model at "Good Morning America." Meanwhile, Spencer still insists that Heidi move in with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Hills Season 3 Episode 10 - What Goes Around
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #22 - What Goes Around

    S3:E10

    When Jen wants to be friends again with Lauren, however the dark past starts to haunt everyone. And not everyone likes the past revealed.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Hills Season 3 Episode 28 - The Next Move Is Yours
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    #23 - The Next Move Is Yours

    S3:E28

    Lauren tries to uphold her friendship to Audrina, but is it already too late? Meanwhile Spencer tries to win Heidi back and risks her career to do so.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Hills Season 4 Episode 4 - Boys Make Girls Cry
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #24 - Boys Make Girls Cry

    S4:E4

    A blowout trip to Las Vegas turns sour when Audrina snubs Lauren, Brody brings up Stephanie's past and the boys end up in jail.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Hills Season 4 Episode 20 - I Heidi Take Thee Spencer
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #25 - I Heidi Take Thee Spencer

    S4:E20

    The season four finale finds Lauren and Heidi running into each other and are reminded why the once were best friends. Meanwhile, as Heidi's mom pays a visit, the she and Spencer know they must face reality; and Audrina is surprised by Justin with a trip to Palm Springs.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Something Old, Something New" is the best rated episode of "The Hills". It scored 7.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/31/2009. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Paris Changes Everything".