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The Best Episodes of The Hills Season 1

Every episode of The Hills Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Hills Season 1!

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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
    The Hills Season 1 Episode 1 - New City, New Drama
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Hills Season 1 Episode 2 - A Change of Plans
    6.1/10(52 votes)

    #2 - A Change of Plans

    S1:E2

    Lauren has to face her boss after the party. Meanwhile, Heidi doesn't take school seriously and makes different plans for her future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hills Season 1 Episode 3 - An Unexpected Call
    5.7/10(44 votes)

    #3 - An Unexpected Call

    S1:E3

    Lauren gets an assignment to fly to New York and deliver a dress for a fashion show. Heidi is faced with the reality of her "dream job" because she is expected to do work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hills Season 1 Episode 4 - Lauren and Jason, Take Two
    5.8/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Lauren and Jason, Take Two

    S1:E4

    Lauren receives flowers and another phone call from Jason. Heidi almost calls it quits from her job at Bolthouse Productions after being told that she cannot travel to Las Vegas with her co-workers as she is not yet 21.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hills Season 1 Episode 5 - Jason's Birthday
    5.3/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Jason's Birthday

    S1:E5

    After a Teen Vogue event, Lauren hurries home as it's Jason's birthday. However, things don't go well as Jason only wants to hang out with his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hills Season 1 Episode 6 - Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix
    5.5/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix

    S1:E6

    Heidi gets her big chance to work in the nightclub scene, but it happens to fall on her anniversary. While at a Teen Vogue fashion show, Whitney is asked to walk the runway since a model is a no show. Meanwhile, Jason does his best to get Lauren to pay more attention to him, and less to work and school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hills Season 1 Episode 7 - Somebody Always Has to Cry
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Somebody Always Has to Cry

    S1:E7

    As the holiday season comes around, Lauren, Heidi, Jason and Jordan are ready to celebrate. However, things don't go so well. While at a New Year's Eve party Lauren and Jason have a big fight, causing Lauren to storm off with Heidi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Hills Season 1 Episode 8 - You Can't Just Be with Me?
    5.6/10(35 votes)

    #8 - You Can't Just Be with Me?

    S1:E8

    Whitney and Lauren are given the task of photographing male models for Teen Vogue, causing Jason to feel jealous. Meanwhile, Heidi and Jordan get into yet another argument.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Hills Season 1 Episode 9 - Love Is Not a Maybe Thing
    5.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Love Is Not a Maybe Thing

    S1:E9

    Heidi and Jordan's relationship starts to go downhill as Heidi starts to realize that she may not feel true love for Jordan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Hills Season 1 Episode 10 - Timing Is Everything
    6.2/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Timing Is Everything

    S1:E10

    Lauren and Jason make plans to spend the summer together, but their plans take a turn when Lauren is offered a summer job in Paris, France.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"New City, New Drama" is the best rated episode of "The Hills" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/31/2006. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "A Change of Plans".