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Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2011 - 2012
The first season of "Hart of Dixie" features Rachel Bilson in the role of Zoe Hart, a big-city doctor lacking in bedside manner. The self-assured doctor finds herself a fish out of water, however, after an offer from a stranger leads her to practice medicine in a small Alabama town.
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 42 mins
Young New York doctor Zoe Hart's rapid pace to become a cardiothoracic surgeon skips a beat when, in the opener, Hart (Rachel Bilson) reluctantly ends up sharing a small practice in charming, but quirky, Bluebell, Ala., after she's told that she needs to see patients as "people to help, not problems to solve."
Episode 2
Parades & Pariahs
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 42 mins
Zoe rides on a float with Mayor Hayes during the Founder's Day Parade, hoping to charm Bluebell's residents, but her plan crashes along with the float, which she accidentally wrecks; and George tells her she could lose her half of the practice to Brick if she doesn't draw at least 30 percent of the business.
Episode 3
Gumbo & Glory
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 42 mins
Zoe enters a gumbo contest in yet another attempt to prove she can fit in as a Bluebell resident; Lavon has a crush on Zoe and Brick's new receptionist, and the news sours Lemon; and Zoe and Brick must look past their differences to save someone's life.
Episode 4
In Havoc & in Heat
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 42 mins
A heat wave hits Bluebell, and Zoe learns that it lowers inhibitions, including hers, and especially when she's around Wade. Meanwhile, Lemon prepares to meet George's parents, but she gets flustered when Lavon shows up at the same restaurant with his beautiful date.
Episode 5
Faith & Infidelity
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 42 mins
Zoe exposes a scandal when she discovers a secret involving a local minister and his wife; and Lemon tries to raise funds to restore a historic bridge destroyed by Katrina, but she has to persuade Lavon to pick her proposal over other causes.
Episode 6
The Undead & the Unsaid
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 42 mins
Zoe hits a man while driving, only to find that he's vanished, and then she's told he's been dead for a year; Lemon and George's hopes of buying the house of their dreams fizzle when Lavon refuses to authorize the purchase because the home's a historic property; and Zoe's mom arrives to make amends with her.
Episode 7
The Crush & the Crossbow
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 42 mins
Zoe is asked out on a date by a local veterinarian; there's an opening for the annual turtle race when race-car driver Brian Vickers (who appears as himself) drops out, and Lemon thinks the mayor is the perfect person to fill in for him; and Wade gets an unexpected visitor.
Episode 8
Homecoming & Coming Home
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 42 mins
Zoe hosts a pre-game homecoming party at Lavon's request, and she gets help from a New York friend, but her friend's New York party style clashes with what Bluebell considers a party. Meanwhile, George and Wade plot revenge on a high-school nemesis, and Lemon wants to take part in the plan.
Episode 9
The Pirate & the Practice
Mon, Nov 28, 2011 42 mins
Bluebell prepares for "Planksgiving," while Zoe hopes to return to New York for the holiday, but she must meet her quota before leaving or lose her practice to Brick; George's dad offers him a job with his firm in Montgomery; and Lavon tells Wade to confess his feelings to Zoe.
Episode 10
Hairdos & Holidays
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 42 mins
Zoe and Lemon's rivalry heats up when they coach Lemon's sister and Rose separately for a pageant that Lemon's sister is the favorite to win; and Wade and George go in search of a Christmas tree for the town square.
Episode 11
Hell's Belles
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 42 mins
Lemon tries to prevent Zoe from joining a historic society. Elsewhere, Lavon reenters the dating world; and George attempts to halt a big chain store from setting up shop near town.
Episode 12
Mistresses & Misunderstandings
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 42 mins
Zoe tries to hide her burgeoning friendship with AnnaBeth from Lemon, but Zoe's new sunny disposition betrays her secret. Meanwhile, Lemon attempts to secure a coveted position in the Belles.
Episode 13
Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 42 mins
Zoe avoids going to the Sweetie Pie Dance with Judson by having a girls' night with Rose. Meanwhile, Lemon sneakily sets her father up on a date for the dance; and George loses the save-the-date cards Lemon ordered for their wedding.
Episode 14
Aliens & Aliases
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 42 mins
Wade has Lemon masquerade as Joelle to pull something over on Joelle's ex. Elsewhere, George asks for Zoe's medical expertise regarding one of his clients; and Lavon wants Zoe to uncover some information about Didi.
Episode 15
Snowflakes & Soulmates
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 42 mins
A rare snowfall in Bluebell delights Zoe, but her fellow citizens view it as a bad omen. Meanwhile, Lavon's parents visit him and meet Didi; and Lemon and George confront a choice about their future.
Episode 16
Tributes & Triangles
Mon, Feb 27, 2012 42 mins
George is named the town's Man of the Year, and Zoe volunteers to help Lavon host a party for him. The party doesn't go off without a hitch, however: Magnolia pleads with Wade to compose a song for the event, and Zoe delivers a dreadful unplanned speech.
Episode 17
Heart to Hart
Mon, Apr 9, 2012 42 mins
Zoe's dad arrives in Bluebell to operate on George's father. Meanwhile, Lemon tries to bond with Zoe so that Zoe will keep mum about Lemon's fling with Lavon; and Wade and Shelley face off in a cocktail contest honoring the Rammer Jammer's anniversary.
Episode 18
Bachelorettes & Bullets
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 42 mins
Zoe agrees to go on a lunch date with a patient. Elsewhere, Lemon dictates very specific instructions for her bachelorette party, but Magnolia gets creative with her plans; and Wade organizes a hunting trip for George's bachelor party.
Episode 19
Destiny & Denial
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 42 mins
Wade awakens from a wild night and can't recall what happened. Meanwhile, George takes off on a spontaneous excursion to New Orleans; and Lemon opens up to her dad about her recent struggles.
Episode 20
The Race & the Relationship
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 42 mins
A desperate Wade asks Zoe to be his teammate for the Bluebell Battle. Elsewhere, Rose is thrilled when Frederick asks her out; and George and Lemon discuss their relationship woes with a reverend.
Episode 21
Disaster Drills & Departures
Mon, May 7, 2012 42 mins
Zoe feels guilty for not realizing her friend was ill. Meanwhile, Lavon urges Wade to open his own bar; and Lemon plans a special evening for herself and George, hoping to rekindle their romance.
Episode 22
The Big Day
Mon, May 14, 2012 42 mins
In the first-season finale, a huge storm hits town on George and Lemon's wedding day. Meanwhile, Zoe seeks shelter from the storm and winds up in a barn with Wade.
