The BEST episodes of Army Wives season 1

Every episode of Army Wives season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Army Wives season 1!

The story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond — they all have military spouses.

Last Updated: 11/9/2024Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
Goodbye Stranger
star
8.15
169 votes

#1 - Goodbye Stranger

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/26/2007

In the first season finale, weapons are found missing. This prompts Michael to put the post on high alert, deploying soldiers in response to this possible terrorist attack.

Directors: Jeff Melman
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Nobody's Perfect
star
8.04
167 votes

#2 - Nobody's Perfect

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2007

Joan finally comes back to the post and to Roland but Roland's guilt over his affair with a reporter begins to effect the future of his marriage. Frank's homecoming from having his unit shot down is put in further turmoil by Denise's job. Michael is about to have a career change. Meanwhile, Roxy tries to learn more about Trevor and Pamela finds out she loves her husband.

Writer: Dee Johnson
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One of Our Own
star
8.03
189 votes

#3 - One of Our Own

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2007

Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper and has been downed and she waits for news about him. A soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.

Directors: Michael Lange
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Only the Lonely
star
8.01
166 votes

#4 - Only the Lonely

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2007

The Holdens plan a family vacation to get Amanda away from Jeremy; Denise decides to return to work as a hospital nurse; Pamela runs into an old friend while Roxy makes a new one, a recently widowed single mother who must leave the post due to her husband's death

Directors: Rob Spera
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A Tribe Is Born
star
8.00
210 votes

#5 - A Tribe Is Born

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2007

Roxy is trying to get used to her new life as an army wife. She learns that the community's first impression of her isn't the one she planned.

Directors: Ben Younger
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Who We Are
star
7.98
169 votes

#6 - Who We Are

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2007

Amanda Holden has returned to the post and seems to be renewing and furthering a friendship with Jeremy. Roxy's mother comes for an unannounced visit. Trevor is injured and his deployment is delayed.

Writer: Dee Johnson
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star
7.95
189 votes

#7 - The Art of Separation

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2007

Trevor wants to adopt Roxy's sons but her ex refuses to sign the papers. Pamela decides to reveal the truth about the babies' birth and Denise has had enough with Jeremy's violent outbursts.

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star
7.88
205 votes

#8 - Hail & Farewell

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2007

It's Roxy's birthday and her mother wants to plan a party for her. She asks Pamela for help with the party. Michael and Claudia Joy talk to Amanda about Jeremy and his behavior with his mother.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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star
7.80
185 votes

#9 - After Birth

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2007

After Jeremy attacks his mother, she decides to learn defensive training with the help of Roxy. Meanwhile, Pamela has no other choice but to take care of the twins she just gave birth to since their biological parents are out of town. Joan's erratic behavior causes concern for those around her.

Directors: Perry Lang
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star
7.71
170 votes

#10 - Rules of Engagement

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/19/2007

A fight breaks out at the 'Hump Bar' where Roxy works and Trevor becomes worried, asking Roxy to quit her job. Despite Joan's statement that she wants to fix their marriage, Roland doubts her sincerity du to her promotion.

Directors: Glenn Kershaw
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star
7.61
140 votes

#11 - Truth and Consequences

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/12/2007

Joan finds out that Roland had an affair. Meanwhile, Pamela signs on as a new host for the post's radio station and Lenore Baker reveals more information about Claudia Joy's past.

Directors: Perry Lang
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Independence Day
star
7.19
151 votes

#12 - Independence Day

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2007

Marilyn, who constantly seems to be in Pamela's business, seems to have a secret of her own which Roxy learns about. Claudia Joy holds a 4th of July picnic at her home but the celebration is marred by the bad news Pamela receives. Joan considers retiring rather than face a court martial and Roland goes to Col. Holden on her behalf.

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Dirty Laundry
star
6.93
170 votes

#13 - Dirty Laundry

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2007

Claudia Joy gets a visit from an old friend, Hannah. Hannah is going to testify in front of Congress about the death of her husband in Afghanistan, which may have been caused by friendly fire.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
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