The BEST episodes of Cedar Cove season 1

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

Based on a series of beloved novels from New York Times #1 bestselling author Debbie Macomber, "Cedar Cove" stars internationally acclaimed movie star and Golden Globe nominee Andie MacDowell as Judge Olivia Lockhart, whose Cedar Cove Municipal Court is the professional milieu and social microcosm of issues the judge will face in her own day-to-day life with family and friends. Veteran actor Dylan Neal plays Jack Griffith, the new editor of the Cedar Cove Chronicle, and budding love interest for Judge Lockhart.

Last Updated: 11/26/2024Network: Hallmark ChannelStatus: Ended
Stormfront
star
8.40
115 votes

#1 - Stormfront

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/28/2013

As Jack contemplates taking his dream job far away from Cedar Cove, Stan separates from his wife and returns to town hoping to win Olivia back. Meanwhile, Maryellen does some sleuthing to find out what is in John’s past and Grace finally decides to come clean to Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will.

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Old Flames, New Sparks
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8.21
143 votes

#2 - Old Flames, New Sparks

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2013

Grace finds herself drawn to two different men as Jack worries about Olivia getting closer to her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Seth and Justine take their relationship to the next level, while Maryellen and John grow closer but his secretive behavior makes Maryellen worry that he may be hiding something.

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Homecoming
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8.19
141 votes

#3 - Homecoming

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/12/2013

Christmastime is here, and Cedar Cove is a flurry of activity. Justine is shocked to learn Warren is under investigation by the FBI. She and Seth fear all is lost when it looks like their new restaurant is the target of arson. Eric finally turns up in town, and Jack is eager to help his son become a responsible father. While Grace does her best to make up for past mistakes with Cliff, Maryellen finally tracks down the ever elusive John Bowman.

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A New Life
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8.14
85 votes

#4 - A New Life

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2013

As the holidays approach, Olivia is dead set on going to Philly to win Jack back, only to find out he is back in town unannounced to tie up loose ends. Seth returns to Cedar Cove with good news of a new business venture, but it’s complicated by Warren’s involvement. Meanwhile, a beautiful, pregnant stranger comes to town, and her true identity is a surprise to all, especially Jack.

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Reunion
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8.05
164 votes

#5 - Reunion

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2013

In Cedar Cove, Jack is reunited with his estranged son, while Charlotte tries to find out the secret behind the identity of a stroke patient she is caring for. Meanwhile, Justine is learning how to deal with a long distance relationship, while Olivia tries to repair damage done to her relationship with Charlotte.

Directors: Martin Wood
Writer: Carl Binder
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A House Divided
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8.04
169 votes

#6 - A House Divided

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2013

When developer Warren Saget decides to tear down the town’s iconic lighthouse, Judge Olivia Lockhart finds her hands tied with no legal way to stop him. As tensions heat up, Olivia knows she must find a way to save the landmark before the trouble in town boils over.

Directors: Andy Mikita
Writer: Carl Binder
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Help Wanted
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7.97
148 votes

#7 - Help Wanted

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2013

Olivia and Jack finally have their Seattle getaway, but things don’t quite go as planned and later Olivia becomes distracted trying to help an ex-con she put away who claims to have turned his life around. Elsewhere, Rosie and Zach Cox are trying to follow the judge’s orders about their shared custody, but their continuing battles begin taking their toll on their daughter.

Directors: Peter DeLuise
Writer: Eric Tuchman
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And The Winner Is…
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7.94
155 votes

#8 - And The Winner Is…

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2013

Everyone in Cedar Cove gets involved in the town’s charity bachelor action as Justine and Olivia scheme to help Grace and Maryellen land the bachelor of their dreams. Meanwhile, Stan asks Olivia to accompany him to see his therapist as they finally deal with past hurts involving their lost son.

Directors: Martin Wood
Writer: Bruce Graham
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Suspicious Minds
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7.91
162 votes

#9 - Suspicious Minds

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2013

Bob and Peggy Beldon must deal with a suspicious death at their Bed and Breakfast, and Justine gets a chance to show her work at the local Art Walk. Meanwhile, Jack struggles with his relationship with his freeloading son Eric. When Olivia tries to help by giving Eric a job, things go from bad to worse and ends up threatening Olivia’s budding relationship with Jack.

Directors: Michael M. Scott
Writer: Eric Tuchman
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Conflicts of Interest
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7.80
146 votes

#10 - Conflicts of Interest

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2013

As Olivia deals with the news that Jack may get a job offer that will take him away from Cedar Cove, Grace struggles with what to tell Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will. Meanwhile, Justine helps Warren though a health crisis which causes tensions between her and Seth and Stan’s wife becomes concerned that Stan is growing away from her and closer to Olivia.

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Free Spirits
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7.74
156 votes

#11 - Free Spirits

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2013

Justine and Olivia must each face their own fears when Seth goes missing in Alaska and Justine sets out to find him. Meanwhile, love is in the air in Cedar Cove as the local theater company puts on Romeo and Juliet while Jack wants to take his relationship with Olivia to the next level and Maryellen seeks to deepen her friendship with a handsome photographer.

Directors: Michael M. Scott
Writer: Bruce Graham
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Pilot
star
7.67
181 votes

#12 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2013

Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

Directors: Michael M. Scott
Writer: Bruce Graham
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For the Sake of the Children
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7.44
160 votes

#13 - For the Sake of the Children

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2013

Olivia presides over a messy divorce, while town librarian, Grace, must scramble to raise funds for the library when the town council decides to shut it down to save money. Meanwhile, Jack continues to struggle with his relationship with his son Eric. Things finally come to a head when Eric refuses to work and Jack must decide whether or not he is strong enough to give his son an ultimatum.

Directors: Neill Fearnley
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