The WORST episodes of Hart of Dixie

Every episode of Hart of Dixie ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Hart of Dixie!

Fast-talking New Yorker and brand new doctor Zoe Hart has it all figured out - after graduating top of her class from medical school, she'll follow in her father's footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall apart, Zoe decides to accept an offer from a stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, to work with him at his small practice in Bluebell, Alabama. Zoe arrives in this small Gulf Coast town only to find that Harley has passed away and left his half of the medical practice to her in his will.

Last Updated: 11/29/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
I'm Moving On
star
7.33
1149 votes

#1 - I'm Moving On

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2013

Zoe's attempts at online dating hit a few snags until Rose and Max take matters into their own hands and play matchmaker. Faced with yet another set back with the Rammer Jammer, Lemon and Wade are close to throwing in the towel. George tries everything he can think of to prove to Tansy that they belong together, but she still has her doubts. Brick and Shelby decide that they might have acted too rashly, which forces them to make a difficult decision about their future together. Meanwhile, Lavon refuses AnnaBeth's help in stopping the feud with the competing town's Mayor, leaving her to take a different tact.

Directors: Janice Cooke
Writer: Donald Todd
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Walkin' After Midnight
star
7.41
1333 votes

#2 - Walkin' After Midnight

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2012

With Halloween right around the corner, Zoe begins to notice some odd occurrences happening in her home. She is shocked to discover that the culprit is George, but she soon realizes that he may have a sleepwalking issue. Concerned for his safety, they decide to conduct a sleep study, forcing her to cancel her big plans with Wade. Meanwhile, the Mayoral race between Lavon and Ruby is close, and AnnaBeth comes up with an unusual plan that may help him clinch the election leaving Lemon feeling uneasy.

Directors: Joe Lazarov
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If Tomorrow Never Comes
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7.42
1030 votes

#3 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2013

After Zoe tricks Jonah into spilling a secret about Brick, she unintentionally makes things worse for Brick in his love life. Following Brick’s advice, Zoe decides she must finally express her feelings, but timing never seems to be her strong suit. Wade and Lemon must learn to work together, but things go awry when they each try to prove that they know what is best for the new Rammer Jammer. Knowing what Wade and Lemon are up to, Lavon and AnnaBeth agree to not get involved, but that might be easier said than done. Meanwhile, Tansy’s brothers surprise her with an unexpected visit, leaving George to look after them and put up with their wild antics.

Directors: Jim Hayman
Writer: Alex Taub
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Suspicious Minds
star
7.42
1383 votes

#4 - Suspicious Minds

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2012

While Zoe tries to keep things casual with Wade, she becomes jealous after she sees him with another woman. Zoe decides to two can play at that game, and sets up a date with Ruby’s cousin. Reluctantly, Lavon agrees to let Lemon be his campaign manager, but he unexpectedly becomes part of a town scandal when he takes the fall for her, a move which could end up costing him the Mayoral race. Meanwhile, with Lemon out of the house, Brick and Magnolia struggle with the household chores and devise a plan to get Lemon to come back.

Directors: Jamie Gorenberg
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Lovesick Blues
star
7.42
1001 votes

#5 - Lovesick Blues

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2013

When Zoe is alerted by the Health Department about a flu epidemic heading towards BlueBell, she is forced to put the town on lockdown. Because of the quarantine, Wade is forced to stay at his ex-girlfriends house causing Zoe to become jealous. Lemon’s plan for the perfect night with Walt goes awry when she begins to feel under the weather. Meanwhile, George finds himself roped into directing Lavon’s tourism commercial about BlueBell’s small-town charm, but it seems Lavon, is more preoccupied with his co-star than his commercial.

Directors: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Alex Taub
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The Gambler
star
7.43
997 votes

#6 - The Gambler

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2013

Wade is excited to compete in the Battle of The Bands competition so he can use the prize money to open up his own bar, but Zoe’s suggestion that George play in the band ultimately backfires. Lemon finds herself alone for the weekend until she talks Magnolia into some sisterly bonding. Meanwhile, Lavon, who has seemingly given up on love, agrees to help Tom with his relationship, which in turn opens his eyes to his own future.

Directors: Jim Hayman
Writer: Dan Steele
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Star of the Show
star
7.44
914 votes

#7 - Star of the Show

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2014

When Brick is asked to help with the local cabaret, he nominates Zoe to save the day. Lavon feels defeated about the possible merger with Fillmore, so it is left up to AnnaBeth and Lemon to motivate him to put up one last fight. Lynly continues to become more jealous of George's close friendship with Tansy, and keeps a close on eye him. Meanwhile, Wade is excited about his new romance, but grows concerned when he notices that she is pulling away.

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Snowflakes & Soulmates
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7.44
1239 votes

#8 - Snowflakes & Soulmates

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2012

Zoe Hart is thrilled to see snow in Bluebell, but the rest of the town is superstitious that it will bring bad luck. When Lavon’s parents make a visit to Bluebell, Lavon thinks it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce them to Didi, but the introduction doesn’t exactly go according to plan. Lemon and George make a big decision about their future.

Directors: Andy Wolk
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Something to Talk About
star
7.45
935 votes

#9 - Something to Talk About

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/13/2014

When Zoe learns that Wade is interested in dating someone close to her, she tries everything she can do to put a stop to it. Lavon enlists George to help save BlueBell from merging with another town. To help keep the town in the dark about the planned merger, Zoe uses Joel and AnnaBeth to create a scandalous distraction to throw people off the trail. Meanwhile, Brick starts dating again, but finds himself in a tough predicament when someone from his past resurfaces.

Directors: Mary Lou Belli
Writer: Alex Taub
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Should've Been A Cowboy
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7.46
1073 votes

#10 - Should've Been A Cowboy

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2014

Zoe and Joel finally buy a house, but soon realize neither of them make enough money to fix up the place. Brick agrees to help Zoe out but only if she can get the townspeople to lose 500 pounds collectively for Health and Wellness Month. Joel is struggling with his novel and decides to follow Wade around for research, but when Wade leaves Joel to alone to run the bar, Joel finds himself in some trouble. Meanwhile, AnnaBeth struggles to mask her feelings by throwing a last-minute bachelorette party for a friend.

Directors: Les Butler
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This Kiss
star
7.47
1105 votes

#11 - This Kiss

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2013

When the town decides to put on a performance of Shakespeare's most iconic scenes, George and Zoe refuse to play Romeo and Juliet, but eventually agree just to prove to everyone that they are over each other. Lemon and Wade are excited about taking over the reigns at the Rammer Jammer, but things come to a halt when they lose all the staff two days before opening. Meanwhile, Brick decides to offer a week of free counseling to everyone in BlueBell and winds up helping the two most unlikely people, but in his effort to help others he learns a secret he has been keeping from himself.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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How Do You Like Me Now?
star
7.47
1068 votes

#12 - How Do You Like Me Now?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2013

Zoe is blissfully happy when she sees how well Joel is adjusting to BlueBell, until, she learns the townspeople might have a different opinion of him. Wanting to make things better, Zoe volunteers herself and Joel to chaperone the Go Girl Tween Adventure Camp, but when Joel refuses to go along, she is left to fix the the town's perception on her own. After a rough start with Lynly, George is pleasantly surprised when he learns they work well together. Meanwhile, Lavon is desperate to be part of the Gazebos of Alabama calendar, but when a crucial flower mistake jeopardizes his plan, Lavon begs Lemon to help save the day.

Directors: David Paymer
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I Walk the Line
star
7.47
1272 votes

#13 - I Walk the Line

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2012

With the upcoming Mayoral election looming, Lavon and Ruby continue to be tied in the polls, leaving Lemon no choice but to use some creative methods to win. Elsewhere, George and Wade are also tasked with trying to secure some last-minute votes, but run into a problem when Wade’s ex-wife Tansy refuses to cooperate with their scheme. Meanwhile, Zoe and Magnolia grow concerned when they notice that Brick has been unusually grouchy and Zoe tries to help by offering to give Magnolia driving lessons.

Directors: Tim Matheson
Writer: Donald Todd
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Achy Breaky Hearts
star
7.48
1150 votes

#14 - Achy Breaky Hearts

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2012

Both Zoe and Lemon are having a difficult time accepting Lavon and Ruby’s new relationship, so they decide to find out Ruby’s true intentions. Wade agrees to supervise a Little Ranger’s camping trip to avoid a potentially awkward conversation with George. However, when George unexpectedly shows up on the trip, Wade has nowhere to hide, and their talk makes him see his relationship in a different light. Meanwhile, Brick wants to take the next step in his relationship with Emily, but is shocked about who is not on board with the plan.

Directors: Janice Cooke
Writer: Alex Taub
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Homecoming & Coming Home
star
7.49
1562 votes

#15 - Homecoming & Coming Home

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011

Noticing that Zoe is feeling homesick, Lavon suggests that she host his annual pre-game homecoming party to help her feel more connected to Bluebell. Zoe jumps at the opportunity and decides to enlist the help of her friend Gigi from New York, but as it turns out New York and Bluebell have very different ideas of what makes a good party. Meanwhile, George and Wade hatch a plan to get even with their high school nemesis, Jimmy, but when Lemon catches wind of their scheme she wants in on the action, too.

Writer: Rina Mimoun
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Faith & Infidelity
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7.50
1489 votes

#16 - Faith & Infidelity

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2011

Zoe discovers something shocking about the local minister and his wife, causing quite a stir among the residents of Bluebell. Lemon is determined to find the funds to renovate the town’s historic bridge that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but first she is put in the extremely awkward position of having to convince Lavon to choose her proposal over so many other worthwhile submissions.

Directors: Ron Lagomarsino
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Old Alabama
star
7.50
1015 votes

#17 - Old Alabama

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2013

With Lavon preoccupied with his personal life, he lets his Mayoral duties slip at the worst time, as BlueBell’s Pioneer Day is fast approaching and a reporter from Southern Living magazine is in town. Seeing that he needs help, Zoe and Wade volunteer to help him out by playing BlueBell’s “Founding Couple.” Zoe is also trying a new tact when it comes to her relationship with Wade, which has her taking on many new projects. Lemon and AnnaBeth devise a plan to get Lavon to let them cater the First Feast, in order to get some publicity for their new business. Meanwhile, George gives advice to Brick on how to handle his new relationship.

Directors: David Paymer
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Take This Job and Shove It
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7.51
1143 votes

#18 - Take This Job and Shove It

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2013

Trying to avoid a confrontation with Brick, Zoe begins discreetly seeing patients in BlueBell again. But her plan goes awry when George informs her she has a non-compete clause in her contract that prevents her from practicing for a year in the town. Lavon is thrilled at the chance to bring a minor league baseball team to BlueBell, but needs Brick's help to woo the team's owner. Elsewhere, Lemon finds herself in hot water with the Belles after she tries to overthrow the current leader. Meanwhile, George finds himself needing medical attention during a tutoring session with Lynly forcing him to call Zoe for help.

Directors: Jim Hayman
Writer: Alex Taub
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Destiny & Denial
star
7.53
1418 votes

#19 - Destiny & Denial

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2012

After a wild night of partying, Wade wakes up with a massive hangover, an uninvited houseguest and no memory of what happened the night before. Meanwhile, George takes an unplanned roadtrip to New Orleans, and Lemon finally confesses her troubles to her father, Brick.

Directors: David Paymer
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We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
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7.54
887 votes

#20 - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2013

Zoe tries to keep her feelings about Wade under control, causing her to become overly protective when it comes to Rose and her boyfriend. Lavon and Wade are forced to work together at the church’s casino fundraiser, but when money goes missing suspicion immediately falls on Wade. Meanwhile, Brick and Shelby’s big decision about their relationship pushes a concerned Lemon to try and sabotage things with the help of George.

Directors: David Paymer
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Family Tradition
star
7.54
1069 votes

#21 - Family Tradition

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2013

Zoe and Joel are ready to find a more permanent place to live and find the perfect place is actually owned by a relative of Zoe's biological father's relatives. After tracking the relative down, Zoe is unsure whether she is ready to face her extended family. Due to the success Lemon and Wade have had with the Rammer Jammer, Lemon receives an offer that she may not be able to refuse. AnnaBeth seems eager for Lavon to go out of town, causing him to wonder what she is up to. Meanwhile, George and Lynly's connection continues to grow, but George is still reluctant to make a move.

Directors: Jim Hayman
Writer: Dan Steele
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Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me
star
7.55
1328 votes

#22 - Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2012

After Zoe treats the high school football team, she learns that Max, who happens to be Rose’s new crush, has become infatuated with her instead. Eager to nip his crush in the bud, Zoe learns that Max is prone to overreacting to heartbreak and is encouraged by the town to wait until after the big game, as they are counting on him to win. Lemon decides to start a catering business and asks AnnaBeth to join, but Lemon is taken aback by her answer. Meanwhile, Lavon tries to win over Ruby’s grandfather Sergeant Jeffries by doing his chores, but Lavon finds out there is another reason her grandfather doesn’t want them together.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Back in the Saddle Again
star
7.55
971 votes

#23 - Back in the Saddle Again

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2014

Zoe and Lemon seem to find some common ground and turn to each other for some much needed girlfriend advice. Wade is excited to take Vivian out for a nice night out, but when her ex-husband begins texting her, Wade becomes suspicious of her exes’ true intentions. Lavon has the opportunity to bid to have the County Fair in BlueBell, but he loses focus when learns that AnnaBeth is now dating. Meanwhile, Magnolia concocts a plan to get Brick away from his house to throw a party.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Kendall Sand
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On the Road Again
star
7.55
1075 votes

#24 - On the Road Again

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/7/2013

After having a rough time in BlueBell, Zoe decides a little time in New York City might be the perfect opportunity to give her some much needed perspective. But a medical emergency on the plane forces her to complete the trip with an unexpected companion. George struggles with his constant relationship misfortunes, until he runs in to Lily Anne, who helps him with his heartache. When Lemon promises that the Rammer Jammer will be having a special concert with the band Gloriana, she must scramble to make it happen, with the less-than-enthusiastic help of Wade. Meanwhile, Lavon discovers that the opposing town's Mayor has stolen something dear to him and enlists the help of the townspeople to get it back.

Directors: Tim Matheson
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Parades & Pariahs
star
7.57
1541 votes

#25 - Parades & Pariahs

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011

Zoe tries to win over residents of Bluebell by participating in the Founder's Day parade, but an unfortunate incident only makes matters worse.

Directors: Jason Ensler
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