The BEST episodes of South of Nowhere

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

A family moves from Ohio to Los Angeles, where they realize they are unprepared for the city's fast pace and the overcrowded public school that the three teenagers will attend.

Last Updated: 2/4/2024Network: TeenNickStatus: Ended
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On The Precipice
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9.08
13 votes

#1 - On The Precipice

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/12/2008

Everyone must decide on their plans for the future, including Spencer, who must choose between going away to college or staying in L.A. with Ashley.

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The Valley Of The Shadow
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8.83
36 votes

#2 - The Valley Of The Shadow

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2007

Moments after the drive-by shooting at the King High prom, ambulances rush the victims to the ER--and everyone realizes that nothing will be the same again. As Spencer and Ashley rechart their existence in the aftermath, their relationship might not be strong enough to take the strain.

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What's Just Happened?
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8.33
12 votes

#3 - What's Just Happened?

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2006

After nursing Ashley through a rough night, Ashley and Spencer are closer than ever. Meanwhile, Clay borrows Sean’s car and heads to Arizona for a personal mission and Glen is on a rollercoaster of his own, with some great news from a college recruiter… followed by an event that may change his life forever.

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The Morning After (1)
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8.29
14 votes

#4 - The Morning After (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2006

Spencer wakes up with Ashley and they talk about what happened the night before. Ashley and Spencer go out to dinner with Ashley's father and afterwards find out he died, and at his wake Ashley find out she has a half-sister.

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Past, Present and Future
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8.00
10 votes

#5 - Past, Present and Future

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/21/2008

Spencer must make decisions about college and her future with Ashley.

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The Morning After (2)
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8.00
6 votes

#6 - The Morning After (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2006

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Rules of Engagement
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8.00
15 votes

#7 - Rules of Engagement

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2006

Spencer gets caught in the middle of homosexuality intolerance at school, and at home. Meanwhile, there's something going on between Aiden and a girl he met at the gym.

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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
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7.91
11 votes

#8 - Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2006

Arthur and Paula are out for the weekend, so Glen thinks it's the perfect time to have a party right? Think again. He got put into jail for buying drugs. Now, after finding out she's pregnant, Chelsea really doesn't know what to do. Clay's trying to be supportive, but Chelsea's just pushing him away until she figures out what to do. In the meantime, Spencer thinks it's finally time to tell her parents that she's in love with Ashley, but will they approve?

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That's the Way the World Crumbles
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7.85
13 votes

#9 - That's the Way the World Crumbles

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2006

Mrs. Carlin walks in on Ashley and Spencer making out, and completely freaks out. Will the truth about Spencer destroy the Carlin family?

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First Time
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7.77
22 votes

#10 - First Time

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2005

Ashley makes a video involving revelations of people's first time having sex. As Clay's first date with Chelsea nears, he is forced to face a lot of unwanted attention and even advice as everyone finds out he is still a virgin. Meanwhile, Ashley decides to get back at Madison and Sherry for spreading rumors about her.

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Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?
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7.73
15 votes

#11 - Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2006

Spencer's mom sets her up on a date, and Ashley is not happy that Spencer has not told her parents about their relationship yet. Ashley wants Spencer to tell her parents about them or she is going to stop waiting for her.

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Too Many Girls, Not Enough Aiden
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7.60
10 votes

#12 - Too Many Girls, Not Enough Aiden

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/2006

Aiden's under pressure from Madison, Kyla, Ashley and Spencer over friendship and relationship issues. It seems that in order to make one of them happy, he has to break another one's heart.

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Love and War and Love and War
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7.58
12 votes

#13 - Love and War and Love and War

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2006

As the Carlin family try to reconnect they try out Paint ball in an effort to get their feelings out. But as Spencer grows closer to her family, Ashley feels she and Spencer are just moving apart.

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Objects May Be Closer Than They Appear
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7.55
11 votes

#14 - Objects May Be Closer Than They Appear

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2006

Spencer & Ashley won't let Paula keep them apart. So they're out on the road! But will it have a happy end? Elsewhere another Carlin family member's secret is out.

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Girl's Guide to Dating
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7.53
19 votes

#15 - Girl's Guide to Dating

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2005

Spencer and Ashley sneak out of the school while its under lockdown. While sneaking out, Spencer reveals her feelings towards girls, and Ashley tries to help but it hurts Spencer in the process.

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Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others
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7.47
19 votes

#16 - Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2005

Ashley is shocked to learn that her rock star father is back in town and receives support from Spencer and Ashley. However, problems arise when Spencer and Aiden get closer. Sean and Clay continue bonding, and Glen and Madison's relationship intensifies.

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Put Out or Get Out
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7.47
19 votes

#17 - Put Out or Get Out

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2005

Ashley is not too impressed with Spencer's new gal pal. Meanwhile, Clay finds common ground with someone he least expected and Madison puts Glen and Aiden in a possibly dangerous situation.

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Say it Aint So, Spencer
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7.47
17 votes

#18 - Say it Aint So, Spencer

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/27/2006

Spencer accepts a date with Aiden, which ends up confusing her even more. Clay faces trouble while searcing for his birth mother, while Paula and Arthur try couple's counseling as a way to deal with their issues.

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Gay Pride
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7.42
12 votes

#19 - Gay Pride

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2007

Spencer goes to Pride and she wants someone to come and show pride with her.

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Secret Truths (2)
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7.37
16 votes

#20 - Secret Truths (2)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2005

Directors: Donna Deitch
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Love and Kisses
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7.30
10 votes

#21 - Love and Kisses

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/7/2008

Spencer is having fun hanging out with Lily's hipster crowd, which includes spending time with Jonica. Meanwhile, the budding relationship between Aiden and Sasha faces a challenge and Glen begins to having feelings for another.

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The Truth Hurts
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7.29
7 votes

#22 - The Truth Hurts

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/31/2007

Spencer has moved on with a relationship with Carmen, but Ashley wants her friend back; Madison wants to get into a club and hopes Ashley will help her do it; and Aiden just wants someone to help him before he falls apart.

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Shake Rattle & Roll
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7.25
16 votes

#23 - Shake Rattle & Roll

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2006

Ashley and Madison have another clash in the girl’s locker room. In a little tussle, Madison discovers Ashley’s cell phone that has fallen out of her bag and the mischief begins. A basketball scout from a major University is interested in recruiting Glen and tries to persuade his decision with some expensive gifts. At home, Arthur finds a suspicious email. The Carlin family experiences their first California earthquake, which shakes the foundation of their friendships and marriage.

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Trouble in Paradise
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7.22
9 votes

#24 - Trouble in Paradise

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2006

Aiden has trouble coming to terms with his feelings for Ashley. Especially since he is now dating her half sister again. As Aiden tries to make Ashley realize that they were meant to be, Spencer watches as her heart breaks.

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Spencer's 18th Birthday
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7.20
10 votes

#25 - Spencer's 18th Birthday

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/17/2008

Spencer's grandmother comes to visit for her special day. Spencer has a hard time telling her grandmother about her newfound sexuality. Meanwhile, Spencer gets to know Lily's girlfriend, Jonica. Kyla and Ashley are asked to sing on national televison, they embarrass themseleves live, all thanks to Kyla and her fake voice. Meanwhile, Glen becomes hurt when he witness Aiden spending quality time with his father.

Directors: Paul Hoen
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