The WORST episodes of South of Nowhere

Every episode of South of Nowhere ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 8/17/2026Network: TeenNickStatus: Ended
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#1 - 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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#2 - 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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#3 - The It Girls

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/17/2007

A documentary about the prom shooting airs. Spencer & Ashley are over (for now) but could there be something between Kyla & Ashley?

Spencer's 18th Birthday
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#4 - 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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#5 - 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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#6 - 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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#7 - Under My Skin

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2006

Ashley makes a new friend named Josie, only to learn that Spencer doesn't approve. Clay's term paper makes him struggle with his identity, and Glen and Aiden arrange a wild poker.

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#8 - 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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#9 - 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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#10 - A Very Inconvenient Truth

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/24/2008

After being completely embarassed on national television, Kyla tries to get back into Ashley's good graces by being honest with her. Meanwhile, Ashley feels as if she is being pushed aside by Spencer.

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#11 - Love, Child and Videotape

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2006

As happy as Spencer and Ashley are together, Spence suspects that Ash was happier when she and Aiden were a thing.

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#12 - Career Day

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/10/2008

"Spashley" is back, and this time Ashley's the one looking for commitment. Glen gets fired by Jake because he wasn't there for Kyla when the photographer cornered her from the night before. Glen comes home to find Arthur "son-ing" Aiden, who is also dating the new girl, Sasha Miller. Meanwhile, Jake decides to scam Ashley and make Kyla's voice on the cd fake, seeing as how she can't sing. 

Directors: Paul Hoen
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#13 - Spencer's New Girlfriend

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/24/2007

Spencer becomes closer to Carmen. Ashley and Aiden's relationship suffers.

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#14 - Saturday Night Is For Fighting

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2007

Jake's working hard to make Kyla the new It girl, but when she finds out that Ashley's poised to out-It her, It hits the fan. Aiden's there to see it splatter, and realizes that he might be splattering along with it. Meanwhile, Spencer discovers that guys have a hard time distinguishing being with her from being with her.

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#15 - 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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#16 - 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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#17 - Better Late Than Never

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/14/2008

Glen finally discovers true love, but quickly has problems dealing with his new feelings.

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#18 - Taking Seconds

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/5/2008

Spencer and Chelsea both share some news.

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#19 - 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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#20 - Can't Buy Me Love

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/10/2007

When Ashley and Kyla get their inheritance from their father’s estate, Ashley thinks the money will give her the opportunity to get away with Spencer. However, when Aiden decides he wants a second chance with Ashley, it throws a major dent in her plans. Later, when Spencer finds out that Ashley and Aiden spent the night together, she decides to end her relationship with Ashley. Meanwhile, Glen tries to think of a way to get out of serving in the Army.

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#21 - 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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#22 - That Is So Not Mom

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2006

Clay's life is ripped in two by his past and his future.

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#23 - Behind the Music

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2006

Ashley has only had Kyla as a sister for a few weeks, and she's already sick of her. Things get ugly between the two, and a VH1 special about their dad makes the situation even worse. Plus, fact that Aiden is crushing on Kyla isn't helping much either.

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#24 - Say it Ain't 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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#25 - 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.