The BEST episodes of The Client List season 1

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

Riley is a single mother living in a small Texas town and leading a shocking double life.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
The Cold Hard Truth
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7.46
626 votes

#1 - The Cold Hard Truth

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2012

Georgia puts Riley and the Spa Girls on high alert after she begins to suspect the police may be planning a raid at The Rub of Sugar Land. Meanwhile, Riley's two worlds collide when a friend finds Riley's hidden stash of cash. Dale encourages Evan to come dean about his feelings for Riley, just as she starts to bond with a fellow single dad from school.

Directors: Norman Buckley
Writer: Marc Halsey
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Acting Up
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7.43
705 votes

#2 - Acting Up

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2012

Riley gives romance a try with the very charming and ever persistent Dr. Mark. But what starts as an elegant date at a country club event, ends with her past coming back, turning Riley's world upside-down. Meanwhile, Dee Ann lands in hot water when she gets involved with a high-powered client. And Linette and Lacey face their first day of the "Reign of Taylor" at the Curl Up & Dry.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
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Turn the Page
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7.39
1029 votes

#3 - Turn the Page

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2012

Riley stumbles upon the phone number of a mystery woman from her husband's past, leaving her to wonder if he was having an affair before he deserted her. Meanwhile. Riley's mom, Linette, embarks on a new romance with fellow churchgoer, Garrett.

Directors: Allan Arkush
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The Rub of Sugarland
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7.29
1458 votes

#4 - The Rub of Sugarland

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2012

After being deserted by her husband, Texas housewife Riley Parks takes a job at a seemingly traditional day spa only to learn that sexual favors are being offered there on the side. Conflicted at first, she seizes the opportunity and takes the job, balancing two starkly different lives--one as a single mom in a conservative town struggling to provide for her family--and the other as a masseuse working with a rowdy and unpredictable group of women.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Jordan Budde
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Try, Try Again
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7.26
758 votes

#5 - Try, Try Again

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2012

A massage mishap breaks the ice with a sexy. eligible client, leaving Riley to wonder if she's ready to start dating. Meanwhile, Linette's relationship with Garrett seems headed for the long haul until damaging secrets from Garrett's past force Riley to intervene.

Directors: Timothy Busfield
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Ring True
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7.23
822 votes

#6 - Ring True

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2012

When Linette is made co-chair of a Beaumont social event, Riley balks at facing the community and the rumors about Kyle. Meanwhile, a law student comes to The Rub looking for extras, and Riley delivers—only to discover his connection to one of her co-workers. putting their secret in jeopardy.

Writer: Efrem Seeger
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Life of Riley
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7.22
708 votes

#7 - Life of Riley

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2012

A co-workers announcement to elope leads Riley to wonder about the imperfections of her marriage with Kyle. Meanwhile, the Curl Up & Dry Salon is up for sale, but Linette and Lacey balk at the prospective new buyer. Lacey reveals she has also been hiding a secret from Riley. Riley is concerned about a new girl in Evan's life. Riley coaches an insecure client on some basic dating techniques.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Writer: John Tinker
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Games People Play
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7.20
670 votes

#8 - Games People Play

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2012

Tensions grow between Riley and her co-worker, Selena, when Selena and Evan begin dating. Meanwhile, Riley considers the lack of a male role model in the house when her son, Travis, gets caught in a "curious situation" with Taylor's daughter. Riley lends advice to one of her clients, a rodeo cowboy. when his relationship hits a wall. Linette tries to compete with Taylor when she applies for a loan to buy the salon.

Writer: Laurie Arent
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Past is Prologue
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7.17
742 votes

#9 - Past is Prologue

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2012

Kyle returns to find Riley and the family he abandoned anything but welcoming. Meanwhile, Riley is entrusted with the reins of The Rub of Sugar Land after Georgia is tipped off that authorities have her on their radar. This added new authority, however, puts Riley's secret life in jeopardy of being exposed.

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Tough Love
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7.14
935 votes

#10 - Tough Love

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2012

Riley's new career starts to take off when she gets promoted at The Rub. But when her daughter, Katie, starts acting up at school. Riley struggles to find the balance of being a responsible single mom and a newly minted manager.

Directors: John Behring
Writer: Laurie Arent
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