The BEST episodes of The Hills

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

THE HILLS follows Laguna Beach's Lauren "LC" Conrad as she moves to L.A. to attend college at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. In THE HILLS, Lauren gets a job as an intern at the popular magazine Teen Vogue. The show focuses on the challenges Lauren faces while she is trying to juggle work, school, and relationships.

Last Updated: 8/3/2026Network: MTVStatus: Ended
Hi Lauren, It's Spencer...
star
8.95
59 votes

#1 - Hi Lauren, It's Spencer...

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2009

Spencer is asked by Heidi to make amends with Lauren in hopes that she'll attend their wedding. Elsewhere, a recently fired Stephanie has a run-in with Kelly Cutrone, her former boss.

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I Always Had A Little Crush
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8.50
58 votes

#2 - I Always Had A Little Crush

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2009

Things heat up between Audrina and Brody in Hawaii and Heidi's ex-boyfriend, Colby comes for a visit.

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Father of the Bride
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8.49
59 votes

#3 - Father of the Bride

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2009

Spencer has an important question to ask Heidi's father when he comes for a visit. Meanwhile, Lauren make the decision to fire Stephanie from People's Revolution.

I'm Done With You
star
8.46
59 votes

#4 - I'm Done With You

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2009

After Heidi catches Spencer at a nightclub with Stacie the bartender, she demands they go to couple's therapy. Plus, Lauren puts her reputation on the line when she gets Stephanie an interview at People's Revolution.

Mess With Me, I Mess With You
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8.07
30 votes

#5 - Mess With Me, I Mess With You

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/6/2009

Kristin kicks her pursuit of Justin into high gear after Audrina blows her off, while Heidi and Spencer's opposing views on kids causes trouble.

Crazy In Love
star
8.07
30 votes

#6 - Crazy In Love

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2009

As Audrina tries to get over Justin, she sees Brody in a new light. Plus, Heidi drags Spencer to couples' therapy and Stephanie has a hard time handling work at People's Revolution.

Playmates Bring The Drama
star
8.00
30 votes

#7 - Playmates Bring The Drama

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2009

The gang make their return to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Brody and Audrina deal the repercussions from their hookup in Hawaii.

Its On Bitch
star
7.87
30 votes

#8 - Its On Bitch

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/29/2009

Kristin makes a big first impression in The Hills when she gets in a fight with two different women over one guy, works her way to queen bee status and lands a hot date with a motorcycle all in one episode.

An Unexpected Call
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7.54
58 votes

#9 - An Unexpected Call

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2006

Lauren gets an assignment to fly to New York and deliver a dress for a fashion show. Heidi is faced with the reality of her "dream job" because she is expected to do work.

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Lauren and Jason, Take Two
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7.54
58 votes

#10 - Lauren and Jason, Take Two

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2006

Lauren receives flowers and another phone call from Jason. Heidi almost calls it quits from her job at Bolthouse Productions after being told that she cannot travel to Las Vegas with her co-workers as she is not yet 21.

Something Old, Something New
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7.54
59 votes

#11 - Something Old, Something New

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/31/2009

Heidi and Spencer head down the aisle and two unexpected guests manage to attend the ceremony.

Back To New York
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7.50
58 votes

#12 - Back To New York

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/10/2008

Whitney finds romance when she and Lauren head to New York City for fashion week. Back in L.A., Spencer makes things worse for Heidi by approaching Brent to ask for her job back.

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This is Goodbye
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7.31
117 votes

#13 - This is Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2010

Heidi and Spencer's behavior cause their friends and family to make a difficult choice, while Kristin and Brody hook up but agree to stay single.

When One Door Closes...
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7.30
87 votes

#14 - When One Door Closes...

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/10/2007

Broken hearts as far as the eyes reaches: Heidi and Spencer can't agree on their wedding plans while Brody and Lauren both refuse to make the first step.

Mr & Mrs Pratt
star
7.10
30 votes

#15 - Mr & Mrs Pratt

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/15/2008

Spencer and Heidi ignore the concerns of their families and elope in Mexico. Meanwhile, Whitney says goodbye to Lauren and her life in Los Angeles as she leaves for her dream job in New York City.

Old Habits Die Hard
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7.10
30 votes

#16 - Old Habits Die Hard

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/20/2009

Justin tries to make up with Kristin. Heidi thinks something is wrong with Holly.

Keep Your Enemies Closer
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7.10
30 votes

#17 - Keep Your Enemies Closer

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2009

Lauren is put into an awkward situation after Stephanie messes up at work. Meanwhile, Justin calls out Audrina for hooking up with Brody.

Everything Happens For a Reason
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7.10
30 votes

#18 - Everything Happens For a Reason

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/2009

Heidi and Spencer evaluate their relationship after the bar scene and Lauren scolds Stephanie for pushing Heidi on her.

Don't Cry on Your Birthday
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7.10
30 votes

#19 - Don't Cry on Your Birthday

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2009

Lauren lands in tears during her surprise birthday party when Heidi rocks the boat by showing up uninvited. Plus, Spencer takes a swing at Stephanie's ex-boyfriend, Cameron.

You Did This
star
7.10
30 votes

#20 - You Did This

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/24/2008

A nasty rumor threatens to end Lauren and Audrina's friendship and Heidi realizes Spencer's been withholding information from her.

Don't Act Innocent
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7.10
30 votes

#21 - Don't Act Innocent

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/29/2008

Doug and Stephanie have to explain themselves to Lauren. Meanwhile Heidi's mother pays a visit.

New City, New Drama
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7.05
58 votes

#22 - New City, New Drama

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2006

Lauren ("LC") moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles where she plans to apply for an internship at Teen Vogue and attend fashion school. Alongside her is best friend Heidi who is pretty much just into the party scene. The real test of Lauren's new life is if she can juggle work, school, and partying. However, no matter where she goes, drama always seems to follow.

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A Change of Plans
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7.05
59 votes

#23 - A Change of Plans

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2006

Lauren has to face her boss after the party. Meanwhile, Heidi doesn't take school seriously and makes different plans for her future.

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Its Her Move
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7.05
59 votes

#24 - Its Her Move

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/3/2008

Audrina suprises Lauren when she moves out, and Heidi disappoints Brent Bolthouse when she invites Spencer to a work event and gets caught having a little too much fun.

Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix
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7.03
87 votes

#25 - Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2006

Heidi gets her big chance to work in the nightclub scene, but it happens to fall on her anniversary. While at a Teen Vogue fashion show, Whitney is asked to walk the runway since a model is a no show. Meanwhile, Jason does his best to get Lauren to pay more attention to him, and less to work and school.