The BEST episodes written by Bert V. Royal

Hostile Witness
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7.75
292 votes

#1 - Hostile Witness

Cruel Summer - Season 1 - Episode 10

Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.

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The Art Of The Deal
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7.74
42 votes

#2 - The Art Of The Deal

Recovery Road - Season 1 - Episode 2

Maddie blows off her Springtime Meadows curfew to hang out with her friends, but finds herself in an awkward position when she they run into Wes and Rebecca. Struggling to keep her double life a secret, Maddie is tempted when her friends continue their partying ways and make fun of Rebecca for her sobriety. Flashbacks reveal Maddie and Rebecca’s once close friendship, and how they started on the path that would lead Rebecca to Springtime Meadows.

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The Sixth Stage
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7.63
49 votes

#3 - The Sixth Stage

Council of Dads - Season 1 - Episode 4

Robin contemplates romantic life after Scott. Luly and Evan make a risky investment with their loan money. Anthony prepares for the transition of the Crab Shack and develops a surprising friendship. Larry confronts his past failures.

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Blackout
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7.48
62 votes

#4 - Blackout

Recovery Road - Season 1 - Episode 1

When her high school guidance counselor confronts Maddie about the severity of the situation, Maddie can't see the problem with her hard-partying ways. Forced to face facts, Maddie makes the difficult decision to live with other recovering addicts at a sober living facility at night. She's determined to keep it all a secret from her peers as she continues her regular high school routine by day.

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A Smashing Good Time
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7.42
379 votes

#5 - A Smashing Good Time

Cruel Summer - Season 1 - Episode 2

It's time for the annual Skylin Garden Club Party! Year after year after year, the residents of Skylin struggle with the truth around what happened to Kate, keeping their secrets buried and maintaining appearances.

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Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner
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7.36
458 votes

#6 - Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner

Cruel Summer - Season 1 - Episode 1

Taking place over 3 summers in the 90s when a popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.

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Off With a Bang
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7.33
347 votes

#7 - Off With a Bang

Cruel Summer - Season 1 - Episode 3

Victim or villain? Jeanette continues to add fuel to the fire as her reckless behavior causes her friends and family to question her even more.

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