Hart of Dixie: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: September 26, 2011

Starring: Tim Matheson, Cress Williams, Rachel Bilson

Summary: After her dreams to follow in the footsteps of her big-city heart surgeon father are crushed, Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) accepts an offer to work in a small clinic in Bluebell, Alabama.

Creator: Leila Gerstein

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Big Day
Air Date: May 14, 2012
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S1:E21. Disaster Drills & Departures
Air Date: May 7, 2012
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S1:E20. The Race & The Relationship
Air Date: April 30, 2012

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Jessica Shaw

Sep 26, 2011

This show, which reunites the undeniably charming Bilson with The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz, is a goodie that mixes heartstring-tugging moments with lines like this: "There it is. Rock bottom. I just played 'Dixie' with my butt." Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 26, 2011

It's a good cast, and Porter in particular works very well with Bilson. The show just needs to find a way to transcend both formula and Southern stereotypes. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) David Eckstein

Sep 26, 2011

There are parts of Hart of Dixie that need addressing. The pace lags at certain points. And some of the characters, sometimes even Bilson, are more like caricatures. Read full review

Kate Dries

Sep 26, 2011

Hart of Dixie doesn't look to be much more than what you'd unfortunately expect. Read full review

Matt Roush

Sep 26, 2011

Watching Hart of Dixie is like mainlining praline. Your mind will rot before your teeth do. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Sep 22, 2011

The smart way to go would be to turn this mess into a savvy comedy, but that may be asking too much. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 16, 2011

Hart of Dixie is basically "Northern Exposure" dumbed down to a nanoscopic scale. Read full review

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Lara

Nov 17, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. cute, small town, good characters. Sometimes I think they need to make it more believable that Zoe is a doctor. It's fun and makes me want to move to the south and a small town. Love the Zoe, Wade, Lavon, George, Lemon love pentagon or triangle or whatever.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Kathyt1965

Feb 18, 2013

This show is a breath of fresh air. I get tired of all the violent police shows, bored with the corporate law shows and the hospital shows. Not too mention the stupid and drama filled reality shows. It's time for a different type of entertainment.

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anastasias

Feb 4, 2015

There are not a lot of non "reality" shows that have southern roots. This is a fun, romantic with just the right amount of drama show. I really hope they keep it. It would be such a shame to lose such a great show on the lineup with such a unique story line.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

GBear

Sep 26, 2011

Although it is another medical drama, I found the storyline of this show (so far) to be refreshing compared to the rest of its genre. This show is in a small town GP office in the south vs. a major city hospital. The pilot introduced the different characters well and alluded to theirAlthough it is another medical drama, I found the storyline of this show (so far) to be refreshing compared to the rest of its genre. This show is in a small town GP office in the south vs. a major city hospital. The pilot introduced the different characters well and alluded to their background just enough to intrigue without becoming boring. I like the main character so far (which isn't always the case) so that's a good start! Looking forward to more.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

jmagicvamp

Sep 27, 2011

Bilson was stellar in her performance! The shoe doesn't have the best writing, but there's still time to improvement, so this is the one to watch, however there's only so much more time before the show is endangered if it doesn't improve. Jaime King however was destesable in her role ofBilson was stellar in her performance! The shoe doesn't have the best writing, but there's still time to improvement, so this is the one to watch, however there's only so much more time before the show is endangered if it doesn't improve. Jaime King however was destesable in her role of Lemon Breeland.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

ddot24

Oct 15, 2011

I have to start by saying that this review may be a little biased and skewed. The bias comes from my love of Rachel Bilson, loved her since the O.C and i know that my love for all things "romantic comedyesque" will cloud my judgement. I can't help it, I have even tried to fight it, but I amI have to start by saying that this review may be a little biased and skewed. The bias comes from my love of Rachel Bilson, loved her since the O.C and i know that my love for all things "romantic comedyesque" will cloud my judgement. I can't help it, I have even tried to fight it, but I am a huge sucker for any and all things romantic comedy. Needless to say, this show fits that criteria and when each episode is over, I find myself wanting it to be Monday again for the next episode. I can understand some of the negative reviews, that sometimes the story lags. That is true, however I suspect as more of the back story unravels, the pace will pick up with it.… Expand

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Frog19

Sep 28, 2011

Josh Schwartz is obviously tired with this one. The South is an interesting setting, but everything, from the lines to the characters, are hilarious here. I'll watch the O.C again if I need a shot of Bilson...

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 2, 2015
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 2013
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 2012
Season 1

43
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2011
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  S1:E22. The Big Day
  Air Date: May 14, 2012
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  S1:E21. Disaster Drills & Departures
  Air Date: May 7, 2012
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  S1:E20. The Race & The Relationship
  Air Date: April 30, 2012
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  S1:E19. Destiny & Denial
  Air Date: April 23, 2012
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  S1:E18. Bachelorettes & Bullets
  Air Date: April 16, 2012
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  S1:E17. Heart to Hart
  Air Date: April 9, 2012
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  S1:E16. Tributes & Triangles
  Air Date: February 27, 2012
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  S1:E15. Snowflakes & Soulmates
  Air Date: February 20, 2012
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  S1:E14. Aliens & Aliases
  Air Date: February 13, 2012
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  S1:E13. Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms
  Air Date: February 6, 2012
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  S1:E12. Mistresses & Misunderstandings
  Air Date: January 30, 2012
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  S1:E11. Hell's Belles
  Air Date: January 23, 2012
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  S1:E10. Hairdos and Holidays
  Air Date: December 5, 2011
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  S1:E9. The Pirate & The Practice
  Air Date: November 28, 2011
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  S1:E8. Homecoming and Coming Home
  Air Date: November 21, 2011
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  S1:E7. The Crush & The Crossbow
  Air Date: November 14, 2011
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  S1:E6. The Undead & The Unsaid
  Air Date: November 7, 2011
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  S1:E5. Faith & Infidelity
  Air Date: October 24, 2011
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  S1:E4. In Havoc and In Heat
  Air Date: October 17, 2011
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  S1:E3. Gumbo & Glory
  Air Date: October 10, 2011
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  S1:E2. Parades & Pariahs
  Air Date: October 3, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 26, 2011