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The Best Episodes of Cedar Cove

Every episode of Cedar Cove ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cedar Cove!

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Judge Olivia Lockhart is considered the community's guiding light in the picturesque, coastal town of Cedar Cove, Washington. But like everyone else, Olivia fights the uphill battle of balancing career with family and finding love,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 13 - Homecoming
    8.5/10(64 votes)

    #1 - Homecoming

    S1:E13

    Christmastime is here, and Cedar Cove is a flurry of activity. Justine is shocked to learn Warren is under investigation by the FBI. She and Seth fear all is lost when it looks like their new restaurant is the target of arson. Eric finally turns up in town, and Jack is eager to help his son become a responsible father. While Grace does her best to make up for past mistakes with Cliff, Maryellen finally tracks down the ever elusive John Bowman.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  2. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 1 - Letting Go (1)
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Letting Go (1)

    S2:E1

    Olivia deals with difficult memories as she tries to comfort Jack and Eric at the hospital. Elsewhere, Justine and Seth disagree with Warren in the wake of the restaurant fire.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  3. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 3 - Something's Gotta Give
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #3 - Something's Gotta Give

    S3:E3

    Jack gives Olivia space in the wake of their quarrel. Meanwhile, Justine partners with a rival and a picture proves to be very revealing.

    Director:Gary Harvey
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 11 - Stormfront
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #4 - Stormfront

    S1:E11

    As Jack contemplates taking his dream job far away from Cedar Cove, Stan separates from his wife and returns to town hoping to win Olivia back. Meanwhile, Maryellen does some sleuthing to find out what is in John's past and Grace finally decides to come clean to Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  5. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 2 - Letting Go (2)
    8.2/10(60 votes)

    #5 - Letting Go (2)

    S2:E2

    An impending adoption causes turmoil, so Jack and Olivia get involved in the situation. Meanwhile, Maryellen sets out to clear John of any wrongdoing, but she gets tangled in a criminal's plot.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  6. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 6 - Trials and Tribulations
    8.2/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Trials and Tribulations

    S2:E6

    Jack isn't happy about Eric's new employment. Elsewhere, Olivia grows concerned about Justine, who resolves to stand by Luke despite his recent violent behavior.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  7. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 10 - Secrets and Lies
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #7 - Secrets and Lies

    S2:E10

    Despite Rebecca's bad attitude, Olivia takes a chance on her; Jack doubts himself in the newsroom, leading to damaging consequences.

    Director:Gary Harvey
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  8. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 7 - Help Wanted
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    #8 - Help Wanted

    S1:E7

    Olivia and Jack finally have their Seattle getaway, but things don't quite go as planned and later Olivia becomes distracted trying to help an ex-con she put away who claims to have turned his life around. Elsewhere, Rosie and Zach Cox are trying to follow the judge's orders about their shared custody, but their continuing battles begin taking their toll on their daughter.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  9. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 12 - A New Life
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #9 - A New Life

    S1:E12

    As the holidays approach, Olivia is dead set on going to Philly to win Jack back, only to find out he is back in town unannounced to tie up loose ends. Seth returns to Cedar Cove with good news of a new business venture, but it's complicated by Warren's involvement. Meanwhile, a beautiful, pregnant stranger comes to town, and her true identity is a surprise to all, especially Jack.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  10. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 8 - Something Wicked This Way Comes
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Something Wicked This Way Comes

    S2:E8

    Olivia's brother returns to Cedar Cove with a surprise announcement; Jack considers coming clean to Olivia about his past.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Derek Thompson

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  11. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 11 - Stand and Deliver
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #11 - Stand and Deliver

    S2:E11

    Jack hides his relapse from Olivia just as she puts full faith in their relationship; Eric becomes involved in Warren's dishonest deals.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  12. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 4 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    S3:E4

    Olivia clashes with Will over a real-estate issue. Meanwhile, Grace is pressured to make a decision regarding her engagement and Olivia and Jack realize that newly formed friendships may jeopardize old relationships.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  13. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 7 - Runaway
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #13 - Runaway

    S3:E7

    Paul cautions Olivia to be leery of Liz and her true motives. Meanwhile, Jack puts his job on the line for Jeri.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 4 - Suspicious Minds
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    #14 - Suspicious Minds

    S1:E4

    Bob and Peggy Beldon must deal with a suspicious death at their Bed and Breakfast, and Justine gets a chance to show her work at the local Art Walk. Meanwhile, Jack struggles with his relationship with his freeloading son Eric. When Olivia tries to help by giving Eric a job, things go from bad to worse and ends up threatening Olivia's budding relationship with Jack.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Eric Tuchman

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  15. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 3 - Relations and Relationships
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #15 - Relations and Relationships

    S2:E3

    Jack wants his romance with Olivia to progress, but Olivia feels he's pressuring her. Elsewhere, Grace struggles to take the final steps necessary to put her marriage behind her.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  16. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 5 - Starting Over
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Starting Over

    S2:E5

    Olivia tries to help Grace face her ex-husband in court. Elsewhere, Justine feels overwhelmed as she assists her new friend with starting over.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  17. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 7 - One Day at a Time
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    #17 - One Day at a Time

    S2:E7

    A challenging new ADA appears in Olivia's courtroom. Meanwhile, a woman from Jack's past arrives and insists she has insight into Jack's addiction.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Mark Haroun

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  18. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 9 - Point of No Return
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #18 - Point of No Return

    S2:E9

    Olivia discovers the new A.D.A. has a deceitful secret; Jack receives a surprising new job offer, but it comes with a catch.

    Director:Gary Harvey
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  19. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 12 - Resolutions and Revelations
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #19 - Resolutions and Revelations

    S2:E12

    Olivia finally gets to the bottom of Jack's distant behavior; Justine deals with the fallout from Seth's return.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  20. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 5 - Civil War
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #20 - Civil War

    S3:E5

    Paul tries to play peacemaker between Olivia and Will, who have escalated their family feud and are prepared to battle one another in court.

    Director:Scott Smith
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  21. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 6 - Batter Up
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #21 - Batter Up

    S3:E6

    A charity baseball game takes place and tensions increase between Jack and Paul as Paul's sister asks about her brother's relationship with Olivia.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 3 - Reunion
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    #22 - Reunion

    S1:E3

    In Cedar Cove, Jack is reunited with his estranged son, while Charlotte tries to find out the secret behind the identity of a stroke patient she is caring for. Meanwhile, Justine is learning how to deal with a long distance relationship, while Olivia tries to repair damage done to her relationship with Charlotte.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  23. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 5 - For the Sake of the Children
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #23 - For the Sake of the Children

    S1:E5

    Olivia presides over a messy divorce, while town librarian, Grace, must scramble to raise funds for the library when the town council decides to shut it down to save money. Meanwhile, Jack continues to struggle with his relationship with his son Eric. Things finally come to a head when Eric refuses to work and Jack must decide whether or not he is strong enough to give his son an ultimatum.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  24. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 6 - Free Spirits
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    #24 - Free Spirits

    S1:E6

    Justine and Olivia must each face their own fears when Seth goes missing in Alaska and Justine sets out to find him. Meanwhile, love is in the air in Cedar Cove as the local theater company puts on Romeo and Juliet while Jack wants to take his relationship with Olivia to the next level and Maryellen seeks to deepen her friendship with a handsome photographer.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  25. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 8 - And the Winner Is...
    7.9/10(65 votes)

    #25 - And the Winner Is...

    S1:E8

    Everyone in Cedar Cove gets involved in the town's charity bachelor action as Justine and Olivia scheme to help Grace and Maryellen land the bachelor of their dreams. Meanwhile, Stan asks Olivia to accompany him to see his therapist as they finally deal with past hurts involving their lost son.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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Best Episodes Summary

"Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Cedar Cove". It scored 8.5/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Martin Wood and written by Carl Binder, it aired on 10/12/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Letting Go (1)".