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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(308 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Judge Olivia Lockhart considers a career move that could cost her a new romance and force her to leave the town and friends she loves in the premiere of this drama series about the life of a small-town judge in and out of the courtroom.

    Director:Michael M. Scott
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 11 - Getting to Know You (2)
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #2 - Getting to Know You (2)

    S3:E11

    Grace and Cliff welcome a big turnout for their wedding. Meanwhile, Paul's unexpected confession requires an important answer from Olivia.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  3. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 8 - The Good Fight
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #3 - The Good Fight

    S3:E8

    Will overstays his welcome at Olivia's home. Meanwhile, Jeri is angry that Jack was offered her job, Paul attempts to go on his first post-divorce date, Rebecca grows exhausted as she tries to prove herself to Paul, and Luke has something to share with Justine.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Amy Palmer Robertson

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  4. Cedar Cove Season 2 Episode 4 - Old Wounds
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Old Wounds

    S2:E4

    Olivia wants Grace to confront her ex-husband regarding their ugly divorce. Meanwhile, Justine meets a distraught war veteran who's hiding something and tries to help him.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Bruce Graham

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  5. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 2 - A Helping Hand
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    #5 - A Helping Hand

    S3:E2

    Jack pressures Olivia to move in together, but she's hesitant to take this step because she's unsure if she can trust him. Meanwhile, Maryellen comes back to town with a big announcement.

    Director:Gary Harvey
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 10 - Getting to Know You (1)
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #6 - Getting to Know You (1)

    S3:E10

    Jack's past becomes an issue for Olivia. Meanwhile, Jack focuses intensely on work; and Paul makes a surprising announcement prior to Grace's wedding.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  7. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 9 - Engagements
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Engagements

    S3:E9

    Olivia gives Paul advice on romance, but her relationship with Jack is plagued by uncertainty.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  8. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 2 - A House Divided
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    #8 - A House Divided

    S1:E2

    When developer Warren Saget decides to tear down the town's iconic lighthouse, Judge Olivia Lockhart finds her hands tied with no legal way to stop him. As tensions heat up, Olivia knows she must find a way to save the landmark before the trouble in town boils over.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Carl Binder

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  9. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 9 - Old Flames, New Sparks
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #9 - Old Flames, New Sparks

    S1:E9

    Grace finds herself drawn to two different men as Jack worries about Olivia getting closer to her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Seth and Justine take their relationship to the next level, while Maryellen and John grow closer but his secretive behavior makes Maryellen worry that he may be hiding something.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  10. Cedar Cove Season 1 Episode 10 - Conflicts of Interest
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Conflicts of Interest

    S1:E10

    As Olivia deals with the news that Jack may get a job offer that will take him away from Cedar Cove, Grace struggles with what to tell Olivia about the kiss she shared with Will. Meanwhile, Justine helps Warren though a health crisis which causes tensions between her and Seth and Stan's wife becomes concerned that Stan is growing away from her and closer to Olivia.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  11. Cedar Cove Season 3 Episode 1 - Hello Again
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #11 - Hello Again

    S3:E1

    Olivia continues to feel uneasy after learning about Jack's secrets. Meanwhile, a charismatic new district attorney and some unwanted visitors arrive in town, and a proposal is made.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Cedar Cove". It scored 7/10 based on 308 votes. Directed by Michael M. Scott and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/20/2013. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Getting to Know You (2)".