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The Best Episodes of Grosse Pointe Season 1

Every episode of Grosse Pointe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Grosse Pointe Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 4 - Devil in a Blue Dress
    9.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E4

    Hunter gets an audition for Oliver Stone but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the script and makes copies to auction online.

    Director:Jake Kasdan
    Writer:Darin Henry

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  2. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 8 - Satisfaction
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E8

    Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.

    Director:Andrew Fleming
    Writer:Robin Schiff

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  3. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 2 - Thieves Like Us
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.

    Director:Andrew Fleming
    Writer:Darren Star

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  4. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 7 - Sleeping with the Enemy
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E7

    Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming—primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.

    Director:Peyton Reed
    Writers:Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  5. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 13 - Secrets and Lies
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E13

    While Hunter and Dave embark on an intimate but decidedly unromantic relationship, Marcy embraces her Jewish heritage—and a nice Jewish guy with it. A denial-ridden Quentin is obsessed with his impending birthday.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Darren Star

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  6. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 14 - The End of the Affair
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E14

    Dave prepares to break up with Hunter, who only makes things more difficult for him.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writers:Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  7. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 11 - Star Wars
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E11

    After making a big stink on the set, Hunter takes out a restraining order against Quentin; Courtney does a Japanese commercial, not realizing what her overseas nickname is; a studly guest star sets his sights on Marcy.

    Director:Allison Anders
    Writer:Darin Henry

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  8. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 6 - Mommie Dearest
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    S1:E6

    Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of 'Popular'.

    Director:Peyton Reed
    Writer:Will Gluck

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  9. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 3 - Prelude to a Kiss
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the storyline and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.

    Director:Andrew Fleming
    Writers:Ellen Idelson, Rob Lotterstein

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  10. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    S1:E5

    The show films a lame Halloween fantasy episode in which the characters become vampire slayers. After recovering from an on-set accident, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.

    Director:Jake Kasdan
    Writers:Amy Engelberg, Wendy Engelberg

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  11. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 12 - Barenaked in America
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E12

    A magazine publishes nude photos of Courtney without her permission, causing a big hubbub among the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Dave prepares to tell Marcy how he really feels about her.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writers:Robin Schiff, Will Gluck

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  12. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S1:E1

    The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.

    Director:Andrew Fleming
    Writer:Darren Star

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  13. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 10 - Puppet Master
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E10

    Hunter and Courtney vie for the attention of Hunter's ex-boyfriend Jonah, who's on the set to direct an episode, while Dave and Marcy realize they have something in common--their underwear.

    Director:Jim Fall
    Writer:Will Gluck

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  14. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 17 - My Best Friend's Wedding
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S1:E17

    Hunter shocks everyone by announcing her engagement to Dweezil Zappa, whom she has known for only a day. They plan to marry that Saturday. Hunter's agent arranges for a Spanish magazine to cover the wedding. In order to make the event seem more newsworthy, Hunter pays former Saved by the Bell star Elizabeth Berkley $25,000 to pose as her old friend and serve as a celebrity bridesmaid.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Robin Schiff

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  15. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 15 - Opposite of Sex
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    S1:E15

    Jason Priestley sponsors the latest member of Sex Addicts Anonymous – Quentin. Marcy frets over a phone-in campaign to kill her character.

    Director:Jason Priestley
    Writer:Will Gluck

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  16. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 9 - Boys on the Side
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S1:E9

    Courtney's hotshot boyfriend causes a stir on the set, and Johnny has to go out with the winner of a fan contest, who turns out to be a 14-year-old boy named Leslie.

    Director:Allison Anders
    Writer:Darren Star

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  17. Grosse Pointe Season 1 Episode 16 - Passion Fish
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E16

    Sarah Michelle Gellar agrees to appear on the show--but only if her character can kiss Marcy's. Now rumors are flying about whether Gellar's gay, and Marcy's considering 'experimenting' with her. Quentin, meanwhile, takes credit for rushing to the aid of a hit-and-run victim whom, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, he actually hit in the first place.

    Director:Darren Star
    Writer:Darren Star

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Devil in a Blue Dress" is the best rated episode of "Grosse Pointe" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Darin Henry, it aired on 10/16/2000. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Satisfaction".