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The Best Episodes of John from Cincinnati Season 1

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In Imperial Beach, California, the Yosts—a dysfunctional family of surfers—intersect with two new arrivals to the community: a dim-but-wealthy surfing enthusiast and man spurned by the Yosts years ago.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 1 - His Visit: Day One
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    #1 - His Visit: Day One

    S1:E1

    We meet Mitch Yost once a legendary surfer, but now a lonely figure. He has a son Butchie who used to be extraordinary surfer, but now a drug addict junkie, and a 13-year-old grandson Shaun, who may be the next big surfer. As Mitch rinses off by his station wagon; he levitates, and thinks he's having a hallucination. A stranger named John arrives at the Snug Harbor Motel; police arrest Cissy for getting snippy with a megastore employee; Shaun and Bill take a detour on the way to a surfing event.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 2 - His Visit: Day Two
    7.7/10(125 votes)

    #2 - His Visit: Day Two

    S1:E2

    Linc tries to infiltrate the Yost inner circle; Barry has a change of heart about the fate of the motel; Shaun has unexpected results when he takes part in a surfing competition; a greasy drug dealer named Steady Freddy arrives to harass Butchie, but changes his tune when bad news arrives, and John claims he's from Cincinnati.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 3 - His Visit: Day Two Continued
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    #3 - His Visit: Day Two Continued

    S1:E3

    Dr. Smith believes a paranormal phenomenon has occurred within the Yost family; Kai takes John to her trailer; and Cass comforts Mitch, unaware of her connection to Linc.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Ted Mann

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  4. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 4 - His Visit: Day Three
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    #4 - His Visit: Day Three

    S1:E4

    John gets roughed up by some thugs; Kai connects with Butchie; Vietnam Joe brings Dr. Smith a new patient; and Shaun's adult-film-star mother Tina arrives in Imperial Beach.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 5 - His Visit: Day Four
    7.4/10(95 votes)

    #5 - His Visit: Day Four

    S1:E5

    Bill gets a strange mandate from Zippy; and Tina lets the Yost family know that she is back in town.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 6 - His Visit: Day Five
    7.9/10(106 votes)

    #6 - His Visit: Day Five

    S1:E6

    Butchie puts together a reunion between Shaun and Tina; and John helps Bill and Cissy face their pasts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 7 - His Visit: Day Six
    8.3/10(92 votes)

    #7 - His Visit: Day Six

    S1:E7

    Linc's Stinkweed reign is challenged; Dwayne eyes Shaun's online future; Dr. Smith tends to Palaka.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 8 - His Visit: Day Seven
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    #8 - His Visit: Day Seven

    S1:E8

    The locals in Imperial Beach worry about Shaun after a cryptic warning from John.

    Director:Jesse Bochco
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 9 - His Visit: Day Eight
    7.3/10(88 votes)

    #9 - His Visit: Day Eight

    S1:E9

    Mitch seeks helps south of the border; Cissy organizes a search party to find Shaun; Bill loses a trusted source of information; and Palaka's gift ends up with an unintended recipient.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. John from Cincinnati Season 1 Episode 10 - His Visit: Day Nine
    7.5/10(117 votes)

    #10 - His Visit: Day Nine

    S1:E10

    In the first-season finale, Butchie and Kai have a joyous revelation; and Imperial Beach plays host to a makeshift parade.

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"His Visit: Day One" is the best rated episode of "John from Cincinnati" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by Mark Tinker and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2007. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "His Visit: Day Two".