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The Best Episodes of The Hills

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

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After high school graduation, "Laguna Beach" alumna Lauren sets out to live on her own in Los Angeles and work as an intern at Teen Vogue.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hills Season 6 Episode 1 - Put On a Happy Face
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Put On a Happy Face

    S6:E1

    Heidi heads home to show her family her post-surgery look, and Kristin's all-night partying begins to worry Audrina, Lo and Stephanie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hills Season 1 Episode 1 - New City, New Drama
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - New City, New Drama

    S1:E1

    Lauren ("LC") moves from Laguna Beach to Los Angeles where she plans to apply for an internship at Teen Vogue and attend fashion school. Alongside her is best friend Heidi who is pretty much just into the party scene. The real test of Lauren's new life is if she can juggle work, school, and partying. However, no matter where she goes, drama always seems to follow.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Hills Season 1 Episode 2 - A Change of Plans
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - A Change of Plans

    S1:E2

    Lauren has to face her boss after the party. Meanwhile, Heidi doesn't take school seriously and makes different plans for her future.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Hills Season 2 Episode 1 - Out with the Old...
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Out with the Old...

    S2:E1

    Lauren faces the aftermath of her decision to opt out of her summer internship, Whitney returns from her internship, and Audrina and Heidi find themselves in a major feud over a new guy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hills Season 1 Episode 3 - An Unexpected Call
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - An Unexpected Call

    S1:E3

    Lauren gets an assignment to fly to New York and deliver a dress for a fashion show. Heidi is faced with the reality of her "dream job" because she is expected to do work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hills Season 1 Episode 4 - Lauren and Jason, Take Two
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Lauren and Jason, Take Two

    S1:E4

    Lauren receives flowers and another phone call from Jason. Heidi almost calls it quits from her job at Bolthouse Productions after being told that she cannot travel to Las Vegas with her co-workers as she is not yet 21.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hills Season 1 Episode 5 - Jason's Birthday
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Jason's Birthday

    S1:E5

    After a Teen Vogue event, Lauren hurries home as it's Jason's birthday. However, things don't go well as Jason only wants to hang out with his friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Hills Season 1 Episode 6 - Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Boyfriends and Work Don't Mix

    S1:E6

    Heidi gets her big chance to work in the nightclub scene, but it happens to fall on her anniversary. While at a Teen Vogue fashion show, Whitney is asked to walk the runway since a model is a no show. Meanwhile, Jason does his best to get Lauren to pay more attention to him, and less to work and school.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Hills Season 1 Episode 7 - Somebody Always Has to Cry
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Somebody Always Has to Cry

    S1:E7

    As the holiday season comes around, Lauren, Heidi, Jason and Jordan are ready to celebrate. However, things don't go so well. While at a New Year's Eve party Lauren and Jason have a big fight, causing Lauren to storm off with Heidi.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Hills Season 1 Episode 8 - You Can't Just Be with Me?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - You Can't Just Be with Me?

    S1:E8

    Whitney and Lauren are given the task of photographing male models for Teen Vogue, causing Jason to feel jealous. Meanwhile, Heidi and Jordan get into yet another argument.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Hills Season 1 Episode 9 - Love Is Not a Maybe Thing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Love Is Not a Maybe Thing

    S1:E9

    Heidi and Jordan's relationship starts to go downhill as Heidi starts to realize that she may not feel true love for Jordan.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Hills Season 1 Episode 10 - Timing Is Everything
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Timing Is Everything

    S1:E10

    Lauren and Jason make plans to spend the summer together, but their plans take a turn when Lauren is offered a summer job in Paris, France.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Hills Season 2 Episode 2 - When You Least Expect It
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - When You Least Expect It

    S2:E2

    Heidi finds out the results of her pregnancy test while Lauren and Whitney are asked to cover a major fashion show. Meanwhile, Audrina turns Spencer down when he asks her out on a date.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Hills Season 2 Episode 3 - The Best Night Ever
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - The Best Night Ever

    S2:E3

    Heidi throws a party for her birthday where Audrina shows up to try and make amends. However, Heidi refuses to listen.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Hills Season 2 Episode 4 - Who Do You Trust?
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Who Do You Trust?

    S2:E4

    Heidi and Audrina go out to have dinner and they finally talk about their issues and Spencer.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Hills Season 2 Episode 5 - One Big Interruption
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - One Big Interruption

    S2:E5

    Spencer refuses to let go of Heidi. Meanwhile Lauren and Whitney are on the spot, because "super-intern" arrives at Teen Vogue.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Hills Season 2 Episode 6 - You Have Chosen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - You Have Chosen

    S2:E6

    Lauren is not at all thrilled in Heidi's decision to get back together with Spencer. The situation between best friends becomes even more heated and leaves their relationship hanging.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Hills Season 2 Episode 7 - With Friends Like These...
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - With Friends Like These...

    S2:E7

    As if Lauren's falling off with Heidi wasn't enough, another one of her eldest friends, Jen, has eyes for Brody. Jen feels guilty for hooking up with Brody but Heidi encourages her to go for what she wants. Clearly, there is a lot more to mend in their relationships and Lauren assures Heidi that they'll never be the same as long as Spencer's still in her life.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Hills Season 2 Episode 8 - Enough Is Enough
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Enough Is Enough

    S2:E8

    Lauren tries to make peace with Heidi, but is instead stood up when Heidi decides to meet up with Spencer instead. Meanwhile, Whitney finds herself annoyed at the fact that she is not respected as a Teen Vogue intern.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Hills Season 2 Episode 9 - New Year, New Friends
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - New Year, New Friends

    S2:E9

    Lauren and Audrina make plans for New Year's Eve with a pizza and champagne pre-party. Spencer asks Heidi to move in with him and Lo moves into L.A.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Hills Season 2 Episode 10 - Apology Not Accepted
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Apology Not Accepted

    S2:E10

    Heidi decides to throw Lauren a surprise 21st birthday party and tells her about Spencer asking her to move in with him. Jen tries to apologize to Lauren but instead makes excuses, thus, Lauren doesn't accept her apology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Hills Season 2 Episode 11 - Everybody Falls
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Everybody Falls

    S2:E11

    Whitney is getting ready to work with Teen Vogue after graduation, however, she has a lot of competition with other interns. She also gets to model at "Good Morning America." Meanwhile, Spencer still insists that Heidi move in with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Hills Season 2 Episode 12 - Goodbye For Now
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Goodbye For Now

    S2:E12

    Whitney flies to New York City to apply for a new job at Teen Vogue. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Heidi gets a call from Spencer who has a huge surprise for her.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Hills Season 3 Episode 1 - You Know What You Did
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - You Know What You Did

    S3:E1

    The third season premieres with Lauren and Heidi still unable to get past their differences and having become mortal enemies. Meanwhile, Whitney has graduated from college and is now juggling a real job and Audrina has become Lauren's new roommate and best friend.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. The Hills Season 3 Episode 2 - Big Girls Don't Cry
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Big Girls Don't Cry

    S3:E2

    Lauren returns to Laguna Beach for some advice. Meanwhile, Audrina and her new beau get serious with their relationship and Spencer proposes to Heidi.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Put On a Happy Face" is the best rated episode of "The Hills". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2010. This episode scored 3.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "New City, New Drama".