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Hart of Dixie
Season 1
DVD cover
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseSeptember 26, 2011 (2011-09-26) –
May 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Hart of Dixie an American television series, originally aired in the United States on The CW from September 26, 2011 through May 14, 2012. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios. The pilot, which was announced in February 2011, it was ordered to series on May 2011. On October 12, 2011, The CW picked up Hart of Dixie for a full season which will consist of 22 episodes. On May 11, 2012, The CW renewed the show for a second season.

Overview

The first season mostly revolves around Zoe adjusting to life in Bluebell and struggling to bring in 30% of the patients to her practice; a clause she needs to adhere to if she wishes to keep half from Brick. She finds this difficult as she is at odds with most of the local residents due to her city persona. Zoe also struggles with her growing feelings towards George Tucker, feelings of which his fiancée Lemon is fully aware, leading her to make it her mission to ensure Zoe leaves Bluebell. Other storylines include Wade's feelings for Zoe which may or may not be returned, Zoe's friendship with the mayor, Lavon, and his past with Lemon, and Zoe's unresolved issues regarding her family.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Jason EnslerLeila GersteinSeptember 26, 2011 (2011-09-26)2J61911.88[1]
22"Parades & Pariahs"Jason EnslerLeila GersteinOctober 3, 2011 (2011-10-03)2J61521.75[2]
33"Gumbo & Glory"Andrew McCarthyDavid BabcockOctober 10, 2011 (2011-10-10)2J61531.57[3]
44"In Havoc & In Heat"David PaymerRina MimounOctober 17, 2011 (2011-10-17)2J61551.65[4]
55"Faith & Infidelity"Ron LagomarsinoDebra FordhamOctober 24, 2011 (2011-10-24)2J61542.01[5]
66"The Undead & The Unsaid"Tom AmandesDonald ToddNovember 7, 2011 (2011-11-07)2J61561.45[6]
77"The Crush & The Crossbow"David PaymerLeila GersteinNovember 14, 2011 (2011-11-14)2J61571.62[7]
88"Homecoming & Coming Home"Jeremiah ChechikRina MimounNovember 21, 2011 (2011-11-21)2J61581.77[8]
99"The Pirate & The Practice"Joe LazarovDebra FordhamNovember 28, 2011 (2011-11-28)2J61591.90[9]
1010"Hairdos & Holidays"David PaymerDavid BabcockDecember 5, 2011 (2011-12-05)2J61601.81[10]
1111"Hell's Belles"Janice CookeDonald ToddJanuary 23, 2012 (2012-01-23)2J61611.23[11]
1212"Mistress & Misunderstandings"James HaymanBeth SchwartzJanuary 30, 2012 (2012-01-30)2J61631.54[12]
1313"Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms"Patrick NorrisLeila GersteinFebruary 6, 2012 (2012-02-06)2J61621.52[13]
1414"Aliens & Aliases"Tom AmandesDebra FordhamFebruary 13, 2012 (2012-02-13)2J61641.64[14]
1515"Snowflakes & Soulmates"Andy WolkDavid BabcockFebruary 20, 2012 (2012-02-20)2J61651.57[15]
1616"Tributes & Triangles"Joe LazarovMichelle ParadiseFebruary 27, 2012 (2012-02-27)2J61661.41[16]
1717"Heart to Hart"Tim MathesonRina MimounApril 9, 2012 (2012-04-09)2J61671.20[17]
1818"Bachelorettes & Bullets"Patrick NorrisDonald ToddApril 16, 2012 (2012-04-16)2J61681.37[18]
1919"Destiny & Denial"David PaymerLeila GersteinApril 23, 2012 (2012-04-23)2J61691.28[19]
2020"The Race & the Relationship"Ron LagomarsinoAlex KatsnelsonApril 30, 2012 (2012-04-30)2J61701.39[20]
2121"Disaster Drills & Departures"Jeremiah ChechikDonald ToddMay 7, 2012 (2012-05-07)2J61711.37[21]
2222"The Big Day"Tim MathesonLeila GersteinMay 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)2J61721.60[22]

Production

Development

On February 2011, it was announced Hart of Dixie was in development on The CW, was written by Leila Gerstein.[23][24] On May 2011, Hart of Dixie officially picked up to series.[25] On October 12, 2011, the series received a back nine order for a full season consist of 22 episodes.[26] The show's executive producer Josh Schwartz, compared the show to The WB classics such as Felicity, Everwood and Gilmore Girls.[27]

Casting

Rachel Bilson was cast as Zoe Hart,[28][29] followed Wilson Bethel as Wade Kinsella, Zoe's "gorgeous bad-boy" neighbor in February.[30] In March Jaime King as Lemon Breeland,[31] Cress Williams as Lavon Hayes,[32] and Scott Porter was later cast as good-looking lawyer George Tucker, a potential love-interest for Bilson's character.[33][34]

Broadcast

Season one of Hart of Dixie premiered on The CW in the United States on Monday September 26, 2011 at 9:00 pm, with the season five premiere of Gossip Girl as its lead-in.[35][36]

Reception

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the first season has an approval rating of 35% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 3.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "It's got a solid cast, but Hart of Dixie is unfortunately rife with paper-thin characters and illogical plotting."[37]

Home release

Hart of Dixie: The Complete First Season was released on DVD in the U.S. on October 2, 2012. The 5 disc set includes all 22 episodes from the first season, special features and various language and subtitle options.[38]

The Complete First Season
Set details Special features
  • 22 episodes
  • 924 minutes (Region 1); TBA (Region 2); 920 minutes (Region 4)
  • 6-disc set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Languages:
    • English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles:
    • English, (Region 4)
  • Deleted scenes
  • Gag reel
  • Straight From the "Hart of Dixie" Featurette
Release Dates
 United States  United Kingdom  Australia
October 2, 2012[38] October 8, 2012[39] November 11, 2012[40]

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