List of Summerland episodes
The following is a list of episodes of The WB television drama series, Summerland. The series lasted 2 seasons with 26 episodes produced, airing from June 1, 2004 to July 18, 2005.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |
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| 1 | 13 | June 1, 2004 - August 17, 2004 | |
| 2 | 13 | February 28, 2005 - July 18, 2005 | |
Season 1: 2004
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Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Ian Toynton | Stephen Tolkin | June 1, 2004 | 40384-001 |
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The series starts with Ava Gregory, a fashion designer living in California with her three roommates, Susannah, Johnny, and Jay. Her successful life comes to an unexpected halt when she gains custody of her two nephews, Bradin and Derrick, and her niece Nikki, after the tragic deaths of their parents. This causes Ava to move them from rural Hogarth County, Kansas, to the fast paced shores of Playa Linda,California. Due to the recent upheaval, this causes them all to encounter problems on their first night, as emotions are put to the test. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "And So the Day Begins" | Ian Toynton | Stephen Tolkin | June 1, 2004 | 40384-002 |
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Bradin learns to adapt to the change by taking up surfing. Nikki stays up in her room and tries to take over the mother figure roll, and is hesitant to accept Ava and the others as her new guardians, and her parents death. Derrick tries to figure out how to give his mother a birthday present in heaven, and gets the wrong idea when he's convinced by a new friend to try an ancient Mayan ritual. Meanwhile,with all of the stress being added on by the 3 new additions, Johnny, Jay, and Susannah feel they are being too much and should consider moving out, leaving Ava to be the main parental figure on her own. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Fireworks" | Harry Winer | Jon Cowan & Robert L. Rovner | June 8, 2004 | 40384-003 |
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Ava falls for Kyle, a recently divorced man, but their dating life becomes complicated when she learns that he is the father of Nikki's new crush, Cameron. Meanwhile, Bradin's efforts to protect Erika from a guy (Tanner) with questionable intentions don't go as smoothly as possible. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Into My Life" | Matt Shakman | Katie Botel | June 15, 2004 | 40384-004 |
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Ava discovers that there is some marijuana in Bradin's backpack. The realty office takes up all of Johnny's time causing him to break his promise to Derrick. Nikki's blooming relationship with Cameron takes a bumpy road when its tested because Derrick needs Cameron's help with his hitting. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Grass Is Greener Than You Think" | Peter O'Fallon | Denitria Harris-Lawrence | June 22, 2004 | 40384-005 |
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At the roommates annual summer luau party, relationships are started, rekindled, and ended. Ava learns a terrible secret about why Johnny broke up with her years ago. Susanna pretends to be involved with Jay to ward off advances from her ex boyfriend, and Nikki believes she must seduce Cameron in order to keep him interested in her and away from his ex-girlfriend Amber (Shelley Buckner) | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Big Waves" | David Petrarca | Craig Machen | June 29, 2004 | 40384-006 |
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Jay is upset that his old knee injury is keeping him from competing in the local surfing competition but Erika has plans to get him in the event. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by the disarray in the house, Ava asks Johnny and Susannah to help her organize things but no one can agree on how much structure is really needed in the house. Also, Ava and Susanna organize a fashion shoot with a photographer who had a one night stand with Johnny. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "To Thine Self Be True" | Timothy Busfield | Gay Walch | July 6, 2004 | 40384-007 |
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When Derrick's friend finds a picture of Ava and takes it home with him, Ava has to do some expaining to his mother why Derrick and her son had them. Meanwhile, Bradin goes to Jay and Johnny for advice when he considers having sex with Sarah for the first time, but the next night Bradin feels hurt and confused when he sees Sarah on a date with another guy. Nikki's possessiveness is putting a strain on her relationship with Cameron. Bradin meets a girl named Callie, who is more like him than he perceived her to be. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Secrets" | Harry Winer | Jon Cowan & Robert L. Rovner | July 13, 2004 | 40384-008 |
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Ava begins to get really worry about Bradin's relationship with his wild girlfriend Sarah after they get caught by the police for swimming near the pier at night. Bradin begins to think about breaking up with her, but he finds it harder to do than he thought it would be. Erika is caught off guard when a former boyfriend shows up, which is pretty obvious, as Nikki observes while talking to her. Meanwhile, Derrick misinterprets a friendly embrace between Susannah and Johnny on a camping trip. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Skipping School" | Steve Miner | Graham Yost | July 20, 2004 | 40384-009 |
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Ava begins to think that it might be in Nikki's best interest to skip her last year of junior high and go straight to high school, but Nikki does not think that it is. Sarah invites Bradin to run away with her to Mexico, but he soon discovers that she's actually attempting to get out of going away to a strict boarding school. Also Erika's estranged mother shows up unannounced and attempts to get Erika to leave Jay and Playa Linda to come home to live with her. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Kicking and Screaming" | Peter O'Fallon | Denitria Harris-Lawrence | July 27, 2004 | 40384-010 |
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Erika moves in with Jay after she gets kicked out of her apartment. Elsewhere, Susannah and Ava need a backer for their clothing line to keep their business going. Johnny and Ava rekindle old feelings after chaperoning Derrick and Martha on their date. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Life in a Fishbowl" | Jeff Bleckner | Stephen Tolkin | August 3, 2004 | 40384-011 |
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Johnny realizes his feelings for Ava when he sees her having a great time on a date with Nikki's principal, Dr. O'Keefe (Jay Harrington) and becomes a little jealous. Meanwhile, Bradin considers taking his friendship with Callie to the next level but is confused when Sarah comes back to town. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Yummy Mummy" | Harry Winer | Katie Botel | August 10, 2004 | 40384-012 |
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Amber and Nikki are very shocked when Cameron shows up with a new girlfriend, Jordan. Bradin begins to practice with other guys on trying out for a surfing team with good members Zack and Lucas, but things get really complicated when he finds out Tanner is Lucas' brother. Also, Ava is interviewing people for the jobs of sales, marketing, etc., for her fashion line. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "On the Last Night of Summer" | Robert Duncan McNeill | Stephen Tolkin | August 17, 2004 | 40384-013 |
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Relationships are reconsidered. Ava has doubts about getting serious with Simon because she still has feelings for Johnny. Johnny may make a choice that will take Ava away from him for good. Susannah reconsiders quitting her partnership with Ava. Jay has second thoughts about Erika moving in with him when she wants to redecorate his place. Bradin is confused by Callie's hot and cold actions. Nikki suffers when she remembers her parents death. | ||||||
Season 2: 2005
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Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
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| 14 | 1 | "The Wisdom to Know the Difference" | Robert Duncan McNeill | Remi Aubuchon | February 28, 2005 | 201 |
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After months of being gone Johnny returns home he is shocked to learn that Ava asked Simon to marry her. Nikki becomes very upset that Ava has asked Simon to marry her since she feels Ava is meant for Johnny. On the other hand, Derrick is very excited at the news because his family will now be complete. When Bradin's coach questions his effort on the surf team, he considers trying performance-enhancing drugs to help him be better. | ||||||
| 15 | 2 | "I Am the Walrus" | David Jackson | Shane Brennan | March 3, 2005 | 202 |
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Three FBI agents come in and they are looking for Susannah and everything Dubois International related; Bradin is suspended from the school surf team then has to go to the hospital because of a drug overdose.Meanwhile, Nikki is persuaded by Amber to tryout for cheerleading but does not make it and Amber makes it as captain. Amber asks Nikki if she really wants to be on the team leading Nikki to become the school's mascot. | ||||||
| 16 | 3 | "Sledgehammer" | Harry Winer | Lon Diamond | March 14, 2005 | 203 |
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Nikki helps Cameron run for student president of their school, but Cameron does not want to follow Nikki's plan and winds up embarrassing and annoying her. Ava is angry when she learns Bradin is skipping his tutoring after returning to his surf team. Jay sides with Bradin, which causes a rift between the two. Mona questions Johnny about Ava. And a special someone just also may move back to Playa Linda. | ||||||
| 17 | 4 | "Pick Nik" | Janice Cooke-Leonard | Katie Botel | March 21, 2005 | 204 |
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At school, Derrick talks with his friends about a father/son sailing race where all of his friends are going to compete with their dads, but Derrick will be with Ava. Two of his friends say Derrick can not compete with Ava, which makes Derrick very upset and he begins to fight with them, sending all the boys to the principal's office. The secretary calls Susannah, Johnny, Jay, Ava, and Simon to pick Derrick up. Derrick tells Ava he doesn't want to race with her as she's not a father. Causing everyone to become more distance for Ava and Simon to work it out. Nikki becomes frustrated with Cameron and the school elections. | ||||||
| 18 | 5 | "Mr. & Mrs. Who" | Harry Winer | Linda McGibney | March 28, 2005 | 205 |
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Derrick is with the ambulance after falling off his skateboard with Johnny. Simon feels the sudden urge to rush the wedding and Ava is not sure if that's exactly what she wants and will not admit it. Nikki lets out a loud roar at a big family dinner putting Johnny on the spot. Mona's soon-to-be-ex-husband comes to town to sign the divorce papers. | ||||||
| 19 | 6 | "The Pleiades" | Robert Duncan McNeill | Joan Binder Weiss | April 4, 2005 | 206 |
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After the wedding debacle, Ava seems strangely calm and wants to start a wedding line. Nikki feels very guilty about Ava and Simon's breakup and is constantly reminded that it is her fault.Callie considers dumping Bradin. Mona warns Ava to stay away from Johnny. | ||||||
| 20 | 7 | "Where There's a Will, There's a Wave" | Peter O'Fallon | Tim Davis | April 11, 2005 | 207 |
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Ava, Susannah, and Colby discuss designing a wedding dress for a pop-star to help give with their clothing line exposure. Ava admits her feelings for Johnny. Bradin breaks up with Callie after realizing his feelings for Erika and sees that Callie seems happier with other people. | ||||||
| 21 | 8 | "Leaving Playa Linda" | Jack Clements | Patrick Sean Smith | April 11, 2005 | 208 |
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Ava is disappointed to learn that Johnny and Mona have moved in together, and decides that it's time to finally admit her feelings for him. Meanwhile, after Nikki falls for an older guy in high school and finds out that he is gay, then realizes that she still cares for Cameron. When the family sees how strong Bradin's feelings are for Erika, they advise him against a relationship with her, and encourage him to leave town to join a surf tour with Jay as his chaperon. | ||||||
| 22 | 9 | "Signs" | Harry Winer | Shane Brennan & Lon Diamond | June 13, 2005 | 209 |
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Several months have passed, and Bradin, who has just returned from his surf tour in Hawaii, is asked by his sponsor to replace Jay with a top sports manager who can turn him into a major media star. Meanwhile, Nikki learns something troubling about Cameron's home life, and Ava returns from a business trip to Milan when she hears that something has happened to Mona. Old flames reignite between Ava and Johnny, although it may be too much for Johnny. | ||||||
| 23 | 10 | "The Space Between Us" | Peter O'Fallon | Rick Muirragui | June 20, 2005 | 210 |
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Bradin comes home after the surf tour abroad with Bryce, another surfer. Jay is concerned about the way Bradin is living his life now that he's become famous. Meanwhile, when Nikki's poem is chosen for publication and she is asked to read it in front of an audience and Amber offers Nikki alcohol to steady her nerves. After learning of Bradin and Nikki's troubles, Ava returns home from her European business trip. | ||||||
| 24 | 11 | "Safe House" | Allison Liddi-Brown | Linda McGibney | June 27, 2005 | 211 |
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When Bryce's sister Faith comes to town, Bradin becomes attracted to her, even after Bryce warns him to stay away. Ava asks Johnny to move back into the house. When Nikki goes to visit Cameron, his dad throws him back into the house. Nikki talks to Ava about what she saw and Cameron soon starts staying at their house, until Kyle, Cameron's father, comes looking for him. Nikki suspects that Cameron's dad (Kyle) abuses Cameron. | ||||||
| 25 | 12 | "Careful What You Wish For" | Robert Duncan McNeill | Brenda Lilly & Hollis Rich | July 11, 2005 | 212 |
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When Bradin saves his friend Bryce's life after a surfing accident, Bradin is offered a chance at a career. Jay reports a robbery in his shop that is closer to home than he hoped for. Lastly, Susannah has problems of her own in her new serious relationship. | ||||||
| 26 | 13 | "What's Past is Prologue" | Janice Cooke-Leonard | Katie Botel | July 18, 2005 | 213 |
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Bradin becomes involved in a scuffle with a reporter at a Wave Crasher promotion. Derrick's friends finds Bradin's new "Bad Boy" image cool and Derrick basks in Bradin's reflected glory. Isabel tells Jay that she is pregnant and together they decide to be parents. Nikki conspires with Colby to get Johnny and Ava together and Erika and Bradin discuss their future possibilities. | ||||||