North Shore Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Jun/14/2004
Writer: Peter Elkoff
Director: Michael Dinner
Guest star: Chris Taloa (Junior), Shawna Erickson (Diana Kelly), Juliet Lighter (Hotel Employee), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Andrew Levitas (Reese), Brian George (Reja), Abby Royce (Beauty), Michael Ontkean (Gordan Matthews), Leighton Meester (Veronica Farrell), Brittany Daniel (Cari Layne), Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (Mrs. Farrell), Mark Malalis (Kai)

Drama immediately surrounds the characters when Jason decides to work at the Grand Waimea. Jason finds out his ex girlfriend, Nicole, is working there as well. This puts a past lovers quarrel between the both of them but they try to show the owner they can be both professional. Meanwhile, Gabriel, the lifeguard, gets into some trouble about a sudden accusation with a young girl.

2 :01x02 - Tessa

First aired: Jun/21/2004
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Patrick Norris
Guest star: Melinda Benson (Rebecca), Juliet Lighter (Hotel Employee), Samantha Streets (Hannah), Aaron Himelstein (Charlie), Robert Kekaula (Sam), François Chao (Satoshi Ohashi), Janice Terukina (Celia), Josh Henderson (Derek), Paul Francis (Roy)

The hotel gets a new employee by the name of Tessa Lewis. Jason decides to hire her after he sees her present situation with money. Tessa, on the other hand, decides to make a few plans of her own. Meanwhile, MJ and Chris seem to have issues with their relationship as well as Vincent having issues with a man at the hotel.

3 :01x03 - Surprise Party

First aired: Jun/28/2004
Writer: Kevin Falls, Matt McGuinness
Director: James Marshall
Guest star: Mia Korf (Maya), Tom Parker (Carter), Spencer Garrett (David), Stephen Quinn (Seve), Massimo Galluzzo (Piero), Jennifer Alden (Christy)

Nicole has no idea that a huge party is about to be thrown in honor of her birthday. Mixed plans continue to unravel among the staff. Will Nicole like her surprise party?

4 :01x04 - Meteor Shower

First aired: Jul/05/2004
Writer: Matt McGuinness, Kevin Falls
Director: Craig Zisk
Guest star: Melvin Puu (Local #2), Kristin Alesna (Caroline), Kala Alexander (Local #1), Josh Hopkins (Morgan Holt), Patrick Fabian (Dr. Birtwhistle), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Michael Raymond-James (Damien Pruitt), Mary Mara (Mrs. Bevans), Matty Liu (Kai), Maximillian Alexander (Kurt Bartley), Beau Garrett (Natalia)

Astronomers come to town because they want to see a 70 year meteor event at the hotel. Tessa decides to get involved with their plans. Meanwhile, Nicole's fiance arrives and this adds some tension with her and Jason. How will this situation play out?

5 :01x05 - My Boyfriend's Back

First aired: Jul/12/2004
Writer: Dana Baratta
Director: David Straiton
Guest star: Chyler Leigh (Kate Spangler), Brennan Elliott (David Saltzman), Ben Wong (Detective), Elena Lyons (Kendall), Paul Francis (Roy), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Melinda Benson (Rebecca), Jasmine Trias (Herself), Ely Aina Rapoza (Henchman #1), Valerie Seagrave (Secretary), Troy Ignacio (Kilika), Josh Hopkins (Morgan Holt)

We learn more about Tessa's past when her ex boyfriend, Morgan, arrives at the hotel. He immediately wants Tessa to help him make a scam. This puts Tessa in an interesting situation to betray the hotel or keep away from him.

6 :01x06 - Secret Service

First aired: Jul/19/2004
Writer: Jeff Rake
Director: David Grossman
Guest star: Melissa Joan Hart (Herself), Josh Hopkins (Morgan Holt), Kaylee Defer (Emily), Rockmond Dunbar (Agent Fernley), Dylan Bruno (Trey Chase), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Rob Farrow (Guy in Shades), Dennis Rodman (Himself), Susan King (Woman), Ryan McPartlin (Agent), Michael Tierney (Vice President), Stefanie Smart (Female Agent), Leilani Bush (Stripper), Ana Ortiz (Anna Green), R. Flash Hansen (Emcee)

Tessa comes into contact with the Vice President's daughter at the hotel and they become close. They become close enough for Tessa to help her rid the Secret Service from consistently protecting her. We also meet a few celebrities who are arriving at the hotel, all of which keep Vincent on his toes.

7 :01x07 - More

First aired: Aug/02/2004
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Michael Fresco
Guest star: Laura Allen (Monique), Ryan Burke (Frat Buddy), David Bolt (Pete), Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Josh Hopkins (Morgan Holt)

Walter, Nicole's father, comes to the hotel with more than just a simple stay in mind. Tess befriends Nicole's dad in his underhanded attempt to try to overtake Vincent as the hotel owner. Meanwhile, Nicole notices that her ex boyfriend, Jason, is starting to attach himself more to Tess over her.

8 :01x08 - Burned

First aired: Aug/09/2004
Writer: Karyn Usher
Director: Kevin Hooks
Guest star: Matty Liu (Kai), Chris William Martin (Eli Manheim), Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Christian Bowman (Steve Willey), Mark McGrath (Himself), Eric Lee (Fireman), Michael Ontkean (Gordan Matthews), Dylan Bruno (Trey Chase)

Gabriel befriends a lovely young surfer he meets on the shore and has intentions of dating her. When he tries to get close to her he finds out a bit more about her than he originally expected. Meanwhile, Nicole gets stood up at her own wedding and this puts tension between Jason and her since he has been more involved with Tessa.

9 :01x09 - Ties That Bind

First aired: Sep/06/2004
Guest star: Kehaulani Lee (Odette), Michael Ontkean (Gordan Matthews), Dorothy Stamp (Nurse), Krista Kalmus (Charlotte 'Charlie' Fitz), Taylor Wily (Bartender), Sloane Kini (Martine), Alex Garcia (Lee Miller), Pomai Brown (Sonny), Juliet Lighter (Penny), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Amy Hill (Mrs. Seau), Billy Ray Gallion (Pano), Melissa Rivers (Herself)

Walter starts up tension between himself and Vincent to take control over the hotel. How will this situation end? While this takes place, Jason is searching for some truthful facts about a fire that happened at his own fathers store. Will he find the truth?

10 :01x10 - Vice

First aired: Sep/13/2004
Writer: Kenneth Biller
Director: Kenneth Biller
Guest star: Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Krista Kalmus (Charlotte 'Charlie' Fitz), Jo Pruden (Mariette), Moon Bloodgood (Lacey), Chaunnel Salmon (Female Officer), Kainoa McGee (Bouncer), Dann Seki (Ishimura), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Matty Liu (Keone), Tony Silva (Police Officer)

Frankie decides to start a business that involves a club at the Grand Waimea Hotel. After much involvement Frankie puts into the development of the club, it starts to gain some success. When the club first starts up, Frankie has some issues he has to work through.

11 :01x11 - Alexandra

First aired: Sep/20/2004
Writer: Chris Brancato
Director: Steve Miner
Guest star: Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Juliet Lighter (Penny), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Dennis Miyahara (Mr. Tanaka), Chanelle Kukona (Waitress), Mary Pa'alani (Hotel Employee), Mark Malalis (Kai), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Krista Kalmus (Charlie), David Hirokane (Maintenance Man)

The hotel gets a brand new face by the name of Alexandra. She comes to the Grand Waimea with news for everyone. Also, Gabriel has the difficult task of trying to date two women at one time, which proves to be a difficult task. Meanwhile, drama continues with Tessa and her father regarding the hotel. How will these situations be resolved?

12 :01x12 - Bellport

First aired: Sep/27/2004
Writer: Peter Elkoff
Director: Patrick Norris
Guest star: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Melinda Lindsey Kellogg), Christopher McDonald (Walter Booth), Alex Garcia (Captain Jeff McKenzie), Brian Grant (Paramedic), Lorenzo Callender (Hawaii P.D.), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Mark Malalis (Kai), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Matthew Bomer (Ross), Dann Seki (Detective Ishimura), Krista Kalmus (Charlie), Denis Proulx (Hotel Doctor), Joah Buley (Bartender), Jo Pruden (Mariette)

Nicole goes out in search with finding out the truth about her mother. Alexandra becomes interested in Nicole's search and tries to help her along her way. Meanwhile, Gabriel only has to contend with one girl since the three way dating has officially ended.

13 :01x13 - Leverage

First aired: Nov/04/2004
Writer: Matt McGuinness, Kevin Falls
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Mark Malalis (Kai), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Jason Gedrick (Clayton Kellogg), Robert Kekaula (Sam), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Jason Patterson (Robert), Jenna Hipp (Girl #1), Andy Bumatai (Randall), Don Nahaku (Captain Kokai), Emmanuelle Vaugier (Melinda Lindsey Kellogg), Rob Donahue (Mr. Trammell)

Ownership takes a turn at the Grand Waimea. Alexandra takes control of the hotel and makes her presence known. She decides to fire Vincent from the hotel and give Tessa a prominent position at the hotel.

14 :01x14 - Illusions

First aired: Nov/11/2004
Writer: Kimberly Costello
Director: George Mendeluk
Guest star: Gabrielle Reece (Herself), Tamlyn Tomita (Xao), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Mel Harris (Mrs. Jensen), Allan Tam (Player #1), Daniel Kim (Dealer), Marika Dominczyk (Erika), Robin Thomas (Mr. Jensen), Jason Gedrick (Clayton Kellogg)

Alexandra uses some blackmail tactics at the hotel to keep her position and the well being of the hotel in tact. Meanwhile, MJ faces a difficult situation when a man from her past visits, and MJ has a decision to make about revealing a decision the both of them share. How will these events turn out?

15 :01x15 - The Big One

First aired: Nov/18/2004
Writer: Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts
Director: Patrick Norris
Guest star: Shawn Jenkins (Bartender), Allan Okubo (Jeweler), Nick Wechsler (Justin Silva), Vincent Spano (Dan Ralston), Loretta Ables (Jazz Singer), Henry Lee (Speaker), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson)

Jason and Tessa are sent by Alexandra purposely to handle a charity event despite Nicole not liking the idea of the two being together. Meanwhile, Gabriel gets a big job offer regarding his surfing, which puts his job at the hotel in jeopardy.

16 :01x16 - The Cook, the Waitress, the GM and his Lover

First aired: Dec/02/2004
Writer: Dana Baratta, Kenneth Biller
Director: Kenneth Biller
Guest star: Achilles Gacis (Thug #1), Sarina Smith (Shauna), Vincent Spano (Dan Ralston), Michael Woods (Jack Bevans), Dominic Purcell (Tommy Ravetto), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson)

Mixed events occur among the lives of many of the people on North Shore. Nicole decides to learn some cooking with the newly hired cook for the hotel. Moreover, Alexandra wants him for some plans she has for the Grand Waimea. Meanwhile, Jason is keeping in touch with Vincent on his plans with the hotel. How will these events turn out?

17 :01x17 - Sucker Punch

First aired: Dec/09/2004
Writer: Liz Heldens
Director: Perry Lang
Guest star: Robert Kekaula (Sam), Greg Serano (Pedro Garcia), Dominic Purcell (Tommy Ravetto), Theo Coumbis (Dave), Chaz Mann (Palani), Beau Hodge (Announcer), Chris Taloa (Himself), Natalie Mei Lau (Real Estate Agent), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Stephen Quinn (Sous Chef), Beatrice Rosen (Mia), Michael Woods (Jack Bevans)

Fists collide at the hotel when Jason and Frankie have an angry fight with one another. Nicole has revealed some interesting information to Frankie in private and Frankie decides to improvise. Meanwhile, Jason learns that Vincent's new business is not what it appears to be.

18 :01x18 - Catwalk

First aired: Dec/16/2004
Writer: Colleen McGuiness
Director: Michael Fresco
Guest star: Todd Sherry (Micah), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Juliette Marquis (Natalia Ross), Dominic Purcell (Tommy Ravetto), Phillip Rhys (Adrian Webber), Ace Yonamine (Taka), Raena Cassidy (Lexi), Mark Malalis (Kai), Butch Helemano (Leo), Christina Atherall (Astrid), Rik Orton (Carl)

Tessa gains a new role when she models for a prominent fashion designer when a position becomes available for a viewing. Meanwhile, Jason and Frankie have many differences they continue to try to work out.

19 :01x19 - Shark

First aired: Jan/06/2005
Writer: Kevin Falls, Matt McGuinness
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael Adamshick (Detective), Amy Hill (Bobbie Seau), Andrew Meader (Cop), Paul "Jeff" Dee (Ricky), Christine Doo (Clerk), Kelsey Chock (Bartender), Bellamy Young (Mrs. Lasser), Scott William Winters (Marvin), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Kristen Dalton (Amanda), Mark Malalis (Kai), Christopher Wiehl (Greg Lasser), Buffalo Keaulana (Singer), David Ely (Sean Sweeny), Dominic Purcell (Tommy Ravetto), Michael Ontkean (Gordan Matthews), Matthew Grant (Reyn)

Tessa and Frankie become closer. Moreover, Frankie and Tessa visit his family. While this occurs, a relative of Frankie recognizes Tessa, which sparks off some interesting events between her and Frankie. Meanwhile, Tommy and Nicole appear to be getting close even though they are now experiencing some disagreements.

20 :01x20 - The Ex-Games

First aired: Jan/13/2005
Writer: Amy E. Berg
Director: Andrew Colville
Guest star: Coco Walker (Teenage Girl), Al Waterson (Phil Lahui), Adrianne Palicki (Lisa), Delta Goodrem (Taylor Ward), Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Tim Kelleher (Agent Ruddy), Dominic Purcell (Tommy Ravetto), George Hanzawa (Pilot)

Vincent gets Jason into trouble with the law as Vincent's drug running business continues. Jason does not want to send his friend Vincent to jail until he learns some startling information regarding Vincent.

21 :01x21 - The End

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Karyn Usher
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Shannen Doherty (Alexandra Hudson), Simon El Bling (Taka), Coco Walker (Teenage Girl), Delta Goodrem (Taylor Ward), Ian Anthony Dale (Garrett Haynes), Kimo Hugho (Reverend Ron), Mark Malalis (Kai), Tamlyn Tomita (Xao Ling), Adrianne Palicki (Lisa)

Interesting twists occur in the original series finale. Vincent finally gets a lot of situations resolved at the hotel. Meanwhile, Jason and Nicole decide to get married. Also, Frankie learns about Tessa's underhanded work with Alex, which causes him to break off from the hotel. The twist occurs when fires consume Jason as he decides to get into his car.