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October Road Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Pilot

First aired: Mar/15/2007
Writer: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Bill Nunn (Leslie Etwood), Bill Bellamy (Stratton Lord), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Nicholas Pryor (Bennett Goldman), Lee Norris (Ian), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Mary-Charles Jones (Caitlin Rowan), Blake Michael (Young Ronny), Juan-Carlos Guzman (Man in Apartment), Jake Edwards (Connor Rowan), Richard Reed (Young Cop), Bo Mitchell (Doodie), Desiree Marie Velez (Woman in Apartment), Melissa Ponzio (Young Girl)

Ten years ago, Nick Garrett left his hometown for Manhattan. Now, Nick has returned home restart his life after landing a job as a teacher. However, while Nick was in Manhattan, he wrote a best-selling novel that hurt the ones that he loved, and now he is forced to face them and attempt to move forward in his life.


2 :01x02 - The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart

First aired: Mar/22/2007
Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: John Malloy (Mr. Pinella), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Gregg Corbett (College Dude), Sandra Lafferty (Mrs. Weiner), Phillip DeVona (Ginzo), Jason Horgan (Fitzy), Rachel Miner (Darcy), Bo Mitchell (Doodie)

After the realization that Sam might be his son, Nick decides to stay in Knight's Ridge. Hannah confronts The Commander about the unusual methods he used to find out if Sam is his grandson. Meanwhile, Nick has to convince the Dean of a local college to give him a job as a professor. Elsewhere, Eddie pursues Aubrey, one of Nick's friends; and when Ikey sees Owen and Alison on a date, he's forced to make a move.


3 :01x03 - Tomorrow's So Far Away

First aired: Mar/29/2007
Writer: Victoria Strouse
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: Mary-Charles Jones (Caitlin Rowan), Jake Edwards (Connor Rowan), Lindy Booth (Pizza Girl), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Blair Redford (Ross St. Marie), Judy Leavell (Mrs. Eichorn), Lauren Gibson (Amanda Brynner), Kathryn Firago (Waitress), Ric Reitz (Principal Harrison), Bo Mitchell (Doodie)

Nick has an opportunity to get closer to Sam when Sam asks his advice to impress a girl he likes. In doing so, Nick begins to feel like a father and ends up using a technique from his novel to help Sam get the girl. Meanwhile, Phil feels a spark when he meets the pizza delivery girl in unique circumstances. Elsewhere, Janet the Planet worries that Eddie is embarrassed to be with her in public during their first date; and Ikey continues to have an affair with Owen's wife.


4 :01x04 - Secrets & Guys

First aired: Apr/05/2007
Writer: André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg, Josh Appelbaum
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Lindy Booth (Pizza Girl), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)

Nick and Ronnie uncover why The Commander is unusually upbeat, and are both shocked by the reason. Physical Phil sets up a romantic dinner for his date with the Pizza Girl. Ikey and Eddie are furious when they discover that Big Cat has been stealing clients away from them. Meanwhile, Janet the Planet and Hannah send Sam on a secret scouting mission, but are horrified when it leads to tragic consequences.


5 :01x05 - Forever Until Now

First aired: Apr/19/2007
Writer: Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec, Josh Appelbaum
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Bill Cobbs (Mr. Bolivar), Lindy Booth (Pizza Girl), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Wilbur Fitzgerald (Doctor), Dane Davenport (Chug), Debra Nelson (Nurse), Brian Beegle (Frat Guy)

Nick and the guys sit at the hospital with Hannah as they nervously wait for the results of Sam's emergency surgery. As time ticks by, Nick does his best to comfort Hannah and in doing so the two have a chance to reconnect. Meanwhile, the Pizza Girl is accosted by drunken frat members and Phil has to find a way to defend her without leaving the house. Elsewhere, Ikey and Allison decide what to do about their affair, and Eddie has to face up to standing up Janet.


6 :01x06 - Best Friend Windows

First aired: Apr/26/2007
Writer: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: Reed Diamond (Gavin Goddard), Lindy Booth (Pizza Girl), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Rebecca Field (Janet "The Planet" Meadows), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Bo Mitchell (Doodie), David Galbraith (Pizza Dude), Charles Black (Local Businessman)

When Aubrey begins to think that Nick still has feelings for Hannah, she tells him that he has to choose between her and Hannah. However, Nick's choice becomes more complex when an unexpected visitor shows up at Hannah's. Meanwhile, Nick and the guys plan a surprise for Eddie, but Eddie's response isn't what they had hoped. Ray continues his quest to destroy the gang's relationships by revealing Ikey and Alison's affair to Owen and Physical Phil is forced to make a life-changing move to win Pizza Girl back.


7 :02x01 - Let's Get Owen

First aired: Nov/22/2007
Writer: Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Bryce Robinson (Connor Rowan), Destiny Whitlock (Caitlin Rowan), Tim Chiou (Young Dude), Kofi Natei (Cyrus), Michelle Lombardo (Amiquay), Will Sasso (Big Boy Brett)

While Nick and Eddie head to New York to find Owen, who left town after learning about his wife's infidelities, Hannah wrestles with her true feelings for Nick.


8 :02x02 - How To Kiss Hello

First aired: Nov/26/2007
Writer: Becky Hartman Edwards
Director: Nick Marck
Guest star: Annie Sorell (Cindy Lyons), Alicia Lore (Cheri Lyons), Yvans Jourdain (Campus Policeman), Jennifer Keyes (Joyce), Larry Udy (Tv Repairman), Tanner Blaze (Casper), Brandon Killham (Jasper), Kevin Weisman (Duncan Bow), Sean Gunn (Rooster), Peggy Johnson Jerald (Dean Etwood), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie)

When Nick returns from New York after convincing Owen to come home, Hannah decides to share his feelings with him. Meanwhile, Eddie has trouble expressing his feelings for Janet in public; another professor begins to be interested in Aubrey; and Physical Phil's one connection to the outside world could be cut off.


9 :02x03 - The Infidelity Tour

First aired: Dec/03/2007
Writer: Stacy Rukeyser
Director: Sandy Smolan
Guest star: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Zach Mills (Young Nick), Annie Abbott (Mrs. Liehorn), Destiny Whitlock (Caitlin), Bryce Robinson (Connor), Olivia Everhard (Young Hannah)

Owen wants Nick to report back to him with the details surrounding his wife's affair with Ikey. Meanwhile, Eddie is conflicted about whether he should reveal a secret that could end his business partnership with Nick, and Sam contests his mother's upcoming nuptials.


10 :02x04 - Deck the Howls

First aired: Dec/10/2007
Writer: Victoria Strouse
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson
Guest star: Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Adam J. Bernstein (Young Ronnie), Jessica Tuck (Caroline Garrett), Jonathan Kehoe (Drunken Caroler), Veronica Cartwright (Lynn Farmer), David Clennon (Randall Farmer)

With the holidays rapidly approaching, Owen and Alison must work out an arrangement as to how they can both spend time with the kids during Christmas. While his parents are in town, Phil lies to them that he is an architect, which upsets his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Eddie begins to pull away after Janet gives him a very personal gift and Nick learns the truth about his deceased mother.


11 :02x05 - Once Around The Block

First aired: Dec/17/2007
Writer: Luke McMullen, Phil M. Rosenberg
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Christopher Eric Tschupp (Matthew Lauche), Sahar Bibiyan (Nurse), Shirley Jordan (Mrs. Burns), Lenny Jacobson (Hippy Bob), Tanner Blaze (Casper), Brandon Killham (Jasper), Jessica Stroup (Taylor), Julie Ann Emery (Christine Cataldo), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie)

Christine, Ray's ex-wife, arrives in town and becomes angry at Hannah for allowing a "hippy friend" to watch her sons while Hannah is taking a veterinary tech exam. Meanwhile, Nick sets Ronnie up on a date, but Ronnie soon realizes his feelings for Aubrey; and Pizza Girl tries to convince Physical Phil to drive the classic car in his garage.


12 :02x06 - Revenge of the Cupcake Kid

First aired: Jan/07/2008
Writer: Brian Oh
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Guest star: John Mallory Asher (Ronald Buckman), Katelin Chesna (Karen), Michael Cornacchia (Carter Bump), J.R. Nutt (Granger), James Keane (Sully), Keeshan Giles (Mook #3), Diego Villareal Garcia (Mook #1), Christopher Eric Tschupp (Matthew Lauche), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Sam Stefanski (Mook #2)

Nick is haunted by a comic book he wrote when he was a teen, when he and Eddie look to land a new project. Meanwhile, Hannah and Janet would like to go on a double date with their boyfriends.


13 :02x07 - Spelling It Out

First aired: Jan/14/2008
Writer: Becky Hartman Edwards, Scott Rosenberg
Director: John Kretchmer
Guest star: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Sean Gunn (Rooster), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)

Nick begins to think that Aubrey is keeping a secret from him when he overhears a mysterious phone call.


14 :02x08 - Dancing Days Are Here Again

First aired: Jan/21/2008
Writer: Stacy Rukeyser
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Amy Acker (Girl in blue uniform.), David Paymer (Dr. Doug Levy), Armand Assante (Gabriel Diaz), Jared Ward (Trent), Claudia Mason (Vanessa), Amanda Tepe (Jody Watson), Bre Blair (Bethany), James Keane (Sully), Bryce Robinson (Connor Rowan), Destiny Whitlock (Caitlin Rowan), Christopher Eric Tschupp (Matthew Lauche), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan)

Nick learns Aubrey's secret -- she's meeting up with her estranged father. Ray tries to convince Hannah to fully commit to him by adopting Sam.


15 :02x09 - We Lived Like Giants

First aired: Feb/11/2008
Writer: Victoria Strouse
Director: Marcos Siega
Guest star: Amanda Walsh (Lucy), Eric Tiede (Brian), Armand Assante (Gabriel Diaz), Sean Gunn (Rooster), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Leslie Etwood), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)

Nick worries about Aubrey when her father leaves once again, and he tells Nick to tell Aubrey why he's on the run. Meanwhile, Owen, Nick, Ronnie, Aubrey and Gabriel head out on a road trip to find the girl that saved Owen's life.


16 :02x10 - Hat? No Hat?

First aired: Feb/18/2008
Writer: Stacy Rukeyser
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Angela Oh (Kerry Lourdes), Robert Lipton (Larry Snyder), George Dzundza (Gloy Daniels), Frances Fisher (Ellen Daniels), Amy Acker (Jenny Bristol), Sean Gunn (Rooster), James Keane (Sully), Pride Grinn (Mack Hill), Benedict MacDonald (Instructor)

Nick makes a shocking discovery that he is broke, while Hannah deals with her mom as she prepares for her wedding. Meanwhile, Jenny, the beer delivery girl who saved his life is asked out by Owen.


17 :02x11 - Stand Alone By Me

First aired: Mar/03/2008
Writer: Scott Rosenberg, Phil M. Rosenberg
Director: Sandy Smolan
Guest star: Remy Thorne (Young Eddie), Matthew Josten (Young Ikey), Bella Thorne (Angela Ferilli), Brien Perry (Rob Bear), Jerry Sherman (Old man), Jean Sincere (Old woman), Zach Mills (Young Nick), Bryce Robinson (Connor Rowan), Alex Biats (Young Owen), Joey Wagner Luthman (Young Physical Phil), Cameron Palatas (Young Ray Cataldo), Bridger Zadina (Grizzly), Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Destiny Whitlock (Caitlin Rowan)

While Nick, Eddie, Phil and Owen have problems with the women in their lives, they learn of the untimely death of their childhood crush.


18 :02x12 - The Fine Art of Surfacing

First aired: Mar/10/2008
Writer: Brian Oh
Director: David Solomon
Guest star: Anthony Russell (Frankly-T), Stacy Keibler (Rory Dunlop), Andrea Grano (Office Grasso), Christopher Eric Tschupp (Matthew Lauche), Oz Perkins (Dr. Stone), Bill Bellamy (Stratton Lorb), Julie Ann Emery (Christine Cataldo), James Keane (Sully), Sean Gunn (Rooster), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Etwood), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie)

A visit from Eddie's former girfriend (guest star Stacy Kiebler) sends Janet into a panic, Hannah is arrested, and Nick is offered a terrific career move.


19 :02x13 - As Soon As You Are Able

First aired: Mar/10/2008
Writer: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg
Director: Gary Fleder
Guest star: Sean Gunn (Rooster), Tanner Blaze (Casper), Brandon Killham (Jasper), Penny Johnson Jerald (Dean Etwood), Christopher Eric Tschupp (Matthew Lauche), Bill Bellamy (Stratton Lorb), Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie), Julie Ann Emery (Christine Cataldo)

After Eddie's ex-girlfriend resurfaces, Janet must cope with her visit. Meanwhile, Hannah's arrest affects her engagement to Ray and Nick must decide whether he should take a job offer that would once again take him away from Knights Ridge.