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South of Nowhere Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Secret Truths

First aired: Nov/04/2005
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch
Director: Donna Deitch
Guest star: Dustin Meier (Cop #1), Edward Cannan (Counsellor), Dinah Lenney (Teacher), John Eric Bentley (Coach), Marcus Brown (Dallas), Darryl Reed, Jr. (Zak), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Marisa Lauren (Sherry), Quentin Prescott Price (Boz)

The Carlin Family arrives in Los Angeles from Ohio, Spencer meets a new friend named Ashley Davies, they hit it off almost immediately. Glenn on the other hand is a magnificent basketball player, and is trying to become part of the team. And there he runs into Basketball star Aiden who gets jealous of the new boy.
And Madison meets Spencer and tells her to choose her friend more carefully. Clay run into trouble while talking to a girl named Chelsea, her boyfriend Dallas a bulky highschooler who beats up Clay also, Clay meets Sean and there Clay learns that being black is a crime in Los Angeles when being pulled over by two white cops.



2 :01x02 - Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others

First aired: Nov/11/2005
Writer: Nancylee Myatt
Director: Robert Townsend
Guest star: C. C. DeVille (Raiff Davies), Donna W. Scott (Cat), Quentin Prescott Price (Boz), Bernie Barlow (Herself)

Things heat up between Aiden and Spencer at Ashley's rock show, much to Ashley's surprise and jealousy.



3 :01x03 - Put Out or Get Out

First aired: Nov/18/2005
Writer: James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Colleen McGrann (Christine), Boogie (The DJ), Donna W. Scott (Cat), Ashley Schneider (Kelly), T. Lopez (Hot Girl)

Ashley warns Spencer that her new friend may want a little more than friendship.



4 :01x04 - First Time

First aired: Dec/02/2005
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch
Director: Troy Beyer
Guest star: Marisa Lauren (Sherry), Aasha Davis (Chelsea)

As Clay's dream date with Chelsea (Aasha Davis) draws near, he must contend with a lot of unwanted attention and advice after it becomes public knowledge that he's still a virgin. Meanwhile, Ashley decides to retaliate after gossip is spread about her by Madison and Sherry.



5 :01x05 - Girl's Guide to Dating

First aired: Dec/09/2005
Writer: Dawn Comer Jefferson
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Michael Terry (Will), Joey Mendicino (Max), Jayzel Samonte (Teenage Boy), Christopher DerGregorian (Ben Montanio)

Spencer, who's wrestling with her sexuality, decides to ditch school and blow off a little steam at the beach with Ashley. Meanwhile, Clay, Glen, Aiden, Sean and Madison spend a daylong detention together; Arthur finds out that Paula's new boss is someone special from her past.



6 :01x06 - Friends With Benefits

First aired: Dec/16/2005
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch, Dallas Jackson
Director: Robert Townsend
Guest star: Christopher DerGregorian (Ben Montanio), William Francis McGuire (Cop), Phyllis Applegate (Grandma), Blaze (Robber #1)

Spencer and Ashley compete against each other for the affections of Aiden; a night at the movies turns into a harrowing experience for Clay and Sean; and Paula and Arthur deal with two fatalities in the ER.



7 :01x07 - Under My Skin

First aired: Jan/13/2006
Writer: Barbara Nance
Director: Charles Randolph Wright
Guest star: Emily Montague (Josie), Aasha Davis (Chelsea)

The tables are turned, and now it's Spencer who finds herself jealous of a new person in Ashley's life. Meanwhile, Clay experiences a racial-identity crisis while working on a term paper for school.



8 :01x08 - Shake Rattle & Roll

First aired: Jan/20/2006
Writer: Dawn Comer Jefferson
Director: Charles Randolph Wright
Guest star: Marisa Lauren (Sherry), Coral Cohen (Girl), Peter Jay Fernandez (Ron), Marie Rousso (Nurse)

Ashley and Madison have another clash in the girl’s locker room, a basketball scout from a major University is interested in recruiting Glen, and the Carlin family experiences their first California earthquake, which shakes the foundation of their friendships and marriage.



9 :01x09 - Say it Aint So, Spencer (1)

First aired: Jan/27/2006
Writer: Nancylee Myatt
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Angela Sarafyan (Paige), Donna W. Scott (Cat), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Marisa Lauren (Sherry)

In part 1 of a two-part season finale, Spencer goes on a date with Aiden, and Ashley, feeling totally betrayed by the couple, ends up turning to an old - and not-so-good - friend for comfort.

Meanwhile, Clay becomes upset and frustrated while searching for his birth mother, and Paula and Arthur try to determine whether their crumbling relationship is worth saving.



10 :01x10 - What Just Happened? (2)

First aired: Feb/03/2006
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Christopher DerGregorian (Ben Montanio), Colleen McGrann (Christine), Quentin Prescott Price (Boz), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Tempestt Bledsoe (Cecily)

After nursing Ashley through a rough night, Ashley and Spencer are closer than ever. Meanwhile, Clay borrows Sean’s car and heads to Arizona for a personal mission and Glen is on a rollercoaster of his own, with some great news from a college recruiter… followed by an event that may change his life forever.



11 :02x01 - The Morning After (1)

First aired: Sep/29/2006
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch
Director: Robert Townsend
Guest star: Branden Weslee Kong (Jock), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), C. C. DeVille (Danger Davies)

Ashley is thrilled about having finally consummated her relationship with Spencer, whom she takes to meet her rock-star dad (C.C. Deville). However, Ashley's joy is short-lived when tragedy strikes. Meanwhile, Madison wants to reunite with Aiden, but he's turned off by her spoiled-rotten attitude.



12 :02x02 - Dad went to heaven and all I got was this stupid half sister (2)

First aired: Sep/29/2006
Writer: Nancylee Myatt
Director: Robert Townsend
Guest star: Branden Weslee Kong (Jock), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), C. C. DeVille (Danger Davies)

Ashley begins adjusting to the death of her father, but all this adjusting is turning Spencer away. Meanwhile, Glen begins his recovery.



13 :02x03 - Behind the Music

First aired: Oct/06/2006
Writer: Jonas E. Agin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Donna W. Scott (Cat), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Branden Weslee Kong (Gym Boy)

Vh1 Behind the Music gets footage of Ashley and Spencer kissing. As Ashley and Spencer desperately try to stop the footage from airing, secrets come out.



14 :02x04 - Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner

First aired: Oct/13/2006

Spencer's mother hooks her up with a male date, and Spencer's clear lack of interest becomes suspicious to her mother.



15 :02x05 - Rules of Engagement

First aired: Oct/20/2006
Writer: Paige Bernhardt
Director: Charles Randolph Wright
Guest star: Marisa Lauren (Sherry), Aasha Davis (Chelsea)

Spencer struggles with intolerance about her sexuality at school and at home; Madison jumps at an opportunity---given to her by Kyla---to get back together with Aiden.



16 :02x06 - That Is So Not Mom

First aired: Nov/03/2006
Writer: Earl Davis
Director: Charles Randolph Wright
Guest star: Cameron Goodman (Debbie), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Tempestt Bledsoe (Cecily)

Clay is less than thrilled by news that his birth mother is moving to Los Angeles; a friend from Ohio visits Spencer and brings out a side of her that Ashley has never seen; Paula and Arthur are dismayed to discover that Glen's new pain prescription is almost gone.



17 :02x07 - Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are

First aired: Nov/10/2006
Writer: Nancylee Myatt
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Adam Chambers (Drug Dealer)

Spencer decides to come out of the closet and tell her parents that she is in love with Ashley; Clay and Chelsea confront the realities of their unplanned pregnancy; and Glen becomes even more self-destructive and unbalanced.



18 :02x08 - That's the Way the World Crumbles

First aired: Nov/17/2006
Writer: Jonas E. Agin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Tempestt Bledsoe (Cecily), Kitty Swink (Ronda)

After Spencer’s mother walks in on her and Ashley, she goes to great measures to keep the girls apart, only to have them run off together. Meanwhile, Glenn goes to therapy for his pain killer addiction and Clay calls his birth mother, looking for advice on what to do with his girlfriend.



19 :02x09 - Objects May be Closer Than They Appear

First aired: Dec/01/2006
Writer: Chad Fiveash
Director: Robert Townsend
Guest star: Nick Jaine (Paramedic), Aasha Davis (Chelsea)

Spencer and Ashley hit the road to escape Spencer's problems with her mom, but the girls encounter car---and other---troubles; Kyla returns from her trip to Baltimore to find her relationship with Aiden a mess, courtesy of Madison; and Chelsea finds an unexpected ally, who helps her deal with her pregnancy.



20 :02x10 - Love and War and Love and War

First aired: Dec/08/2006
Writer: Paige Bernhardt
Director: Robert Townsend

The Carlin family along with Madison, Ashley, Aiden and Kayla have a paintball war, but this fake war brings out real battles.



21 :02x11 - Love, Child and Videotape

First aired: Dec/15/2006
Writer: Jenelle Lindsay
Director: Nancylee Myatt
Guest star: Tempestt Bledsoe (Cecily), Aasha Davis (Chelsea), Dinah Lenney (Mrs. Mills), Colleen McGrann (Christine), Kitty Swink (Rhonda)

Spencer accidentally views a racy tape of Ashley and Aiden when they were dating. This tape brings up whole new issues with her and Ashley, as well as issues with the already unstable Kyla and Aiden. Could it be the end of their relationships?



22 :02x12 - Too Many Girls, Not Enough Aiden

First aired: Dec/22/2006
Writer: Nancylee Myatt
Director: Rose Troche

Aiden tries to make sense of all the women in his life. Who he loves and who he wants to be 'just friends' with. Madison comes back looking a mess.



23 :02x13 - Trouble in Paradise

First aired: Dec/22/2006
Guest star: Aasha Davis (Chelsea)

Aiden has trouble coming to terms with his feelings for Ashley. Especially since he is now dating her half sister again. As Aiden tries to make Ashley realize that they were meant to be, Spencer watches as her heart breaks.



24 :03x01 - The Valley of the Shadows

First aired: Aug/10/2007
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch, Charles Rosin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Austen Parros (Sean Miller), Danso Gordon (Clay Carlin), Marisa Lauren (Sheri), Colleen McGrann (Christine), Michelle Ang (Lily Zee), Wiley Pickett (Sergeant McAndrews)

The season 3 premiere episode will take place shortly after the High School Prom Shooting.



25 :03x02 - Can't Buy Me Love

First aired: Aug/10/2007
Writer: Jonas E. Agin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Wiley Pickett (Sergeant McAndrews), Michelle Ang (Lily Zee), Colleen McGrann (Christine), Marisa Lauren (Sheri)

When Ashley and Kyla get their inheritance from their father’s estate, Ashley thinks the money will give her the opportunity to get away with Spencer. However, when Aiden decides he wants a second chance with Ashley, it throws a major dent in her plans. Later, when Spencer finds out that Ashley and Aiden spent the night together, she decides to end her relationship with Ashley. Meanwhile, Glen tries to think of a way to get out of serving in the Army.



26 :03x03 - The It Girls

First aired: Aug/17/2007
Writer: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Brooke Vallone (Carmen)

Tired of living her mother, Ashley decides to move out and asks Kyla if she wants to purchase a loft with her. Now that they’re living together, the girls start acting more like sisters when they bond at a fashion show’s after-party. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Spenser are having a hard time moving on after Clay’s death and are hesitant to watch the True Life documentary about the school shooting. It is only after Chelsea and Spencer feel the baby kick that they feel ready to watch the documentary and attempt moving on with their lives.



27 :03x04 - Spencer's New Girlfriend

First aired: Aug/24/2007
Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Kate French (Sasha), Brooke Vallone (Carmen), Kyle Searles (Jake)

While Spencer spends the day at Chelsea’s studio with Carmen, Ashley is having a hard time figuring out who she wants to be with, especially after Aiden puts his foot down with the way she leads him on. Meanwhile Madison learns what Jake has in store for her when she goes back to his place for a romantic dance lesson.



28 :03x05 - The Truth Hurts

First aired: Aug/31/2007
Writer: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Brooke Vallone (Carmen), Kyle Searles (Jake)

As Spencer tries to protect Carmen from Ashley, Aiden tries to protect himself from himself.



29 :03x06 - Fighting Crime

First aired: Sep/07/2007
Writer: Larry Mollin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Sean Wing (Ethan Marks), Brooke Vallone (Carmen), Kate French (Sasha), Kyle Searles (Jake)

Spencer's done with Carmen, and just in time too. Ashley needs her support, because an old friend from New York is ready to make her famous. Meanwhile, Aiden and Madison figure that since they're both unattached, maybe they could try attaching every once in a while. And Glen discovers that Chelsea is thinking of changing her plans for the baby, but plans sometimes have a way of changing themselves.



30 :03x07 - Saturday Night is for Fighting

First aired: Sep/14/2007
Writer: Stacy Kravetz
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Sean Wing (Ethan), Schuyler Yancey (Photographer), Cody Dorkin (Patrick)

Jake's working hard to make Kyla the new It girl, but when she finds out that Ashley's poised to out-It her, It hits the fan. Aiden's there to see it splatter, and realizes that he might be splattering along with it. Meanwhile, Spencer discovers that guys have a hard time distinguishing being with her from being with her.



31 :03x08 - Gay Pride

First aired: Sep/21/2007
Writer: Thomas W. Lynch, Charles Rosin
Director: Paul Hoen
Guest star: Kyle Searles (Jake)

Spencer wants someone to help her show her pride, but everyone's too busy worrying about themselves.



32 :03x09 - Career Day

First aired: Oct/10/2008



33 :03x10 - Spencer's 18th Birthday

First aired: Oct/17/2008



34 :03x11 - A Very Inconvenient Truth

First aired: Oct/24/2008



35 :03x12 - Love and Kisses

First aired: Nov/07/2008



36 :03x13 - Better Late Than Never

First aired: Nov/14/2008



37 :03x14 - Past, Present and Future

First aired: Nov/21/2008



38 :03x15 - Taking Seconds

First aired: Dec/05/2008



39 :03x16 - South of Nowhere (1)

First aired: Dec/12/2008



40 :03x17 - South of Nowhere (2)

First aired: Dec/12/2008