CHARACTER: Joe Whedon
EPISODES:
1x00 UNAIRED PILOT
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baitz
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
The Walker saga begins directly with the death of patriarch William.
1x01 PATRIARCHY
AIR DATE: September 24, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baitz
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
Kitty Walker returns home to California after having been estranged from her mother for three years; she also has a job offer and a marriage proposal to consider. Meanwhile, William Walker has brought his daughter Sarah into the family business, where she soon discovers some glaring financial discrepancies that could undermine the Walker family's way of life.
1x02 AN ACT OF WILL
AIR DATE: October 1, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baetz, Marti Noxon
DIRECTED BY: Matt Shakman
SUMMARY:
After William's burial, secrets come to light: Ojai Fruit is in financial trouble, and Justin finds out about his father's affair with the mysterious Holly Harper. Meanwhile, Kitty starts her new job and moves in with her mother.
1x03 AFFAIRS OF STATE
AIR DATE: October 8, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baetz, Craig Wright, Emily Whitesell
DIRECTED BY: Tucker Gates
SUMMARY:
Kitty and Warren continue to argue but end up in bed. Tommy and Sarah are at odds at Ojai Fruit Co. as Jonathan surprises Kitty in L.A. At a Walker pool party Nora stuns the family and a shocked Holly that she knew about William's affair.
1x04 FAMILY PORTRAIT
AIR DATE: October 15, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Craig Wright, Jon Robin Baetz
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
Sarah and Joe both face a big challenge when they discover that something may be wrong with their daughter, Paige. Kitty finds herself torn between two men, Justin begins his new job, Kevin gets jealous after seeing Scotty with another guy, and Nora suspects that Saul has feelings for Holly.
1x05 DATE NIGHT
AIR DATE: October 22, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
DIRECTED BY: Allison Liddi
SUMMARY:
Nora goes out with David Morton, her carpenter, but things don't turn out as she thought. Kitty goes on a double date with Jonathan, Warren and Amber. Kevin has dinner with Scotty, and sparks fly.
1x06 FOR THE CHILDREN
AIR DATE: October 29, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baetz, Jessica Mecklenburg
DIRECTED BY: Fred Toye
SUMMARY:
It's time for Nora's big Ojai-sponsored benefit, though Sarah knows the company doesn't have cash to spend. Surprises abound when family members take the opportunity to get dates, and Tommy gets disturbing news from his doctor.
1x07 NORTHERN EXPOSURE
AIR DATE: November 5, 2006
WRITTEN BY: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
DIRECTED BY: Lawrence Trilling
SUMMARY:
Needing the cash to help the business survive, the family decides to sell its ranch house. Nora sees this as a perfect opportunity for a final family get-together in a place of so many fond memories; the family disagrees.
1x08 MISTAKES WERE MADE: PART 1
AIR DATE: November 12, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baetz, Craig Wright
DIRECTED BY: Michael Lange
SUMMARY:
Sarah seeks to uncover a secret about Holly's daughter, Nora goes on a proper date with David, and Kevin tries to win Scotty back. Justin gets a notice to return to army duty, and his thoughts take us back to when he first enlisted.
1x09 MISTAKES WERE MADE: PART 2
WRITTEN BY: Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
Nora continues to reminisce about the days immediately following 911 while Justin recovers from his OD. Kitty attempts to use influence with a Senator to get Justin out of the army. Tommy, Sarah and Kevin road trip to the Nevada desert to check on a piece of land that their father owned.
1x10 LIGHT THE LIGHTS
AIR DATE: December 10, 2006
WRITTEN BY: Peter Calloway, Clifford Owen
DIRECTED BY: Fred Toye
SUMMARY:
Justin seeks a stay before reporting for duty and ends up in court, Ojai becomes dependent on Holly's goodwill, Kitty gets a job offer she's not sure she wants, and granddaughter Paige convinces Nora to celebrate Hanukkah.
1x11 FAMILY DAY
AIR DATE: January 7, 2007
WRITTEN BY: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
DIRECTED BY: David Petrarca
SUMMARY:
Justin is in rehab and asks the family to join him for a group therapy session. Kitty visits Robert McCallister's at his home as she considers his job offer. Holly makes room for herself at Ojai, and Nora decides to join her.
1x12 SEXUAL POLITICS
AIR DATE: January 14, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
DIRECTED BY: Sandy Smolan
SUMMARY:
To prove she and McCallister are not a couple, Kitty tries out a dating service. Kevin meets a guy who seems very interested in him, but claims he isn't gay. Sarah is struck by jealousy, and Tommy can't handle Julia's sex hormones.
1x13 SOMETHING IDA THIS WAY
AIR DATE: January 21, 2007
WRITTEN BY: David Marshall Grant, Sherri Cooper
DIRECTED BY: Michael Lange
SUMMARY:
It's Nora's birthday and her family is preparing an elaborate surprise party. Nora's mother shows up, and the kids' video greeting contains more than they bargained for, while Kevin continues his concealed relationship with Chad.
1x14 VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE
AIR DATE: February 11, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Peter Calloway, Clifford Olin
DIRECTED BY: Michael Schultz
SUMMARY:
Valentine's Day has twists in store for the family: Kitty goes fundraising with Robert and finds out he wants to run for President, Kevin plays with Chad's feelings, but ends up with someone unexpected, and Justin gets a call from Tyler.
1x15 LOVE IS DIFFICULT
AIR DATE: February 18, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Jon Robin Baitz, Molly Newman
DIRECTED BY: Michael Lange
SUMMARY:
As Tommy thinks back to conversations with his father, he comes to a decision about his own future. Sarah's marriage is at a crossroads and she and Joe see a therapist. And Chad makes a move to make things right with Kevin.
1x16 THE OTHER WALKER
AIR DATE: March 4, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
DIRECTED BY: Gloria Muzo
SUMMARY:
News of William's and Holly's illegitimate daughter, Rebecca, shakes the Walker family to the core. Kevin causes an indirect coming-out for Chad, Justin breaks off with Tyler and a furious Holly declares war on Sarah and her family.
1x17 ALL IN THE FAMILY
AIR DATE: April 1, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Sherri Cooper, David Marshall Grant
DIRECTED BY: David Paymer
SUMMARY:
Nora invites Rebecca to a family dinner, and the family's problems with the new arrival are not well-concealed. Kitty partakes in a family dinner of her own when Robert's children come to town, and Chad invites Kevin to a film premiere.
1x18 THREE PARTIES
AIR DATE: April 8 ,2007
WRITTEN BY: Marc Guggenheim, Jon Robin Baetz
DIRECTED BY: Sandy Smolan
SUMMARY:
Nora is so happy about her writing class that she decides to ask her teacher out. Kitty must go to Senator McCallister's home town on campaign work, and Sarah joins her for the weekend. Chad tells Kevin he finally wants to come out.
1x19 GAME NIGHT
AIR DATE: April 15, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Molly Newman (teleplay), Peter Calloway & Clifford Olin (story)
DIRECTED BY: Matt Shakman
SUMMARY:
The Walkers decide to revisit an old tradition, game night with the Jones family. Kitty sets up a blind date between her brother Kevin and Jason McCallister, and several family members try to reach out to Rebecca as best they know how.
1x20 BAD NEWS
AIR DATE: April 29, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
DIRECTED BY: Jason Moore
SUMMARY:
A kiss shared between Rebecca and Joe threatens his marriage. But does Sarah need to know? Nora goes on a date with her teacher, Mark. When a helicopter crash kills two of Robert's staff it causes strong reactions from him and Kitty alike.
1x21 GRAPES OF WRATH
AIR DATE: May 6, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Sherri Cooper, David Marshall Grant
DIRECTED BY: Michael Morris
SUMMARY:
It's time for the opening of Tommy and Holly's winery, but not everyone has celebrating with Holly at the top of their agenda. Nora takes the opportunity to invite Mark to join her, but ends up in a spirited fight at the party.
1x22 FAVORITE SON
AIR DATE: May 13, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Benjamin Kruger, Daniel Silk
DIRECTED BY: Jason Moore
SUMMARY:
Julia gives birth prematurely, and when one of the twins has severe complications she and Tommy have a difficult choice to make. A former soldier tries to blackmail the Senator with information about his past. Joe moves out.
1x23 MATRIARCHY
AIR DATE: May 20, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Greg Berlanti, Jon Robin Baetz
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
The family decides to throw an engagement party for Kitty against her wishes. Saul meets an old friend recently divorced from his wife. Justin spends time with his brothers and sisters before going to Iraq, but Nora refuses to say goodbye.
2x01 HOME FRONT
AIR DATE: September 30, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
By the end of summer, Nora has not heard from Justin in Iraq for three weeks. Kitty takes a break from campaigning to be with her family, and they insist on taking her out on her birthday. Sarah has sex with Joe, but what does it mean?
2x02 AN AMERICAN FAMILY
WRITTEN BY: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
DIRECTED BY: Gloria Muzio
SUMMARY:
Justin returns from Iraq, but with severe injuries. Nora wants to help him as much as she can, but that may be too much. Sarah asks Joe to move back home, but he has different plans. Kitty gets Robert in trouble at a radio talk show.
2x05 DOMESTIC ISSUES
AIR DATE: October 28, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Peter Calloway, Clifford Olin
DIRECTED BY: Ken Olin
SUMMARY:
On the eve of Robert's televised debate appearance, Kitty finds out she is pregnant - and the rumor runs through the family. Sarah is shocked when Joe seeks primary custody of their children.
2x06 TWO PLACES
AIR DATE: November 4, 2007
WRITTEN BY: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
DIRECTED BY: Gloria Muzio
SUMMARY:
Kitty brings in an old acquaintance to help handle her pregnancy's impact on Robert's campaign. Rebecca discovers Justin's new drug habit. Paige doesn't respond well to her parents' new custody arrangement.
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