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October Road

October Road

Sometimes you've got to look back to see where you're going.

TV-PG2007•1h 0m•6.2/10
DramaComedy

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6.2/10(17)

When Nick Garrett was 18, he packed up his truck and said goodbye for a summer road trip that turned into 10 years of being away. He has since become a literary celebrity in New York, living off the fame and fortune of his best-selling novel and movie, based on his hometown friends. To the literary world, Nick defined a generation, but to his hometown, he betrayed them by sharing secrets. Now, without inspiration for a new book, Nick returns to his hometown to find that feelings toward him have changed.

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Production

WPP Motion Entertainment, Touchstone Television, ABC Studios, Mojo Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 15, 2007

Last Aired

March 17, 2008

Networks

ABC

Created By

André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg

Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2007-03-15
10 years after leaving his hometown, Nick Garrett returns to Knights Ridge, to teach a one-day course at Dufresne College, which he believes is a great way to find out what changes since he was gone. After hurting the ones he loved by writing a book, a best-selling novel, and discovering their secrets, Nick will have to find a way to confront past demons and move on with his life. Nick decides to stay after discovering that his ex-girlfriend, Hannah Daniels, has a 10 year old son named Sam who has a peanut allergy...just like all of the men in the Garrett family.
The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart
E2
The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart
Air date: 2007-03-22
Nick decides to stay in Knights Ridge and tries to convince dean Leslie Etwood to give him a job at the local college, but things keep getting in his way. In a way to get back at Nick for leaving years ago, Eddie pursues Aubrey. Ikey isn't pleased to see Alison and Owen on an annual date. Hannah is mad at Nick after realizing The Commander came in the Veterinary Care with a silly excuse, only to find out if Sam is Nick's son or not.
Tomorrow's So Far Away
E3
Tomorrow's So Far Away
Air date: 2007-03-29
Nick helps Sam get a girl he likes by using a technique from his novel. Physical Phil gets a crush on a pizza delivery girl. Ray wants to buy a house with Hannah. Hannah realizes she still wants Nick. Janet fears Eddie is embarrassed to be on a date with her...
Secrets and Guys
E4
Secrets and Guys
Air date: 2007-04-05
Hannah and Janet send Sam on a secret mission that leads to a tragic conclusion; Ronnie and Nick find out The Commander's secret; Ikey and Eddie are angry when they find out Big Cat has been stealing their clients; and Physical Phil plans a date with the pizza girl.
Forever. Until Now
E5
Forever. Until Now
Air date: 2007-04-19
Nick and Hannah bond while waiting for the outcome of Sam's surgery. Eddie tries to deal with the consequences of standing Janet up at their date. Ikey and Alison come to an agreement about their secret relationship. Physical Phil has to find a way to get even with the drunken frat guys that bothered Pizza Girl.
Best Friend Windows
E6
Best Friend Windows
Air date: 2007-04-26
Nick is torn between Hannah and Aubrey, as Aubrey asks him about his and Hannah's relationship. However, an unexpected visitor occupies Nick. Eddie makes a weird response to a "welcome surprise" by his friends. Physical Phil decides to make a huge change in his life. Ray tells Owen about Alison and Ikey's secret relationship.

Cast

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

Nick Garrett

Laura Prepon

Laura Prepon

Hannah Daniels

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

The Commander

Warren Christie

Warren Christie

Ray 'Big Cat' Cataldo

Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke

Owen Rowan

Evan Jones

Evan Jones

Ikey

Jay Paulson

Jay Paulson

Physical Phil

Slade Pearce

Slade Pearce

Sam Daniels

Geoff Stults

Geoff Stults

Eddie Latekka

Odette Annable

Odette Annable

Aubrey

Lindy Booth

Lindy Booth

Pizza Girl

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