The first season of Hart of Dixie an American television series, originally aired in the United States on The CW from September 26, 2011, through May 14, 2012. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios. The pilot, which was announced in February 2011, was ordered to series in May 2011. On October 12, 2011, The CW picked up Hart of Dixie for a full season which will consist of 22 episodes. On May 11, 2012, The CW renewed the show for a second season.
Overview The first season mostly revolves around Zoe adjusting to life in Bluebell and struggling to bring in 30% of the patients to her practice; a clause she needs to adhere to if she wishes to keep half from Brick. She finds this difficult as she is at odds with most of the local residents due to her city persona. Zoe also struggles with her growing feelings towards George Tucker, feelings of which his fiancée Lemon is fully aware, leading her to make it her mission to ensure Zoe leaves Bluebell. Other storylines include Wade's feelings for Zoe which may or may not be returned, Zoe's friendship with the mayor, Lavon, and his past with Lemon, and Zoe's unresolved issues regarding her family.
Cast and characters
Regular Rachel Bilson as Dr. Zoe Hart Jaime King as Lemon Breeland Cress Williams as Lavon Hayes Wilson Bethel as Wade Kinsella Scott Porter as George Tucker Tim Matheson as Dr. Brick Breeland (Recurring episodes 1–14)
Recurring Nadine Velazquez as Didi Ruano Reginald VelJohnson as Dash DeWitt McKaley Miller as Rose Hattenbarger Claudia Lee as Magnolia Breeland Mircea Monroe as Tansy Truitt Brandi Burkhardt as Crickett Watts Kaitlyn Black as Annabeth Nass Eisa Davis as Addie Pickett Wes Brown as Dr. Judson Lyons Armelia McQueen as Shula Whitaker JoBeth Williams as Candice Hart John Marshall Jones as Wally Maynard Ross Philips as Tom Long Mallory Moye as Wanda Lewis Deborah S. Craig as Shelley Ng Steven M. Porter as Frank Moth Peter Mackenzie as Reverend Peter Mayfair Christopher Curry as Earl Kinsella John Eric Bentley as Sheriff Bill Kim Robillard as Sal Dawn Didawick as Old Lady Esther Scott as Delma Warner Nancy Travis as Emmeline Hattenbarger Ann Cusack as Annie Hattenbarger Mary Page Keller as Emily Chase Carla Renata as Susie Ilene Graff as Clora Tucker
Special guest star Justin Hartley as Jesse Kinsella Meredith Monroe as Alice Kincaid
Episodes
Production Development In February 2011, it was announced Hart of Dixie was in development on The CW, was written by Leila Gerstein. In May 2011, Hart of Dixie officially picked up to series. On October 12, 2011, the series received a back nine order for a full season consist of 22 episodes. The show's executive producer Josh Schwartz, compared the show to The WB classics such as Felicity, Everwood and Gilmore Girls.
Casting Rachel Bilson was cast as Zoe Hart, followed Wilson Bethel as Wade Kinsella, Zoe's "gorgeous bad-boy" neighbor in February. In March Jaime King as Lemon Breeland, Cress Williams as Lavon Hayes, and Scott Porter was later cast as good-looking lawyer George Tucker, a potential love-interest for Bilson's character.
Broadcast Season one of Hart of Dixie premiered on The CW in the United States on Monday September 26, 2011 at 9:00 pm, with the season five premiere of Gossip Girl as its lead-in.
Reception On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the first season has an approval rating of 35% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 3.9/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "It's got a solid cast, but Hart of Dixie is unfortunately rife with paper-thin characters and illogical plotting."
Home release Hart of Dixie: The Complete First Season was released on DVD in the U.S. on October 2, 2012. The 5 disc set includes all 22 episodes from the first season, special features and various language and subtitle options.
The Complete First Season Set details Special features 22 episodes 924 minutes (Region 1); TBA (Region 2); 920 minutes (Region 4) 6-disc set 1.78:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Subtitles: English, (Region 4)Deleted scenes Gag reel Straight From the "Hart of Dixie" Featurette Release Dates October 2, 2012 October 8, 2012 November 11, 2012
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