TV series

October Road

Name: October Road
Released: 2007
Cast: Bryan Greenberg, Laura Prepon, Tom Berenger, Warren Christie, Brad William Henke

2007–2008· 2 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-PG★ 6.1Ended

On ABC — From GroupM Motion Entertainment · Touchstone Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

small town massachusetts writer hometown

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMar 15, 2007 · 43 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Bill Nunn, Nicholas Pryor, Rebecca Field, Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett), Lee Norris, Bill Bellamy, Blake Michael (Young Ronny)
E2 The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the ApplecartMar 22, 2007 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Penny Johnson Jerald, Rebecca Field, Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)
E3 Tomorrow's So Far AwayMar 29, 2007 · 45 min
Synopsis
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...
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Rebecca Field, Blair Redford (Ross St. Marie), Lauren Gibson (Amanda Brynner)
E4 Secrets and GuysApr 5, 2007 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Penny Johnson Jerald, Rebecca Field, Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)
E5 Forever. Until NowApr 19, 2007 · 44 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Penny Johnson Jerald, Bill Cobbs, Rebecca Field
E6 Best Friend WindowsApr 26, 2007 · 45 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Elizabeth Bogush (Alison Rowan), Reed Diamond, Penny Johnson Jerald, Rebecca Field, Jonathan Murphy (Ronnie Garrett)