Episode Guide -

Pilot | And So The Day Begins June 1st 2004
Ava was exactly where she wanted to be in life. In her thirties, with a close-knit circle of friends, a great house in a beautiful California beach town and a growing career as a fashion designer, the last thing on her mind was settling down and starting a family,but that all changed the day Ava's sister and brother-in-law were killed in an accident, leaving Ava to raise their three children.

Fireworks June 8th 2004
Ava falls for Kyle.a recently divorced man,but their dating life becomes complicated when she learns that he is the father of Nikki's new crush,Cameron.Meanwhile,Bradin's efforts to protect Erika from a guy(Tanner) with questionable intentions don't go as smoothly as possible.

Into My Life June 15th 2004
Ava discovers that there is some marijuana in Bradin's jeans. The realty office Take all of Johnny's time causing him to break his promise to Derrick.

The Grass Is Greener Than You Think June 22nd 2004
At the roommates annual summer lua party,relationships are started,rekindled,and ended.Ava learns a terrible secret about why Johnny broke up with her years ago.Susanna pretends to be involved with Jay to ward off advances from her ex boyfriend( guest James Black).And Nikki believes she must seduce Cameron( guest Zac Efron) in order to keep him interested in her and away from his ex girlfriend Amber (guest Shelly Buckner)

Big Waves June 29th 2004
Jay is upset that his old knee injury is keeping him from competing in the local surfing competition, but Erika has plans to get him in the event. Meanwhile, feeling overwhelmed by the disarray in the house, Ava asks Johnny and Susannah to help her organize things but no one can agree on how much structure is really needed in the house.Also,Ava and Susanna organize a fashion shoot with a photographer who had a one night stand with Johnny

Heat Wave July 6th 2004
When Derrick's friend finds a naked picture of Ava and takes it home with him Ava has to do some expaining to his mother why Derrick and her son had them .Meanwhile Bradin goes to Jay and Johnny for advice when he considers having sex with Sarah for the first time,but the next night Bradin feels hurt and confused when he sees Sarah on a date with another guy.Nikki's possessiveness is putting a strain on her relationship with Cameron. Bradin meets a young mysterious girl named Haley

Secrets July 13th 2004
Ava becomes increasingly worried about Bradin's relationship with his wild girlfriend Sarah and even Bradin contemplates breaking up with her, but finds it harder to do than he expected. Meanwhile, Derrick misinterprets a friendly embrace between Susannah and Johnny on a camping trip. Ryan Kwanten and Taylor Cole also star. Harry Winer directed the episode written by Jon Cowan & Robert Rovner

Skipping School July 20th 2004
Ava thinks that it may be in Nikki's best interest to skip her last year of junior high and go straight to high school, but Nikki has a different opinion. Bradin is invited by Sarah to run away with her to Mexico, but he discovers that she's actually attempting to get out of going away to a strict boarding school. Erika's estranged mother (guest star Rosanna Arquette, "Pulp Fiction") shows up unannounced and attempts to get Erika to leave Jay and Playa Linda to come home to live with her. Shawn Christian, Merrin Dungey and Nick Benson also star. Steve Miner directed the episode written by Graham Yost

Kicking and Screaming July 27 2004
Erika moves in with Jay after she gets kicked out of her apartment.Elsewhere,Susannah and Ava need a backer for their clothing line to keep their business.Johnny and Ava rekindle old feelings after chaperoning Derrick and Martha on their date

Life In A Fishbowl August 3 2004
Johnny realizes his feelings for Ava when he sees her having a great time on a date with Nikki's principal,Dr. O'Keefe (Jay Harrington).Meanwhile,Bradin considers taking his friendship with Callie to the next level but is confused when Sarah comes back to town

Yummy Mummy August 10 2004
Amber and Nikki are very shocked when Cameron shows up with a new girlfriend, Jordan. Bradin begins to practice with other guys on trying out for a surfing team with good members Zack and Lucas, but things get really complicated when he finds out Tanner is Lucas' brother. Also, Ava is interviewing people for the jobs of sales, marketing, etc., for her fashion line.

On the Last Night of Summer August 17 2004
Relationships are reconsidered.Ava has doubts about getting serious with Simon while she still has feelings for Johnny.Susannah reconsiders quitting her partnership with Ava.Jay has second thoughts about Erika moving in with him when she wants to redecorate his place.Bradin is confused by Callie's hot and cold actions.Nikki suffers when she remembers her parents death.

Thanks to TV Tome for the episode summaries.