

South of Nowhere
The Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to Los Angeles to find life's not the same. And neither are they.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
Embark on the journey of self discovery with the Carlin Family in season 1 of South of Nowhere. As Spencer and her family adjust to their new life in LA, they find themselves unprepared for the fast paced, ethnically rich, "anything goes" environment. It's about growing up and taking responsibility for your choices, your beliefs and your heart.

E1Secret Truths (1)
Nov 4, 2005
After their mother gets a new job, the Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to the big city of Los Angeles, California. Siblings Spencer, Glenn and adopted African American Clay must adjust to a new school, friends, and problems and must try and survive in a place where everyone else is also trying to find their identity.
E2Secret Truths (2)
Nov 4, 2005
After their mother gets a new job, the Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to the big city of Los Angeles, California. Siblings Spencer, Glenn and adopted African American Clay must adjust to a new school, friends, and problems and must try and survive in a place where everyone else is also trying to find their identity.

E3Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others
Nov 11, 2005
"Friends, Lovers, Brothers, and Others" was the technical second but chronological third episode of South of Nowhere that aired on November 11, 2005 on the teen drama channel, The-N.

E4Put Out or Get Out
Nov 18, 2005
Ashley is not too impressed with Spencer's new gal pal. Meanwhile, Clay finds common ground with someone he least expected and Madison puts Glen and Aiden in a possibly dangerous situation.

E5First Time
Dec 2, 2005
Ashley makes a video involving revelations of people's first time having sex. As Clay's first date with Chelsea nears, he is forced to face a lot of unwanted attention and even advice as everyone finds out he is still a virgin. Meanwhile, Ashley decides to get back at Madison and Sherry for spreading rumors about her.

E6Girls Guide to Dating
Dec 9, 2005
Spencer and Ashley sneak out of the school while its under lockdown. While sneaking out, Spencer reveals her feelings towards girls, and Ashley tries to help but it hurts Spencer in the process.

E7Friends With Benefits
Dec 16, 2005
Spencer and Ashley have a friendly competition for Aiden’s affection, which gets a little out of hand. Clay and Sean have a night from hell as they are on their way back from the movies. When two dead bodies come into the ER, Paula and Arthur are forced to deal with the harsh realities of living in Los Angeles.

E8Under My Skin
Jan 13, 2006
Ashley makes a new friend named Josie, only to learn that Spencer doesn't approve. Clay's term paper makes him struggle with his identity, and Glen and Aiden arrange a wild poker.

E9Shake Rattle & Roll
Jan 20, 2006
Ashley and Madison have another clash in the girl’s locker room. In a little tussle, Madison discovers Ashley’s cell phone that has fallen out of her bag and the mischief begins. A basketball scout from a major University is interested in recruiting Glen and tries to persuade his decision with some expensive gifts. At home, Arthur finds a suspicious email. The Carlin family experiences their first California earthquake, which shakes the foundation of their friendships and marriage.

E10Say it Aint So, Spencer
Dec 27, 2006
Spencer accepts a date with Aiden, which ends up confusing her even more. Clay faces trouble while searcing for his birth mother, while Paula and Arthur try couple's counseling as a way to deal with their issues.

E11What's Just Happened?
Feb 3, 2006
After nursing Ashley through a rough night, Ashley and Spencer are closer than ever. Meanwhile, Clay borrows Sean’s car and heads to Arizona for a personal mission and Glen is on a rollercoaster of his own, with some great news from a college recruiter… followed by an event that may change his life forever.
Continue the journey with the South of Nowhere gang. As Spencer and her family settle into life in southern California, Spencer struggles to come out to her family about her relationship with Ashley while Aiden struggles with his feelings as he realizes that he is still in love with Ashley. Through life's unexpected twists and turns, Spencer, Ashley, Aiden, Clay, Glen and friends continue trying to define themselves and make sense of their lives.

E1The Morning After (1)
Sep 29, 2006
Spencer wakes up with Ashley and they talk about what happened the night before. Ashley and Spencer go out to dinner with Ashley's father and afterwards find out he died, and at his wake Ashley find out she has a half-sister.
E2The Morning After (2)
Sep 29, 2006
Spencer wakes up with Ashley and they talk about what happened the night before. Ashley and Spencer go out to dinner with Ashley's father and afterwards find out he died, and at his wake Ashley find out she has a half-sister.

E3Behind the Music
Oct 6, 2006
Ashley has only had Kyla as a sister for a few weeks, and she's already sick of her. Things get ugly between the two, and a VH1 special about their dad makes the situation even worse. Plus, fact that Aiden is crushing on Kyla isn't helping much either.

E4Guess Who's Coming Out to Dinner?
Oct 13, 2006
Spencer's mom sets her up on a date, and Ashley is not happy that Spencer has not told her parents about their relationship yet. Ashley wants Spencer to tell her parents about them or she is going to stop waiting for her.

E5Rules of Engagement
Oct 20, 2006
Spencer gets caught in the middle of homosexuality intolerance at school, and at home. Meanwhile, there's something going on between Aiden and a girl he met at the gym.

E6That Is So Not Mom
Nov 3, 2006
Clay's life is ripped in two by his past and his future.

E7Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
Nov 10, 2006
Arthur and Paula are out for the weekend, so Glen thinks it's the perfect time to have a party right? Think again. He got put into jail for buying drugs. Now, after finding out she's pregnant, Chelsea really doesn't know what to do. Clay's trying to be supportive, but Chelsea's just pushing him away until she figures out what to do. In the meantime, Spencer thinks it's finally time to tell her parents that she's in love with Ashley, but will they approve?

E8That's the Way the World Crumbles
Nov 17, 2006
Mrs. Carlin walks in on Ashley and Spencer making out, and completely freaks out. Will the truth about Spencer destroy the Carlin family?

E9Objects May be Closer Than They Appear
Dec 1, 2006
Spencer & Ashley won't let Paula keep them apart. So they're out on the road! But will it have a happy end? Elsewhere another Carlin family member's secret is out.

E10Love and War and Love and War
Dec 8, 2006
As the Carlin family try to reconnect they try out Paint ball in an effort to get their feelings out. But as Spencer grows closer to her family, Ashley feels she and Spencer are just moving apart.

E11Love, Child and Videotape
Dec 15, 2006
As happy as Spencer and Ashley are together, Spence suspects that Ash was happier when she and Aiden were a thing.

E12Too Many Girls, Not Enough Aiden
Dec 22, 2006
Aiden's under pressure from Madison, Kyla, Ashley and Spencer over friendship and relationship issues. It seems that in order to make one of them happy, he has to break another one's heart.

E13Trouble in Paradise
Dec 22, 2006
Aiden has trouble coming to terms with his feelings for Ashley. Especially since he is now dating her half sister again. As Aiden tries to make Ashley realize that they were meant to be, Spencer watches as her heart breaks.
Tragedy takes hold at the start of South of Nowhere's third and final season as the prom-night shooting claims its victims and Spencer and Ashley struggle to make sense of their relationship in the aftermath. For Ashley this means dropping out of school, grabbing Kyla and leaving home to find herself and start anew in the world outside. But will she only find herself falling back into old habits and old relationships? Meanwhile this leaves Spencer to face being the "out" girl in school without Ash to protect her. Will the series' end see Spencer and Ashley reunited, or will life have other plans for this star-crossed couple? Got it all figured out? Think again.

E1The Valley Of The Shadow
Aug 10, 2007
Moments after the drive-by shooting at the King High prom, ambulances rush the victims to the ER--and everyone realizes that nothing will be the same again. As Spencer and Ashley rechart their existence in the aftermath, their relationship might not be strong enough to take the strain.

E2Can't Buy Me Love
Aug 10, 2007
When Ashley and Kyla get their inheritance from their father’s estate, Ashley thinks the money will give her the opportunity to get away with Spencer. However, when Aiden decides he wants a second chance with Ashley, it throws a major dent in her plans. Later, when Spencer finds out that Ashley and Aiden spent the night together, she decides to end her relationship with Ashley. Meanwhile, Glen tries to think of a way to get out of serving in the Army.

E3The It Girls
Aug 17, 2007
A documentary about the prom shooting airs. Spencer & Ashley are over (for now) but could there be something between Kyla & Ashley?

E4Spencer's New Girlfriend
Aug 24, 2007
Spencer becomes closer to Carmen. Ashley and Aiden's relationship suffers.

E5The Truth Hurts
Aug 31, 2007
Spencer has moved on with a relationship with Carmen, but Ashley wants her friend back; Madison wants to get into a club and hopes Ashley will help her do it; and Aiden just wants someone to help him before he falls apart.

E6Fighting Crime
Sep 7, 2007
Spencer and Carmen's relationship is done, just as Aiden and Madison are just getting started. Meanwhile, Ashley is visited by a friend from New York who has big plans for her future, and Chelsea has plans for the baby, but she might not have much say in the end.

E7Saturday Night is for Fighting
Sep 14, 2007
Jake's working hard to make Kyla the new It girl, but when she finds out that Ashley's poised to out-It her, It hits the fan. Aiden's there to see it splatter, and realizes that he might be splattering along with it. Meanwhile, Spencer discovers that guys have a hard time distinguishing being with her from being with her.

E8Gay Pride
Sep 21, 2007
Spencer goes to Pride and she wants someone to come and show pride with her.

E9Career Day
Oct 10, 2008
"Spashley" is back, and this time Ashley's the one looking for commitment. Glen gets fired by Jake because he wasn't there for Kyla when the photographer cornered her from the night before. Glen comes home to find Arthur "son-ing" Aiden, who is also dating the new girl, Sasha Miller. Meanwhile, Jake decides to scam Ashley and make Kyla's voice on the cd fake, seeing as how she can't sing.

E10Spencer's 18th Birthday
Oct 17, 2008
Spencer's grandmother comes to visit for her special day. Spencer has a hard time telling her grandmother about her newfound sexuality. Meanwhile, Spencer gets to know Lily's girlfriend, Jonica. Kyla and Ashley are asked to sing on national televison, they embarrass themseleves live, all thanks to Kyla and her fake voice. Meanwhile, Glen becomes hurt when he witness Aiden spending quality time with his father.

E11A Very Inconvenient Truth
Oct 24, 2008
After being completely embarassed on national television, Kyla tries to get back into Ashley's good graces by being honest with her. Meanwhile, Ashley feels as if she is being pushed aside by Spencer.

E12Love and Kisses
Nov 7, 2008
Spencer is having fun hanging out with Lily's hipster crowd, which includes spending time with Jonica. Meanwhile, the budding relationship between Aiden and Sasha faces a challenge and Glen begins to having feelings for another.

E13Better Late Than Never
Nov 14, 2008
Glen finally discovers true love, but quickly has problems dealing with his new feelings.

E14Past, Present and Future
Nov 21, 2008
Spencer must make decisions about college and her future with Ashley.

E15Taking Seconds
Dec 5, 2008
Spencer and Chelsea both share some news.

E16On The Precipice
Dec 12, 2008
Everyone must decide on their plans for the future, including Spencer, who must choose between going away to college or staying in L.A. with Ashley.
Storyline
The Carlin family moves from small town Ohio to Los Angeles to find life's not the same. And neither are they.
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