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EPISODE INFO

Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes on Weeds

Episode title: You Can't Miss the Bear

Episode number: 1

Original air date: 8-7-2007

Directed by: Brian Dannelly

Written by: Jenji Kohan

Guest Star(s): Renée Victor (Lupita), Indigo (Vaneeta), Andy Milder (Dean Hodes), Allie Grant (Isabelle Hodes), Haley Hudson (Quinn Hodes), Justin Chatwin (Josh Wilson)		 RATE THIS EPISODE

Episode synopsis: After the unexpected death of her husband, Nancy Botwin is faced with near poverty and the harsh job of a single parent. In a last attempt to keep her two sons, Silas and Shane, in suburbia, she begins to dealing weed to her neighbors and friends.

HOW'S BUSINESS?
Mary Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin in Weeds

What happened?

"Oh, sh@#! moments: Nancy finds out that Josh (Doug Wilson's son) is selling to kids.

Nancy finds out that Josh is gay and sleeping with a neighbor.

Nancy's new tricks of the trade: None yet, but she seems to be learning fast.

Fierce competition: Josh (Doug Wilson's son)

Money ins and outs:


 NANCY'S ASSOCIATES & BUYERS
Episode 2: Free Goat - Weeds WikiName: Doug Wilson
Occupation: City Council Member
Episode 1: You Can't Miss the Bear - Weeds WikiName: Josh Wilson
Occupation: Student, Weed Dealer
Episode 2: Free Goat - Weeds WikiHeylia James
Weed Dealer
Episode 2: Free Goat - Weeds WikiConrad Shepard
Weed Dealer, Closet Breeder

FAN FEEDBACK

Show Highs:
  • The PTA meeting in which Nancy rallies to have soft drinks removed from the school. There were many b****y moments from the moms in the back of the class. A highschool moment for grown-ups.



Choice Quotes:
    • "Coach, did you mean to say that to Devon? Because, I think the Hurricanes blow especially hard when I'm out there."

    • "They're too young too bleed, they're too young for weed. No grass on the field, no grass will they yield."
    • "Don't you see? Technically, we're not under your roof."
    • "She's got the big bag." *"Celia, I didn't know you read books"



    Buzz Killers:




    Real-life Parallels:
    • Silas and his girlfriend think they are ready to have sex, even though they are only 15.

    • The Nanny Cam.

    Weeds 101     — what we learned about weed on this episode:
    • That the Passion of the Christ was only viewable while stoned.

    • Even a Council person will enjoy a nice high.
    BURNING QUESTIONS
    Unanswered questions, speculation, rumors, theories, cliffhangers? Add 'em here or post a comment.

    Can anyone tell me how Judah died?
    • Judah died while jogging with shane, then dropping to the ground due to haveing a heart attack.


    • and Nancy that will continue throuout the series







    WEEDS SOUNDTRACK
    Catalogue the tracks from this episode:

    Weeds theme song, "Little Boxes," performed by: Malvina Reynolds

    Other musical highlights:
    -- "David," performed by: Nellie McKay
    -- "With Arms Outstretched," performed by: Rilo Kiley
    		 MUSIC APPRECIATION
    Are you a fan of the bands featured on this episode?     Create a perfect playlist of their songs for others to discover:



    EPISODE VIDEO & PHOTOS
    Alexander Gould as Shane Botwin on Weeds

    Shane being mischievous.









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    oslahr Does anyone know how Judah died? 3 Nov 2 2008, 8:55 AM EST by nebalitski
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    I cant for the life of me remember anyone saying just how Judah Botwin died. Can anyone help me out please?
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    kffmnmk the characters 0 Oct 24 2007, 5:59 PM EDT by kffmnmk
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    like too due the lead characterswhes hott
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    alexberg Just saw the first episode tonight 0 Oct 8 2007, 1:56 AM EDT by alexberg
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    and I think I am hooked. I loved Nancy LP in the West Wing and Angels in America. I also liked seeing Conrad's role take shape, I'm betting I'll be seeing more of him in coming episodes.
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