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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

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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."



    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
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    EPISODE VIDEO & PHOTOS
    Alexander Gould as Shane Botwin on Weeds

    Shane being mischievous.