Series synopsis
October Road is an American drama comedy television series that premiered on ABC on March 15, 2007. It ended on March 17, 2008. It was created by André Nemec, Scott Rosenberg. It stars Bryan Greenberg, Laura Prepon, Tom Berenger and Warren Christie.
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 ...
Premise
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.
Premise: Sometimes you've got to look back to see where you're going.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bryan Greenberg as Nick Garrett
- Laura Prepon as Hannah Daniels
- Tom Berenger as The Commander
- Warren Christie as Ray 'Big Cat' Cataldo
- Brad William Henke as Owen Rowan
- Evan Jones as Ikey
- Jay Paulson as Physical Phil
- Slade Pearce as Sam Daniels
Supporting cast
- Geoff Stults as Eddie Latekka
- Odette Annable as Aubrey
- Lindy Booth as Pizza Girl
Guest cast
- Elizabeth Bogush as Alison Rowan
- Armand Assante
- Zach Mills as Young Nick
- Jessica Stroup as Taylor
- Stacy Keibler
- Amanda Walsh
- Reed Diamond
- Bella Thorne as Angela Ferilli
- Michelle Lombardo
- Jessica Tuck
- Michael Cornacchia
- Bill Nunn
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | March 15, 2007 | April 26, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 14 | November 22, 2007 | March 17, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epilogue | |
| 2 | Season 2 Bumps in the Road | |
| 3 | The Scenic Route: A Behind the Scenes Tour |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 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. |
March 15, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Pros and Cons of Upsetting the Applecart 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. |
March 22, 2007 |
| 3 |
Tomorrow's So Far Away 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... |
March 29, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let's Get Owen Nick and Eddie go to New York to try bringing Owen back to Knights Ridge and his family. Hannah has to deal with her true feelings for Nick. |
November 22, 2007 |
| 2 |
How to Kiss Hello Hannah shares her feelings with Nick and decides to take her life in a new direction. Eddie is having problems showing his feelings for Janet in public. Nick learns that another professor has taken over his class. Physical Phil is on the verge of losing the only connection to the world outside of his house. |
November 26, 2007 |
| 3 |
The Infidelity Tour Owen tries to deal with his wife's infidelity by sending Nick to learn more about it from Ikey. Sam struggles to accept the fact that his mother is getting married. Eddie has a secret that could ruin his upcoming business venture with Nick. |
December 3, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 15, 2007 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2008 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |