Nashville (2012): Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 173 Ratings

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Nashville: I've Been Down That Road Before

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | CMT - Country Music Television | Season Premiere Date: October 10, 2012

Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Oliver Hudson, Charles Esten

Summary: Veteran country singer Rayna James (Connie Britton) goes on tour as newcomer Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) seeks to be the new star.

Creator: Callie Khouri

Genre(s): Drama, Music

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E21. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive
Air Date: May 22, 2013
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S1:E20. A Picture From Life's Other Side
Air Date: May 15, 2013
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S1:E19. Why Don't You Love Me
Air Date: May 8, 2013

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Tom Gliatto

Oct 22, 2012

Nashville is the best new show of the fall. [29 Oct 2012, p.37]

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Oct 9, 2012

It has Emmy caliber performances from its two leads and an authenticity that won't quit. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Oct 10, 2012

Happily, Nashville, with its unexpected intelligence and surprisingly low-key attitude, not only met all my cockamamie expectations, it exceeded them. Read full review

Rob Owen

Oct 8, 2012

It all blends together in an entertaining, easily digestible hour. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Oct 10, 2012

It feels lived-in, confident. That's a good sign. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Oct 9, 2012

Nashville falls somewhere in between the two extremes, a story that thrives on heightened melodrama and big twists but gives its characters more depth than you generally find in network lather-fests. Read full review

Phillip Maciak

Oct 9, 2012

While plenty of Nashville is compelling, detailed, and beautifully acted, plenty of it feels boilerplate. Read full review

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mmcrae

Apr 24, 2013

I had about given up on TV with the senseless reality shows...til Nashville came along. I am a professional musician..this show is incredible. Music, the acting...these actors sing better than most of the mega stars and the acting is a 10. Great writing, great casting. I believe in TV again.I had about given up on TV with the senseless reality shows...til Nashville came along. I am a professional musician..this show is incredible. Music, the acting...these actors sing better than most of the mega stars and the acting is a 10. Great writing, great casting. I believe in TV again. Way to go, this show is tops.… Expand

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Mochawilliams

Jan 26, 2015

I love this show!! It is the topic of conversation with several friends. Also have the CDs. The music is awesome and one of the most decent shows on tv

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catmarch

Dec 1, 2012

Nashville is the best new series on TV this season. It is extremely satisfying to see broadcast TV get the music business right - or even mostly right. The characters have depth I've rarely seen in commercial television, and the actors are all pitch perfect. This show has everything you'dNashville is the best new series on TV this season. It is extremely satisfying to see broadcast TV get the music business right - or even mostly right. The characters have depth I've rarely seen in commercial television, and the actors are all pitch perfect. This show has everything you'd want - social relevance, human angst, love, honor, duty....... It's all there. I hope future episodes match the stellar beginning of its first few - and I hope the network has the sense to keep renewing it. This is a must see. Bravo!… Expand

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

Crimnole

Oct 13, 2012

It's hard to know where exactly this show will go, but so far I have seen a lot of promise. Connie Britton is the new Candice Bergen, she's just electric.

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mmh35

Feb 8, 2013

When I first saw the promos for Nashville I thought it looked really good. Now I like some country music but I'm not exactly a real country music buff. So while I liked the actors who were in it from the start I wasn't exactly sure how long I would be hanging in because of the country musicWhen I first saw the promos for Nashville I thought it looked really good. Now I like some country music but I'm not exactly a real country music buff. So while I liked the actors who were in it from the start I wasn't exactly sure how long I would be hanging in because of the country music theme. The cast is great. I love Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. They're both terrific. Except for the storyline involving Kimberly Williams Paisley's character, I'm invested in the stories. I hope this show is around for a while.… Expand

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beingryanjude

Sep 28, 2014

I am by no means a country music lover. But I am proud to say that Nashville has given me a new respect for the genre. By far one of the best new dramas in recent history.

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Bob6987

Nov 23, 2012

I sincerely tried to watch this show. I watched the first show and was bored to tears. I tried the second episode and was so bored that I could not make it all the way through. It is a very nitch show and I am not part of that group. God Bless ya if you can sit through this hour ofI sincerely tried to watch this show. I watched the first show and was bored to tears. I tried the second episode and was so bored that I could not make it all the way through. It is a very nitch show and I am not part of that group. God Bless ya if you can sit through this hour of misery every week.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: January 4, 2018
Season 5

82
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: December 15, 2016
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2015
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2014
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2013
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 10, 2012
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  S1:E21. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive
  Air Date: May 22, 2013
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  S1:E20. A Picture From Life's Other Side
  Air Date: May 15, 2013
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  S1:E19. Why Don't You Love Me
  Air Date: May 8, 2013
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  S1:E18. Take These Chains From My Heart
  Air Date: May 1, 2013
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  S1:E17. My Heart Would Know
  Air Date: April 10, 2013
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  S1:E16. I Saw the Light
  Air Date: April 3, 2013
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  S1:E15. When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts
  Air Date: March 27, 2013
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  S1:E14. Dear Brother
  Air Date: February 27, 2013
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  S1:E13. There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
  Air Date: February 13, 2013
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  S1:E12. I've Been Down That Road Before
  Air Date: February 6, 2013
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  S1:E11. You Win Again
  Air Date: January 23, 2013
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  S1:E10. I'm Sorry for You My Friend
  Air Date: January 16, 2013
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  S1:E9. Be Careful of Stones That You Throw
  Air Date: January 9, 2013
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  S1:E8. Where He Leads Me
  Air Date: December 5, 2012
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  S1:E7. Lovesick Blues
  Air Date: November 28, 2012
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  S1:E6. You're Gonna Change (Or I'm Gonna Leave)
  Air Date: November 14, 2012
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  S1:E5. Move It on Over
  Air Date: November 7, 2012
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  S1:E4. We Live in Two Different Worlds
  Air Date: October 31, 2012
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  S1:E3. Someday You'll Call My Name
  Air Date: October 24, 2012
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  S1:E2. I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)
  Air Date: October 17, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 10, 2012
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  S1:E0. The Whole Story
  Air Date: January 2, 2013