Home > Nashville > Season 1 « TV Series Page Nashville: Season 1 (2012 - 2013) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 92% Average Rating: 8.58/10 Season Reviews: 50 Fresh: 46 Rotten: 4 Critics Consensus: Nashville promotes catchy pop-western tunes and plays to non-fans of the genre with its sharp atmosphere and its stellar narratives. 89% Average Rating: 9.19/10 Season Reviews: 28 Fresh: 25 Rotten: 3 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Nashville promotes catchy pop-western tunes and plays to non-fans of the genre with its sharp atmosphere and its stellar narratives. AUDIENCE SCORE 90% liked it Average Rating: 4.4/5 User Ratings: 136 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Oct 10, 2012 Rayna's record label asks her to take a backseat role and open for rising star Juliette Barnes in the series premiere of this drama about a country-music legend fighting to stay in the spotlight while a young singer tries to usurp her. More 2 I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You) Air date: Oct 17, 2012 Teddy's run for office requires a background check, which exposes shocking family secrets. Meanwhile, Coleman discovers that Lamar is ready to battle him; Juliette makes a keen observation about Deacon; and Scarlett feels torn between Gunnar and Avery. More 3 Someday You'll Call My Name Air date: Oct 24, 2012 Rayna focuses on her family and discovers the depth of the financial problems she and Teddy face. Elsewhere, Juliette's mom comes back into her life; Juliette tempts Deacon with a contract offer; and Scarlett and Gunnar's shot at stardom is jeopardized. More 4 We Live in Two Different Worlds Air date: Oct 31, 2012 Rayna's marriage faces a challenge when a woman from Teddy's past surfaces. Meanwhile, Juliette works on improving her public persona; Gunnar bonds with his publisher's assistant; and Teddy decides to run an ethical campaign. More 5 Move It on Over Air date: Nov 7, 2012 Deacon wants to draw lines in his relationship with Rayna. Meanwhile, Teddy fears his problems will be exposed and hurt his campaign; Deacon tries to assist Juliette as she deals with Jolene's substance-abuse issues; and the discord between Gunnar and Avery grows. More 6 You're Gonna Change (or I'm Gonna Leave) Air date: Nov 14, 2012 Rayna wants her music to have a fresh sound, so she contacts a producer with a solid track record. Meanwhile, Juliette tries to get good publicity by dating an NFL player with a pristine reputation; Lamar carries out a scheme to hinder Coleman; and Scarlett and Avery's romance hits a rough patch. More 7 Lovesick Blues Air date: Nov 28, 2012 Marshall pushes Rayna and Juliette to perform a duet. Meanwhile, Peggy's behavior forces Teddy to be honest with Rayna; and Scarlett tries to move on from Avery by bonding with Gunnar. More 8 Where He Leads Me Air date: Dec 5, 2012 Rayna examines her priorities after listening to Teddy explain his situation with Peggy. Elsewhere, Juliette enjoys the bond she's forming with Sean's family; Gunnar makes a confession to Scarlett; and Avery and Deacon get terrific career opportunities. More 9 Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Air date: Jan 9, 2013 Lamar brings up some deeply buried family secrets when Rayna considers taking her daughters on tour. Meanwhile, Juliette and Sean get mixed reactions regarding their elopement; Deacon reunites with a former love; and Avery distances himself from Scarlett and the band. More 10 I'm Sorry for You My Friend Air date: Jan 16, 2013 Rayna and Juliette prepare to share billing in a concert in San Diego. Meanwhile, Rayna struggles to perform without Deacon; Juliette uses the press to communicate with Sean; Gunnar and Scarlett embark on a road trip to Texas; and Avery plans to sign with Dominic. More Show More Episodes Nashville: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (58) Tv Season Info In the first series of this drama, country-music legend Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) fights to stay in the spotlight as her most recent album fails to make an impact. Her fiercest competition is a rising star on the Nashville scene: pop-country singer Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere). Each singer detests the other, and this difficult situation intensifies when music executives try to push the two of them together to widen their exposure and boost sales. Meanwhile, Rayna's marriage begins to suffer when her estranged father (Powers Boothe) persuades her husband, Teddy Conrad (Eric Close), to run for mayor of Nashville. Further complicating her marriage is Rayna's close relationship with guitarist Deacon Claybourne (Charles Esten), as well as the arrival of a woman from Teddy's past (Kimberly Williams-Paisley). Things aren't any easier for Juliette, who has her hands full as she attempts to clean up her bad-girl image and deal with her drug-addicted mother (Sylvia Jefferies). Genre: Drama Network: ABC/CMT Premiere Date: Oct 10, 2012 Creator: Callie Khouri Exec. Producers: Callie Khouri, R.J. Cutler, Steve Buchanan Cast Connie Britton as Rayna James Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes Eric Close as Teddy Conrad Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt Robert Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott David Alford as Bucky Dawes Judith Hoag as Tandy Wyatt Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Peggy Maisy Stella as Daphne Lennon Stella as Maddie Kourtney Hansen as Emily Ed Amatrudo as Glenn Goodman Tilky Jones as Sean Butler Sylvia Jeffries as Jolene Todd Truley as Marshall Evans Michiel Huisman as Liam McGuinnis Susan Misner as Stacey J.D. Souther as Watty White Chris Carmack as Will Lexington Wyclef Jean as Dominic King Rya Kihlstedt as Marily Rhodes Nicholas Strong as J.T. Chloe Bennet as Hailey Melvin Ray Kearney II as Bo Jay Hernandez as Dante Rivas Burgess Jenkins as Randy Roberts Sylvia Jefferies as Jolene Tiffany Morgan as Jeanne David Clayton Rogers as Jason Afton Williamson as Makena Jeremy Childs as Albert Daniel Buran as Cy Katie Couric as Herself Robin Roberts as Herself Brantley Gilbert as Himself Vince Gill as Himself J.J. Rodgers as Deb Butler Boo Arnold as Brock Butler Matt Cornwell as Mitch Matthew Cornwell as Mitch Chris Young as Himself Marshall Chapman as Herself Cory Allen as Hipster Producer Madison Lintz as Dana Butler Dan Auerbach as Himself Jake Speck as Steve Craig Stark as Kent Yara Martinez as Carmen Wendy Wynne as Sandra Ming-Na Wen as Calista Gary Weeks (II) as Reid Olsen Brad Paisley as Himself Dianne Dixon as Debate Monitor Jon Menick as Mr. Mason Ron Clinton Smith as Officer Dunigan Sabrina Tiller as Host Mark Oliver as Paul Worley Quinn Schuler as Reporter Pam Tillis as Herself Richard A. Smith as Casey Turner Michelle Rivera as Female Cop Adam Boyer as Baseball Hat Tosha Thompson as Melissa Mirch Kip Moore as Himself Aerica D'Amaro as Lindsay Matt Lowe as Steve Lee Vervoort as Cop #1 Emily McCarley as Adria Kate York as Herself Jose Lucena as Matt Reegus Flenory as Cop #2 J. Karen Thomas as Audrey Jaren Johnston as Guitar Player Lela Altman as Anne Hanke Ray Dallimore as Tour Manager Doug Frasure as Director Salvador Gonzalez Jr. as Emcee Holly Morris as Wardrobe Jennifer Spriggs as Charlotte Slatter Jason Bynum as Jason Holly Morris as Wardrobe Holly Watson as Dotty Peck Fernando Martínez as Security Guard Emmanuel Hudson as Sound Guy Derek Krantz as Handsome Man Veda Wilson as Elderly Neighbor Fernando Martínez as Security Guard Sean Freeland as Larry Linds Edwards as Soul Patch Producer Randy Springer as Michael Virgil Staford as Engineer Mike Parker as Old School Producer Robert Larriviere as Stage Director Terrence Lening as Messenger Jim O'Rear as Creepy Silent Producer Anne Holt as Herself Holly Allen as Mother Victoria Galen as Zoo Keeper Anthony Nguyen as Photographer Rusty Whitener as Les Danelle Corbin as Bartender Jay Huguley as Dewey Jason Douglas as Dashell Juan Pont Lezica as Photographer Paras Patel as Staffer Erin McCarley as Adria Gregory Alan Williams as Det. Glynn Katie Cook as Herself Josh Ventura as Jack Marcus Lewis as Joe the Bouncer Todd Allen Durkin as Walter Fernando M. Martinez as Security Guard Storme Warren as Reporter Bill Szymanski as Bartender Anne Holt as Herself Jeramy Blackford as Guitarist Teri Wyble as Gwen Kathy Payne as Judge Russel B. Ramsey as Minister Lorianne Crook as Reporter Show More Cast Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Oct 10, 2012 Rayna's record label asks her to take a backseat role and open for rising star Juliette Barnes in the series premiere of this drama about a country-music legend fighting to stay in the spotlight while a young singer tries to usurp her. More 2 I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You) Air date: Oct 17, 2012 Teddy's run for office requires a background check, which exposes shocking family secrets. Meanwhile, Coleman discovers that Lamar is ready to battle him; Juliette makes a keen observation about Deacon; and Scarlett feels torn between Gunnar and Avery. More 3 Someday You'll Call My Name Air date: Oct 24, 2012 Rayna focuses on her family and discovers the depth of the financial problems she and Teddy face. Elsewhere, Juliette's mom comes back into her life; Juliette tempts Deacon with a contract offer; and Scarlett and Gunnar's shot at stardom is jeopardized. More 4 We Live in Two Different Worlds Air date: Oct 31, 2012 Rayna's marriage faces a challenge when a woman from Teddy's past surfaces. Meanwhile, Juliette works on improving her public persona; Gunnar bonds with his publisher's assistant; and Teddy decides to run an ethical campaign. More 5 Move It on Over Air date: Nov 7, 2012 Deacon wants to draw lines in his relationship with Rayna. Meanwhile, Teddy fears his problems will be exposed and hurt his campaign; Deacon tries to assist Juliette as she deals with Jolene's substance-abuse issues; and the discord between Gunnar and Avery grows. More 6 You're Gonna Change (or I'm Gonna Leave) Air date: Nov 14, 2012 Rayna wants her music to have a fresh sound, so she contacts a producer with a solid track record. Meanwhile, Juliette tries to get good publicity by dating an NFL player with a pristine reputation; Lamar carries out a scheme to hinder Coleman; and Scarlett and Avery's romance hits a rough patch. More 7 Lovesick Blues Air date: Nov 28, 2012 Marshall pushes Rayna and Juliette to perform a duet. Meanwhile, Peggy's behavior forces Teddy to be honest with Rayna; and Scarlett tries to move on from Avery by bonding with Gunnar. More 8 Where He Leads Me Air date: Dec 5, 2012 Rayna examines her priorities after listening to Teddy explain his situation with Peggy. Elsewhere, Juliette enjoys the bond she's forming with Sean's family; Gunnar makes a confession to Scarlett; and Avery and Deacon get terrific career opportunities. More 9 Be Careful of Stones That You Throw Air date: Jan 9, 2013 Lamar brings up some deeply buried family secrets when Rayna considers taking her daughters on tour. Meanwhile, Juliette and Sean get mixed reactions regarding their elopement; Deacon reunites with a former love; and Avery distances himself from Scarlett and the band. More 10 I'm Sorry for You My Friend Air date: Jan 16, 2013 Rayna and Juliette prepare to share billing in a concert in San Diego. Meanwhile, Rayna struggles to perform without Deacon; Juliette uses the press to communicate with Sean; Gunnar and Scarlett embark on a road trip to Texas; and Avery plans to sign with Dominic. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Nashville Season 1 All Critics (50) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (4) It's a big, glittery showcase for Britton's supersize charms. Sep 16, 2013 | Full Review… Andy Greenwald Grantland Top Critic The best new drama of the fall TV season, at the top of almost every list, is Nashville. Oct 10, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Critic Nashville feels fresh because it catches a different tone. Oct 10, 2012 | Full Review… Troy Patterson Slate Top Critic 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. Oct 10, 2012 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Rayna and Juliette could give us TV's best catfight since Krystle tangled with Alexis on Dynasty. Oct 10, 2012 | Full Review… David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer Top Critic Country-fried but never half-baked, ABC's Nashville is much more than a melodrama in tune with "Music City." Oct 10, 2012 | Rating: A | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic Creator Callie Khouri won an Oscar for Thelma & Louise but has since struggled in films---this feels like the right scale for her sharp, observant writing. Nov 16, 2018 | Full Review… Tara Thorne The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) It's battle of the divas in Callie Khouri's hugely entertaining drama. Jul 22, 2018 | Full Review… Lisa-Marie Ferla The Arts Desk (Connie Britton) is one of TV's most likable and talented stars and Nashville showcases all of her best qualities and highlights one talent we never knew she had: singing! Oct 11, 2013 | Full Review… Tierney Bricker E! Online This element [the music] is the heart and soul of the show. Now, I'm just hoping everything else can continue to live up to it. Oct 10, 2012 | Full Review… Liane Bonin Starr HitFix View All Critic Reviews (50) Audience Reviews for Nashville: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Nashville: Season 1! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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