The essential episodes of Point Pleasant

Watch these 13 in order and you've got Point Pleasant — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · January 19, 2005 · 1h

   Pilot7.0

   The Kramers take in a mysterious woman after she washes up during a storm that seems to ignite a lot of the locals' basic instincts.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · January 20, 2005 · 1h

   Human Nature6.0

   Competition---and carnage---reigns at the annual boat parade as Jesse's interest in Christina gets to Paula and Lucas considers his next, nefarious move on the unsuspecting locals. Meanwhile, Christina's search for her mother leads to the most unlikely site.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · January 27, 2005 · 1h

   Who's Your Daddy?5.7

   As Christina continues to dream unpleasant things, Point Pleasant's unpleasant past comes into focus, and Boyd continues to work his dark magic, which isn't good news for Judy, Sarah or the House of Kramer. Meanwhile, Christina confronts her two dads and issues Boyd a challenge.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · February 3, 2005 · 1h

   The Lonely Hunter6.0

   A meteor shower rains on Boyd's ill-intended dinner party, as hormones and heated tempers threaten to sink the teens' beach bash. Meanwhile, Christina encounters a mysterious admirer who's harboring plans to exorcise the town's demons; and Amber takes an intriguing step to catch Ben's eye.

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · February 10, 2005 · 1h

   Last Dance7.3

   Boyd mounts a fund-raising dance marathon to impress Sarah---and to address his own demons---but things turn downright deadly after Christina uses the event to unleash her fury at Paula. Meanwhile, Amber and Meg's friendship gets under Ben's skin; and Judy sees the Kramer's guest in a strange new light.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Season 1 peak · February 17, 2005 · 1h

   Secrets and Lies7.7

   Judy and Jesse team up to investigate the increasingly ominous Christina, who does some digging of her own after she tracks down the doctor who delivered her. Meanwhile, Amber succeeds in driving a wedge between Meg and Ben, who hides the truth about Isabella's death; and Boyd makes Terry a hell of an offer.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · March 10, 2005 · 1h

   Unraveling7.0

   Visions of---and warnings from---Isabelle drive Meg to a meltdown; Amber incurs Boyd's wrath after Ben's horrifying video scares her out of the homewrecker business; parental lies land Jesse and Christina on the same doomed bus out of town; and Mark takes a shine to his new job, as well as the perks that please Paula.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · March 17, 2005 · 1h

   Swimming with Boyd6.3

   Christina and Judy take drastic steps to get the goods on Boyd, whose wicked ways leave a Point Pleasant local in dire straits. Meanwhile, Jesse gets a glimpse of his miraculous past; Terry and Paula grow closer; and poor Meg's grip on reality continues to fade.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · 1h

   Waking the Dead6.3

   Things heat up, as Judy meets a potential new flame at a party in the woods and Christina accidentally conjures up a demon hot to rid her of her darkest powers. Meanwhile, Amber gives Ben a shoulder to cry on after the tape's contents are revealed; and Boyd goes after a treasure that may not even exist.

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · 1h

    Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Choked6.3

    Meg overhears Ben and Amber discussing a secret concerning Isabella; Christina takes drastic measures to find Jesse after he disappears.

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · 1h

    Missing5.3

    Police are baffled when people begin disappearing without a trace from Point Pleasant; Jesse has a terrifying vision of the future.

12. 12

    S01E12 · Top rated · 1h

    Mother's Day6.0

    Christina is shocked when her mother shows up. Judy's father commits her mother to a psychiatric ward, and Jesse learns the part his mother must play in defeating Christina.

13. 13

    S01E13 · Series finale · 1h

    Let the War Commence6.7

    Logan finally locates the missing townspeople as Christina angrily confronts the Kramer's at their home and await's Jesse's arrival - and their destined final confrontation.