The HILLS

The Hills  >  Season 4
Episode 1: "We'll Never Be Friends" (recap)
​Original airdate: 8/17/2008

Spencer is less than thrilled when Heidi's sister (Holly) announces that she plans to move in with them when she relocates to Los Angeles. Lauren wrings her hands about the growing tension between Audrina and Lo.
Episode 2: "Drama Follows Them" (recap)
​Original airdate: 8/24/2008

​Stephanie is dismayed when Spencer and Heidi make an appearance at her birthday party...and proceed to chase away most of her guests. Whitney is promoted at People's Revolution.
Episode 3: "Better Off As Friends" (recap)
​Original airdate: 8/31/2008

​Whitney travels to New York for work and meets a boring male model named Alex. Lauren decides that Doug isn't the one and gives him the heave-ho.
Episode 4: "Boys Make Girls Cry" (recap)
​Original airdate: 9/6/2008

The posse jets to Las Vegas to celebrate Frankie's birthday and discuss the tension brewing between Lauren and Audrina. Spencer complains to Heidi about how much he hates sharing their apartment with Holly.
Episode 5: "Something Has to Change" (recap)
​Original airdate: 9/7/2008

​Holly is hurt when Spencer urges her to move out of his/Heidi's apartment. Lauren and Audrina agree to let bygones be bygones and start anew with their friendship. Lady Gaga makes a cameo.
Episode 6: "You Always Miss a Best Friend" (recap)
​Original airdate: 9/14/2008

​Holly reconnects with Lauren, much to Heidi's dismay. Audrina is disappointed when Justin bails on being her plus one at a concert.
Episode 7: "While Lauren's Away..." (recap)
​Original airdate: 9/21/2008

​Stephanie faces blowback when she accepts a dinner invitation from Doug. Audrina and Heidi renew their friendship while Lauren is out of town on a family vacation. 
Episode 8: "Don't Act Innocent" (recap)
​Original airdate: 9/28/2008

​Doug throws Stephanie under the bus when the Hills posse learns about their restaurant outings. Heidi's mom is unimpressed with Spencer's behavior during a one-on-one lunch.
Episode 9: "If She Never Met Spencer..." (recap)
​Original airdate: 10/5/2008

​Lauren admits to Holly that she'd be open to resuming her friendship with Heidi if Spencer weren't in the picture. Audrina goes on two dates with a dullard named Colin before calling it quits.
Episode 10: "Who To Choose?" (recap)
​Original airdate: 10/12/2008

​Spencer gives Heidi an ultimatum: kick Holly out of the apartment or he's moving out. Audrina resumes dating Corey the Australian. The Hills posse heads to Malibu for a swanky pool party.
Episode 11: "You'll Never Have This" (recap)
​Original airdate: 10/19/2008

​While in Cabo to celebrate Brody's birthday, tension brews between Audrina and Justin over her budding romance with Corey. Stephanie introduces her new boyfriend to Spencer and Heidi.
Episode 12: "I Want You to Be With Me" (recap)
​Original airdate: 10/26/2008

​Stephanie is dismayed when Cameron fails to confront Brody about making her cry. Justin tells Audrina he's willing to attempt a romantic relationship. 
Episode 13: "It's Her Move" (recap)
​Original airdate: 11/2/2008

​Heidi is fired from Bolthouse after she boozes it up at a work-related event. Audrina purchases a home of her own and moves out of the pool house.
Episode 14: "Back To New York" (recap)
​Original airdate: 11/9/2008

​Heidi is glum about her unemployed status. Lauren and Whitney are summoned to New York for Fashion Week...where Whitney meets her future beau, Jay.
Episode 15: "One Last Chance" (recap)
​Original airdate: 11/16/2008

​Holly moves in with Lauren and Lo. Heidi meets with Sam and asks to get reinstated at Bolthouse. Audrina and Justin continue to bond as boyfriend/girlfriend.
​Episode 16: "You Did This" (recap)
​Original airdate: 11/23/2008

​Audrina seemingly believes the nonsensical rumor that Lauren hooked up with Justin. Holly reconnects with Heidi.
​Episode 17: "It's About Trust" (recap)
​Original airdate: 11/30/2008

​Spencer, Stephanie, and Heidi pay a visit to Nana in Huntington Beach. Audrina meets with Lauren to apologize for perpetrating the rumor that she hooked up with Justin.
Episode 18: "Dream Boy, Dream Job" (recap)
​Original airdate: 12/7/2008

​Stephanie finally decides to end her dull-as-fuck relationship with Cameron. Lauren packs up her old bedroom when her parents announce that they're selling their Laguna Beach house. Whitney interviews for a job in New York.
Episode 19: "Mr. & Mrs. Pratt" (recap)
​Original airdate: 12/14/2008

​Whitney accepts a job at DVF and prepares for her imminent move to New York City. Spencer convinces Heidi to get secretly faux married while on vacation in Cabo.
Episode 20: "I Heidi Take Thee Spencer" (recap)
​Original airdate: 12/21/2008

​Lauren and Heidi converse amiably during a Bolthouse event. Spencer agrees to hold off on a City Hall civil ceremony in order to give Heidi the wedding of her dreams.