Episodes: 22 | Released: 2011 | Certificate: 15 | Genre: Drama | Director: Phillip Noyce
Actors: Madeleine Stowe
, Emily VanCamp
, Gabriel Mann
, Henry Czerny
, Ashley Madekwe
, Nick Wechsler
, Josh Bowman
, Christa B Allen
, Connor Paolo
The series premiere of a drama about a young woman named Emily who returns to the Hamptons to take revenge upon those responsible for ruining her family. In the opener, Emily begins to put her plan into action, but then gets sidetracked by an old friend, a potential new romance and an unwanted ally.
Emily goes after a hedge-fund manager who helped get her father thrown in prison, and she and Daniel embark on their first date; Victoria tries to gather some info on Emily; the Porters' situation worsens.
Emily sets out to ruin the District Attorney who convicted her father; Victoria mourns a personal loss; Daniel reveals a part of himself that Emily finds very attractive.
A charity event for mental health allows Emily to seek payback from the therapist who had her committed when she was a child; the Porter brothers face more problems with the family bar; Conrad sneaks off to see Lydia.
Victoria feels regret as she reflects on David's downfall, and a fight with Charlotte weighs on her. Meanwhile, Lydia wants to get even with Emily and the Grayson's; and Daniel rethinks his goals in the wake of Tyler and Conrad's betrayals.
The Graysons begin to distrust their top security man who refuses to go away quietly; the tension between Emily and Tyler can no longer be contained; Daniel runs into problems; the Porter brothers make daring romantic moves.
The Graysons' quiet anniversary plans go off track and are replaced by an explosive family dinner; Frank unearths some information on Emily in an attempt to prove his devotion to Victoria.
Victoria's relationship with her family deteriorates further; Lydia's memory issues could prove problematic for the Graysons; a new arrival with a connection to Emily has dubious reasons for being in the Hamptons.
Emily seeks guidance from her mentor after losing her most trusted ally; Victoria finds herself alone; Tyler continues to cause damage.
Emily uncovers something Nolan has been hiding and uses it to take aim at Tyler; Amanda enjoys settling into her life in the Hamptons; Victoria reclaims some of her lost power; Conrad and Victoria's relationship grows more sour.
A party crasher causes havoc at Daniel's small birthday gathering; Conrad and Victoria use Charlotte as they delve deeper into their less-than-amicable divorce; Emily's overarching scheme hits another snag.
Emily targets a renowned author with ties to the Hamptons; Jack opens up to Amanda; Daniel can no longer remain on the sidelines of his parents' divorce; a shocking discovery shifts everyone's plans.
Daniel makes long-term plans regarding his love life and Nolan convinces Emily not to act hastily; Charlotte is upset when she learns she must return to living under Victoria's roof; Jack is in danger after trusting the wrong person.
Conrad's father visits the Hamptons, and Victoria manages to use him as a pawn against Conrad; Jack realizes he can't sit on the sidelines; Charlotte and Emily find themselves unprepared for the surprises they face.
People close to Emily are in jeopardy when unexpected turmoil breaks out at her engagement party; Jack searches for Amanda; Charlotte desperately wants to ease the sting she feels from her family's treachery.
In the wake of the murder at the party, Emily gets nervous while the Graysons band together; Ashley supports her employers; Amanda's disappearance causes much speculation.
An old beau of Victoria's unexpectedly reenters her life and distracts her from Daniel's troubles, which had put her in despair; Jack's quest to locate Amanda takes on an added urgency when he becomes a murder suspect.
Emily uncovers the identity of her father's killer; Declan testifies in court, jeopardizing his romance with a fragile Charlotte.
A newly discovered photo of David gives Emily new clues; Grayson Global undergoes an investigation by the SEC; the press get hostile in anticipation of Daniel's expected release.
An episode set in 2002 focuses on a young, reckless Amanda before she transformed into Emily; Nolan persuades her to read her dad's journals, which serve as a catalyst for her to spy on the Graysons and develop a plan to get justice for her father.
A loss brings Emily and Jack closer; Victoria's newest collaboration causes trouble for Conrad; a vengeful Charlotte wants to get even with Declan.
In the first-season finale, Emily tackles the final stages of her plan while the Grayson's continue to self-destruct... and then an explosive event occurs.
