Full of courage and determination, Zoe arrives in BlueBell where she feels she has landed in a town that time forgot. There are lovely young BlueBell maidens dressed in cotillion gowns dancing in the town square preparing for the upcoming Founder's Day Parade. Kindly Mayor Lavon Hayes (Cress Williams), a former NFL linebacker, suggests she join him on his parade float to more or less introduce her to the town and its people. And, as she visits Dr. Wilkes' practice, she discovers that he died four months previously, and left half of his practice to her. However, his partner, Dr. Brick Breeland (Tim Matheson), advises Zoe that her inherited practice does not come without conditions, and she must produce 30 percent of the business in order to maintain her contractual ownership.
Conflicts arise as Zoe acclimates her newfound lifestyle into BlueBell's community. Society maiden Lemon Breeland (Jaime King) jealously manipulates fiance George Tucker (Scott Porter) out of Zoe's path, while town hunk, Wade Kinsella (Wilson Bethel), has a brief romantic encounter with an intoxicated Zoe after she's been frightened by Mayor Hayes' pet alligator, Burt Reynolds.
Special Features includes featurette "Straight from the Hart of Dixie" which gives insight into the characters and their cast, producers, and writers. "Shut Your Mouth" includes Unaired Scenes and a Gag Reel to add depth and laughter to the series.
Hart of Dixie: The Complete First Season is a mildly romantic, lighthearted hospital drama. It didn't take me long to warm up to the plot and cast, and soon I was anxiously anticipating the next episode. I had never really given country music a chance, but I really enjoyed the genuine lyrics and melody throughout the series. This is a fun show, but with some adult-themed surprises. It shows a doctor learning to relate to the every day life experiences of a small town and its people. Eventually, by the end of the series, Dr. "New Yorker" Hart is falling into BlueBell's comfort zone, and not only understanding, but relating to its people.
