The Lake

10 Worst Episodes of The Lake

After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#10 - Picnic at Raven's Rock (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Knowing Maisy needs the Boathouse board’s approval for her renovation, Justin enlists help to snag the President seat out from under her. But as usual, things don’t quite go according to plan. While Justin scrambles to salvage the election, his plans for an afternoon with Billie get lost in the mix. So Billie takes the time to conquer her fear of dark water and figure out Killian’s intentions.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 44 votes.

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#9 - The Simplex Solution (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Maisy works out a deal to reclassify her property as a farmhouse, which will allow her to demo it without the Boathouse council’s permission. Justin is about ready to fold on his plan until Gil angles to strike a deal with him, all while Justin’s on his first date with Riley. As Billie and Killian get closer, she discovers Killian is anti-reno and they devise a plan to shut Maisy down.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 44 votes.

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#8 - Dying to Know (Season 2 - Episode 6)

When Billie’s two crushes show up at the murder cabin, she enlists Justin in a game of keep-away that ends with a broken heart. Meanwhile, Maisy plans a celebrity soirée for cottagers to remind them why they need a Boathouse.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 19 votes.

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#7 - Angel Tits and Dirty Bananas (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Maisy uses the anniversary of Derrick’s death to get Mimsy to confess to burning down the Boathouse with Justin’s help. Desperate for any opportunity to avoid her sibling love triangle, Billie agrees to go to Derrick’s anniversary dinner in exchange for Justin promising to get her a job from Maisy.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 20 votes.

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#6 - Game Night (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Justin uses an invitation to Games Night at Maisy’s to enact a 3-stage plan to oust her. Billie’s not happy about extorting anyone regardless of bullying, but when Justin strikes a deal to let her pass her birth-dad jailtime without forced bonding, Billie agrees. Maisy’s got her plans too, and a secret she doesn’t want Justin to find until it’s too late.

The episode was rated 7.13 from 54 votes.

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#5 - Two Become Run (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Justin and Riley’s relationship is put to the test after a spontaneous wedding goes awry and Billie makes a daring decision that could risk a prestigious internship that awaits her in the city. Meanwhile, Maisy reckons with life-changing news about an old enemy: her mother, Mimsy.

The episode was rated 7.11 from 27 votes.

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#4 - Crazy-May (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Justin makes a deal to obtain evidence that could prove his arson theory while Billie struggles to adapt to the harsh physical demands of tree planting. Meanwhile, Maisy attempts to draw out her mother’s lies with a boring AGM, but nothing seems to crack Mimsy’s veneer.

The episode was rated 7.09 from 23 votes.

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#3 - Tilt-a-Grrl (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Justin brings Billie, the daughter he gave up for adoption, to the lake where he spent summers as a boy. Billie is determined to return to the city, but a new friend could change her resolve. A revelation about their former family cottage gives Justin a new purpose.

The episode was rated 6.96 from 71 votes.

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#2 - A Berry Special Episode (Season 2 - Episode 2)

An opportunity arises for Justin to redeem himself when he discovers the Boathouse fire may have been the result of foul play. Meanwhile, Billie’s eco-ideals are challenged by a magnetic nemesis and Maisy tries to prove her mother is lying about her imminent death.

The episode was rated 6.85 from 27 votes.

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#1 - Wet Cup American Summer (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Justin crashes Jayne’s Aqua Spin class to interrogate arson suspects. Billie is torn between her personal and professional life, and Maisy uses a “spa day” to extract medical samples from Mimsy.

The episode was rated 6.73 from 22 votes.

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