10 Best Siesta Key Episodes That Will Hook New Viewers
Fans can watch reality shows fairly casually as there's always enough conflict to get invested in, and MTV's Siesta Key is no different. Watching Alex's friend group begin the process of growing up while dating and seeing their friendships get strained is always entertaining, and several episodes often focus on the same main story arc, making it easy to catch up.
But although every episode of Siesta Key is full of intense moments and showcases the dramatic relationships within this group, there's something special about these particular episodes that will make potential fans want to keep tuning in.
10 "Romeo And Juliette" (S1, E1)
The pilot episode is a good place to start with Siesta Key, as Alex wanted to choose between his new love interest Juliette and his high school girlfriend Madisson. Fans have gotten to know Juliette and Madisson much better over the seasons, as Juliette moved on after the relationship became toxic and Madisson is marrying Ish. But back in season 1, the co-stars were each drawn to Alex.
After watching this episode, a new viewer will definitely want to watch more, especially knowing that Alex doesn't end up with either cast member. The pilot serves as a reminder that Alex had trouble committing to his partners, although he's now serious about Alyssa and they have a baby.
9 "Chloe's Birthday Battle Royale" (S1, E12)
One of the biggest fights on Siesta Key happened back in season 1 when best friends Chloe and Amanda argued about Brandon, who they both wanted to date. While they were able to move on from this specific conflict, Brandon's presence in the Florida beach town continued to create buzz and drama. In this episode, Madisson got mad at Canvas at Chloe's birthday party as Canvas had eyes for Brandon.
This MTV reality series is the most enjoyable to watch when the cast is fighting over their dramatic love lives, making this particular episode a good one for anyone who wants to see how the friends get along... or don't.
8 "Sorry! I Don't Owe You Anything (S2, E3)
Garrett and Cara's romance began in this season 2 episode, and while many fans enjoyed watching Garrett and Kelsey's relationship change over the years, there was something charming about the way that Garrett and Cara felt about each other.
Even though this love story didn't work out or last very long, it's still must-see viewing for anyone who hasn't gotten into Siesta Key. Garrett wooed Cara like something out of a movie and watching them fall for each other feels like watching two good friends finally find each other.
7 "A Second Tier Friend" (S2, E6)
Before falling in love with Ish, Madisson had a very complicated love life, especially when she dated Brandon. Even though they broke up and she moved on with Ben, Maddison starred in a music video for a song that Brandon wrote about her, creating tons of conflict in her new relationship.
Brandon and Madisson are two of the best cast members on Siesta Key and new viewers will get to know them well in this season 2 episode as it was easy to see this situation from each side. Madisson wanted to be a good friend to her ex, and Brandon was trying to create a great video for a song that meant a lot to him. Viewers will want to watch more episodes to see Brandon working hard at his music career.
6 "I Want Him (Without the Cheating)" (S2, E11)
Juliette's 21st birthday took place in this season 2 episode, which is another good place to start if someone hasn't watched all four seasons.
Now that Juliette and Alex have broken up for the last time, this episode provides crucial details to understanding their love story. Juliette always wanted to believe the best in Alex, but since he could never stay faithful to only her, she was really upset on what was supposed to be a milestone birthday and a happy occasion. Fans felt badly for her but knew that she made the wrong choice when she slept with Alex later on in Nashville when he had moved on with Alyssa.
5 "What Are Your Real Intentions With Juliette?" (S3, E1)
This stand-out episode introduced fans to the Madisson and Ish relationship. Madisson's friends and co-stars were shocked to discover that she was dating someone who was many years older than her and who had also been a producer on the reality show. Madisson has one of the highest Instagram followings of the Siesta Key cast, and fans can see her sweet updates about her pregnancy.
Now that the couple is engaged and having their first baby, it's sweet to look back on how their romance started. New viewers will see how happy Madisson was and how she felt that even though they have a big age difference, she felt that their connection was strong enough to move past that potential issue.
4 "I'm Gonna Be Drunk for the Next Week" (S3, E16)
Fans knew that Juliette would hate knowing that Alex and Alyssa were having a baby, as it would finally signal that her love story with Alex was over and that she had to move on. That's exactly what happened in this episode, as Juliette was a sobbing mess, unable to grasp what was happening.
While this is a sad situation and it's too bad that Juliette had to experience this, potential viewers will cheer Juliette on as this was the first step in her saying goodbye to Alex and starting the next part of her life. Over the next few episodes, Juliette would throw herself into her fashion work, and this story arc was more inspiring than watching Juliette pine over someone who wasn't good enough for her.
3 "I'm Thankful" (S3, E18)
Siesta Key fans can relate to Chloe, and in this dramatic season 3 episode, she hosted a Thanksgiving meal for her friends. There was plenty of tension along with the food and drink, as Madisson chose to go to Alex's house instead, and Chloe upset Kelsey by loudly proclaiming that Kelsey was cool with her ex-boyfriend being there, too.
After seeing how upset Kelsey and Garrett were in this situation, potential fans will be interested in checking out the rest of season 3, which explains more about Garrett's jealousy over Kelsey meeting an ex for drinks. The couple had major trust issues and it was tough to see.
2 "Let's Be Healthy and Get Drunk" (S4, E1)
When the reality show came back for season 4, Madisson shared news of her engagement to Ish, which made her think more carefully about their age gap. This episode is also a must-watch because Kelsey and Juliette fought badly over their duelling lines.
In a compelling episode with both happy and sad moments, one cast member celebrated good news and two co-stars saw their friendship start to disintegrate, and it'll be difficult not to want to see the next episode immediately.
1 "I Just Want to Move On/We Just Stay Separate" (S4, E12)
Kelsey and Juliette's friendship seemed finished at the end of season 4, and this episode completed a season of arguments, envy, and questions about the future.
It's always hard to see good friends yell at and insult each other, and if someone isn't a huge fan yet of this MTV reality series, they will be after seeing Kelsey wonder if she really could forgive Juliette. This situation will be super relatable for anyone who has had to let go of a long-term friendship.