Ep 8. And The Winner Is...

In Cedar Cove season 1 episode 8, titled "And The Winner Is...," tensions rise in the town as the annual Cedar Cove Days festival approaches. Oliva, the town's beloved judge, is tasked with choosing the winner of the "best-kept garden" competition, which has become a major source of strife between two longtime friends, Grace and Maryellen.

Meanwhile, Justine, Oliva's daughter, begins to feel the pressure of her new job as a real estate agent. Her first major sale hinges on convincing a wealthy businessman, Warren Saget, to purchase a luxury home in Cedar Cove. Justine quickly learns that in order to succeed in the cutthroat world of real estate, she may have to compromise her values.

As the festival gets underway, tensions continue to escalate between Grace and Maryellen, with both women going to extreme lengths to try and win the coveted "best-kept garden" prize. However, their rivalry takes a backseat when a devastating accident occurs at the festival, throwing the entire town into chaos and forcing Oliva to once again put her judging skills to the test.

Meanwhile, Justine finds herself torn between her desire to succeed in her new career and her loyalty to her mother and the town of Cedar Cove. With everything on the line, she will have to decide what truly matters most to her.

As the episode comes to a close, the residents of Cedar Cove are left to reckon with the aftermath of the accident and the choices they've made. "And The Winner Is..." leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what's next for the residents of this charming seaside town.