The fourth season of The Hills, an American reality television series, consists of 20 episodes and was broadcast on MTV. It aired from August 18, 2008, until December 22, 2008. The season was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California, with additional footage in New York City, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; Italy; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The executive producer was Liz Gateley. The Hills focuses on the lives of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag. During the season, Conrad's distaste for Montag's boyfriend Spencer Pratt continues to inhibit reconciliation between the women. Meanwhile, Patridge is concerned that her new housemate Lo Bosworth is straining her relationship with Conrad. The season finale saw Port relocate to New York City to accept employment with Diane von Fürstenberg, while Montag and Pratt elope. Upon the conclusion of the season, Port was commissioned her own spin-off series The City, which originally chronicled the lives of her and friends Olivia Palermo, Jay Lyon, Erin Lucas, and Adam Senn. Additionally, rumors were widespread that Conrad wished to leave the series to pursue other career opportunities, though she made her final appearance on the series during the mid-season finale of the following season.
Episode 1
We'll Never Be Friends
Aug 18, 2008
The tension between Lo, Lauren and Audrina continues and soon things reach boiling point.
Episode 2
Drama Follows Them
Aug 25, 2008
Stephanie's birthday party is around the corner and so everyone tries to make an appearance. Also things start to change for Whitney.
Episode 3
Better Off as Friends
Sep 1, 2008
Whitney's love life starts to heat up while Lauren's starts to cool down. Meanwhile Heidi and Spencer fight.
Episode 4
Boys Make Girls Cry
Sep 7, 2008
A blowout trip to Las Vegas turns sour when Audrina snubs Lauren, Brody brings up Stephanie's past and the boys end up in jail.
Episode 5
Something Has To Change
Sep 8, 2008
Brody is still in jail, so the girls try to come up with a way to get him out. Plus Audrina and Lauren finally sit down and talk to each other.
Episode 6
You Always Miss a Best Friend
Sep 15, 2008
Holly reaches out to Lauren, forcing Lauren and Heidi to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Audrina and Justin's relationship is tested.
Episode 7
When Lauren's Away...
Sep 22, 2008
When Lauren is away for a couple of days, Stephanie and Doug start dating secretly. How long will that stay a secret though?
Episode 8
Don't Act Innocent
Sep 29, 2008
Doug and Stephanie have to explain themselves to Lauren. Meanwhile Heidi's mother pays a visit.
Episode 9
If She Never Met Spencer...
Oct 6, 2008
Heidi tries to reach out to Lauren. Meanwhile Audrina has a date, but what will Justin say to that?
Episode 10
Who to Choose?
Oct 13, 2008
Spencer sets an ultimatum for Holly to move out. Meanwhile Audrina checks which boy is best for her. Will it be Justin?
Episode 11
You'll Never Have This...
Oct 20, 2008
Lauren and Audrina travel to Cabo for Brody's birthday, but Audrina's problems with Justin threaten to ruin the festivities. Back in LA, Spencer gives Stephanie's new boyfriend a hard time over dinner.
Episode 12
I Want You to Be with Me
Oct 27, 2008
Audrina wants to make things work with Corey, but finds herself torn when Justin drops by Epic. Meanwhile, Stephanie starts having doubts about her new boyfriend when he fails to defend her in front of Brody.
Episode 13
Its Her Move
Nov 3, 2008
Audrina suprises Lauren when she moves out, and Heidi disappoints Brent Bolthouse when she invites Spencer to a work event and gets caught having a little too much fun.
Episode 14
Back to New York
Nov 10, 2008
Whitney finds romance when she and Lauren head to New York City for fashion week. Back in L.A., Spencer makes things worse for Heidi by approaching Brent to ask for her job back.
Episode 15
One Last Chance
Nov 17, 2008
Heidi decides to go back to Brent and Sam and ask for her job back. Plus, Holly Montag's crashing at Lauren and Lo's since getting kicked out of her sister's place.
Episode 16
You Did This
Nov 24, 2008
A nasty rumor threatens to end Lauren and Audrina's friendship and Heidi realizes Spencer's been withholding information from her.
Episode 17
Its About Trust
Dec 1, 2008
Audrina tries to make amends with Lauren after the fall-out. Then it's off to Nana's house where Spencer and Stephanie compete for their grandmother's affection.
Episode 18
Dream Boy, Dream Job
Dec 8, 2008
In NYC, Whitney has an interview with Diane von Furstenberg and sees Jay. Plus, Lauren says goodbye to her Laguna home and Stephanie makes a difficult decision about Cameron.
Episode 19
Mr & Mrs Pratt
Dec 15, 2008
Spencer and Heidi ignore the concerns of their families and elope in Mexico. Meanwhile, Whitney says goodbye to Lauren and her life in Los Angeles as she leaves for her dream job in New York City.
Episode 20
I Heidi Take Thee Spencer
Dec 22, 2008
The season four finale finds Lauren and Heidi running into each other and are reminded why the once were best friends. Meanwhile, as Heidi's mom pays a visit, the she and Spencer know they must face reality; and Audrina is surprised by Justin with a trip to Palm Springs.