: George’s mother, Alice, represents the "stream"—a powerful, directional force trying to push George back toward his "proper" life in New York and his "ideal" match, Zoe Hart.

A pivotal moment occurs when George’s mother tricks George and Zoe into a double date, eventually stranding them on a houseboat to force a confrontation.

"Hart of Dixie" Islands in the Stream (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb