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The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove

Every episode of Lonesome Dove ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove!

Best episode
S1E4 Return
8.8745 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Leaving
8.1880 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.6avg
Binge time
6h 16m
4 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 4 - Return
    8.8/10(745 votes)

    S1:E4

    A tragedy in the Montana Territory exacts a painful promise from Call that takes him on a haunting mission back to Texas. Conclusion.

    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

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  2. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 3 - The Plains
    8.7/10(733 votes)

    S1:E3

    Off the trail, Jake falls in with bad company, while Gus shares a bittersweet reunion with an old flame.

    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

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  3. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 2 - On the Trail
    8.6/10(750 votes)

    S1:E2

    A deadly pursuit on the plains pits Gus against a sadistic renegade named Blue Duck.

    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

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  4. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving
    8.1/10(880 votes)

    S1:E1

    Larry McMurtry's saga opens with two former Texas Rangers beginning a cattle drive to Montana.

    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

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Best Episodes Summary

"Return" is the best rated episode of Lonesome Dove. It scored 8.8/10 from 745 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on February 8, 1989. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Plains".

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