8.7/10558 votesLoading...#1 - Return
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/1989
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
8.6/10535 votesLoading...#2 - The Plains
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/1989
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
8.5/10547 votesLoading...#3 - On the Trail
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/1989
A deadly pursuit on the plains pits Gus against a sadistic renegade named Blue Duck.
Director: Simon Wincer
Writer: William D. Wittliff
8.1/10606 votesLoading...#4 - Leaving
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/1989
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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A pair of longtime friends and former Texas Rangers crave one last adventure before hanging-up their spurs. After stealing over a thousand head of cattle...
Genres:DramaWestern
Network:CBS
Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Return" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 8.7/10 based on 558 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/8/1989. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Plains".