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The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove

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

The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove

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...

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    8.7/10(608 votes)

    #1 - Return

    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.

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    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff
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    8.6/10(589 votes)

    #2 - The Plains

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff
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    8.5/10(599 votes)

    #3 - On the Trail

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff
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    8.1/10(662 votes)

    #4 - Leaving

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

Best Episodes Summary

"Return" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 8.7/10 based on 608 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".