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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!

Binge this in 6h 16m•Peaking at 9.5/10

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 from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 4 - Return
    9.5/10(2 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.

    Director:Simon Wincer
    Writer:William D. Wittliff

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  2. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Leaving

    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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  3. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 2 - On the Trail
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - On the Trail

    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 3 - The Plains
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Plains

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Return" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/8/1989. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Leaving".