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The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove Season 1

Genres:DramaWestern
Network:CBS

Every episode of Lonesome Dove Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove Season 1!

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...
Episodes
4
Avg. Rating
8.5
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S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.1
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  • Return
    8.7/10(584)
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    #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

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  • The Plains
    8.6/10(562)
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    #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

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    0
  • On the Trail
    8.5/10(571)
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    #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

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  • Leaving
    8.1/10(632)
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    #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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Return" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 584 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/8/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Plains".