- 8.1/10(665 votes)
#1 - Leaving
S1:E10 CommentsView allDirector:Simon WincerWriter:William D. Wittliff - 8.5/10(602 votes)
#2 - On the Trail
S1:E20 CommentsView allDirector:Simon WincerWriter:William D. Wittliff - 8.6/10(592 votes)
#3 - The Plains
S1:E30 CommentsView allDirector:Simon WincerWriter:William D. Wittliff - 8.7/10(610 votes)
#4 - Return
S1:E40 CommentsView allDirector:Simon WincerWriter:William D. Wittliff


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

Drama•
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The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove Season 1
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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Leaving" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 665 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/5/1989. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "On the Trail".