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The Worst Episodes of Lonesome Dove

Every episode of Lonesome Dove ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Lonesome Dove!

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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 from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving
    8.1/10(716 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 2 - On the Trail
    8.5/10(644 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 3 - The Plains
    8.6/10(633 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 4 - Return
    8.8/10(648 votes)

    #4 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Leaving" is the worst rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 8.1/10 based on 716 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/5/1989. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "On the Trail".