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 crew of hands to drive the herd 3,000 miles north to the grasslands of Montana.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Lonesome Dove" is "Leaving", rated 8.1/10 from 603 user votes. It was directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff. "Leaving" aired on 2/5/1989 and is rated 0.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "On the Trail".
8.1/10 603 votes#1 - 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
8.5/10 542 votes#2 - 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
8.6/10 530 votes#3 - 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
8.7/10 554 votes#4 - 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