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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!

Worst episode
S1E1 Leaving
8.1880 votes
Best episode
S1E4 Return
8.8745 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.6avg
Binge time
6h 16m
4 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Lonesome Dove Season 1 Episode 1 - Leaving
    8.1/10(880 votes)

    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
    8.6/10(750 votes)

    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
    8.7/10(733 votes)

    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(745 votes)

    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 from 880 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on February 5, 1989. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "On the Trail".

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