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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!

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...
Genres:DramaWestern
Network:CBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"Leaving" is the worst rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 8.1/10 based on 608 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".

  • Leaving
    8.1/10608 votes
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    #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

  • On the Trail
    8.5/10549 votes
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    #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

  • The Plains
    8.6/10537 votes
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    #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

  • Return
    8.7/10559 votes
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    #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