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A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Longmire Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dark Road
    7.9/10(1348 votes)

    #1 - The Dark Road

    S1:E2

    Longmire and his team investigate the death of an exotic dancer with possible Amish roots. Cady's new relationship stirs up controversy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Longmire Season 1 Episode 3 - A Damn Shame
    7.9/10(1304 votes)

    #2 - A Damn Shame

    S1:E3

    Longmire uncovers long-buried family secrets when he probes the deaths of a man and his award-winning horses in a barn fire.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Longmire Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1611 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    With the help of Vic and Henry, Longmire investigates a backcountry murder with ties to a tribal family.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Longmire Season 1 Episode 6 - The Worst Kind of Hunter
    8.0/10(1198 votes)

    #4 - The Worst Kind of Hunter

    S1:E6

    Walt suspects a bear was baited to fatally attack a released murderer. Branch's retired uncle, a former sheriff, can't resist the lure of law enforcement.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Longmire Season 2 Episode 4 - The Road to Hell
    8.0/10(1057 votes)

    #5 - The Road to Hell

    S2:E4

    A cattle heist sends the team on an urgent search for the missing livestock and driver as well as the thieves. Walt is concerned by Vic's fearful behavior when she receives a mysterious bouquet of flowers.

    Director:Daniel Sackheim
    Writer:Daniel C. Connolly

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  6. Longmire Season 2 Episode 5 - Party's Over
    8.0/10(1037 votes)

    #6 - Party's Over

    S2:E5

    When a teenage girl is found dead, Walt and the team investigate ties to the illegal sale of prescription drugs. Meanwhile Henry reconnects with an old flame and Cady returns home.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writers:Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny

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  7. Longmire Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cancer
    8.1/10(1246 votes)

    #7 - The Cancer

    S1:E4

    A fisherman discovers the bodies of two murder victims, including a teen from the Cheyenne reservation.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Longmire Season 2 Episode 2 - Carcasses
    8.1/10(1100 votes)

    #8 - Carcasses

    S2:E2

    When a body is found in a compost heap, the victim's history of abusive behavior leads to a varied list of suspects. Walt and the team must cross county lines to track down the killer. Branch looks into Cady's abrupt departure from Absaroka.

    Director:Lodge Kerrigan
    Writer:Tony Tost

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  9. Longmire Season 1 Episode 7 - 8 Seconds
    8.2/10(1191 votes)

    #9 - 8 Seconds

    S1:E7

    A wealthy beer distributor is brutally assaulted for a seemingly worthless painting; Vic's husband is jealous of her relationship with Walt; Branch's father uncovers information damaging to Walt's campaign.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Longmire Season 2 Episode 1 - Unquiet Mind
    8.2/10(1172 votes)

    #10 - Unquiet Mind

    S2:E1

    A prison transfer goes awry and Walt urgently pursues a serial killer and his fellow escapees, who have taken hostages, up a mountain. Facing an impending storm with very limited resources, Walt’s mettle is put to the test and hypothermic hallucinations force him to face his past.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writers:Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny

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  11. Longmire Season 3 Episode 4 - In the Pines
    8.2/10(1006 votes)

    #11 - In the Pines

    S3:E4

    Walt and the team track missing teenage campers on a leadership trip in the wilderness. Branch continues his unauthorized search for his shooter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Longmire Season 1 Episode 8 - An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
    8.3/10(1153 votes)

    #12 - An Incredibly Beautiful Thing

    S1:E8

    Henry uses his tracking abilities to locate an unstable young woman who may be involved in the murder of a gas-station owner.

    Director:J. Michael Muro
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Longmire Season 2 Episode 3 - Death Came in Like Thunder
    8.3/10(1074 votes)

    #13 - Death Came in Like Thunder

    S2:E3

    Walt and the team explore Absaroka's Basque community when a shepherd and his dog are found dead. Branch walks a thin line in his alliance with Jacob Nighthorse. Meanwhile, Cady looks to Detective Fales for answers about her mother's death.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Sarah Nicole Jones

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  14. Longmire Season 2 Episode 6 - Tell It Slant
    8.3/10(1060 votes)

    #14 - Tell It Slant

    S2:E6

    Walt is tipped off to the murder of a supposed psychic by the Contrary Warrior, a Cheyenne who does the opposite of what people expect. While deciphering his backwards clues, Walt must also deal with a public debate against Branch.

    Director:J. Michael Muro
    Writer:Tony Tost

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  15. Longmire Season 2 Episode 8 - The Great Spirit
    8.3/10(1022 votes)

    #15 - The Great Spirit

    S2:E8

    When a wild horse is found dragging a dead body, Walt discovers evidence of an illegal rodeo at a local farm. Detective Fales comes to town to talk to Henry.

    Director:Christopher Chulack
    Writer:Sarah Nicole Jones

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  16. Longmire Season 2 Episode 9 - Tuscan Red
    8.3/10(1003 votes)

    #16 - Tuscan Red

    S2:E9

    Following an explosion on the reservation and the discovery of a charred dead body, Walt is bombarded with public confrontation as the Cheyennes blame the blast on gas leaked from fracking by Newett Energy. Meanwhile, Branch reconnects with Cady and uncovers information that could help him in the election.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writer:Tony Tost

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  17. Longmire Season 3 Episode 8 - Harvest
    8.3/10(990 votes)

    #17 - Harvest

    S3:E8

    A life insurance policy complicates the investigation into a farmer's apparent murder. Branch and Cady check out a lead in Denver. Vic receives an ultimatum from Sean.

    Director:J. Michael Muro
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Longmire Season 5 Episode 4 - The Judas Wolf
    8.3/10(635 votes)

    #18 - The Judas Wolf

    S5:E4

    Walt and Vic investigate the bizarre kidnapping of a despised drug company CEO. Henry and Mathias deal with the ramifications of an overdose.

    Director:David Boyd
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Longmire Season 6 Episode 4 - A Thing I'll Never Understand
    8.3/10(603 votes)

    #19 - A Thing I'll Never Understand

    S6:E4

    An emotional Vic re-examines her life choices. Henry and Jacob join forces to pursue Malachi. Ferg helps Meg's mother avoid the tribal police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Longmire Season 1 Episode 5 - Dog Soldier
    8.4/10(1273 votes)

    #20 - Dog Soldier

    S1:E5

    Walt and the team look into the disappearances of several Cheyenne foster children and an unregistered sex offender.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Longmire Season 2 Episode 7 - Sound and Fury
    8.4/10(1052 votes)

    #21 - Sound and Fury

    S2:E7

    After Henry overhears a disgruntled husband try to order a hit on his wife, Walt and the team must use what little information they have to prevent her murder. Vic is wary when an ex-cop from Philly shows up in Durant.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writer:Daniel C. Connolly

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  22. Longmire Season 2 Episode 12 - A Good Death Is Hard to Find
    8.4/10(1020 votes)

    #22 - A Good Death Is Hard to Find

    S2:E12

    Longmire investigates after he receives a safe deposit box from a just-murdered inmate that contains a severed finger that is linked to both a new murder and a 20-year-old armed robbery. At the same time, Vic's paranoia peaks when she suspects she is being stalked, forcing her to confide in Walt.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:Tony Tost

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  23. Longmire Season 3 Episode 2 - Of Children and Travelers
    8.4/10(1031 votes)

    #23 - Of Children and Travelers

    S3:E2

    An investigation into the murder of a Russian adoptee leads the team into a shady underworld. Henry faces trouble behind bars while Cady attempts to secure him competent legal representation.

    Director:J. Michael Muro
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Longmire Season 3 Episode 6 - Reports of My Death
    8.4/10(1026 votes)

    #24 - Reports of My Death

    S3:E6

    A media frenzy erupts when a long-lost heir who went missing 30 years earlier is found dead. Henry makes a risky decision on his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Longmire Season 4 Episode 2 - War Eagle
    8.4/10(1182 votes)

    #25 - War Eagle

    S4:E2

    Walt is forced to split his focus between new evidence in a personal case, and the murder of a caretaker at a former Japanese internment camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Dark Road" is the worst rated episode of "Longmire". It scored 7.9/10 based on 1348 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Damn Shame".