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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 23 - Guns
    5.5/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Guns

    S3:E23

    No description available

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Lou Grant Season 4 Episode 7 - Streets
    5.7/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Streets

    S4:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 11 - Andrew, Part 2: Trial
    5.9/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Andrew, Part 2: Trial

    S3:E11

    Andrew is put on trial for the murder of a young woman who lived in his mother's flat. Art wants to protect his cousin but realizes that the Tribune's coverage may work against the case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 10 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition
    6.0/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Andrew, Part 1: Premonition

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Lou Grant Season 4 Episode 16 - Campesinos
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Campesinos

    S4:E16

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 22 - Beachhead
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Beachhead

    S5:E22

    No description available

    Director:Roy Campanella
    Writer:Gene Reynolds

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  7. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 23 - Victims
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #7 - Victims

    S5:E23

    Lou is shot by a robber, who is in turn killed by policeman Vince DeMayo. Both Vince and Lou have a difficult time getting their life back in order.

    Director:Peter Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Lou Grant Season 4 Episode 8 - Catch
    6.3/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Catch

    S4:E8

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 21 - Dogs
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    #9 - Dogs

    S3:E21

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 9 - Jazz
    6.4/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Jazz

    S5:E9

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 13 - Immigrants
    6.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Immigrants

    S5:E13

    The Tribune hires an old acquaintance of Animal's from 'Nam: photographer Lee Van Tam. But Tam's domestic troubles interfere with his work. Lou tries to get out of meeting visiting relatives.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 17 - Blacklist
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Blacklist

    S5:E17

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 4 - Charlatan
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Charlatan

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Lou Grant Season 4 Episode 2 - Harassment
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #14 - Harassment

    S4:E2

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Lou Grant Season 4 Episode 18 - Violence
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Violence

    S4:E18

    No description available

    Director:Georg Stanford Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Lou Grant Season 1 Episode 15 - Sports
    6.6/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Sports

    S1:E15

    The paper faces a public backlash after Lou runs a story about an NCAA investigation into the possible recruiting violations by a popular local college football team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Lou Grant Season 2 Episode 23 - Skids
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Skids

    S2:E23

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 22 - Influence
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Influence

    S3:E22

    Lou sticks his neck out to try and help Adam, who develops a serious drinking problem. However, when Adam's drinking problems gets worse and he expects Lou to keep covering for him, Lou regrets getting involved.

    Director:Gene Reynolds
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 21 - Suspect
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Suspect

    S5:E21

    No description available

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Lou Grant Season 2 Episode 7 - Schools
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Schools

    S2:E7

    No description available

    Director:Burt Brinckerhoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Lou Grant Season 2 Episode 24 - Loves (a.k.a.) Romance
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    #21 - Loves (a.k.a.) Romance

    S2:E24

    No description available

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Lou Grant Season 3 Episode 9 - Kidnap
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #22 - Kidnap

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:Alan Cooke
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Lou Grant Season 5 Episode 14 - Hunger
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    #23 - Hunger

    S5:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Gene Reynolds

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  24. Lou Grant Season 1 Episode 7 - Barrio
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    #24 - Barrio

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Lou Grant Season 2 Episode 5 - Murder
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Murder

    S2:E5

    No description available

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Guns" is the worst rated episode of "Lou Grant". It scored 5.5/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Bob Sweeney and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/17/1980. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Streets".