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The Best Episodes of Paradise Season 1

Every episode of Paradise Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Paradise Season 1!

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The adventures of fictitious gunfighter Ethan Allen Cord, whose sister left her four children in his custody when she died.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 - The News From St. Louis
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #1 - The News From St. Louis

    S1:E1

    Unexpectedly, Ethan ends up being the custodian to his sister’s orphan children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 - The Holstered Gun
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #2 - The Holstered Gun

    S1:E2

    Ethan prepares to leave his years of gun fighting to dedicate his life to the new family and the ranch. Sadly, he has to fight once again against some outlaws

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Paradise Season 1 Episode 3 - Founder's Day
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Founder's Day

    S1:E3

    Amelia shots a bank robber and his family decides to make her pay.

    Director:Michael Ray Rhodes
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Paradise Season 1 Episode 4 - Ghost Dance
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Ghost Dance

    S1:E4

    Ethan saves an Indian from an angry lynching mob.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 - Devil's Canyon
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Devil's Canyon

    S1:E5

    While Ethan is attending his deceased herd, a trapper and his son seize Claire.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Paradise Season 1 Episode 6 - Stray Bullet
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Stray Bullet

    S1:E6

    Accidentally, during a gun fight Ethan injures Amelia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Paradise Season 1 Episode 7 - The Promise
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #7 - The Promise

    S1:E7

    On their way back home, a recently broken bridge makes Ethan, George, and Ben to take a new route.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Paradise Season 1 Episode 8 - Childhood's End
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Childhood's End

    S1:E8

    A traveling bordello pays a visit to Ethan’s town.

    Director:Kim Manners
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Paradise Season 1 Episode 9 - A Private War
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #9 - A Private War

    S1:E9

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    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Paradise Season 1 Episode 10 - Hard Choices
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Hard Choices

    S1:E10

    A Texas Ranger comes to Paradise to bring Ethan back. Ethan at first thinks of running but changes his mind and decides to go with the man. However along the way Ethan tries to convince him that being with the children has changed him. And they're being attacked by men who want to get Ethan.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Paradise Season 1 Episode 11 - Crossroads
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Crossroads

    S1:E11

    Joseph joins a gang, but he is anxious about joining in a bank robbery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Paradise Season 1 Episode 12 - The Traveler
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Traveler

    S1:E12

    A stranger with amnesia is helped by Ehan and Amelia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Paradise Season 1 Episode 13 - The Secret
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #13 - The Secret

    S1:E13

    When Ethan discovers that Amelia might leave , he has to face his feelings for her.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Paradise Season 1 Episode 14 - A House Divided
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #14 - A House Divided

    S1:E14

    A band of outlaws take Amelia and the children hostage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Paradise Season 1 Episode 15 - The Last Warrior
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #15 - The Last Warrior

    S1:E15

    Taylor's determination to protect his land causes a fight between a lumbering company and his ideals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Paradise Season 1 Episode 16 - Vengeance
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Vengeance

    S1:E16

    Claire is involved with a man who is the son of one of Ethan’s adversaries he has been looking for.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Paradise Season 1 Episode 17 - A Matter of Honor (1)
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #17 - A Matter of Honor (1)

    S1:E17

    A gunman is hired by a man to keep Ethan away from his plans.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Paradise Season 1 Episode 18 - A Matter of Honor (2)
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #18 - A Matter of Honor (2)

    S1:E18

    As the water rights battle escalates, Ethan and Gideon prepare to fight.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Paradise Season 1 Episode 19 - Hour of the Wolf
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Hour of the Wolf

    S1:E19

    A wolf bites Ethan and Claire. John Taylor has to go to Reno to get a vaccine.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Paradise Season 1 Episode 20 - Treasure
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Treasure

    S1:E20

    While Ben and George are looking for a treasure, two criminals pursue them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Paradise Season 1 Episode 21 - Squaring Off
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Squaring Off

    S1:E21

    Ethan defies a corrupt lawman to save the life of a Texas ranger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Paradise Season 1 Episode 22 - Long Lost Lawson
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Long Lost Lawson

    S1:E22

    A businessperson seeks to eliminate the only obstacle between him and a big transaction: Ethan.

    Director:James L. Conway
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The News From St. Louis" is the best rated episode of "Paradise" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/27/1988. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Holstered Gun".