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The Worst Episodes of Paradise

Every episode of Paradise ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Paradise!

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

Genres:WesternDrama
Network:CBS

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Paradise" is "Dust on the Wind", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Dust on the Wind" aired on 4/28/1990 and is rated NaN point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "See No Evil".

  • Dust on the Wind
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #1 - Dust on the Wind

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/28/1990

    A mass exodus occurs in Paradise when Ethan and Amelia decide to close the mine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • See No Evil
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #2 - See No Evil

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/1991

    No description available

    Director: Cliff Bole

    Writer: N/A

  • Twenty-Four Hours
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #3 - Twenty-Four Hours

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/3/1991

    This episode follows a day in the life of Marshal Ethan Allan Cord, who is considering giving up his badge and leaving Paradise. Over a period of ""twenty-four hours,"" Ethan must contend with a series of disputes between townspeople as well as at home. Spoiler: In the end, he decides to stick it out and remain in Paradise.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Out of the Ashes
    7.4/10 13 votes

    #4 - Out of the Ashes

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1991

    Ethan and the children return to Paradise where Ethan is convinced to take on the role of town marshal. Ethan builds a new home for his family and he and Amelia become engaged. A new character, Dakota, arrives in town and decides to stay. He rubs Ethan the wrong way, but hits it off with Claire, much to her uncle's disdain.

    Director: Cliff Bole

    Writer: N/A

  • A Gathering of Guns
    7.5/10 8 votes

    #5 - A Gathering of Guns

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/17/1990

    Years ago, Ethan testified against a person. Now that person is the new town’s preacher who is a paroled murderer, claiming to have seen the light. Everyone in town is giving him a second chance, except for Ethan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Devil's Canyon
    7.8/10 15 votes

    #6 - Devil's Canyon

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/1988

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

    Director: Robert Scheerer

    Writer: N/A

  • The Holstered Gun
    8.0/10 20 votes

    #7 - The Holstered Gun

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/1988

    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: N/A

  • A Private War
    8.0/10 13 votes

    #8 - A Private War

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/1989

    No description available

    Director: Robert Scheerer

    Writer: N/A

  • Crossroads
    8.2/10 15 votes

    #9 - Crossroads

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/1989

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret
    8.2/10 14 votes

    #10 - The Secret

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/1989

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

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: N/A

  • A Matter of Honor (1)
    8.2/10 14 votes

    #11 - A Matter of Honor (1)

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/1989

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

    Director: Robert Scheerer

    Writer: N/A

  • Treasure
    8.2/10 13 votes

    #12 - Treasure

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/6/1989

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bad Blood
    8.2/10 10 votes

    #13 - Bad Blood

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/1991

    No description available

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: N/A

  • The News From St. Louis
    8.3/10 32 votes

    #14 - The News From St. Louis

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A House Divided
    8.3/10 13 votes

    #15 - A House Divided

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/1989

    A band of outlaws take Amelia and the children hostage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hour of the Wolf
    8.3/10 18 votes

    #16 - Hour of the Wolf

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/29/1989

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

    Director: Robert Scheerer

    Writer: N/A

  • Common Good
    8.4/10 7 votes

    #17 - Common Good

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/1989

    Wyatt Earp follows Ethan back home after the big escape. Without noticing it, a reporter also follows them looking for answers.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: N/A

  • A Proper Stranger
    8.4/10 10 votes

    #18 - A Proper Stranger

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/1989

    An old Indian warrior wants to bring peace between an old foe in the warpath and a member of the cavalry.

    Director: Cliff Bole

    Writer: N/A

  • The Search for K.C. Cavanaugh
    8.4/10 7 votes

    #19 - The Search for K.C. Cavanaugh

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/5/1991

    No description available

    Director: Harry Harris

    Writer: N/A

  • The Promise
    8.5/10 15 votes

    #20 - The Promise

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/15/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Traveler
    8.5/10 17 votes

    #21 - The Traveler

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/1989

    A stranger with amnesia is helped by Ehan and Amelia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vengeance
    8.5/10 14 votes

    #22 - Vengeance

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/1989

    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: N/A

  • A Matter of Honor (2)
    8.5/10 13 votes

    #23 - A Matter of Honor (2)

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/1989

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

    Director: Cliff Bole

    Writer: N/A

  • Long Lost Lawson
    8.5/10 13 votes

    #24 - Long Lost Lawson

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/20/1989

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

    Director: James L. Conway

    Writer: N/A

  • Avenging Angel
    8.5/10 8 votes

    #25 - Avenging Angel

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/10/1990

    Joseph's tomboy friend, Frankie, returns to Paradise, now sophisticatedly attired and married to a controlling, offensive judge who has the control to transfer Ethan to Texas on a murder warrant.

    Director: James L. Conway

    Writer: N/A