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The Worst Episodes of Paradise

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

Worst episode
S3E1 Out of the Ashes
7.314 votes
Best episode
S2E1 A Gather Of Guns
9.452 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.9avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Paradise Season 3 Episode 1 - Out of the Ashes
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. Paradise Season 3 Episode 5 - The Valley of Death
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Paradise Season 2 Episode 17 - A Gathering of Guns
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S2:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 - The Holstered Gun
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    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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  5. Paradise Season 1 Episode 9 - A Private War
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 - Devil's Canyon
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    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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  7. Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 - The News From St. Louis
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Paradise Season 1 Episode 13 - The Secret
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    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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  9. Paradise Season 1 Episode 17 - A Matter of Honor (1)
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    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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  10. Paradise Season 1 Episode 20 - Treasure
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Paradise Season 1 Episode 19 - Hour of the Wolf
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    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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  12. Paradise Season 3 Episode 4 - Bad Blood
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Paradise Season 1 Episode 11 - Crossroads
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Paradise Season 1 Episode 14 - A House Divided
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S1:E14

    A band of outlaws take Amelia and the children hostage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Paradise Season 2 Episode 8 - A Proper Stranger
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown

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  16. Paradise Season 2 Episode 3 - Common Good
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown

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  17. Paradise Season 3 Episode 9 - A Study in Scarlet
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    S3:E9

    Paradise is thrown into a state of terror when a serial killer begins targeting the town's woman. Ethan must identify and catch the killer, who has set his sites on Claire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Paradise Season 3 Episode 10 - The Search for K.C. Cavanaugh
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Paradise Season 1 Episode 12 - The Traveler
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E12

    A stranger with amnesia is helped by Ehan and Amelia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Paradise Season 1 Episode 4 - Ghost Dance
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ethan saves an Indian from an angry lynching mob.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Paradise Season 1 Episode 7 - The Promise
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    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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  22. Paradise Season 1 Episode 18 - A Matter of Honor (2)
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Paradise Season 1 Episode 10 - Hard Choices
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    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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  24. Paradise Season 1 Episode 22 - Long Lost Lawson
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    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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  25. Paradise Season 2 Episode 18 - Shadow of a Doubt
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S2:E18

    The sons of Ethan’s old pal, Gideon, volunteer them as guns in a range war.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Out of the Ashes" is the worst rated episode of Paradise. It scored 7.3/10 from 14 votes. Directed by Cliff Bole and written by Unknown, it aired on January 4, 1991.

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