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The Best Episodes of The Conners

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This iconic family—Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J.—grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Conners Season 2 Episode 7 - Slappy Holidays
    8.0/10(346 votes)

    #1 - Slappy Holidays

    S2:E7

    Chaos ensues when Dan finally gets the entire family together for Thanksgiving dinner; mixed feelings about the Lunch Box continue to build tension in the house; Harris makes an unexpected move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Conners Season 5 Episode 22 - The Grad Finale
    7.9/10(198 votes)

    #2 - The Grad Finale

    S5:E22

    As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Conners Season 2 Episode 13 - Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns
    7.8/10(298 votes)

    #3 - Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns

    S2:E13

    Dan avoids coping with a death in the family, only to be confronted by it head-on. Ben and Darlene address Ben's baby fever and have "the talk." The Lunch Box is officially open for business, and Dwight gets the jitters when he has to fill in for the chef who suffers an accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Conners Season 3 Episode 18 - Cheating, Revelations and a Box of Doll Heads
    7.8/10(231 votes)

    #4 - Cheating, Revelations and a Box of Doll Heads

    S3:E18

    Mark is stressed and exhausted from studying for an important entrance exam, so Darlene steps in to help, but her plan backfires.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Bruce Rasmussen

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  5. The Conners Season 3 Episode 16 - A Fast Car, a Sudden Loss, and a Slow Decline
    7.7/10(220 votes)

    #5 - A Fast Car, a Sudden Loss, and a Slow Decline

    S3:E16

    Darlene learns some shocking news about an old friend, and the Conners come together to help someone close to them.

    Director:Jean Sagal
    Writer:Bruce Helford

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  6. The Conners Season 6 Episode 3 - Moms and Rats
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    #6 - Moms and Rats

    S6:E3

    Bev experiences moments of clarity and reflection and asks Jackie to spend the day together in Chicago. Elsewhere, Darlene finds a rat in her home but refuses to let Ben kill it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Conners Season 7 Episode 6 - The Truck Stops Here
    7.7/10(210 votes)

    #7 - The Truck Stops Here

    S7:E6

    Jackie prepares for a series of physical tests in an effort to rejoin the police force; Darlene confronts the insecurities in her marriage with Ben; Dan's deposition stirs up feelings; final farewells are made in true Conner family fashion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Conners Season 2 Episode 14 - Bad Dads and Grads
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    #8 - Bad Dads and Grads

    S2:E14

    Dan starts to bond with his younger half-brother but he can’t get over the fact that their father paid for Ed Jr.’s college education, something he refused to do for Dan. Jackie hits it off with a fun married couple, so much so that they “invite” her into their relationship. Harris and Mark do not react well to the news that Darlene is trying to have a baby with Ben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Conners Season 5 Episode 8 - Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries
    7.6/10(199 votes)

    #9 - Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries

    S5:E8

    It’s Thanksgiving at the Conners and Jackie must come to terms with her mother, Beverly, becoming ill. Meanwhile, Darlene is on the job hunt which proves to be more difficult than anticipate

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Conners Season 5 Episode 13 - New Pipes and Old Secrets
    7.6/10(188 votes)

    #10 - New Pipes and Old Secrets

    S5:E13

    Darlene has issues with Dan’s plumbing work in her new house. Elsewhere, Jackie tries to find a caregiver for Bev.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Conners Season 2 Episode 4 - Lanford... Lanford
    7.5/10(304 votes)

    #11 - Lanford... Lanford

    S2:E4

    Desperate for more income, Becky seeks a bartending position at Casita Bonita, causing major concern for Dan due to her struggle with alcoholism. Meanwhile, Darlene finally nears a decision between David and Ben; and Harris' new friend, Odessa, means new trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Conners Season 2 Episode 9 - Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action
    7.5/10(276 votes)

    #12 - Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action

    S2:E9

    Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday. Darlene and Ben face an issue at work. Dan takes advantage of the family Christmas Santa photo to force Jackie to befriend Louise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Simone Finch, Kimberly Altamirano

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  13. The Conners Season 2 Episode 15 - Beards, Thrupples and Robots
    7.5/10(266 votes)

    #13 - Beards, Thrupples and Robots

    S2:E15

    Harris is the boss of Darlene after her mom, desperate for money, gets a job at Price Warehouse. Jackie decides to take her "thrupple" relationship with Ron and Janelle to the next level. Everyone makes fun of Ben's appearance after he shaves his beard in an attempt to appear more clean-cut to potential advertisers for the magazine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Conners Season 2 Episode 17 - The Icewoman Cometh
    7.5/10(254 votes)

    #14 - The Icewoman Cometh

    S2:E17

    Bev is back from Arizona and has come to the realization that she'd like to use her finances to spread happiness. She has decided to fund Mark's tuition to a prestigious coding camp, while Darlene tries to convince her to give the money to Harris instead. Dan realizes how much he misses Louise, and Becky persuades him to visit her on tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Conners Season 2 Episode 20 - Bridge Over Troubled Conners
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    #15 - Bridge Over Troubled Conners

    S2:E20

    Darlene and Ben go apartment hunting; Jackie and Becky take Beverly Rose on a road trip to Mexico to meet her father for the first time; Dan reluctantly shares his financial troubles with Louise.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Emily R. Wilson

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  16. The Conners Season 6 Episode 5 - When Sisters Collide and the Return of the Grifters
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    #16 - When Sisters Collide and the Return of the Grifters

    S6:E5

    Darlene crashes Mark's college trivia night to prove how smart she is. Elsewhere, Neville finds out the money he loaned Dan was used for something other than its intended purpose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Conners Season 6 Episode 11 - Fire and Vice
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #17 - Fire and Vice

    S6:E11

    A fire at Ben's hardware store causes a major setback for the family. Meanwhile, Becky feels enormous pressure to help every single patient at her mental health facility internship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Conners Season 2 Episode 2 - A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
    7.4/10(337 votes)

    #18 - A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

    S2:E2

    Darlene continues to struggle with deciding between David and Ben. Becky begins to doubt herself as a mom, and Mark gets in trouble at school when a picture of him and his boyfriend kissing goes viral. Meanwhile, Jackie continues to avoid her problems by keeping busy with everyone else's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Conners Season 2 Episode 3 - The Preemie Monologues
    7.4/10(314 votes)

    #19 - The Preemie Monologues

    S2:E3

    Harris is forced to confront Darlene about her lifestyle, while Jackie involves herself in other people's problems to avoid confronting her own. Meanwhile, Becky is overwhelmed by the costs of raising a baby, so her family steps in to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Conners Season 2 Episode 5 - Nightmare on Lunch Box Street
    7.4/10(298 votes)

    #20 - Nightmare on Lunch Box Street

    S2:E5

    Halloween brings nothing but horror for Jackie after she uncovers a shocking secret when trying to reopen the Lunch Box; Mary gets upset when a woman assumes she is adopted; Darlene continues to deal with her complicated love life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Conners Season 2 Episode 8 - Lanford, Toilet of Sin
    7.4/10(287 votes)

    #21 - Lanford, Toilet of Sin

    S2:E8

    Jackie is faced with a difficult decision that brings the family and community together. Meanwhile, Becky starts working a new late-night shift at Casita Bonita, and Darlene goes to extreme measures to mend her relationship with Harris.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Conners Season 2 Episode 11 - Mud Turtles, a Good Steak and One Man in a Tub
    7.4/10(272 votes)

    #22 - Mud Turtles, a Good Steak and One Man in a Tub

    S2:E11

    Becky thinks that Jackie's new friend Dawn, a restaurant supplier, is only cozying up to her to sell them things they can't afford for the Lunch Box. Darlene is thrilled when Harris gets into Central Illinois State, but Harris might have found a better offer on her own. When Dan finds himself in an embarrassing situation nursing an injury, Louise tries to help him out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Conners Season 2 Episode 16 - Tats and Tias
    7.4/10(254 votes)

    #23 - Tats and Tias

    S2:E16

    Harris is newly unemployed, depressed and has moved back into the house, while Becky struggles to find affordable childcare. Jackie suggests Becky reach out to Emilio's family for support and he gladly suggests she contact the two aunts who helped raise him. Dan runs into an old riding buddy, Tony, who recently opened up a leather and tattoo shop and is looking to hire some help. Dan and Darlene tag team to get Harris the job and the family contemplates celebratory tattoos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Conners Season 2 Episode 19 - CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits
    7.4/10(241 votes)

    #24 - CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits

    S2:E19

    Dan and Louise take their relationship to the next level and come to appreciate the complexities of aging. Meanwhile, Darlene spends the night in jail and hands off parenting duties to Ben. Mark and a friend work on a class experiment that leaves them both with hickeys, and Becky contemplates marrying Emilio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Conners Season 3 Episode 2 - Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic
    7.4/10(289 votes)

    #25 - Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic

    S3:E2

    Mary is devastated that Halloween has been canceled by the city, so Darlene and Becky enlist Jackie and the rest of the family to create an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, Mark goes toe-to-toe with another kid at school who doesn’t believe in wearing a mask.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Slappy Holidays" is the best rated episode of "The Conners". It scored 8/10 based on 346 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Grad Finale".