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The Best Episodes of The Conners

Every episode of The Conners ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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
    8.3/10(351 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 1 Episode 5 - Miracles
    8.0/10(513 votes)

    #2 - Miracles

    S1:E5

    Life-changing news lands in the Conner household when a member of the family makes an announcement that no one saw coming. Meanwhile, Dan is suspicious that Becky isn't sticking to her end of the deal when it comes to her drinking. Darlene continues her job search, and Jackie offers English lessons to a Casa Bonita busboy in need.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Conners Season 1 Episode 11 - We Continue to Truck
    8.0/10(425 votes)

    #3 - We Continue to Truck

    S1:E11

    As Darlene grapples with a life-changing offer from Ben, an unexpected conversation with David turns her world even more upside down. Relationship problems lead Jackie to the bottom of the bottle at the last place she remembers being truly happy. Becky’s hopes of a happily ever after with Emilio are jeopardized when Dan delivers alarming news.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Conners Season 4 Episode 7 - Let's All Push Our Hands Together for the Stew Train and the Conners Furniture
    8.0/10(216 votes)

    #4 - Let's All Push Our Hands Together for the Stew Train and the Conners Furniture

    S4:E7

    When Jackie devises an offbeat plan of how to serve the customers at The Lunch Box, it's anything but smooth service; Dan begins to sell some furniture to make room for his new bride and her things.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Conners Season 4 Episode 9 - Three Exes, Role Playing and A Waterbed
    8.0/10(223 votes)

    #5 - Three Exes, Role Playing and A Waterbed

    S4:E9

    Thinking it’s Ben’s day off, Darlene brings Nick to the hardware store only to run smack into Ben, who invites Nick to join him at The Lunch Box to watch a Bears game. Meanwhile, Dan tries to spruce up the bedroom while Louise is out on the road and Jackie meets Logan’s mom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Conners Season 4 Episode 12 - Hot For Teacher and Writing a Wrong
    8.0/10(210 votes)

    #6 - Hot For Teacher and Writing a Wrong

    S4:E12

    Mark’s returned to public school and finding it hard to fit in; and when Darlene finds out what Mark’s doing to make a little extra cash for college, she’s anything but happy about it. Meanwhile, Becky finds herself in an interesting situation with one of her college professors

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Conners Season 4 Episode 16 - Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano
    8.0/10(186 votes)

    #7 - Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano

    S4:E16

    As Darlene searches for a home that she and Becky can afford, ol’ Don Blanksy returns with an offer they can’t resist, no matter how spooky. Then, after an attempt to boost business at The Lunch Box goes awry, Jackie finds herself apologizing to Ben and rethinking her future running the place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Conners Season 5 Episode 1 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double
    8.0/10(228 votes)

    #8 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double

    S5:E1

    In an effort to save money, Darlene and Ben join Jackie and Neville on a joint honeymoon, where the newlyweds’ cost-saving measures contribute to a tension-filled getaway. Dan, Becky, Harris, Mark and Beverly Rose go to a water park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Conners Season 5 Episode 5 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed
    8.0/10(206 votes)

    #9 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed

    S5:E5

    Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Conners Season 1 Episode 3 - There Won't Be Blood
    7.7/10(626 votes)

    #10 - There Won't Be Blood

    S1:E3

    It's Halloween, the favorite time of year for the Conners, but an email from the school banning certain costumes, including Mark's, sets off an argument between Dan and Darlene. Jackie introduces someone new to the family at the Halloween party and insists that Dan vet him, only to immediately wish that she hadn't.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Conners Season 1 Episode 4 - The Separation of Church and Dan
    7.7/10(538 votes)

    #11 - The Separation of Church and Dan

    S1:E4

    When Geena learns that D.J. hasn’t been taking Mary to church, she insists they go as a family. Mark’s attempt to conduct an unbiased survey on the upcoming election for his school project goes south when Jackie volunteers to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Conners Season 3 Episode 1 - Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart
    7.7/10(307 votes)

    #12 - Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart

    S3:E1

    The Conners are back and dealing with the pandemic, and life’s financial troubles loom over the family. Dan is still trying to catch up on back-mortgage payments and avoid a potential eviction, while the Lunch Box is closed for everything but takeout and delivery. Becky and Darlene are both forced to search for additional income at the newly reopened Wellman Plastics plant.

    Director:Jody Margolin Hahn
    Writer:Bruce Helford

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  13. The Conners Season 7 Episode 6 - The Truck Stops Here
    7.7/10(219 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Conners Season 1 Episode 1 - Keep on Truckin'
    7.6/10(1190 votes)

    #14 - Keep on Truckin'

    S1:E1

    A sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Conners Season 2 Episode 12 - Live from Lanford
    7.5/10(305 votes)

    #15 - Live from Lanford

    S2:E12

    The Conners share their differing takes on why they all think everyone should vote; Louise gets an opportunity that might send her away from Lanford, prompting the family to interfere in Dan's complicated relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Conners Season 3 Episode 2 - Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic
    7.5/10(293 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Conners Season 4 Episode 1 - Trucking Live In Front of a Fully Vaccinated Studio Audience
    7.5/10(324 votes)

    #17 - Trucking Live In Front of a Fully Vaccinated Studio Audience

    S4:E1

    The Conners continue to deal with the pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Conners Season 6 Episode 9 - Manifesting, Marriage Testing and Cheeseballs
    7.5/10(152 votes)

    #18 - Manifesting, Marriage Testing and Cheeseballs

    S6:E9

    The Conners relish national cheeseball day as a family. Meanwhile, Harris falls behind in her work duties at the Lunch Box, and Darlene and Ben must figure out how to spend time together despite their two separate schedules.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Conners Season 1 Episode 2 - Tangled Up in Blue
    7.3/10(756 votes)

    #19 - Tangled Up in Blue

    S1:E2

    Darlene is in for one surprise after another when David introduces his girlfriend, Blue, at a parent-teacher conference and mentions that Mark and Harris will be spending the weekend with them. Dan hires Becky to help out at work, but they both come to learn that she might need more help than he can offer.

    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Conners Season 2 Episode 17 - The Icewoman Cometh
    7.3/10(258 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Conners Season 5 Episode 21 - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic
    7.3/10(173 votes)

    #21 - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic

    S5:E21

    Neville confronts Jackie about loaning Dan money. Darlene attempts to play matchmaker for Mark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Conners Season 5 Episode 22 - The Grad Finale
    7.3/10(203 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Conners Season 2 Episode 1 - Preemies, Weed, and Infidelity
    7.0/10(373 votes)

    #23 - Preemies, Weed, and Infidelity

    S2:E1

    In the wake of Emilio's deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and - like her mother - Harris is caught up in a problem of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Conners Season 2 Episode 2 - A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
    7.0/10(342 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Conners Season 2 Episode 3 - The Preemie Monologues
    7.0/10(319 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Slappy Holidays" is the best rated episode of "The Conners". It scored 8.3/10 based on 351 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Miracles".