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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!

The Best Episodes of The Conners

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. Background image for Slappy Holidays
    10.0/10(1 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for The Icewoman Cometh
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - A Cold Mom, a Brother Daddy and a Prison Baby

    S3:E7

    Ben’s mom, Barb, arrives in town after an unexpected death and unveils shocking information from the past. Meanwhile, Becky and Emilio spend more time together.

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  5. Background image for The Grad Finale
    7.9/10(187 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Truck Stops Here
    7.7/10(188 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Of Missing Minds and Missing Fries
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    #7 - 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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for New Pipes and Old Secrets
    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Moms and Rats
    7.6/10(179 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for When Sisters Collide and the Return of the Grifters
    7.5/10(152 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Fire and Vice
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room...
    7.4/10(191 votes)

    #12 - A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room...

    S4:E20

    The Conners gear up for a megawedding! Jackie and Neville, Darlene and Ben, and Harris and Aldo are planning for a shared big day, but along the way they discover that some of the couples may not be on the same page about their happily ever afters. Meanwhile, Dan and the family have decked out the house for the occasion, but will all six of the lovebirds make it to "I do"?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?
    7.4/10(171 votes)

    #13 - What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?

    S5:E20

    Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark's college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy. 

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators
    7.4/10(141 votes)

    #14 - Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators

    S6:E12

    Dan achieves a major financial milestone, making him reconsider his belief in the "Conners curse." Elsewhere, Mark finds out some news that causes him to reevaluate his future.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Yard Sale, Phone Fail, and a College Betrayal
    7.3/10(193 votes)

    #15 - Yard Sale, Phone Fail, and a College Betrayal

    S4:E8

    As Louise starts to move into the Conner’s home, Dan decides to sell the furniture set he bought for Roseanne when they were first married. However, he soon finds parting with the furniture – and old memories – harder than he thought it would be.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #16 - Big Negotiations and Broken Expectations

    S4:E17

    Dan enlists the help of a few good friends for the funeral home remodel after Louise points out that Dan’s generosity with his time seems to benefit everyone but her; and Robin and Darlene take a big career risk that may not pay off the way they expect it to

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for A Little Weed and a Bad Seed
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Take This Job and Shove It Twice
    7.3/10(179 votes)

    #18 - Take This Job and Shove It Twice

    S5:E7

    Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns the fancy title is not all it’s cracked up to be. Meanwhile, when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past
    7.3/10(167 votes)

    #19 - Stuck in the Middle and Stuck in the Past

    S5:E12

    Darlene and Ben get into a fight and ignore Becky’s boundaries in the house. Elsewhere, Dan accuses Jackie of losing all of their home videos.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic
    7.3/10(158 votes)

    #20 - Dating, Drinking and Grifter Logic

    S5:E21

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Hanging in Dorms with Boys and the Secret Life of Men
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    #21 - Hanging in Dorms with Boys and the Secret Life of Men

    S6:E6

    Darlene urges Ben to make some male friends as he feels anxious about turning 50. Elsewhere, Mark asks Harris to buy him and his friends beer for their dorm room.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for We Continue to Truck
    7.2/10(405 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Young Love, Old Love and Take This Job and Shove It
    7.2/10(213 votes)

    #23 - Young Love, Old Love and Take This Job and Shove It

    S4:E6

    Darlene worries about Mark making friends at his new school; Mark turns to Ben for personal advice; Becky finds herself thriving in college and starts thinking about her future plans.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Spills, Pills and The Midnight Lasagna
    7.2/10(197 votes)

    #24 - Spills, Pills and The Midnight Lasagna

    S4:E10

    The Conners celebrate Mark when he makes dean’s list at his new magnet school; but when Darlene and the family learn what he’s been doing to keep up with his classmates, it’s anything but a party. Meanwhile Jackie continues to navigate her relationship with Neville

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Patriarchs and Goddesses
    7.2/10(225 votes)

    #25 - Patriarchs and Goddesses

    S4:E11

    Darlene continues to navigate her breakup with Ben, and when she and Becky head to the movies and see Ben on a date, Darlene can’t stop herself from interfering and making everyone uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Dan offers to talk with Aldo’s dad, Jesse, when he doesn’t approve of Harris and Aldo’s relationship

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Slappy Holidays" is the best rated episode of "The Conners". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Keep On Truckin' Six Feet Apart".