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The Worst Episodes of The Conners

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The Worst 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. 6.1/10(338 votes)

    #1 - Triggered

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    S4:E14

    This special edition of “The Conners” continues the show’s legacy of handling difficult subjects when the family is locked down in their home due to a shooting incident in the neighborhood.

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  2. 6.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #2 - Keep on Truckin'

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    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.

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  3. 6.5/10(728 votes)

    #3 - Tangled Up in Blue

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    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.

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    Director:Bob Koherr
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  4. 6.5/10(603 votes)

    #4 - There Won't Be Blood

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    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.

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  5. 6.6/10(513 votes)

    #5 - The Separation of Church and Dan

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    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.

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  6. 6.8/10(189 votes)

    #6 - Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much

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    S5:E2

    Jackie moves in with Neville and discovers that being newlyweds produces new problems when Neville shows up to their home with an excess of animals from his vet office. Meanwhile, Darlene and Ben have an argument as Ben points out Darlene is turning into her father.

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  8. 6.8/10(170 votes)

    #7 - The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler

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    S5:E17

    Mark fights for a spot in the Lanford High chamber orchestra. Elsewhere, Jackie puts a lottery machine in the Lunch Box.

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  9. 6.9/10(490 votes)

    #8 - Miracles

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    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.

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  10. 6.9/10(455 votes)

    #9 - One Flew Over the Conners' Nest

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    S1:E6

    With Mark and Mary's help, Jackie convinces Dan to build a chicken coop in the backyard so the family can eat organic eggs, but from a bird's-eye view, it appears that she may have ulterior motives. Becky meets with Andrea for the first time since the surrogacy mishap, and Darlene is forced to deal with a sleazy customer at her casino job.

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  11. 6.9/10(426 votes)

    #10 - Hold the Salt

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    S1:E7

    Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift that Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Meanwhile, Darlene receives dating advice from an unlikely source.

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  12. 6.9/10(215 votes)

    #11 - A Stomach Ache, a Heartbreak and a Grave Mistake

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    S3:E12

    Mark is stressed out and feeling sick, convinced he has COVID-19. Meanwhile, Becky and Harris team up to confront Josh who has been “ghosting” Harris. And when Jackie visits Roseanne’s grave, she finds an appalling headstone right next to it and sets out to make it right.

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  13. 6.9/10(209 votes)

    #12 - Double Honeymoon and Seeing Double

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    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.

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  14. 6.9/10(154 votes)

    #13 - Road Trip and Guilt Trip

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    S5:E18

    Dan and Jackie take a road trip to a hardware wholesaler in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Darlene heads out of town and leaves behind a plethora of to-do notes for Becky and Ben.

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  15. 6.9/10(162 votes)

    #14 - Shrinks Don't Talk and Kids Don't Sing

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    S6:E4

    Mark adjusts to his first day of college as a commuter student. Meanwhile, Becky gets into a disagreement with Beverly Rose's music teacher over a song.

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  16. 7.0/10(381 votes)

    #15 - Rage Against the Machine

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    S1:E9

    When Dan gets injured on the job covering D.J.’s vending machine route, the choice to sue the company could lead to D.J. getting fired. Meanwhile, Jackie is appalled when Lecy seeks life coaching from her nemesis and No. 1 competitor, Rita Silver.

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  17. 7.0/10(371 votes)

    #16 - Don't Shoot the Piano Teacher

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    S1:E10

    When Ben offers Mark free piano lessons, Darlene finds this as an opportunity to test his parenting skills. Meanwhile, Jackie throws Becky a baby shower, and Emilio continues his efforts to be part of the baby’s life.

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  18. 7.0/10(237 votes)

    #17 - Friends in High Places and Horse Surgery

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    S3:E5

    Darlene begins to develop a friendship with a manager at Wellman Plastics, which lands her in an awkward situation between the boss and her sister, Becky. Meanwhile, Louise's brother, Neville, tries to win over Jackie by making a thoughtful gesture, creating uncomfortable tension.

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  19. 7.0/10(205 votes)

    #18 - Walden Pond, a Staycation and the Axis Powers

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    S3:E13

    Dan feels helpless when Louise refuses to let him put himself at risk for her. Meanwhile, when Jackie learns the competing restaurants are posting negative reviews about The Lunch Box, she recruits Neville to help her confront them.

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  20. 7.0/10(219 votes)

    #19 - The Wedding of Dan and Louise

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    S4:E4

    It’s Dan and Louise’s wedding day, but it’s a far-from-perfect walk down the aisle, especially when a weather report forecasts that a tornado is headed for Lanford creating chaos and surprises.

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  21. 7.0/10(200 votes)

    #20 - Peter Pan, The Backup Plan, Adventures in Babysitting, and A River Runs Through It

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    S4:E5

    The Conner home is decked out for Halloween, despite the leak in the roof that forces Dan and Louise to cancel their honeymoon. Becky surprises the newlyweds and takes them on a virtual adventure around the world. Meanwhile, Darlene continues her spiritual journey, and Harris introduces Aldo’s children to the family.

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  22. 7.0/10(194 votes)

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

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    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.

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  23. 7.0/10(196 votes)

    #22 - Sex, Lies and House Hunting

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    S4:E13

    Darlene falls in love with a house she’s looking at, but when the realtor shares she has a better chance of getting the house if she’s part of a couple, she convinces Ben to pretend to be her partner. Meanwhile, Becky and Professor Davis continue to try and keep their relationship a secret, but secrets are hard to keep

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  24. 7.0/10(168 votes)

    #23 - Gas Pump, House Dump and Stew Volcano

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    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.

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  25. 7.0/10(181 votes)

    #24 - The Best Laid Plans, a Contrabassoon and a Sinking Feeling

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    S4:E18

    Darlene struggles to cope with the stress of construction; and after a serious accident, she reevaluates everything and makes a life-changing decision. Elsewhere, Lou, a familiar face from the past, returns as Mark's combative contrabassoon teacher; but after he butts heads with Mark, Dan steps in, only to realize that their similarities may outweigh their differences.

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  26. 7.0/10(154 votes)

    #25 - Valentine's Day Treats and Credit Card Cheats

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    S6:E2

    Becky decides it's time to introduce Tyler to Beverly Rose, but she is skeptical of Tyler's bonding approach. Elsewhere, Jackie believes someone has hacked Bev's credit card when several frivolous charges show up on the bank statement.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Triggered" is the worst rated episode of "The Conners". It scored 6.1/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/2/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Keep on Truckin'".