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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. Background image for Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic
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    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette
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    #2 - Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette

    S3:E3

    Darlene isolates herself from her co-workers at Wellman Plastics, leaving them with the impression she is an elitist snob, while Louise decides to teach Harris an expensive life lesson. Jackie has invested everything she has into The Lunch Box and is determined to keep the restaurant running no matter what, leaving some family members to question her actions.

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  3. Background image for Birthdays, Babies and Emotional Support Chickens
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    #3 - Birthdays, Babies and Emotional Support Chickens

    S3:E4

    It's Beverly Rose's first birthday - but it's not all cake and candles - when Becky and Emilio disagree on what kind of party they should have. Meanwhile, Jackie is introduced to someone who wants to be more than friends.

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    #4 - Friends in High Places and Horse Surgery

    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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  5. Background image for Protest, Drug Test and One Leaves the Nest
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    #5 - Protest, Drug Test and One Leaves the Nest

    S3:E6

    CloseHarris’ job is in jeopardy after joining a protest she strongly believes in, leading to tense discussions within the family. Jackie makes a visit to Wellman Plastics only to realize the company is instituting supervised drug testing, inspiring Becky to lead her own protest.

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    Director:Lynda Tarryk
  6. Background image for Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas
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    #6 - Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas

    S3:E8

    Harris brings home her new friend, Josh, leaving the family questioning his intentions. Meanwhile, Becky and Ben’s attempt to build a closet stirs up family drama.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Promotions, Podcasts and Magic Tea
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    #7 - Promotions, Podcasts and Magic Tea

    S3:E9

    Darlene earns a promotion at Wellman Plastics, while Ben decides on a new career path. Meanwhile, Jackie tries an herbal tea leading to an emotional revelation.

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    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Amy Fox
  9. Background image for Panic Attacks, Hardware Store and Big Mouth Billy Bass
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    #8 - Panic Attacks, Hardware Store and Big Mouth Billy Bass

    S3:E11

    Darlene starts to feel the pressures of her new job which result in a health scare. Meanwhile, Dan attempts to help Ben out at the hardware store, but the two don’t always see eye to eye on running the business.

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

    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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    #10 - Money, Booze and Lies

    S3:E14

    Becky meets up with an old friend and feels pressured to impress him while Dan questions his position at the hardware store, leading to a massive fight between him and Ben.

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    Director:Lynda Tarryk
  12. Background image for An Old Dog, New Tricks and a Ticket to Ride
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    #11 - An Old Dog, New Tricks and a Ticket to Ride

    S3:E15

    Becky is working double shifts and taking classes at the community college, resulting in less time with her daughter, Beverly Rose. Meanwhile, Dan decides to foster an elderly dog.

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    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Jean Sagal
  14. Background image for Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors
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    #13 - Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors

    S3:E17

    Dan encounters a surprise visitor who shares some unsolicited advice, leaving him feeling guilty. Meanwhile, Darlene welcomes a new employee to Wellman Plastics.

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    Director:Lynda Tarryk
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    #14 - 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.

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    #15 - Jeopardé, Sobrieté, and Infidelité

    S3:E19

    Darlene makes a decision about her trip to Hawaii, leading to a heated encounter with Barb; Becky gives a presentation on addiction to Mark's class.

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    #16 - Two Proposals, a Homecoming and a Bear

    S3:E20

    Big changes are coming for the Conners, with not one but two proposals. Plus, Jackie uses her “JEOPARDY!” infamy to her advantage.

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    6.1/10(351 votes)

    #17 - Triggered

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Keep on Truckin'
    6.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Tangled Up in Blue
    6.5/10(742 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.

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    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for There Won't Be Blood
    6.5/10(612 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for The Separation of Church and Dan
    6.6/10(524 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Scenes From Two Marriages: The Parrot Doth Protest Too Much
    6.8/10(198 votes)

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

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler
    6.8/10(181 votes)

    #23 - The Contra Hearings and the Midnight Gambler

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for It's Gonna Be a Great Day
    6.8/10(161 votes)

    #24 - It's Gonna Be a Great Day

    S7:E1

    Darlene celebrates her promotion, hoping it will allow her to spend more time with Ben; Jackie stumbles upon an opportunity to sue the pharmaceutical company responsible for Roseanne's addiction, which sparks a family debate.

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  26. Background image for Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire and the Hanging Chad
    6.8/10(140 votes)

    #25 - Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire and the Hanging Chad

    S7:E4

    Dan sidesteps vulnerable emotions surrounding Roseanne's death ahead of an upcoming deposition; Becky prepares for a job interview; Harris impulsively hires a new server at the Lunch Box.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Halloween and the Election vs. the Pandemic" is the worst rated episode of "The Conners". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/28/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette".