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The Worst Episodes of Walker

Every episode of Walker ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Walker!

Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home.

Genres:CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Network:The CW

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Walker" is "Pilot", rated 7.2/10 from 3400 user votes. It was directed by Jessica Yu and written by Anna Fricke. "Pilot" aired on 1/21/2021 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Lessons from the Gift Shop".

  • Pilot
    7.2/10 3,400 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2021

    Cordell Walker returns home to Austin, Texas, after being undercover for two years, only to discover there's harder work to be done at home.

    Director: Jessica Yu

    Writer: Anna Fricke

  • Lessons from the Gift Shop
    7.5/10 123 votes

    #2 - Lessons from the Gift Shop

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2024

    Trey and Liam try to help Walker figure out his next steps with Geri; Liam confides in Walker.

    Director: Ben Hernandez Bray

    Writer: Blythe Ann Johnson

  • Back in the Saddle
    7.6/10 2,834 votes

    #3 - Back in the Saddle

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2021

    Walker continues to try to reconnect with his family but finds that his kids have developed new routines with Liam. Back at work, Captain James tells Walker he needs to get recertified to be a Ranger, but old memories of Emily hinder his progress. Micki investigates a suspicious fire.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Anna Fricke

  • The Quiet
    7.6/10 159 votes

    #4 - The Quiet

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2024

    It's Walker's birthday and Geri is pulling out all the stops, but her plans are thwarted.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Bret VandenBos, Brandon Willer

  • Maybe It's Maybelline
    7.6/10 138 votes

    #5 - Maybe It's Maybelline

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2024

    Walker, Cassie and Trey are charged with keeping an 80-year-old grandmother and witness safe.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Aaron Carew

  • Daddy Was a Bank Robber
    7.7/10 401 votes

    #6 - Daddy Was a Bank Robber

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 4/27/2023

    An old friend returns with a shocking surprise for everyone, and Cordell is forced to come to terms with the decisions he’s made and how it’s affected the ones he loves most. In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Grey Flag, Trey’s left feeling like an outsider, but a new case will force he and Cassie to overcome their issues.

    Director: Amyn Kaderali

    Writer: Eddy Hewitt, Jr.

  • It Writes Itself
    7.7/10 371 votes

    #7 - It Writes Itself

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 5/4/2023

    It's an exciting day for Liam, Stella and the horse rescue as opening day is upon them! Then the boys are off for a camping trip while the ladies plan a relaxing day at the spa...but nothing ever goes as planned.

    Director: Joel Novoa

    Writer: Aaron Carew

  • Insane B.S. and Bloodshed
    7.7/10 120 votes

    #8 - Insane B.S. and Bloodshed

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2024

    Walker's lies about the Jackal case finally catch up to him; Stella makes a shocking realization.

    Director: Ben Hernandez Bray

    Writer: Casey Fisher

  • Bobble Head
    7.9/10 2,380 votes

    #9 - Bobble Head

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2021

    Walker’s life gets more complicated when his childhood best friend, Hoyt Rawlins, returns to town. Abeline is thrilled to have Hoyt home but Geri has conflicted feelings for her ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Micki has her suspicions about the real reason Hoyt returned to town.

    Director: Randall Zisk

    Writer: Seamus Kevin Fahey

  • Don't Fence Me In
    8.0/10 2,242 votes

    #10 - Don't Fence Me In

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2021

    Micki is uncomfortable with the spotlight Capt. James puts on her during a current investigation. Walker talks to Liam about their parents and learns there was trouble while he was away. Trey applies for a new job in town.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Encore
    8.0/10 1,846 votes

    #11 - Encore

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2021

    With the Sidestep now in their name, Walker, Stella and August put their stamp on the place. Liam turns to Bonham for advice on a career move, while Micki and Trey work through the aftermath of his injuries after the hurricane. Stella confronts Clint about Trevor and his response prompts Stella to make a dangerous decision that will leave a permanent mark on the Walker family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Tale of Two Families
    8.0/10 1,825 votes

    #12 - A Tale of Two Families

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/20/2021

    The show flashes back to the days right before and after Emily's death and how the entire Walker family dealt with the sudden tragic loss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rubber Meets the Road
    8.0/10 761 votes

    #13 - Rubber Meets the Road

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2022

    Time is pushing forward but Cordell is stuck trying to convince everyone, including himself that he has moved on from the hell of captivity. Meanwhile, Stella comes clean to her dad about how she has been feeling and Bonham shares with Liam a way to work through his trauma.

    Director: Aprill Winney

    Writer: Bret VandenBos, Brandon Willer

  • Let's Go, Let's Go
    8.0/10 106 votes

    #14 - Let's Go, Let's Go

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 6/12/2024

    Cassie, James, Trey and Luna start to put together the pieces of the Jackal case.

    Director: Anna Fricke

    Writer: Anna Fricke

  • Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away
    8.1/10 721 votes

    #15 - Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2022

    Walker, Cassie and Captain James team up to put Trey through the final stages of his training, a “Rangers hell-week” that will ensure he’s ready to join the ranks of the elite organization, but it’s not only Trey who is put to the test, Walker hasn’t worked with Cassie in weeks and both struggle to get their partnership back in sync.

    Director: Chad Dashnaw

    Writer: Russel Friend

  • It's a Nice Day for a Ranger Wedding
    8.1/10 366 votes

    #16 - It's a Nice Day for a Ranger Wedding

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/11/2023

    It’s a big day for the Texas Rangers and the Walker clan as friends and family gather to celebrate a very special event.

    Director: Steve Robin

    Writer: Anna Fricke, Russel Friend

  • We've Been Here Before
    8.1/10 111 votes

    #17 - We've Been Here Before

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2024

    Geri is presented with an interesting offer, and Liam jumps in to help.

    Director: Bola Ogun

    Writer: Geri Carillo

  • Duke
    8.2/10 2,173 votes

    #18 - Duke

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2021

    Walker is forced to resume his undercover identity to keep his family safe. Micki gets caught up in Walker's old case. August threatens to blow his father's cover, and Trey starts his new job.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bar None
    8.2/10 2,046 votes

    #19 - Bar None

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/2021

    When Geri decides to sell the bar, it throws Walker for a loop. With so many memories attached to the bar, he asks Geri to reconsider and reminds her of all the good times they’ve had there with Emily and Hoyt . Meanwhile, Micki is shocked when her mother drops in unexpectedly.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fine is a Four Letter Word
    8.2/10 1,930 votes

    #20 - Fine is a Four Letter Word

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/8/2021

    A tornado touches down in Austin and it’s all hands on deck to keep the kids and community safe. Walker, Micki and Trey rush to the school where Stella, August and Ruby are at a school dance. Bonham and Abeline stop at a store for supplies where old memories resurface. Meanwhile, Liam and Bret get trapped in an elevator.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Freedom
    8.2/10 1,814 votes

    #21 - Freedom

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/13/2021

    Walker and Geri are both unsure of their feelings for each other after their kiss and things get very complicated when Hoyt comes home from prison. However, the welcome home party is interrupted when Micki and Walker get word that Clint West is on the run.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mehar's Jacket
    8.2/10 1,760 votes

    #22 - Mehar's Jacket

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 6/17/2021

    Walker takes Stella and August on a road trip to discuss some devastating news. Meanwhile, Captain James enlists the help of Micki and Trey to find a missing military veteran.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Four Stones in Hand
    8.2/10 1,737 votes

    #23 - Four Stones in Hand

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 6/24/2021

    Micki’s real mother, Mercedes, tries to make amends with her daughter but Micki doesn’t want anything to do with her. Walker steps in to help and lands in a heap of trouble. August suffers from PTSD after what happened at the Ranch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cry Uncle
    8.2/10 590 votes

    #24 - Cry Uncle

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2023

    In the aftermath of the Walkers' dramatic Thanksgiving dinner with Abeline’s traumatic hospitalization, the family rings in the new year with members of the Walker family resolving to make better choices across the board. While Cordell throws himself into family matters, Cassie pulls Trey into a case tracking down an elusive tech mogul. But Cassie gets the sense she’s in hot water with Captain James.

    Director: America Young

    Writer: Aaron Carew

  • Best Laid Plans
    8.2/10 523 votes

    #25 - Best Laid Plans

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2023

    Cordell and Cassie soon realize they aren't the only ones keeping secrets, leaving Cassie to question who she can trust. The rest of the family focuses on the horse rescue, but they still find themselves facing a few challenges.

    Director: Paula Hunziker

    Writer: Geri Carillo