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The Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove

Every episode of Lonesome Dove ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Lonesome Dove!

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A pair of longtime friends and former Texas Rangers crave one last adventure before hanging-up their spurs. After stealing over a thousand head of cattle from rustlers south of the border, they recruit an unlikely

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8.8/10(741 votes)
#1 - Return
S1:E42/8/1989
A tragedy in the Montana Territory exacts a painful promise from Call that takes him on a haunting mission back to Texas. Conclusion.
Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
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Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
8.7/10(728 votes)
#2 - The Plains
S1:E32/7/1989
Off the trail, Jake falls in with bad company, while Gus shares a bittersweet reunion with an old flame.
Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
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Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
8.6/10(746 votes)
#3 - On the Trail
S1:E22/6/1989
A deadly pursuit on the plains pits Gus against a sadistic renegade named Blue Duck.
Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
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Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
8.1/10(870 votes)
#4 - Leaving
S1:E12/5/1989
Larry McMurtry's saga opens with two former Texas Rangers beginning a cattle drive to Montana.
Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff
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Director:Simon Wincer
Writer:William D. Wittliff

Best Episodes Summary

"Return" is the best rated episode of "Lonesome Dove". It scored 8.8/10 based on 741 votes. Directed by Simon Wincer and written by William D. Wittliff, it aired on 2/8/1989. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Plains".