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The Best Episodes of Longmire Season 1

Every episode of Longmire Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Longmire Season 1!

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A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Longmire Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1611 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    With the help of Vic and Henry, Longmire investigates a backcountry murder with ties to a tribal family.

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  2. Longmire Season 1 Episode 2 - The Dark Road
    7.9/10(1348 votes)

    #2 - The Dark Road

    S1:E2

    Longmire and his team investigate the death of an exotic dancer with possible Amish roots. Cady's new relationship stirs up controversy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Longmire Season 1 Episode 3 - A Damn Shame
    7.9/10(1304 votes)

    #3 - A Damn Shame

    S1:E3

    Longmire uncovers long-buried family secrets when he probes the deaths of a man and his award-winning horses in a barn fire.

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  4. Longmire Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cancer
    8.1/10(1246 votes)

    #4 - The Cancer

    S1:E4

    A fisherman discovers the bodies of two murder victims, including a teen from the Cheyenne reservation.

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  5. Longmire Season 1 Episode 5 - Dog Soldier
    8.4/10(1273 votes)

    #5 - Dog Soldier

    S1:E5

    Walt and the team look into the disappearances of several Cheyenne foster children and an unregistered sex offender.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Longmire Season 1 Episode 6 - The Worst Kind of Hunter
    8.0/10(1198 votes)

    #6 - The Worst Kind of Hunter

    S1:E6

    Walt suspects a bear was baited to fatally attack a released murderer. Branch's retired uncle, a former sheriff, can't resist the lure of law enforcement.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Longmire Season 1 Episode 7 - 8 Seconds
    8.2/10(1191 votes)

    #7 - 8 Seconds

    S1:E7

    A wealthy beer distributor is brutally assaulted for a seemingly worthless painting; Vic's husband is jealous of her relationship with Walt; Branch's father uncovers information damaging to Walt's campaign.

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  9. Longmire Season 1 Episode 8 - An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
    8.3/10(1153 votes)

    #8 - An Incredibly Beautiful Thing

    S1:E8

    Henry uses his tracking abilities to locate an unstable young woman who may be involved in the murder of a gas-station owner.

    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Longmire Season 1 Episode 9 - Dogs, Horses and Indians
    8.5/10(1134 votes)

    #9 - Dogs, Horses and Indians

    S1:E9

    The Tribal Council president is found dead on county land but it s clear he died elsewhere and there is soon a large suspect list. Walt deals with feelings of betrayal when he uncovers Cady and Branch s affair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Longmire Season 1 Episode 10 - Unfinished Business
    8.7/10(1162 votes)

    #10 - Unfinished Business

    S1:E10

    In the first-season finale, a teen is murdered after being acquitted of raping a Cheyenne girl. Later, Walt is forced to finally confront his wife’s death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Longmire" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1611 votes. Directed by Christopher Chulack and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Dark Road".