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The Worst Episodes of Paradise

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The adventures of fictitious gunfighter Ethan Allen Cord, whose sister left her four children in his custody when she died.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Paradise Season 2 Episode 3 - Common Good
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Common Good

    S2:E3

    Wyatt Earp follows Ethan back home after the big escape. Without noticing it, a reporter also follows them looking for answers.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Paradise Season 2 Episode 9 - Boomtown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Boomtown

    S2:E9

    Ethan has to find out who is robbing the graves in the local cemetery; while Amelia takes care of the children whom a beautiful girl she does not know is tutoring. The law also wants her.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Paradise Season 2 Episode 11 - The Plague
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The Plague

    S2:E11

    Johnny Ryan fulfills his promise of returning to paradise and taking revenge on the person who humiliated him: Ethan Cord.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Paradise Season 2 Episode 12 - The Gates of Paradise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - The Gates of Paradise

    S2:E12

    Paradise is hit by an outbreak of smallpox and Ethan has to deal with George being infected by it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Paradise Season 2 Episode 13 - Devil's Escort
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Devil's Escort

    S2:E13

    A symbolic drama centering on two strangers in Paradise: a black-clad equestrian with two grim appointments to keep before the New Year, and a simple youth left in the forest to fend for himself.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Paradise Season 2 Episode 18 - Shadow of a Doubt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Shadow of a Doubt

    S2:E18

    The sons of Ethan’s old pal, Gideon, volunteer them as guns in a range war.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Paradise Season 2 Episode 20 - The Chase
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Chase

    S2:E20

    Ethan protects a young deserter wanted by the Army. He also protects him from an armed mother who accuses him of the death of her son.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Paradise Season 2 Episode 22 - Dust on the Wind
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Dust on the Wind

    S2:E22

    A mass exodus occurs in Paradise when Ethan and Amelia decide to close the mine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Paradise Season 3 Episode 7 - See No Evil
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - See No Evil

    S3:E7

    No description available

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Paradise Season 3 Episode 10 - The Search for K.C. Cavanaugh
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Search for K.C. Cavanaugh

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Paradise Season 3 Episode 12 - Twenty-Four Hours
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Twenty-Four Hours

    S3:E12

    This episode follows a day in the life of Marshal Ethan Allan Cord, who is considering giving up his badge and leaving Paradise. Over a period of ""twenty-four hours,"" Ethan must contend with a series of disputes between townspeople as well as at home. Spoiler: In the end, he decides to stick it out and remain in Paradise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Paradise Season 3 Episode 13 - Unfinished Business
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Unfinished Business

    S3:E13

    Ethan learns that an old enemy of his is headed for Paradise looking to shoot it out. To protect the children, he sends them away on a trip, but they realize that something is wrong at home. As the gunfight nears, both Ethan (in Paradise) and the children (waiting at the train station) both reflect back to how they've become a family (via flashbacks to previous episodes). Spoiler: In the end, the children don't take the train and rush back to their uncle in Paradise. He has defeated the other gunfighter and he and the children are reunited.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Paradise Season 3 Episode 1 - Out of the Ashes
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Out of the Ashes

    S3:E1

    Ethan and the children return to Paradise where Ethan is convinced to take on the role of town marshal. Ethan builds a new home for his family and he and Amelia become engaged. A new character, Dakota, arrives in town and decides to stay. He rubs Ethan the wrong way, but hits it off with Claire, much to her uncle's disdain.

    Director:Cliff Bole
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Paradise Season 3 Episode 5 - The Valley of Death
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Valley of Death

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Paradise Season 2 Episode 17 - A Gathering of Guns
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #15 - A Gathering of Guns

    S2:E17

    Years ago, Ethan testified against a person. Now that person is the new town’s preacher who is a paroled murderer, claiming to have seen the light. Everyone in town is giving him a second chance, except for Ethan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Paradise Season 1 Episode 9 - A Private War
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #16 - A Private War

    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Paradise Season 1 Episode 2 - The Holstered Gun
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #17 - The Holstered Gun

    S1:E2

    Ethan prepares to leave his years of gun fighting to dedicate his life to the new family and the ranch. Sadly, he has to fight once again against some outlaws

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Paradise Season 1 Episode 5 - Devil's Canyon
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Devil's Canyon

    S1:E5

    While Ethan is attending his deceased herd, a trapper and his son seize Claire.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Paradise Season 1 Episode 13 - The Secret
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #19 - The Secret

    S1:E13

    When Ethan discovers that Amelia might leave , he has to face his feelings for her.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Paradise Season 1 Episode 17 - A Matter of Honor (1)
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #20 - A Matter of Honor (1)

    S1:E17

    A gunman is hired by a man to keep Ethan away from his plans.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Paradise Season 1 Episode 14 - A House Divided
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #21 - A House Divided

    S1:E14

    A band of outlaws take Amelia and the children hostage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Paradise Season 1 Episode 19 - Hour of the Wolf
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Hour of the Wolf

    S1:E19

    A wolf bites Ethan and Claire. John Taylor has to go to Reno to get a vaccine.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Paradise Season 1 Episode 20 - Treasure
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Treasure

    S1:E20

    While Ben and George are looking for a treasure, two criminals pursue them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Paradise Season 3 Episode 4 - Bad Blood
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Bad Blood

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Paradise Season 1 Episode 1 - The News From St. Louis
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #25 - The News From St. Louis

    S1:E1

    Unexpectedly, Ethan ends up being the custodian to his sister’s orphan children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Common Good" is the worst rated episode of "Paradise". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Michael Lange and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/1989. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Boomtown".