The BEST episodes of Army Wives

Every episode of Army Wives ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Army Wives!

The story of four women and one man who are brought together by their common bond — they all have military spouses.

Last Updated: 8/17/2026Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
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8.00
115 votes

#1 - The Art of Separation

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2007

Trevor wants to adopt Roxy's sons but her ex refuses to sign the papers. Pamela decides to reveal the truth about the babies' birth and Denise has had enough with Jeremy's violent outbursts.

A Tribe Is Born
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8.00
115 votes

#2 - A Tribe Is Born

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2007

Roxy is trying to get used to her new life as an army wife. She learns that the community's first impression of her isn't the one she planned.

Directors: Ben Younger
Watch Now:Apple TV
Farewell to Arms
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28 votes

#3 - Farewell to Arms

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/12/2011

Claudia Joy has difficulty dealing with the way people are treating her and Michael; Joan finds it tough to bond with David; Roxy's truck stop nears completion; and Denise attempts to help Tanya cope with life without Jeremy.

Firefight
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28 votes

#4 - Firefight

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/5/2011

Emmalin and Michael's disagreement about their futures puts Claudia Joy in the middle. Meanwhile, Denise goes back to work, and Trevor contemplates attending Officer Candidate School.

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8.00
28 votes

#5 - Drop Zone

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/22/2011

Claudia Joy is happy to have Emmalin and Michael back under the same roof, but it's clear to Claudia Joy that they both have something else on their minds. An incident on post reminds Denise how much she misses being a nurse. Pamela is worried when Boone is assigned to evaluate her job performance.

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8.00
57 votes

#6 - Supporting Arms

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2011

Medical issues arise for Claudia Joy. Pamela is concerned about Finn and TJ’s relationship with Roxy’s ex, Whit. Roland and Joan move forward with plans to add to their family.

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28 votes

#7 - Soldier On

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2011

The aftermath of an unexpected loss leads to life-changing decisions for the wives.

Watch Now:Apple TV
On Behalf Of a Grateful Nation
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28 votes

#8 - On Behalf Of a Grateful Nation

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2011

The tribe leans on each other as they cope with the loss of a loved one.

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28 votes

#9 - Command Presence

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2011

Pamela makes a decision on whether to join the Atlanta PD or stay at fort Marshall as an army war wife. And Claudia joy graduates law school Professor Chandler offers her a job at a law firm. Joan tackles a new job and deals with the stresses of that. Roland tries to see if he can find time for his wife in her busy schedule.

Line of Departure
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28 votes

#10 - Line of Departure

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2011

Denise is about to meet her daughter-in-law but things don't go smoothly. Denise is meeting with Tonya gets off to a rocky start because Molly isn't feeling too well. They meet again for the second time Tonya doesn't trust Denise is medical training and isn't sure the diagnosis of colic isn't the right one for Molly. Emmalin goes to college while Frank, Michael, Trevor, and Jeremy are all in Afghanistan fighting the war.

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144 votes

#11 - The Messenger

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2008

Denise connects with a wounded soldier who reminds her of her carefree past; Katie is upset to learn her father is going on another secret mission; and Claudia Joy becomes the object of a schoolboy crush.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
Goodbye Stranger
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115 votes

#12 - Goodbye Stranger

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/26/2007

In the first season finale, weapons are found missing. This prompts Michael to put the post on high alert, deploying soldiers in response to this possible terrorist attack.

Directors: Jeff Melman
Nobody's Perfect
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115 votes

#13 - Nobody's Perfect

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2007

Joan finally comes back to the post and to Roland but Roland's guilt over his affair with a reporter begins to effect the future of his marriage. Frank's homecoming from having his unit shot down is put in further turmoil by Denise's job. Michael is about to have a career change. Meanwhile, Roxy tries to learn more about Trevor and Pamela finds out she loves her husband.

Writer: Dee Johnson
Only the Lonely
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115 votes

#14 - Only the Lonely

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2007

The Holdens plan a family vacation to get Amanda away from Jeremy; Denise decides to return to work as a hospital nurse; Pamela runs into an old friend while Roxy makes a new one, a recently widowed single mother who must leave the post due to her husband's death

Directors: Rob Spera
Watch Now:Apple TV
Who We Are
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115 votes

#15 - Who We Are

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2007

Amanda Holden has returned to the post and seems to be renewing and furthering a friendship with Jeremy. Roxy's mother comes for an unannounced visit. Trevor is injured and his deployment is delayed.

Writer: Dee Johnson
One of Our Own
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115 votes

#16 - One of Our Own

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2007

Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper and has been downed and she waits for news about him. A soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.

Directors: Michael Lange
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7.80
144 votes

#17 - Hail & Farewell

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2007

It's Roxy's birthday and her mother wants to plan a party for her. She asks Pamela for help with the party. Michael and Claudia Joy talk to Amanda about Jeremy and his behavior with his mother.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
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7.80
144 votes

#18 - Would You Know My Name

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2008

The bombing of the Hump Bar has everyone experiencing turmoil in attempts to return to normal.

Directors: Rob Spera
Watch Now:Apple TV
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7.80
115 votes

#19 - After Birth

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2007

After Jeremy attacks his mother, she decides to learn defensive training with the help of Roxy. Meanwhile, Pamela has no other choice but to take care of the twins she just gave birth to since their biological parents are out of town. Joan's erratic behavior causes concern for those around her.

Directors: Perry Lang
Watch Now:Apple TV
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7.70
86 votes

#20 - Army Strong

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/18/2010

With deployment around the corner, the families are all struggling in their own ways. Denise and Frank find out the sex of their baby. Joan has a particularly hard time dealing with her recovery and inability to deploy with her unit. Pamela explores the idea of dating again.

Directors: John Terlesky
Winds Of War
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7.70
85 votes

#21 - Winds Of War

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2012

The tribe prepares to leave Fort Marshall and go their separate ways. Roxy has a hard time adjusting to the idea of moving. Amid the base closing, Joan is busy getting the fort ready for an incoming hurricane. Denise and Frank celebrate Molly's first birthday.

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7.70
114 votes

#22 - Safety First

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2010

Everyone on post is on high alert as Fort Marshall is on its 99th day without a fatality. Joan finally goes to the doctor and learns what is causing her symptoms. Denise is moved to dispatch duty at work and enlists Pamela’s help to locate a caller in trouble. Trevor proves his leadership skills and gains the trust of the new men under his command, including Jeremy.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
Writer: Bill Rinier
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7.60
144 votes

#23 - Strangers In A Strange Land

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2008

Joan struggles with her decision to terminate her pregnancy; Roxy takes in Betty while she recovers from the bombing; Pamela is frustrated by Chase's ongoing secrets about his work.

Writer: C.M. Nau
Watch Now:Apple TV
Domestic Maneuvers
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7.50
56 votes

#24 - Domestic Maneuvers

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/26/2012

Roxy and Trevor get ready to leave Fort Marshall; as Gloria returns to her duties at the Hump Bar. Sophie returns to find Kevin taken his anger over his handicap out on her. Roland is still in hot water over helping Marcus. Now Roland has to figure out why Joan is against it. Charlie wonders if she and Nicole will be parents.

Onwards
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56 votes

#25 - Onwards

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/9/2012

The tribe receives word that Fort Marshall is merging with an Air Force base. Kevin has a medical breakthrough. The troops have to redeploy to Afghanistan. Joan makes an important decision regarding her career. Charlie and Nicole decide to look into adoption.