The BEST episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves season 1

Every episode of Lawmen: Bass Reeves season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves season 1!

About the legendary lawman of the wild West, Bass Reeves, the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River.

Last Updated: 10/31/2026Network: Paramount+Status: Ended
PART I
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#1 - PART I

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2023

Bass rides into hell. Esau makes a violent impression on Bass. Bass escapes his chains, but has to make a hard sacrifice.

Writer: Chad Feehan
PART II
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#2 - PART II

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2023

Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm. Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.

PART III
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#3 - PART III

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2023

Bass is sworn in and embarks on his first mission as a U.S. Deputy Marshal. The Underwood gang strikes after Bass is let in on a secret.

PART IV
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#4 - PART IV

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2023

Bass and his new posse man have a fateful encounter at the Women's Boarding House. Jennie reunites with someone from her past.

Directors: Damian Marcano
PART V
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#5 - PART V

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2023

After pandemonium erupts at Bywater's store, Bass is forced to choose between his oath and family. Sally runs into trouble at the carnival, while Bass confronts an old nemesis.

Directors: Damian Marcano
PART VI
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#6 - PART VI

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2023

Chaos ensues as a firefight breaks out in Checotah. Bass and Jennie have a painful reunion. Bass has an unsettling realization as the myth of Mister Sundown lives on.

Directors: Damian Marcano
Writer: Jacob Forman
PART VII
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#7 - PART VII

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2023

Bass struggles with the weight of the badge like never before. After a deadly mission goes awry, the U.S. Deputy Marshal's fate is left in the hands of someone else.

PART VIII
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#8 - PART VIII

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2023

After a waltz with the devil, Bass, Billy Crow, and Sherrill have a dangerous reckoning with Mister Sundown. Meanwhile, trouble ensues for Jennie, Sally, and Esme back at the Reeves' farm.

Writer: Chad Feehan