The BEST episodes of Longmire season 1
Every episode of Longmire season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Longmire season 1!
Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
#1 - Unfinished Business
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2012
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.
#2 - Dog Soldier
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2012
Walt and the team look into the disappearances of several Cheyenne foster children and an unregistered sex offender.
#3 - An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2012
Henry uses his tracking abilities to locate an unstable young woman who may be involved in the murder of a gas-station owner.
#4 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2012
Struggling since his wife’s death and at the urging of his daughter, Longmire knows that the time has come to turn his life around. With the help of a female deputy new to the department, he becomes reinvigorated about his job and committed to running for re-election. When an ambitious young deputy decides to run against him for sheriff, Longmire feels betrayed but remains steadfast in his dedication to the community.
#5 - The Dark Road
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2012
Longmire and his team investigate the death of an exotic dancer with possible Amish roots. Cady's new relationship stirs up controversy.
#6 - 8 Seconds
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2012
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.
#7 - The Cancer
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2012
A fisherman discovers the bodies of two murder victims, including a teen from the Cheyenne reservation.
#8 - The Worst Kind of Hunter
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2012
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.
#9 - A Damn Shame
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2012
Longmire uncovers long-buried family secrets when he probes the deaths of a man and his award-winning horses in a barn fire.
#10 - Dogs, Horses, and Indians
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2012
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.