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.

Last Updated: 8/29/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Unfinished Business
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7.80
985 votes

#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.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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Dog Soldier
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7.71
1189 votes

#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.

Directors: Alex Graves
Writer: Tony Tost
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An Incredibly Beautiful Thing
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7.68
992 votes

#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.

Directors: J. Michael Muro
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Pilot
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7.64
1774 votes

#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.

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8 Seconds
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7.62
1125 votes

#5 - 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.

Writer: Tony Tost
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The Dark Road
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7.62
1419 votes

#6 - 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.

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The Cancer
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7.58
1189 votes

#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.

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The Worst Kind of Hunter
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7.56
1149 votes

#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.

Directors: Peter Weller
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A Damn Shame
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7.56
1305 votes

#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.

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Dogs, Horses, and Indians
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7.55
1044 votes

#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.

Directors: Steve Robin
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