The BEST episodes of The Conners

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

This iconic family — Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J. — grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America.

Last Updated: 7/19/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Slappy Holidays
star
7.89
234 votes

#1 - Slappy Holidays

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2019

Chaos ensues when Dan finally gets the entire family together for Thanksgiving dinner; mixed feelings about the Lunch Box continue to build tension in the house; Harris makes an unexpected move.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Emily Wilson
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The Truck Stops Here
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7.89
108 votes

#2 - The Truck Stops Here

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2025

Jackie prepares for a series of physical tests in an effort to rejoin the police force; Darlene confronts the insecurities in her marriage with Ben; Dan’s deposition stirs up feelings, and final farewells are made in true Conner family fashion.

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Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns
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7.86
238 votes

#3 - Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2020

Dan avoids coping with a death in the family, only to be confronted by it head-on. Ben and Darlene address Ben’s baby fever and have “the talk.” The Lunch Box is officially open for business, and Dwight gets the jitters when he has to fill in for the chef who suffers an accident.

Directors: Timothy Busfield
Writer: Debby Wolfe
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The Grad Finale
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7.79
141 votes

#4 - The Grad Finale

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2023

As Mark’s graduation approaches, he considers his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Louise plans a big graduation ceremony at the Lunch Box.

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A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room…
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7.79
168 votes

#5 - A Judge and a Priest Walk Into a Living Room…

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2022

The Conners gear up for a megawedding! Jackie and Neville, Darlene and Ben, and Harris and Aldo are planning for a shared big day, but along the way they discover that some of the couples may not be on the same page about their happily ever afters. Meanwhile, Dan and the family have decked out the house for the occasion, but will all six of the lovebirds make it to “I do”?

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Lanford, Toilet of Sin
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7.78
232 votes

#6 - Lanford, Toilet of Sin

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2019

Jackie is faced with a difficult decision that brings the family and community together. Meanwhile, Becky starts working a new late-night shift at Casita Bonita, and Darlene goes to extreme measures to mend her relationship with Harris.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
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Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action
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7.77
235 votes

#7 - Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2019

Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday. Darlene and Ben face an issue at work. Dan takes advantage of the family Christmas Santa photo to force Jackie to befriend Louise.

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Tats and Tias
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7.76
216 votes

#8 - Tats and Tias

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/24/2020

Harris is newly unemployed while Becky struggles to find affordable childcare. Jackie suggests Becky reach out to Emilio’s family for support. Dan runs into an old riding buddy.

Directors: Don Scardino
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Bad Dads and Grads
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7.73
235 votes

#9 - Bad Dads and Grads

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/25/2020

Dan starts to bond with his younger half-brother but he can’t get over the fact that their father paid for Ed Jr.’s college education, something he refused to do for Dan. Jackie hits it off with a fun married couple, so much so that they “invite” her into their relationship. Harris and Mark do not react well to the news that Darlene is trying to have a baby with Ben.

Writer: Sid Youngers
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Pilot Lights & Sister Fights
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7.72
213 votes

#10 - Pilot Lights & Sister Fights

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/14/2020

Dan is finally ready to share his feelings with Louise. Darlene realizes how badly she wants a baby. Ben gets caught up playing handyman and babysitter for Becky, which causes him to miss an important meeting.

Directors: Fred Savage
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Cheating, Revelations and a Box of Doll Heads
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7.70
166 votes

#11 - Cheating, Revelations and a Box of Doll Heads

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/21/2021

Mark is stressed and exhausted from studying for an important entrance exam, so Darlene steps in to help, but her plan backfires.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
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Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators
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7.69
118 votes

#12 - Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2024

Dan achieves a major financial milestone, making him reconsider his belief in the Conners curse; Mark finds out some news that causes him to reevaluate his future.

Take This Job and Shove It Twice
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7.69
159 votes

#13 - Take This Job and Shove It Twice

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2022

Darlene receives a promotion at her company, but she quickly learns the fancy title is not all it’s cracked up to be. Meanwhile, when Louise loses her job at Casita Bonita, an opportunity arises to work with Jackie at the Lunch Box.

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Who Are Bosses, Boats and Eckhart Tolle?
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7.67
182 votes

#14 - Who Are Bosses, Boats and Eckhart Tolle?

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2021

Chuck’s new purchase of a boat creates a rift between Dan and his longtime friend. Meanwhile, Darlene hires her first assistant at Wellman Plastics but soon realizes she is anything but helpful, leading Darlene to question her decision. Elsewhere, Jackie is laser-focused on her dream of being a contestant on “JEOPARDY!” and believes the late, great Alex Trebek wants her to go all the way.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
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Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors
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7.66
169 votes

#15 - Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/14/2021

Dan encounters a surprise visitor who shares some unsolicited advice, leaving him feeling guilty. Meanwhile, Darlene welcomes a new employee to Wellman Plastics.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Dave Caplan
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Book Bans and Guillotine Hands
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7.66
160 votes

#16 - Book Bans and Guillotine Hands

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2022

It’s Halloween at the Conners’, and Dan encourages the family to decorate the house. When everyone is feeling too busy and overwhelmed to help, Becky tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Harris takes a stand on an issue that ruffles a few feathers in Darlene’s new neighborhood.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Cory Caplan
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Adding Insult to Injury
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7.66
151 votes

#17 - Adding Insult to Injury

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2023

Darlene continues her search for a new job. Elsewhere, Becky is desperate to spend more time with Beverly Rose.

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CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits
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7.66
203 votes

#18 - CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/28/2020

Dan and Louise take their relationship to the next level and come to appreciate the complexities of aging. Meanwhile, Darlene spends the night in jail and hands off parenting duties to Ben. Mark and a friend work on a class experiment that leaves them both with hickeys, and Becky contemplates marrying Emilio.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
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A Little Weed and a Bad Seed
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7.65
163 votes

#19 - A Little Weed and a Bad Seed

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2022

Problems arise on Beverly Rose’s first day of kindergarten, and Becky and Darlene have a disagreement that leads to further turmoil. Elsewhere, Harris advises an unusual solution for Dan’s back pain.

Directors: Lynda Tarryk
Writer: Emily Wilson
Parent Traps and Heart Attacks
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7.65
153 votes

#20 - Parent Traps and Heart Attacks

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2022

When a relative passes away unexpectedly, the family must debate about who should gain custody of a jaded nephew, who is just shy of his 18th birthday.

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Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas
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7.65
195 votes

#21 - Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/20/2021

Harris brings home her new friend, Josh, leaving the family questioning his intentions. Meanwhile, Becky and Ben’s attempt to build a closet stirs up family drama.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Sid Youngers
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Driving, Dating and Deceit
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7.64
163 votes

#22 - Driving, Dating and Deceit

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2022

Mark is anxious to get his driver’s license when a job opportunity presents itself across town. Darlene attempts to teach him to drive, but her frantic energy sends him running to Ben for help. Meanwhile, Harris meets a new guy online, whom Becky recognizes from her past.

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What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?
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7.64
136 votes

#23 - What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding?

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2023

Darlene figures out a new plan to afford Mark’s college tuition. Meanwhile, Jackie and Louise try to help Becky meet a new guy.

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Bridge Over Troubled Conners
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7.64
205 votes

#24 - Bridge Over Troubled Conners

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/2020

Darlene and Ben go apartment hunting as they take on the next step in building their life together. Jackie and Becky take Beverly Rose on a road trip to Mexico to meet her father for the first time while Dan reluctantly shares his financial troubles with Louise as he struggles with the pending foreclosure of the house.

Directors: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Emily Wilson
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Exercise Bands, Money Plans, and Faraway Lands
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7.63
104 votes

#25 - Exercise Bands, Money Plans, and Faraway Lands

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2025

Ahead of the deposition, Dan gets support from Jackie, Becky and Darlene. Mark is presented with an opportunity which leads to a major life decision. Meanwhile, Becky and Tyler consider the next step in their relationship – joint finances.

Writer: Cory Caplan
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