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.
#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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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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#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Two Proposals, a Homecoming and a Bear
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2021
Big changes are coming for the Conners, with not one but two proposals. Plus, Jackie uses her “JEOPARDY!” infamy to her advantage.
#19 - Protest, Drug Test and One Leaves the Nest
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2020
Harris’ job is in jeopardy after joining a protest she strongly believes in, leading to tense discussions within the family. Jackie makes a visit to Wellman Plastics only to realize the company is instituting supervised drug testing, inspiring Becky to lead her own protest.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Beards, Thrupples and Robots
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2020
Harris is the boss of Darlene after her mom, desperate for money, gets a job at Price Warehouse. Jackie decides to take her “thrupple” relationship with Ron and Janelle to the next level. Everyone makes fun of Ben’s appearance after he shaves his beard in an attempt to appear more clean-cut to potential advertisers for the magazine.