The BEST episodes of The Conners season 1
Every episode of The Conners season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Conners season 1!
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 - Rage Against the Machine
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2019
When Dan gets injured on the job covering D.J.’s vending machine route, the choice to sue the company could lead to D.J. getting fired. Meanwhile, Jackie is appalled when Becky seeks life coaching from her nemesis and No. 1 competitor, Rita Silver.
#2 - O Sister, Where Art Thou?
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2018
When Becky helps Harris keep a secret from Darlene, it opens up a can of worms that causes a rift between the two sisters. Jackie supports Peter with his Nordic history project, and Dan reunites with an old friend.
#3 - We Continue to Truck
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2019
As Darlene grapples with a life-changing offer from Ben, an unexpected conversation with David turns her world even more upside down. Relationship problems lead Jackie to the bottom of the bottle at the last place she remembers being truly happy. Becky’s hopes of a happily ever after with Emilio are jeopardized when Dan delivers alarming news.
#4 - Don't Shoot the Piano Teacher
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2019
When Ben offers Mark free piano lessons, Darlene finds this as an opportunity to test his parenting skills. Meanwhile, Jackie throws Becky a baby shower, and Emilio continues his efforts to be part of the baby’s life.
#5 - Miracles
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2018
A member of the family makes a life-changing announcement. Dan suspects Becky isn’t holding up her end of the bargain with regard to her drinking; Darlene continues to look for a job. Jackie offers English lessons to a busboy.
#6 - One Flew Over the Conners' Nest
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2018
With Mark and Mary’s help, Jackie convinces Dan to build a chicken coop in the backyard so the family can eat organic eggs, but from a bird’s-eye view, it appears that she may have ulterior motives. Becky meets with Andrea for the first time since the surrogacy mishap, and Darlene is forced to deal with a sleazy customer at her casino job.
#7 - The Separation of Church and Dan
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2018
When Geena learns that D.J. hasn’t been taking Mary to church, she insists they go as a family. Mark’s attempt to conduct an unbiased survey on the upcoming election for his school project goes south when Jackie volunteers to help.
#8 - Hold the Salt
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2018
Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift that Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists. Darlene receives dating advice from an unlikely source.
#9 - Tangled Up in Blue
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2018
Darlene is in for one surprise after another when David introduces his girlfriend, Blue, at a parent-teacher conference and mentions that Mark and Harris will be spending the weekend with them. Dan hires Becky to help out at work, but they both come to learn that she might need more help than she can offer.
#10 - Keep on Truckin'
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2018
A sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.
#11 - There Won't Be Blood
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2018
It’s Halloween, the favorite time of year for the Conners, but an email from the school banning certain costumes, including Mark’s, sets off an argument between Dan and Darlene. Jackie introduces someone new to the family at the Halloween party and insists that Dan vet him, only to immediately wish that she hadn’t.