The BEST episodes of Walker Independence season 1

Every episode of Walker Independence season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Walker Independence season 1!

Prequel to the CW series set in the late 1800s which follows Abby Walker, an affluent Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West; on her quest for revenge, Abby crosses paths with Hoyt Rawlins, a lovable rogue in search of purpose; Abby and Hoyt's journey takes them to Independence, Texas, where they encounter diverse, eclectic residents running from their own troubled pasts and chasing their dreams; our newfound family will struggle with the changing world around them, while becoming agents of change themselves in a town where nothing is what it seems

Last Updated: 8/13/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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The Owl and the Arrow
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7.70
179 votes

#1 - The Owl and the Arrow

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2022

Abby navigates the unforgiving frontier justice system and her complicated feelings for Tom Davidson as she throws herself into defending a case with life-or-death consequences. Calian confronts painful memories to free himself of guilt, Gus weighs a friendship against his badge, Hoyt and Lucia must come to terms with an immeasurable loss, and Kate is faced with a choice after uncovering corruption in an unexpected place.

Directors: Cierra Glaude
Writer: Ryan Harris
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Random Acts
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7.61
198 votes

#2 - Random Acts

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2022

With questions continuing to surface, Abby digs deeper into her husband’s past while Gus and Calian follow a hunch which has them questioning a former mentor and Calian accused of a heinous crime. Back in town, Tom puts together a Fight Night in an attempt to impress a railroad executive despite Kate’s protests, Hoyt dives into helping the Reyes family, and Kai reveals he knows how to throw a punch.

Directors: Clara Aranovich
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Blood & Whiskey
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7.59
236 votes

#3 - Blood & Whiskey

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2022

Presented with a challenge, Abby cleverly uncovers an opportunity to undermine the Sheriff. Meanwhile, Hoyt and Calian must work together to fend off a team of bandits.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Friend of the Devil
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7.57
216 votes

#4 - Friend of the Devil

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2022

Davidson must help a former partner in crime while keeping up appearances. Abby and Kate’s friendship is put to the test as Abby faces some uncomfortable questions.

Directors: Carol Banker
Writer: Nick Zigler
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Strange Bedfellows
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7.57
152 votes

#5 - Strange Bedfellows

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/19/2023

Abby starts to question everything she thought to be true, much to the dismay of her friends. Kai thinks he’s seen a ghost when an unexpected person from his past appears in Independence, which makes Kate suspicious. Gus, Hoyt and Kate work together to help Kai, resulting in Gus making a move no one saw coming.

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
Writer: Grace Ding
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Let Him Hang
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7.57
137 votes

#6 - Let Him Hang

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/2/2023

With Gus clinging to life, Abby, Hoyt, Kate, and Calian stop at nothing to expose Tom's true nature and end the Davidson reign over Independence once and for all.

Directors: Yangzom Brauen
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All In
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7.55
150 votes

#7 - All In

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2023

As a dust storm descends upon Independence, Abby and Tom find themselves desperate for shelter. Gus has a lead that can potentially help Calian. Kate, Hoyt and Lucia work together, but things do not go according to plan. Kate stumbles upon something very unexpected and leaves her questioning everything.

Directors: David McWhirter
Writer: Laura Sedlak
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The Death of Mary Collins
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7.54
148 votes

#8 - The Death of Mary Collins

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2023

Abby finds her secret identity in jeopardy when an estranged family member arrives in town and demands Tom’s help finding Liam Collins’ missing wife. A restless Hoyt reconnects with his outlaw roots, Kai contemplates his future as his past begins to catch up with him, and Calian receives a dire warning from a mysterious woman that may drive him back to Independence.

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The Pittsburgh Windmill
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7.51
150 votes

#9 - The Pittsburgh Windmill

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/16/2023

Abby proposes a scheme to reroute the railroad away from Calian's tribal land. Tom finds the tables turned while attempting to take down his brother. Kate and Kai navigate their fractured friendship. Gus remains convinced that Tom is up to no good.

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Home to a Stranger
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7.48
274 votes

#10 - Home to a Stranger

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2022

Keep Your Enemies Closer – Abby is joined by rough and tumble outlaw Hoyt and Apache scout, Calian, when she revisits the tragic site of her life's demise in search of clues to help uncover the cold-blooded killer hiding in town.

Directors: Larry Teng
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Pax Romana
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7.46
223 votes

#11 - Pax Romana

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2022

Abby and Hoyt agree to run an errand for Davidson that ends up exposing just how far his influence goes. Kate uses an annual festivity to disrupt the town’s balance of power.

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
Writer: Nicki Renna
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Pilot
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7.45
340 votes

#12 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2022

In the late 1800s, Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian, embarks on a journey out west with her husband Liam, when her husband is murdered before her eyes.

Directors: Larry Teng
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How We Got Here
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7.34
147 votes

#13 - How We Got Here

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2023

Through a series of letters Gus writes to his late wife, the origin stories of Abby, Hoyt, Kate, Kai, Calian, and Tom are revealed along with the role each played in each other's destiny.

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
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