The WORST episodes of Walker

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

Texas Ranger Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home to Austin, TX, after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. As Walker attempts to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son August and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter Stella, he finds that he needs to navigate clashes with his family — Liam, Walker’s ADA brother who stepped in during Walker’s absence, his perceptive mother Abeline and his traditional rancher father Bonham. Walker’s former colleague, Larry James, is now his Ranger Captain. And Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner Micki Ramirez, one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

Last Updated: 12/19/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
Pilot
star
7.07
857 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2021

Texas Ranger Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home to Austin, TX, after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. As Walker attempts to reconnect with his creative and thoughtful son August and his headstrong, somewhat rebellious teenaged daughter Stella, he finds that he needs to navigate clashes with his family – Liam, Walker’s ADA brother who stepped in during Walker’s absence, his perceptive mother Abeline and his traditional rancher father Bonham. Walker’s former colleague, Larry James, is now his Ranger Captain. And Walker finds unexpected common ground with his new partner Micki Ramirez, one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

Directors: Jessica Yu
Writer: Anna Fricke
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Back in the Saddle
star
7.39
658 votes

#2 - Back in the Saddle

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2021

Walker continues to try to reconnect with his family but finds that his kids have developed new routines with Liam. Back at work, Captain James tells Walker he needs to get recertified to be a Ranger, but old memories of Emily hinder his progress. Micki investigates a suspicious fire.

Directors: Steve Robin
Writer: Anna Fricke
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Lessons From the Gift Shop
star
7.41
148 votes

#3 - Lessons From the Gift Shop

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2024

Trey and Liam try to help Walker figure out his next steps with Geri. Liam confides in Walker that he's worried about Stella. Meanwhile, Stella and Sadie look into recent events. August begins his bootcamp training and it is not what he expected. Liam helps Cassie sift through the clutter. Lastly, the family works together on a fundraiser.

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Witt's End
star
7.41
134 votes

#4 - Witt's End

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2024

Liam express his concerns about Walker to Trey. Walker becomes more invested in the case as Captain James asks him to take a break. Stella continues her search for the necklace and starts putting together the pieces of the mystery. August goes to his dad for help with a school project. Meanwhile, Cassie and Detective Luna take their relationship to the next level.

Directors: Stephanie Martin
Writer: Aaron Carew
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A Tale of Two Families
star
7.44
355 votes

#5 - A Tale of Two Families

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/20/2021

The show flashes back to the days right before and after Emily's death and how the entire Walker family dealt with the sudden tragic loss.

Directors: Steve Robin
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A History of Horrors and Other Tales
star
7.44
126 votes

#6 - A History of Horrors and Other Tales

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2024

James, Cassie and Trey appear to make some headway in their investigation. Stella and August make a startling discovery. Bonham and Abby have differing views about their retirement plans, with Liam serving as a referee.

Directors: Phil Hardage
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We All Fall Down
star
7.45
129 votes

#7 - We All Fall Down

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2024

Walker, Trey and Cassie prepare for what Captain James has in store for them at HQ. Meanwhile, Stella and August start to put some pieces together. Lastly, Walker makes plans for his future and Liam questions his brother's motives.

Directors: Bola Ogun
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Torn
star
7.46
259 votes

#8 - Torn

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/2/2022

Twyla is tapped to assist the Rangers on a case as she and Cordell are beginning to grow closer. Meanwhile, Stella re-evaluates her feelings for Todd and Colton while Geri extends an olive branch to Denise.

Directors: America Young
Writer: Aaron Carew
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Bobble Head
star
7.47
550 votes

#9 - Bobble Head

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2021

Walker's life gets more complicated when his childhood best friend, Hoyt Rawlins, returns to town. Abeline is thrilled to have Hoyt home but Geri has conflicted feelings for her ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Micki has her suspicions about the real reason Hoyt returned to town.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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Let's Go, Let's Go
star
7.47
130 votes

#10 - Let's Go, Let's Go

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/12/2024

Cassie, James, Trey and Luna start to put together the pieces of the Jackal case, while no one has heard from Walker.

Directors: Anna Fricke
Writer: Anna Fricke
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Something There That Wasn't There Before
star
7.48
252 votes

#11 - Something There That Wasn't There Before

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2022

Walker makes good on his promise to Liam to finally discuss captivity, and painful details from the past inform the present to help the Rangers eliminate a dangerous threat. Meanwhile, a new case forces Cassie to confront her aversion to dating.

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The Quiet
star
7.48
171 votes

#12 - The Quiet

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2024

It’s Walker’s birthday and Geri is pulling out all the stops, but her plans are thwarted. Walker, Captain James and Trey tackle a case together and Cassie surprises everyone with her return. Abby asks for Liam’s help to bring Stella out of her cocoon. Meanwhile, August is enjoying his senior year of high school, leaving Walker feeling like an empty nester.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Four Stones in Hand
star
7.49
344 votes

#13 - Four Stones in Hand

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/24/2021

Micki's real mother, Mercedes, tries to make amends with her daughter but Micki doesn't want anything to do with her. Walker steps in to help and lands in a heap of trouble. Meanwhile, August suffers from PTSD after what happened at the Ranch.

Directors: Tessa Blake
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Maybe It's Maybelline
star
7.49
152 votes

#14 - Maybe It's Maybelline

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2024

When Maybelline, an 80-year-old grandmother and witness, is in crucial need of protective custody, Walker, Cassie and Trey are charged with keeping the acerbic matriarch safe, and though Walker and crew call the plays, the wise elder is the one keeping score. Cassie grapples with a big decision and asks Geri for help to make some changes. Meanwhile, Stella wants to move on but continues to struggle with her grief and Liam tries to help. Lastly, August wants to join an after-school program and asks Bonham to help convince Walker to sign off on the program.

Directors: Steve Robin
Writer: Aaron Carew
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Champagne Problems
star
7.50
248 votes

#15 - Champagne Problems

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/5/2022

The Walkers pull out all the stops to celebrate Abeline and Bonham’s anniversary. Cassie finds a piece of her past and Cordell needs a favor from Geri.

Directors: Kelli Williams
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Encore
star
7.51
381 votes

#16 - Encore

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2021

With the Sidestep now in their name, Walker, Stella and August put their stamp on the place. Liam turns to Bonham for advice on a career move, while Micki and Trey work through the aftermath of his injuries after the hurricane. Stella confronts Clint about Trevor and his response prompts Stella to make a dangerous decision that will leave a permanent mark on the Walker family.

Directors: Stacey K. Black
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Bygones
star
7.52
254 votes

#17 - Bygones

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/2022

Cordell needs the help of someone from his past, but can they be trusted? Meanwhile, Trey shows James and August a new way to deal with some of life's frustrations.

Directors: Phil Hardage
Writer: David James
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Best Laid Plans
star
7.54
212 votes

#18 - Best Laid Plans

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2023

Cordell and Cassie soon realize they aren't the only ones keeping secrets, leaving Cassie to question who she can trust. The rest of the family focuses on the horse rescue, but they still find themselves facing a few challenges.

Directors: Paula Hunziker
Writer: Geri Carillo
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Don’t Fence Me In
star
7.54
530 votes

#19 - Don’t Fence Me In

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2021

Micki is uncomfortable with the spotlight Captain James puts on her during a current investigation. Walker talks to Liam about their parents and learns there was trouble while he was away. Trey applies for a new job in town while Stella starts community service and August stumbles upon some secrets from his father's time away undercover.

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Mum's the Word
star
7.54
245 votes

#20 - Mum's the Word

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

During a would-be simple assignment, a misunderstanding causes Walker and Cassie to examine where they are in life and what lies ahead. Meanwhile, August strives to roll with the cool kids to disastrous results and Trey struggles with what being a Ranger means for his relationship with his mother.

Directors: Stephanie Martin
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Mehar's Jacket
star
7.55
369 votes

#21 - Mehar's Jacket

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/17/2021

Walker takes Stella and August on a road trip to discuss some devastating news. Meanwhile, Captain James enlists the help of Micki and Trey to find a missing military veteran.

Directors: Diana Valentine
Writer: Casey Fisher
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Rule Number 17
star
7.56
406 votes

#22 - Rule Number 17

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2021

Walker and Captain James investigate a high stakes poker game where one of the players may have information on Emily's killer. However, the night takes a turn when Geri shows up to join the game. Meanwhile, Micki takes August and Stella on an unusual adventure.

Directors: Steve Robin
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Daddy Was a Bank Robber
star
7.56
202 votes

#23 - Daddy Was a Bank Robber

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/27/2023

An old friend returns with a shocking surprise for everyone, and Cordell is forced to come to terms with the decisions he’s made and how it’s affected the ones he loves most. In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Grey Flag, Trey’s left feeling like an outsider, but a new case will force he and Cassie to overcome their issues.

Directors: Amyn Kaderali
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Rubber Meets the Road
star
7.57
269 votes

#24 - Rubber Meets the Road

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

Time is pushing forward but Cordell is stuck trying to convince everyone, including himself that he has moved on from the hell of captivity. Meanwhile, Stella comes clean to her dad about how she has been feeling and Bonham shares with Liam a way to work through his trauma.

Directors: Aprill Winney
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It's Not What You Think
star
7.57
307 votes

#25 - It's Not What You Think

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2021

Walker tells his family about the surveillance cameras in their home and partners with Denise to lure out whoever is watching them. Liam doesn't trust Denise, or her husband Dan, which frustrates Walker who is trying to mend the rift between the families. Micki continues to deal with the ramifications of her time undercover.

Directors: Jackeline Tejada
Writer: Casey Fisher
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