The Conners

10 Worst 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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The Conners - S4E9

#10 - Three Exes, Role Playing and A Waterbed (Season 4 - Episode 9)

Thinking it’s Ben’s day off, Darlene brings Nick to the hardware store only to run smack into Ben, who invites Nick to join him at The Lunch Box to watch a Bears game. Meanwhile, Dan tries to spruce up the bedroom while Louise is out on the road and Jackie meets Logan’s mom.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 161 votes.

The Conners - S4E1

#9 - Trucking Live In Front of a Fully Vaccinated Studio Audience (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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The Conners continue to deal with the pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 159 votes.

The Conners - S4E13

#8 - Sex, Lies and House Hunting (Season 4 - Episode 13)

Darlene falls in love with a house she’s looking at, but when the realtor shares she has a better chance of getting the house if she’s part of a couple, she convinces Ben to pretend to be her partner. Meanwhile, Becky and Professor Davis continue to try and keep their relationship a secret, but secrets are hard to keep

The episode was rated 7.32 from 155 votes.

The Conners - S2E12

#7 - Live from Lanford (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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The Conners share their differing takes on why they all think everyone should vote; Louise gets an opportunity that might send her away from Lanford, prompting the family to interfere in Dan's complicated relationship.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 213 votes.

The Conners - S4E2

#6 - Education, Corruption, and Damnation (Season 4 - Episode 2)

After Ben declines Darlene’s proposal, she starts to ponder why she tends to be so negative in life, prompting her to start a journey of self-discovery which leads to Pastor Phil. Meanwhile, newly appointed City Councilman Don Blansky puts Jackie in a tough position as she and Neville are ready to open the new and improved Lunch Box.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 139 votes.

The Conners - S4E14

#5 - Triggered (Season 4 - Episode 14)

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This special edition of “The Conners” continues the show’s legacy of handling difficult subjects when the family is locked down in their home due to a shooting incident in the neighborhood.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 156 votes.

The Conners - S4E3

#4 - Sober Sex, Plastic Silverware, and Losing My Religion (Season 4 - Episode 3)

Part of Becky’s recovery program mandates she make amends with people she has lied to over the years, leading her to meet up again with former high school friend Mikey to apologize for lying to him about her living a successful life. Meanwhile, Darlene visits with Pastor Phil, and Louise continues planning her wedding.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 137 votes.

The Conners - S1E1

#3 - Keep on Truckin' (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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A sudden turn of events forces the Conners to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before.

The episode was rated 7.26 from 560 votes.

The Conners - S3E13

#2 - Walden Pond, a Staycation and the Axis Powers (Season 3 - Episode 13)

Dan feels helpless when Louise refuses to let him put himself at risk for her. Meanwhile, when Jackie learns the competing restaurants are posting negative reviews about The Lunch Box, she recruits Neville to help her confront them.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 157 votes.

The Conners - S4E12

#1 - Hot For Teacher and Writing a Wrong (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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Mark’s returned to public school and finding it hard to fit in; and when Darlene finds out what Mark’s doing to make a little extra cash for college, she’s anything but happy about it. Meanwhile, Becky finds herself in an interesting situation with one of her college professors

The episode was rated 7.24 from 152 votes.

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