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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E6 8.5
Prime Time

The arrival of Deion Sanders adds sparkle to the Cowboys' star — and draws scrutiny from the NFL about Jones' use of cash and rogue marketing tactics.

#2
S1E7 8.5
Cocaine Cowboy

The dynasty enters a downward spiral when Michael Irvin's legal woes make headlines. As the team's image slips and injuries mount, key players exit.

#3
S1E4 8.4
Back 2 Back

Back-to-back Super Bowl wins elevate the Cowboys to pop culture icons. Cracks form in the relationship between owner and coach, and a snub sparks ire.

#4 The Shootout at Valley Ranch S1E5 8.4
#5 How 'Bout Them Cowboys? S1E3 8.3
#6 Jerry's World S1E8 8.3
#7 Aikmania S1E2 8.2
#8 Saturday Night Massacre S1E1 7.8

Lowlights

#8 S1E1 Saturday Night Massacre 7.8

Saddled with debt, Jerry Jones takes a gamble on an oil well. When it pays off, he buys the Cowboys — and stuns fans by firing a beloved coach.

#7 Aikmania S1E2 8.2
#6 Jerry's World S1E8 8.3
#5 How 'Bout Them Cowboys? S1E3 8.3
#4 The Shootout at Valley Ranch S1E5 8.4

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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