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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
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.

#3
S1E5 8.4
The Shootout at Valley Ranch

Better team, bigger egos. As Jones and Johnson butt heads, the Cowboys eye a three-peat and welcome a controversial new coach.

#4 Cocaine Cowboy S1E7 8.4
#5 How 'Bout Them Cowboys? S1E3 8.3
#6 Aikmania S1E2 8.2
#7 Jerry's World S1E8 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 Jerry's World S1E8 8.2
#6 Aikmania S1E2 8.2
#5 How 'Bout Them Cowboys? S1E3 8.3
#4 Cocaine Cowboy S1E7 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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