Bonanza
Overview
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, "Bonanza" follows the life and trials of Ben Cartwright and his three sons as they manage their sprawling ranch, the Ponderosa. Each episode delves into their struggles to protect their land and uphold justice within the community. The Cartwrights confront various challenges, from ranch disputes to personal dilemmas, all while demonstrating the values of family, loyalty, and integrity. Their adventures are marked by both heartwarming moments and intense conflicts, showcasing the rugged spirit of the American West.
Episodes
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1
A Rose for Lotta
Lotta Crabtree is enlisted by mining magnate Alpheus Troy to entice one of the Cartwright brothers to come into town. Troy's plan is to capture him an...
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2
Death on Sun Mountain
Greedy schemer Mark Burdette and his partner Early Thorne create discord between the Paiute tribe and the people of Virginia City. When Ben learns tha...
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3
The Newcomers
John Pennington and his team aim to extract resources from the Ponderosa using hydraulic mining, but Ben adamantly opposes their approach and swiftly ...
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4
The Paiute War
Trader Mike Wilson tries to avoid retribution from the Paiute Indians after he wrongs two of their women by shifting the blame to Adam. This leads to ...
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5
Enter Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens makes his way to Virginia City to take up a writing position at the Territorial Enterprise, coinciding with a scheming politician's att...
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6
The Julia Bulette Story
Title: The Julia Bulette Tale Plot: Young Joe finds himself captivated by Julia Bulette, the charismatic owner of a local saloon, seeing in her a ref...
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7
The Saga of Annie O'Toole
Adam represents Annie O'Toole in court, where Judge Ben Cartwright is presiding. Annie has arrived at the Washoe Diggings, armed with a mining claim t...
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8
The Phillip Diedesheimer Story
Adam and Hoss help a German engineer with the innovative idea of "square set timbering" for the mines. This episode is grounded in reality and marks t...
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9
Mr. Henry Comstock
In a flashback, the iconic prospector shows up at the Ponderosa and takes part in the establishment of Virginia City. Interestingly, guest star Jack C...
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10
The Magnificent Adah
Adah Isaacs Menken, a famous actress and a former acquaintance of Ben's, arrives in Virginia City. Tensions rise when Joe becomes a target of her jeal...
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11
The Truckee Strip
For years, Luther Bishop and Ben Cartwright have been embroiled in a bitter land conflict over a small piece of land known as the Truckee Strip. One o...
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12
The Hanging Posse
Title: The Vengeful Posse Plot: Adam and Joe find themselves unwilling participants in a mob of angry townsfolk seeking to hang three men accused of ...
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13
Vendetta
Title: Vendetta Plot: In a twist reminiscent of "High Noon," Ben and Hoss find themselves standing against a band of outlaws with little support as t...
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14
The Sisters
The episode kicks off with Adam taking up arms to defend Sue Ellen Terry's honor in a duel. Fortunately, neither man is harmed; the opponent misses, a...
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15
The Last Hunt
While out hunting bighorn sheep, Hoss and Joe stumble upon a pregnant Native American woman in need of assistance. They find themselves in the unexpec...
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16
El Toro Grande
Title: El Toro Grande Plot: Ben tasks Hoss and Joe with a mission to Monterey to acquire a high-priced seed bull. This sets the stage for Blocker and...
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17
The Outcast
Title: The Outcast Plot: A young woman finds herself shunned by her community due to her family's criminal connections, leaving only the Cartwrights ...
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18
A House Divided
With the Civil War looming, Adam and Joe find themselves at odds over which side to back. Their disagreement intensifies when Frederick Kyle, a suppor...
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19
The Gunmen
In this lively comic episode, Hoss and Joe head to Kiowa Flats, Texas, where they find themselves confused for the infamous Slade Brothers, a role als...
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20
The Fear Merchants
Title: The Fear Merchants Plot: In Virginia City, the Cartwrights confront the harsh reality of racial prejudice when they step in to shield a young ...
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21
The Spanish Grant
Title: The Spanish Grant Plot: In "The Spanish Grant," Rosita Morales, a young barmaid, assumes the identity of a Spanish noblewoman named Isabella M...
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22
Blood on the Land
Jeb Drummond, a lazy sheepherder, begins to graze his flock on the Ponderosa and flatly refuses to leave. Despite Ben's persistent efforts to evict hi...
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23
Desert Justice
A determined U.S. Marshal from California takes Dave Walker, a hand from the Ponderosa, into custody for murder, prompting Adam and Hoss to accompany ...
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24
The Stranger
As the Nevada Territory anticipates its transition to statehood, Ben considers a run for governor. However, his plans take a turn when he discovers th...
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25
Escape to Ponderosa
After Adam is ambushed by a trio of army deserters, Ben sets out to find them. He confronts the ruthless Captain Bolton, who is hot on the deserters' ...
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26
The Avenger
After confronting a restaurant owner about the theft of Ponderosa beef, Ben and Adam find themselves embroiled in a tragic situation when the man is f...
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27
The Last Trophy
Adam invites Ben’s friends, Lord Marion Dunsworth and Lady Beatrice, to join him on a hunting trip. However, they soon find themselves in trouble wh...
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28
San Francisco
In this humorous episode set away from the ranch, Ben, Hoss, and Joe head to San Francisco to deliver a herd of cattle. Ben cautions his sons to stay ...
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29
Bitter Water
Title: Toxic Waters Plot: Miner Len Keith is eager to acquire a tract of land next to the Ponderosa owned by rancher Andy McKaren. Andy's son, Tod, i...
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30
Feet of Clay
Hoss decides to mentor Billy Allen, the son of an imprisoned criminal. However, circumstances lead Hoss to take the difficult step of killing Billy's ...
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31
Dark Star
Joe becomes enchanted by Tirza, an eccentric gypsy girl who claims to be under a curse and appears perpetually lost in her own world. This marks the p...
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32
Death at Dawn
Virginia City faces a wave of crime led by Sam Bryant and his crew. Tensions rise when one of his associates, Farmer Perkins, murders a shopkeeper. Du...
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Showdown
A young thief, fresh from a bank heist, takes a job at the Ponderosa to stay updated on the authorities' attempts to track down him and his crew.
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2
The Mission
Set against a stunning outdoor backdrop, this episode feels more like a feature film. Captain Pender is on the hunt for a scout to guide him and his m...
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3
Badge Without Honor
In Virginia City, Adam finds himself in a perilous situation but is unexpectedly rescued by a mysterious U.S. Marshal. This Marshal is in town to appr...
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4
The Mill
The Cartwrights build a grist mill to help a disabled rancher who holds Ben responsible for his situation. As Ben navigates the challenges posed by th...
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5
The Hopefuls
Adam leads a wagon train of Quakers and finds himself smitten with Regina, the leader's daughter. However, the measures he must take to ensure their s...
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6
Denver McKee
Title: Denver McKee Plot: As former lawman McKee joyfully welcomes his daughter Connie back home, he is approached for help in apprehending a notorio...
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7
Day of Reckoning
Title: Day of Reckoning Plot: Tensions rise as Ben decides to gift a portion of his land to Matsou, an Indian who previously rescued him from a viole...
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8
The Abduction
Hoss and Joe decide to treat their girlfriends to a vibrant and unusual carnival. However, trouble arises when Joe's new girlfriend, Jennifer Beale, i...
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9
Breed of Violence
Title: Cycle of Chaos Plot: Joe’s close friend Dolly Kincaid, the sheriff’s daughter, has a knack for attracting trouble. When she starts spendin...
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10
The Last Viking
Gunnar Borgstrom heads a ruthless gang known as the Commancheros, notorious for torching homes, committing murder, and plundering valuables. Upon thei...
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11
The Trail Gang
Title: The Trail Gang Plot: During a cattle drive returning to Nevada from Texas, Ben decides to bring on a young man who has a notorious reputation ...
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12
The Savage
Adam's life is spared by a mysterious figure referred to by the Native Americans as White Buffalo Woman, who turns out to be the daughter of Norwegian...
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13
Silent Thunder
Title: Silent Thunder Plot: Enchanted by the stunning deaf-mute daughter of a solitary mountain dweller, Little Joe takes it upon himself to teach he...
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14
The Ape
Hoss forms a friendship with Arnie Gurnie, a strong yet simple-minded man who possesses a childlike mentality. Arnie's explosive temper intimidates th...
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15
The Blood Line
Title: The Blood Line Plot: Ben grapples with guilt over the death of a man whose son now seeks vengeance. The young man, consumed by rage, is relent...
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16
The Courtship
Hoss is excited about marrying the widow of one of Ben's old friends, completely unaware of her gambling addiction. When the rest of the Cartwright fa...
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17
The Spitfire
After Joe kills a member of a vengeful Kentucky family who nearly ignited the Ponderosa, he finds himself in their crosshairs. In the midst of escalat...
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18
The Bride
Title: The Bride Plot: The Cartwright brothers are taken aback when a woman appears at their home, asserting that she has just wed their father. When...
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19
Bank Run
Title: Bank Heist Plot: To protect the townspeople's savings from being swindled by the bank's president, Hoss and Joe decide to stage a daring "robb...
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20
The Fugitive
Adam travels to Mexico to get to the bottom of how the son of a family friend met his demise, only to discover that the man is, in fact, still alive.
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21
Vengeance
In a tragic turn of events, Hoss unintentionally takes the life of a drunken man he was attempting to disarm. Seeking revenge, the man’s brother amb...
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22
The Tax Collector
Title: The Tax Collector Plot: Hoss shows generosity to the lazy Jock Henry, but his goodwill backfires when Henry takes on the role of assistant ass...
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23
The Rescue
The Cartwright brothers worry that their father, Ben, is aging, but it turns out he’s the one who comes to their rescue when they face a group of ca...
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24
The Dark Gate
Adam is perplexed by the unexpected actions of his close friend, Ross Marquette. After wrongly accusing his wife, Delphine, of cheating with Adam, Ros...
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25
The Duke
Title: The Duke Plot: Hoss faces off against the Duke of London, a proud and ruthless bare-knuckle brawler. Despite Hoss's strength, he quickly reali...
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26
Cutthroat Junction
After being dismissed from his position at a freight company where he worked for ten years, detective Jed Trask finds himself aligning with a group of...
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27
The Gift
As Joe journeys across the desert toward Yuma, Arizona, he carries a beautiful white stallion meant as a birthday gift for Ben. However, he soon encou...
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28
The Rival
Jim Applegate, who competes with Hoss for Cameo Johnson's love, is part of a vigilante organization that unjustly executed an innocent man and his wif...
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29
The Infernal Machine
In this amusing yet poignant episode, Hoss has faith in his friend's rudimentary take on the automobile. However, when the "car" finally runs out of f...
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30
The Thunderhead Swindle
Title: The Thunderhead Conspiracy Plot: As Virginia City teeters on the brink of financial disaster, unemployed miners cling to rumors of a newfound ...
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31
The Secret
Joe finds himself wrongly implicated in the murder of a pregnant girl, the target of a complex setup. When questioned about Joe's honesty, Ben respond...
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32
The Dream Riders
Ben's longtime friend hatches a plan to rob the Virginia City bank to fund his ambition of building an airship that can fly across the Atlantic. To ex...
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33
Elizabeth, My Love
As Ben sits beside the gravely ill Adam, memories flood his mind, taking him back to his time as a first mate in the merchant marines and the life he ...
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34
Sam Hill
Sam Hill, a blacksmith, struggles to retain the land where his mother is laid to rest after his inebriated father transfers ownership to Colonel Tyson...
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The Smiler
Title: The Smiler Plot: In a rowdy saloon, Hoss finds himself in a deadly confrontation with a drunken patron, resulting in the man's untimely demise...
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Springtime
Ben's friend, Mr. Milbank, shows up at the Ponderosa just as the Cartwright brothers are in a muddy brawl. Unfortunately, during the scuffle, a stray ...
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The Honor of Cochise
The Cartwright family finds themselves trapped alongside a prejudiced army captain, facing off against Cochise and his warriors. The Native Americans ...
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The Lonely House
Little Joe stops by to see widow Lee Bolden, bringing her a bank draft for her late husband’s investments with Ben. However, these investments were ...
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The Burma Rarity
Title: The Emerald Scheme Plot: In this humorous tale, a valuable emerald becomes the center of attention as the charming widow, Clemantine Hawkins, ...
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Broken Ballad
Title: Fractured Melody Plot: Adam steps in to assist a former gunman seeking a tranquil life close to Virginia City. The tale unfolds without a neat...
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7
The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch
Title: The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch Plot: Hoss and Joe find themselves drawn into a conflict when "Bullethead" Burke seeks retribution against a s...
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8
The Friendship
Title: The Bond Plot: Joe forms a friendship with Danny, a former inmate trying to adjust to life after prison. Danny has a passion for horses but st...
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9
The Countess
Lady Chadwick, a woman from Ben's past whom he once cared for, makes a comeback in his life with a scheme to manipulate him into marriage by sabotagin...
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10
The Horse Breaker
A skilled wrangler employed by the Cartwrights suffers paralysis after being thrown by a fierce bronco. The nurse caring for him happens to be the for...
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11
Day of the Dragon
After Joe triumphs in a card game, he receives an unexpected reward: a young woman. She accompanies him back to the Ponderosa, where she willingly ass...
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12
The Frenchman
A bothersome individual claiming to be the reincarnation of the French poet Francois Villon arrives, stirring up chaos for the Cartwright family.
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13
The Tin Badge
Joe takes on the role of interim sheriff in Rubicon, oblivious to the fact that he's being manipulated to help carry out a deadly plot.
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14
Gabrielle
In this holiday tale, reminiscent of Johanna Spyri's "Heidi," Hoss and Joe discover a blind girl whose family has tragically perished in a wagon accid...
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15
Land Grab
The Ponderosa finds itself inundated with settlers armed with fake property deeds, and it turns out that one of Ben's long-time friends is behind the ...
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16
The Tall Stranger
Title: The Mysterious Wanderer Plot: Hoss is set to wed Margie, a charming blonde beauty, when she unexpectedly becomes enchanted by a tall drifter n...
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17
The Lady from Baltimore
A controlling family friend pressures her daughter into marrying Joe, despite her lack of feelings for him. The situation becomes even more complicate...
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18
The Ride
Adam is in a race against time to establish that a former friend is responsible for both robbery and murder. With unwavering conviction, he believes w...
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19
The Storm
Title: The Tempest Plot: Joe intends to marry Laura White, the daughter of a former sailing companion of Ben's. Unfortunately, she is gravely ill. In...
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20
The Auld Sod
When the Cartwrights' elderly mother from Ireland comes to visit, they play a trick by convincing everyone that the Ponderosa is actually owned by the...
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21
Gift of Water
The Cartwright family sets to work digging a well and constructing a rig and a windmill to help a farm family struggling through a severe drought.
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22
The Jackknife
Title: The Jackknife Plot: Adam decides to extend a helping hand to a family man he believes might be involved in the recent cattle thefts plaguing t...
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23
The Guilty
Title: The Burden of Guilt Plot: After Ben is unable to save a friend's child, his deep sorrow takes a toll on him. Witnessing their father's struggl...
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24
The Wooing of Abigail Jones
To maintain harmony on the ranch, Hoss and Joe decide to assist ranch hand Hank Meyers in his attempts to win over the unassuming schoolteacher, Abiga...
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25
The Lawmaker
Ben is in favor of Asa Moran taking the role of temporary sheriff in Virginia City. However, Moran quickly abuses his power, leading to Adam's arrest ...
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26
Look to the Stars
Title: Reach for the Cosmos Plot: Albert Michaelson, a brilliant young mind, is determined to secure a scholarship. His friend Adam lends a hand wi...
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27
The Gamble
In Alkali, the Cartwright family finds themselves wrongfully imprisoned for robbery and murder. However, Joe manages to break free and quickly rallies...
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28
The Crucible
Abandoned in the desert by two thieves who steal his $5,000 and horse, Adam is on the brink of death when he encounters an eccentric prospector named ...
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29
Inger, My Love
Title: Inger, My Love Plot: Ben finds himself lost in memories of Hoss's late mother. As he journeys westward to Galesburg, Illinois, he encounters a...
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30
Blessed Are They
As two rival families clash over the custody of two orphaned kids, a hesitant Ben is summoned to resolve the conflict before it escalates into somethi...
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31
The Dowry
Title: The Dowry Plot: The Cartwright family finds themselves entangled in a love story involving a fraudulent heiress and a pretentious land magnate...
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32
The Long Night
Ben, Joe, and Adam head to Bowleg to settle the annual taxes on the Ponderosa. Once they finish the payment, Ben and Joe ride over the summit to join ...
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33
The Mountain Girl
Joe vows to a fading sheepman that he will ensure the man's granddaughter receives her rightful share of inheritance from a prosperous family in San F...
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34
The Miracle Maker
Title: The Miracle Maker Plot: After a tragic wagon accident leaves a young woman unable to walk, Hoss feels an overwhelming sense of guilt for the i...
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The First Born
Clay Stafford begins working for the Cartwright family, but things take a dark turn when he shoots and kills a man who accuses him of cheating at poke...
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The Quest
Eager to demonstrate his independence, Joe embarks on a mission to achieve success without leaning on Hoss, Adam, or their father. He manages to secur...
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The Artist
Ben steps in to assist Matthew Raine, a renowned artist who has lost his sight and is consumed by despair. Through their interactions, Ben aims to gui...
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4
A Hot Day for a Hanging
Hoss finds himself imprisoned for a bank robbery in Dutchman Flats, a town teetering on the edge of financial ruin. Despite the sheriff's belief in hi...
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The Deserter
Colonel Edward J. Dunwoody, a man with a deep disdain for Native Americans, arrives at the Ponderosa searching for Bill Winters, an army deserter and ...
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The Way Station
As a storm approaches, Adam seeks shelter at a way station managed by the irritable Jesse and his curious granddaughter, Marty, who dreams of explorin...
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The War Comes to Washoe
Title: Conflict Hits Washoe Plot: The Civil War re-emerges, creating rifts among the people of Nevada and straining the relationship between Adam and...
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Knight Errant
Title: Knight Errant Plot: Hoss offers to fetch a mail-order bride for a neighbor who has been injured, but upon their return, she finds herself infa...
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9
The Beginning
Billy Horne, a white man who was taken by the Shoshone at the age of six, unexpectedly shows up at Ben and Joe's campsite one night. They capture him ...
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The Deadly Ones
The Ponderosa turns into a battleground as a group of Mexican mercenaries, commanded by General Diaz, storms in. Diaz is enraged when his soldier, For...
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Gallagher's Sons
Hoss lends a hand to Charlie and Will, two sisters mourning the recent loss of their father. Together, they embark on a quest to locate their only nea...
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12
The Decision
Title: The Choice Plot: Hoss sustains severe internal injuries, prompting Ben to seek the nearest doctor, who is unfortunately incarcerated for a mur...
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13
The Good Samaritan
Title: The Good Samaritan Plot: Hoss takes it upon himself to assist Wade Tyree, introducing him to Abigail and her daughter, Bonnie, in hopes of cur...
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14
The Jury
Title: The Jury Plot: After Hoss inadvertently leads to a jury being deadlocked, Ben reassures him, stating, "A person is never at fault for believin...
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15
The Colonel
Frank Medford, a character from Ben's reckless past, arrives in Virginia City. Despite his unfortunate circumstances, he stirs up trouble for the Cart...
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16
Song in the Dark
Title: Melody in the Shadows Plot: Ranch hand Danny Morgan, who often plays guitar, finds himself in a troubling predicament when he’s taken into c...
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17
Elegy for a Hangman
A newcomer named Bob Jolly shows up in Virginia City, accusing Judge Harry Whitaker of wrongfully sending his father, Carl, to the gallows while under...
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18
Half a Rogue
In this amusing episode filled with laughs, Hoss encounters the rugged mountain man Jim Leyton for the first time. Additionally, Bing Russell makes hi...
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19
The Last Haircut
A conceited outlaw kills a man in plain sight of several witnesses, including Joe. However, a shrewd lawyer manages to secure the outlaw’s acquittal...
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20
Marie, My Love
As Cochise collapses onto Joe, Ben is reminded of the tragic incident that led to Marie Cartwright's death. This prompts him to reflect on their encou...
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21
The Hayburner
In a twist, it's Adam who finds himself entangled in one of Hoss' hilarious adventures instead of Joe. The two of them decide to buy a thoroughbred ho...
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22
The Actress
Joe finds himself in a relationship with a woman who sees herself as a serious dramatic actress. The catch? She’s the only one who truly believes it...
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23
A Stranger Passed This Way
Title: A Stranger Passed This Way Plot: After being ambushed and struck on the head by two bandits, Hoss suffers from amnesia and finds refuge with a...
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24
The Way of Aaron
Adam develops an interest in Rebecca Kaufman, the daughter of a Jewish merchant. Meanwhile, a group of bandits believes that the Kaufman wagon holds v...
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25
A Woman Lost
Ben tries to help an alcoholic singer he once knew during her glory days, but his efforts are hampered by her connection to a former boxing champion.
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26
Any Friend of Walter's
In this classic comedic episode, Hoss encounters a prospector named Obie, who is accompanied by his seemingly lazy yet supposedly genius dog, Walter. ...
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27
Mirror of a Man
The tranquil life of a Ponderosa ranch hand is thrown into chaos when his unscrupulous father and his twin brother, a fugitive, unexpectedly show up.
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28
My Brother's Keeper
Title: My Brother's Keeper Plot: While on the trail of a wolf, Joe finds himself in a fierce struggle after being attacked. Hearing his brother's cri...
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29
Five into the Wind
Following the crash of their stagecoach, a motley crew of passengers, along with Joe, must navigate the dangers of the desert to survive. Tensions ris...
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30
Saga of Whizzer McGee
Title: The Tale of Whizzer McGee Plot: Hoss grows worried about the well-being of a volatile, insecure man who is diminutive in stature, contrasting ...
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31
Thunder Man
Little Joe's 19-year-old girlfriend tragically loses her life at the hands of a well-meaning explosives expert who was trying to help her uncle after ...
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32
Rich Man, Poor Man
Claude Miller, once the subject of ridicule in Virginia City, finally turns the tables on those who mocked him after hitting the jackpot. With newfoun...
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33
The Boss
Ben feels remorseful for assisting Tom Slayden in launching his freight hauling business after Slayden begins a campaign to eliminate all his rivals, ...
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34
Little Man... Ten Feet Tall
An Italian immigrant arrives at the Ponderosa and feels inspired to leave behind his guitar dreams in favor of embracing the cowboy lifestyle.
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She Walks in Beauty
Hoss is determined to propose to the enigmatic Regan Miller, a woman with a questionable history. However, when he suspects that Adam is attempting to...
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A Passion for Justice
Famed English author Charles Dickens arrives in Virginia City, where he quickly finds himself wrongfully accused of a crime. The challenge now lies in...
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3
Rain from Heaven
Title: Rain from Heaven Plot: A struggling rainmaker and his family come to the parched town of Virginia City. As Ben works to assist him in conjurin...
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4
Twilight Town
Joe finds himself ambushed in the desert and regains consciousness in Martinville, a mysterious town that could be inhabited by spirits. The episode i...
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The Toy Soldier
Adam comes across the inebriated artist James Callan, who has earned the derogatory label of "squaw man" due to his marriage to an Indigenous woman. D...
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A Question of Strength
Hoss finds himself at a way station with two nuns, one of whom is struggling to adapt to her training within the order. Their peaceful stop takes a tu...
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Calamity over the Comstock
After a chance encounter with Calamity Jane, Joe makes a promise to her dying father to look after her, bringing her back to the Ponderosa. Initially,...
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Journey Remembered
Ben discovers an old journal he wrote during his wagon train journey from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Ash Hollow. As he flips through the pages, memories...
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The Quality of Mercy
Joe grapples with the moral implications of his friend's decision to end the life of a terminally ill man who begged for relief from his suffering.
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10
The Waiting Game
Adam finds himself drawn to Laura Dayton, who has recently lost her husband, and her young daughter, Peggy.
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The Legacy
Title: The Legacy Plot: Adam, Hoss, and Joe are convinced that their father has been killed. Fueled by anger, they each set out separately to track d...
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12
Hoss and the Leprechauns
In what many consider the highlight of the series' humor, Hoss insists he's spotted green elves darting about the Ponderosa. To make things even more ...
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The Prime of Life
Title: The Prime of Life Plot: Ben's mood takes a turn for the worse when an old adversary obstructs the finalization of a crucial timber deal. His...
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14
The Lila Conrad Story
Title: The Lila Conrad Saga Plot: Joe and Adam step in to safeguard a saloon girl, Lila, who has resorted to violence in self-defense, from a furious...
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15
Ponderosa Matador
Title: Ponderosa Matador Plot: Adam, Hoss, and Joe are all captivated by a charming young woman named Dolores. In a bid to impress her, Hoss convince...
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16
My Son, My Son
Ben's intentions to wed Katherine Saunders are thrown into turmoil when her son, Eden, faces allegations of murdering his ex-girlfriend.
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17
Alias Joe Cartwright
A man resembling Joe takes advantage of Joe's identity, leading to a dire situation where Joe finds himself facing a firing squad.
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18
The Gentleman from New Orleans
A mysterious newcomer arrives in town, asserting that he is the legendary pirate Jean Lafitte. Hoss, intrigued by the man's story, finds himself convi...
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19
The Cheating Game
In the follow-up to "The Waiting Game," Laura grows frustrated with Adam's suggestions on managing her ranch. Amidst her struggles, she encounters a s...
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20
Bullet for a Bride
During a hunting trip in search of a mountain lion, Joe accidentally shoots Tessa Caldwell, leaving her blind. Overwhelmed with guilt, Joe decides to ...
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21
King of the Mountain
Mountain man Jim Leyton has finally made up his mind to tie the knot, and he picks Hoss to stand by him as his best man. However, Julie's father, Griz...
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22
Love Me Not
During a conversation with an Indian, Ben receives an unexpected gift—a woman. This woman, Joan, is a young white individual who has been raised by ...
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23
The Pure Truth
Hoss is feeling restless with the arrival of spring and accidentally ends up in the wrong town, where he's mistakenly identified as a bank robber.
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24
No Less a Man
The town council has lost faith in Roy Coffee's ability to perform his duties, and with the infamous Wagner gang headed for a bank heist, panic spread...
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25
Return to Honor
Title: Return to Honor Plot: Ben receives heartbreaking news about his nephew Will's passing and makes the journey to honor him. However, upon visiti...
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26
The Saga of Muley Jones
The Cartwright family welcomes their second cousin, Muley Jones, from Weedville, Missouri. With a voice that can shatter windows, Muley quickly makes ...
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27
The Roper
Will begins to reconsider his decision to remain at the Ponderosa when a group of outlaws raids the ranch and takes him captive. Their leader, the you...
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28
A Pink Cloud Comes from Old Cathay
Title: A Pink Cloud Comes from Old Cathay Plot: While visiting the Cartwrights, a determined Chinese girl named Marlo Thomas sparks a wave of disco...
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29
The Companeros
Title: The Companeros Plot: Mateo Ibara and his spouse Carla arrive at the Ponderosa. Mateo requests that Will join him on a trip back to Mexico. Hav...
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30
Enter Thomas Bowers
Title: The Arrival of Thomas Bowers Plot: Following a successful European tour, a celebrated African American vocalist faces unexpected racial discri...
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The Dark Past
Title: Shadows of the Past Plot: Dev Farnum, a brooding bounty hunter, arrives at the Ponderosa, seeking vengeance on a man whose wife is currently s...
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32
The Pressure Game
When Laura Dayton's Aunt Lil arrives for a visit, she immediately senses that Adam is dragging his feet on proposing to her beloved niece. Determined ...
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33
Triangle
Adam and Laura are now engaged, but Adam is quietly working on building a house and envisioning their future together. Meanwhile, Laura comes to the s...
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Walter and the Outlaws
In this laugh-out-loud continuation of "Any Friend Of Walter's," Obie entrusts Walter to Hoss while he steps away. Meanwhile, the trio of outlaws—Ma...
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Invention of a Gunfighter
Joe takes it upon himself to show Johnny Chapman how to wield a gun for self-protection. However, what Joe fails to recognize are the tragic repercuss...
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The Hostage
Ben is taken hostage by a group of outlaws who stash him away in a deserted mine, demanding a ransom for his release. Meanwhile, the boys scramble to ...
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The Wild One
Title: The Untamed Spirit Plot: Lafe Jessup is hesitant about marriage, and the news of impending fatherhood only complicates matters. As a skilled h...
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Thanks for Everything, Friend
Title: Grateful for Your Help, Buddy Plot: When Adam accidentally tumbles into the river, he is saved by Tom Wilson. Tom harbors feelings for Sue Mil...
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Logan's Treasure
Title: Logan's Fortune Plot: After spending two decades behind bars for pilfering $100,000 in gold dust, Sam Logan is finally free. However, his newf...
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The Scapegoat
After saving Waldo from a desperate situation, Hoss takes him on as a ranch hand. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Waldo is not cut out for t...
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A Dime's Worth of Glory
After witnessing the Cartwrights bravely thwart an attempted robbery on a stagecoach, an author decides to write about their heroism. However, when Be...
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Square Deal Sam
A swindler arrives in town and tricks the Cartwrights with a phony land scheme. After his deceit is discovered, he decides to linger in Virginia City,...
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Between Heaven and Earth
Joe and his buddy Mitch set out to track a puma. As Joe scales a towering peak, he tosses his gun higher, planning to follow it. However, as he glance...
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Old Sheba
After their circus performance, Joe and Hoss are surprised to receive an elephant as payment. Excited about their new companion, they wish to keep the...
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A Man to Admire
Title: A Man to Admire Plot: Hoss finds himself in a tight spot as he faces a murder accusation, turning to the sharp-witted attorney Whitney Parker ...
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The Underdog
Title: The Underdog Plot: Young Joe persuades his father, Ben, to bring on Harry Starr, a half-Indian man labeled as a habitual horse thief by neig...
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A Knight to Remember
Title: A Knight to Remember Plot: While riding on stagecoaches, Adam finds himself the target of two separate robberies, both thwarted by a mysteriou...
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14
The Saga of Squaw Charlie
An innocent Indian man is wrongfully accused of abducting a young girl, a situation that ultimately leads to a heartbreaking outcome.
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The Flapjack Contest
Hoss accidentally signs up for a flapjack competition, while Joe decides to put him on a diet that Hoss finds quite unappealing. Meanwhile, Joe’s ga...
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The Far, Far Better Thing
As Joe and Tuck rush to stop a young woman from crossing paths with a group of renegade Indians, they find themselves captured. To ensure everyone's s...
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Woman of Fire
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The Ballerina
Kellie Conrad entertains by dancing while her father plays the fiddle to support them. After Hoss accidentally injures Kellie's father's arm during a ...
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The Flannel-Mouth Gun
Adam gets drawn into a tense situation when a hot-headed range detective is employed by the Virginia City Cattleman's Association to uncover the culpr...
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The Ponderosa Birdman
Professor Klump and Amanda enlist Hoss in their ambitious flying machine project. Unfortunately, the "Hoss-mobile" appears to be struggling to achieve...
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The Search
**Title: The Quest for Truth** Plot: Adam embarks on a mission to find the individual who has been posing as him, determined to restore his honor and...
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The Deadliest Game
Title: The Ultimate Challenge Plot: The Cartwright family welcomes Guido Borelli, a famous aerial performer who previously rescued Ben during a trip ...
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Once a Doctor
Title: Once a Healer Plot: Hoss befriends a charming Englishman, known as Professor Poppy, who is, in fact, Percival Alexander Mundy, M.D., a former ...
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Right Is the Fourth R
During his time as a substitute teacher, Adam stumbles upon a dark secret from the area’s history that many would rather keep buried.
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Hound Dog
Title: Hound Dog Plot: Muley Jones, Ben's mischievous cousin, makes a raucous return to the Ponderosa, bringing with him a boisterous group of hound ...
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The Trap
One of Joe's former girlfriends is convinced that he murdered her husband to rekindle their romance. As if that wasn't complicated enough, her husband...
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Dead and Gone
Adam attempts to see the silver lining in Howard Mead, a gifted troubadour who consistently flouts the law. This episode marks the dramatic introducti...
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A Good Night's Rest
Ben’s sons are being quite loud, prompting him to head into town for a peaceful night at the hotel. However, his quest for a restful sleep is thwart...
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To Own the World
Charles Augustus Hackett, one of the richest men globally, approaches Ben with a lucrative offer to purchase the Ponderosa, asserting that money is no...
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Lothario Larkin
Title: Lothario Larkin Plot: Charismatic womanizer Lothario Larkin stirs up trouble every time he arrives in Virginia City, prompting Sheriff Roy Cof...
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The Return
The return of ex-con Trace Cordell to Virginia City stirs up resentment among the townsfolk, particularly for the man he left disabled after their gun...
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Jonah
The ranch hands at the Ponderosa are unsettled by the arrival of George Whitman, who’s rumored to bring bad luck. Hoss encourages George to brush of...
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The Spotlight
Ben reaches out to renowned opera singer Angela Bergstrom, hoping she'll grace Virginia City's anniversary celebration with her talent. She agrees to ...
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34
Patchwork Man
Hoss forms a bond with a humble recluse named Patch, who bakes the most delicious apple pie Hoss has ever had. So taken by Patch's talent, Hoss invite...
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The Debt
Title: The Obligation Plot: Wiley and Annie Kane come to the Ponderosa with the aim of settling their father's financial obligations to Ben. The back...
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The Dilemma
Ben assists an inmate in securing parole, but soon finds himself in a precarious situation when the newly released man emerges as the prime suspect in...
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The Brass Box
Title: The Brass Box Plot: Juan Ortega asserts that he possesses a land grant that entitles him to the entirety of the Nevada Territory. His bold dec...
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The Other Son
Ben hires a mule skinner and his two sons for a crucial job: transporting nitroglycerin across to California.
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The Lonely Runner
Title: The Solitary Racer Plot: In a tense confrontation, a judge grants rancher Sam Whipple ownership of Jim Acton's cherished mare, a decision that...
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Devil on Her Shoulder
Ben finds himself drawn to Sarah Reynolds, who is part of a strict religious group overseen by her zealous uncle. When she faces allegations of witchc...
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Found Child
Hoss stumbles upon a wrecked stagecoach and finds a young girl in shock. Once the Cartwrights help her recover, Hoss feels disheartened to learn that ...
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The Meredith Smith
Ben faces the challenge of identifying the legitimate heir to a substantial inheritance, which includes essential water rights crucial for the Pondero...
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Mighty is the Word
In Virginia City, a former gunfighter turned preacher aims to establish a new church, seeking redemption through his faith. However, his past catches ...
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The Strange One
Title: The Unusual Seer Plot: Hoss and Joe come across a woman left behind by a wagon train due to her prophetic abilities, which others view as a mi...
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The Reluctant Rebel
In a classic Western setting, Hoss steps in to bridge the divide between a young man and his estranged father. As tensions rise between the two, Hoss ...
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Five Sundowns to Sunup
A desperate mother of a young outlaw facing execution makes a chilling ultimatum: she will kill her gang’s hostages unless her son is released. Amon...
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A Natural Wizard
Title: A Natural Wizard Plot: Hoss discovers a kindred connection with Skeeter Dexter, a solitary young man who relates more to animals than to human...
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All Ye His Saints
Title: All Ye His Saints Plot: In a pivotal moment of the series, young Michael Thorpe journeys to the mountains, seeking divine intervention to save...
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The Dublin Lad
Title: The Dublin Lad Plot: Following a jury verdict that finds Terrence O'Tool guilty of murder, Joe begins to question the decision. Troubled by hi...
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To Kill a Buffalo
Hoss discovers a young Native American man injured on the prairie. The young man grapples with a difficult decision: whether to embrace the lifestyle ...
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Ride the Wind (1)
Title: Ride the Wind (1) Plot: The Pony Express establishes its headquarters in Virginia, and Joe eagerly signs on as one of its earliest riders. Mea...
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Ride the Wind (2)
Title: Ride the Wind (2) Plot: Picking up from last week’s events, the Cartwrights step in to support the struggling Pony Express. As they navigate...
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Destiny's Child
Following the tragic death of his sole friend, the Cartwright family decides to offer shelter to a simple-minded man. However, Roy Coffee warns them t...
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Peace Officer
Title: Peace Officer Plot: While Sheriff Coffee is away in Saint Louis, the Morrisey gang unleashes chaos by vandalizing the local saloon. When Deput...
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The Code
Joe is pushed into confronting the armed Dan Taggert, not realizing that there’s much more at stake than he initially thought.
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Three Brides for Hoss
Three mail-order brides arrive at the Ponderosa unannounced, each convinced that they are destined to marry Hoss. The unexpected situation leads to a ...
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The Emperor Norton
Title: The Emperor Norton Plot: Joshua Norton, a quirky former merchant from San Francisco who claims the title of Emperor of the United States and P...
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Her Brother's Keeper
Ben and Claire Armory find themselves deeply in love, but their relationship faces significant challenges due to her brother's disability.
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The Trouble with Jamie
Title: Jamie's Dilemma Plot: The Cartwright family takes on the challenge of reforming the arrogant young son of Ben's relative. Struggling with his ...
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Shining in Spain
Wendy Daniels, a young woman filled with admiration, arrives in Virginia City to reunite with her father, Taylor Daniels, who has been away on busines...
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The Genius
Hoss takes on a challenging endeavor by agreeing to help a renowned poet, Will Smith, who is actually William Warlock Evans. Struggling with his drink...
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The Unwritten Commandment
Everyone believes that Andy Walker has a remarkable talent for singing, but his father thinks the boy should focus on his responsibilities at the ranc...
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Big Shadow on the Land
A group of Italian immigrants is resolute in their efforts to create a vineyard on the Ponderosa land.
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The Fighters
Haunted by the unintended consequences of his actions that led to a professional boxer's career ending, Hoss makes a promise to himself to never step ...
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Home from the Sea
Title: Return from the Waves Plot: A seafarer, asserting he is a dear friend of Adam, receives a hearty reception from the Cartwright family, unaware...
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The Last Mission
Title: The Final Assignment Plot: Ben and Hoss find themselves inadvertently assisting a ruthless army colonel intent on annihilating Native Americ...
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A Dollar's Worth of Trouble
Title: A Dollar's Worth of Trouble Plot: Hoss gets tangled up in a new predicament featuring an alluring blonde, a crafty moonshiner, and a misguided...
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Something Hurt, Something Wild
The Cartwrights find their bond with a nearby rancher in jeopardy due to his daughter's unstable mental condition.
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Horse of a Different Hue
To protect the Cartwrights, one of Ben's long-time friends takes it upon himself to ensure that Joe doesn't come out on top in an upcoming horse race.
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A Time to Step Down
Title: A Time to Move On Plot: Following the Cartwrights' decision to let wrangler Dan Tolliver retire, the disgruntled former cowboy devises a schem...
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The Pursued (1)
A man from the Mormon community, who is married to two wives, faces relentless harassment from the townsfolk. Just when he thinks things can't get any...
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The Pursued (2)
Title: The Pursued (2) Plot: While the hunted group anxiously anticipates Ben and Hoss' arrival, tragedy strikes when Herber is suddenly gunned down....
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To Bloom for Thee
Hoss is set to marry Carol Attley, a woman grappling with her own demons and a history that is far more complicated than he realizes.
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Credit for a Kill
Title: Reward for Revenge Plot: Even though Joe's friend desperately needs the bounty, Joe is determined to claim it for himself. He believes it's th...
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Four Sisters from Boston
The Cartwrights step in to help four naive homesteaders who find themselves targeted by unscrupulous cattle ranchers intent on driving them off their ...
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Old Charlie
During a confrontation with Hoss, a young cowboy loses his life. Meanwhile, the boastful owner of the Virginia City stables seizes the opportunity to ...
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Ballad of the Ponderosa
Title: Melodies of the Ponderosa Plot: A spirited young musician, harboring resentment towards Ben for his father's demise, makes his way back to Vir...
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The Oath
During a business trip to a neighboring town, Ben encounters a towering saloon worker who, after murdering an elderly miner responsible for destroying...
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A Real Nice, Friendly Little Town
After Joe’s fiancée is murdered by strangulation, he takes matters into his own hands to confront the sole suspect. The episode is filled with susp...
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The Bridegroom
In this tale, Joe takes on the role of a matchmaker as he helps a rancher who is eager to find a suitor for his seemingly ordinary daughter. Despite h...
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Tommy
The Cartwrights come to the aid of a woman and her young son, who is deaf and mute, as they find themselves threatened by the boy's criminal stepfathe...
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A Christmas Story
Title: A Holiday Tale Plot: Melodious Andy Walker makes his triumphant return to Virginia City, basking in his newfound fame, accompanied by his dubi...
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Ponderosa Explosion
Two seasoned residents of Virginia City trick Hoss and Joe into starting a rabbit farm, leading to an explosion of furry creatures at the Ponderosa. W...
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Justice
Title: Justice Plot: After the shocking murder of his fiancée, Joe takes matters into his own hands to uncover the truth. He confronts the prime sus...
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A Bride for Buford
Dolly Bantree finds herself under the thumb of her unscrupulous manager, "Blackie," who coerces her into conning the newly wealthy miner, Buford, out ...
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Black Friday
In the town of Chiso, Joe runs into a former Ponderosa ranch hand who has since turned into a gunfighter, anxiously anticipating his death on Friday t...
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The Unseen Wound
Ben learns that his friend, Sheriff Paul Rowan, is struggling with stress stemming from his time in the war.
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Journey to Terror
Title: Descent into Darkness Plot: Joe travels to the Arizona Territory to reconnect with his friends, only to find that the husband has taken a dark...
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Amigo
Title: Amigo Plot: When a wounded comanchero finds refuge at the Ponderosa, he unexpectedly allies with the Cartwright family. Just as they begin to ...
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A Woman in the House
Mary Wharton, a long-time family friend, moves into the Ponderosa with her irresponsible husband. Upon discovering that Mary is suffering from domesti...
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Judgment at Red Creek
Hoss and Joe are uncertain about the true culprits behind the robbery at the way station, questioning whether the two men they've apprehended are actu...
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Joe Cartwright, Detective
Title: Joe Cartwright, Sleuth Plot: Intrigued by the world of detective novels, Joe finds himself convinced that a bank heist is imminent. Enthusiast...
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Dark Enough to See the Stars
Title: Dark Enough to See the Stars Plot: A young boy named Billy Wilcox stumbles onto the Ponderosa, weak, famished, and abandoned. Ben Cartwright d...
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The Deed and the Dilemma
Ben lends a hand to Georgio Rossi as he fights for water rights on their neighboring land.
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The Prince
The Cartwright family welcomes a group of Russian nobles to their ranch, unaware that they have become the focus of a gang of jewel thieves. As the vi...
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A Man Without Land
The foreman from a nearby ranch sets Joe up for murder as part of a plot to seize his boss's land.
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Napoleon's Children
A group of troubled youths, headed by a clever little mastermind who goes by the name Napoleon, wreaks havoc in Virginia City and the surrounding Pond...
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The Wormwood Cup
A woman, believing that Little Joe deliberately took her brother's life, puts a bounty of $1,000 on the head of the youngest Cartwright, insisting it ...
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Clarissa
The Cartwright family welcomes their cousin Clarissa for a visit. However, her pushy and haughty demeanor quickly leads to chaos for Ben and his boys.
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Maestro Hoss
Hoss gets tricked into purchasing a violin from a gypsy fortune teller, leading to a series of amusing mishaps on the Ponderosa. While everyone else d...
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The Greedy Ones
Title: The Greedy Ones Plot: The Ponderosa faces a looming threat as a swarm of gold seekers descends upon the ranch. With their eyes set on riches, ...
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Second Chance
A group of renegade Indians is wreaking havoc on settlers in the West, prompting Joe and Hoss to rush out and deliver a warning. During their mission,...
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Sense of Duty
Ben, Hoss, and Little Joe join the Virginia City militia to guide a renegade Indian, who claims to be the Almighty, safely through dangerous Indian la...
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The Conquistadors
A gang of Mexican kidnappers seizes Little Joe, demanding a ransom of $25,000. Meanwhile, a group of cowboys hatches a plan to save Joe, but their tru...
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Judgment at Olympus
Candy is taken into custody for the murder of Jed Wheelock, the son of affluent A. Z. Wheelock. While A. Z. is determined to see justice for his son, ...
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Night of Reckoning
Dibbs, a ruthless outlaw, and his gang launch an assault on the Ponderosa, capturing Joe, Hoss, and Candy. Meanwhile, their foreman, Donny Buckler, ha...
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False Witness
While visiting the bank in Sandust, Little Joe and the bank's secretary find themselves in the midst of an armed robbery. In the chaos that ensues, th...
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The Gentle Ones
Title: The Kindhearted Souls Plot: While many view Mark Cole as timid, he proves his bravery when his brother resorts to harsh methods to tame a hors...
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Desperate Passage
While transporting horses to Utah, the Cartwrights and Candy stumble upon a desolate town, where only two survivors remain after a violent attack by P...
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The Sure Thing
Title: The Sure Thing Plot: A young girl faces the threat of losing her cherished stallion due to her father's ambitious schemes. As he pursues his g...
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Showdown at Tahoe
Title: Confrontation at Tahoe Plot: A seasoned thief posing as a lumberjack, along with his crew, devises a scheme to utilize Ben's recently acquired...
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Six Black Horses
Ben's longtime friend has embezzled cash from corrupt politicians in New York and intends to funnel the money into investments in Nevada.
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Check Rein
A wounded rancher seeks the Cartwrights' help to reclaim one of his horses following the foreclosure of his farm. Meanwhile, he must stay one step ahe...
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Justice Deferred
Title: Justice Delayed Plot: In a moment of deep remorse, Hoss learns that his statements contributed to the wrongful execution of an innocent man ch...
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The Gold Detector
Hoss sets his sights on acquiring a seemingly worthless mine and decides to purchase a high-tech gadget to demonstrate its true value. However, his en...
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The Trackers
Title: The Trackers Plot: A man, freshly freed from prison after serving time for bank robbery, finds himself wrongfully implicated in a new heist at...
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A Girl Named George
Title: A Girl Named George Plot: A clever use of photography aids a murderer in evading justice, as he attempts to establish an alibi for the crime h...
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The Thirteenth Man
The ranchers find themselves facing another wave of livestock theft at the hands of rustlers, and there's a divide among them regarding the preventive...
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The Burning Sky
Aaron Gore, a brutal and alcoholic rancher with a deep-seated racism, begins to menace the wife of Ben's friend, whom he has employed as a horse train...
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The Price of Salt
Title: The Cost of Salt Plot: After a young woman receives her deceased father's salt mine, a ruthless rancher seeks to monopolize the salt supply fo...
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Blood Tie
A group of bandits devises a plan to steal from the Ponderosa by luring Hoss and Little Joe away from the ranch, leaving a injured Ben vulnerable at h...
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The Crime of Johnny Mule
Title: The Dilemma of Johnny Mule Plot: Hoss is the sole voice against condemning Johnny Mule, a misunderstood ranch worker charged with the robbery ...
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The Late Ben Cartwright
To thwart a corrupt politician's schemes, Ben pretends that an assassination attempt on him has succeeded, leading everyone to believe he's been kille...
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Star Crossed
Candy becomes infatuated with a stunning young woman, completely oblivious to the fact that the man posing as her cousin is actually a bounty hunter. ...
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Trouble Town
Title: Trouble Town Plot: While on a cattle drive, the Ponderosa ranch crew stops at Riverbend. There, Candy unexpectedly reunites with an old acquai...
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Commitment at Angelus
While out on the trail, Candy's hand gets stepped on by a horse, prompting him and Joe to head to Angelus in search of a doctor. Upon their arrival, J...
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A Dream to Dream
A troubled rancher, drowning his sorrows in alcohol, creates chaos for his wife and kids. Hoss steps in to support his friend, working to turn his lif...
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In Defense of Honor
Davey, an orphaned Yute whom Ben has taken under his wing and who has been working as a ranch hand at the Ponderosa, finds himself falling for a fello...
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To Die in Darkness
With the rest of their group gone, Ben and Candy are tempted by an old acquaintance of Ben's to venture off somewhere. However, this so-called friend ...
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The Bottle Fighter
Title: The Bottle Fighter Plot: Hoss finds himself facing serious charges for the murder of a man he claims he didn’t kill. With his freedom at sta...
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The Arrival of Eddie
Title: Eddie's Return Plot: Eddie McKay, whose father was a notorious thief and killer slain by Hoss in a past confrontation, makes his way back to V...
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The Stronghold
Title: The Fortress Plot: Joe and Candy strike a deal with the Farrell Brothers in Arizona to sell their cattle, only to receive a worthless bank dra...
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Pride of a Man
Joe hesitantly accepts a position as a substitute teacher, only to face the challenge of two older students who are indifferent about their education.
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A Severe Case of Matrimony
A lackluster gypsy girl seeks the Cartwrights' support to help launch her dream of becoming an opera singer.
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Stage Door Johnnies
Title: Stage Door Johnnies Plot: Hoss and Joe compete for the attention of the charming performer, Mademoiselle Denise, who is in town for a show. Ho...
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Different Pines, Same Wind
Title: Divergent Pines, Common Breeze Plot: In the premiere of the 10th season, Joe comes to the aid of a solitary mountain widow, who is grappling w...
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Child
While Hoss is away on business in a small town, he finds himself wrongfully accused of murder and robbery. Following the death of the wealthiest man i...
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Salute to Yesterday
While herding cattle across the Ponderosa, the Cartwrights and Candy stumble upon a dying cavalry officer on the trail. With his final words, he urges...
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The Real People of Muddy Creek
Ben is responsible for a dangerous inmate but receives little to no support from the fearful townspeople who should be upholding the law.
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The Passing of a King
The son of a rancher, who is in the process of purchasing a prized bull from the Cartwrights, is determined to have his father declared mentally incom...
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The Last Vote
Hoss and Joe's constant squabbling drives them to take opposing stances in the mayoral election in Virginia City. Their passionate involvement splits ...
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Catch as Catch Can
The townsfolk of Tin Bucket accuse the Cartwrights and Candy of being involved in the theft of cattle hides. With many residents pointing fingers at J...
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Little Girl Lost
Samantha, a spoiled 10-year-old girl and Ben’s cousin’s daughter, arrives at the Ponderosa, bringing chaos with her. As she proves to be quite a c...
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The Survivors
Title: The Survivors Plot: Years after being taken by the Paiute tribe, a white woman finally returns to her husband. However, their reunion is strai...
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The Sound of Drums
In the concluding chapter of the Rossi family saga, Georgio Rossi grapples with the reasons he feels compelled to prevent Indians who have departed th...
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Queen High
Joe and Candy strike it rich by winning a stamping mill in a poker match, but their lack of knowledge about operating it is just the beginning of thei...
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Yonder Man
A former army scout from Ben's past arrives at the Ponderosa with a request for his help. He asks Ben to invest in a cattle ranch located in Mira Flor...
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Mark of Guilt
Hop Sing informs Hoss and Candy that they can utilize the age-old Chinese technique of fingerprinting to demonstrate Joe's innocence in the murder cas...
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A World Full of Cannibals
Ben consents to shelter a government witness involved in a land fraud case at the Ponderosa as part of the witness protection initiative. This witness...
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Sweet Annie Laurie
Hoss steps in to assist Annie Laurie, a stunning young woman fleeing her abusive husband, a notorious criminal intent on maintaining his grip on her. ...
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My Friend, My Enemy
The only way to exonerate Candy of the murder charge is through the testimony of an Indian who is on the run for stealing horses.
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Mrs. Wharton and the Lesser Breeds
Candy embarks on a mission to assist a spirited elderly British lady in retrieving her stolen jewels, which were taken during a stagecoach robbery.
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Erin
When Ben permits the Paiutes to set up camp on Ponderosa land, a neighbor of the Cartwrights becomes hostile, threatening Hoss' fiancée, Erin. Erin, ...
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Company of Forgotten Men
A disgruntled retired Army sergeant, frustrated by the government’s failure to provide his pension, takes his former friend Candy hostage. He coerce...
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The Clarion
Ben's friend is facing difficulties in keeping her newspaper afloat due to relentless harassment from the powerful figure in Gunlock. In a quiet bid t...
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The Lady and the Mountain Lion
A dubious magician arrives in Virginia City with his twin daughters, leading to a whirlwind of mix-ups and mistaken identities. The identical girls ca...
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Five Candles
During a dramatic incident at the Virginia City courthouse, the floor gives way, leaving Ben stranded in the basement alongside three others. Among th...
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The Wish
During his two-month break, Hoss dedicates his time to assisting a Black family in revitalizing their farm while also confronting the racism present i...
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The Deserter
Candy encounters a soldier fleeing accusations of desertion, and together with Joe, they thwart a scheme to sell automatic rifles to the Native Americ...
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Emily
Joe is taken aback when he spots his former fiancée, Emily Anderson, in Virginia City. They had a romantic history in Monterey five years ago, where ...
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The Running Man
Joe and Candy head to Butlerville, where they discover that a close friend of Ben's is driving away new settlers, viewing them as mere squatters. Cand...
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The Unwanted
Struggling with feelings of neglect, the daughter of the Marshal decides to flee with a ranch hand from the Ponderosa. Her father suspects this young ...
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Speak No Evil
Title: Speak No Evil Plot: Coley Clayborn has lived with the belief that his mother deserted him and his father. However, when she suddenly appears i...
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The Fence
Ben and Hoss head to see an old acquaintance to discuss buying a mine. However, their visit takes a dangerous turn when a group of former Confederate ...
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A Ride in the Sun
A duo of swindlers tricks Ben into losing nearly $30,000 by persuading him to invest in cattle. After shooting Ben, the brother and sister rob the Vir...
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Another Windmill to Go
An Englishman, known for his love of confronting absurd laws, arrives at the Ponderosa, navigating a land-rowing boat that’s been fixed atop a wagon...
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The Witness
Jenny Winters, a young woman with a penchant for exaggeration, asserts that she saw the Logan gang robbing a stagecoach. To keep her safe, the Cartwri...
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The Silence at Stillwater
A young boy confidently points out Candy as the suspect being sought in Stillwater for crimes including robbery, arson, and murder.
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A Lawman's Lot Is Not a Happy One
Roy is summoned to testify in a lumber shark case far from home, so he enlists Hoss to take over as sheriff in his absence. Hoss soon faces a series o...
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Anatomy of a Lynching
Title: Anatomy of a Lynching Plot: Will Griner is found not guilty of murder, sparking outrage among the residents of Virginia City. They believe tha...
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To Stop a War
Dan Logan, a former army scout and lawman employed by the Cartwrights, finds himself overwhelmed by a series of challenges, including battling rustler...
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The Medal
Ben offers his support to Matthew Rush, a struggling war veteran who has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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The Stalker
Title: The Avenger Plot: Candy comes to the aid of a grieving widow whose husband he fatally shot in self-defense, completely oblivious to her hidden...
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Meena
Little Joe and Candy come to the aid of Meena Calhoun and her gruff father, Luke, when they face a threat from horse thieves. Throughout the ordeal, J...
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A Darker Shadow
In Virginia City, a store clerk plots to exploit his colleague's extreme sensitivity to bright light. Taking advantage of this unique condition, he de...
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Dead Wrong
During a business trip to Sunville for the Ponderosa, Hoss and Candy cross paths with the town's flamboyant storyteller, Salty, who has a knack for em...
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12
Old Friends
Ben is disheartened to discover that two of his lifelong friends have found themselves on opposing sides of the law after nearly three decades. Charli...
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13
Abner Willoughby's Return
Title: The Comeback of Abner Willoughby Plot: Joe finds himself in an unexpected situation when Abner Willoughby, the very man who once attempted t...
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It's a Small World
Title: A World of Prejudice Plot: In Virginia City, a biased banker dismisses Ben’s suggestion to hire a recent widower, who is also a small-statur...
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Danger Road
Ben has to transport three 30-foot beams, but the Cambeau Freight Company refuses the job. He considers hiring a new independent freight hauler, but w...
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The Big Jackpot
Candy inherits a substantial fortune from an Indian he aided and decides to leave his job at the Ponderosa. He takes a position as a vice president wi...
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The Trouble with Amy
Ben steps in to help Amy Wilder, a quirky animal enthusiast whose mental stability comes under scrutiny after a neighbor expresses a desire to mine he...
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The Lady and the Mark
Title: The Lady and the Target Plot: A recently hired affluent employee at Ponderosa, known for his charm and attraction to women, finds himself in t...
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Is There Any Man Here
Ben finds himself in a dilemma when the daughter of a close friend confesses her feelings for him. As he grapples with the situation, he struggles to ...
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The Law and Billy Burgess
Title: The Law and Billy Burgess Plot: Ben finds himself questioning the confession of a furious young man who has admitted to multiple murders. Desp...
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Long Way to Ogden
Title: Journey to Ogden Plot: Ben stakes the Ponderosa's future on a risky bet when a persuasive meat packer from Chicago arrives with plans to under...
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Return Engagement
While traveling to San Francisco, actress Lotta Crabtree stops in Virginia City for a unique show. Hoss quickly becomes infatuated with the stunning a...
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The Gold Mine
Title: The Gold Mine Plot: Two wanderers arrive at the Ponderosa with intentions to rob the Cartwrights but are quickly chased off. During their stay...
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Decision at Los Robles
Ben and Joe take a break in Los Robles for some beers and a place to sleep. While there, Ben witnesses the local boss, John Walker, harassing a saloon...
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Caution, Easter Bunny Crossing
As Hoss Cottontail bounces along the bunny trail, the townspeople of Virginia City can't help but smile. A Quaker woman has convinced a hesitant Hoss ...
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The Horse Traders
Title: The Horse Traders Plot: In this sequel featuring Meena Calhoun and her father, Hoss and Joe's intentions to sell horses from their town's li...
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What Are Pardners For?
Title: What Are Pardners For? Plot: Hoss encounters two strangers and quickly bonds with them. They reveal their intention to rob the local bank in t...
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28
A Matter of Circumstance
While Ben, Hoss, Candy, and Hop Sing head out for a cattle drive, Little Joe remains at the Ponderosa to manage things as a fierce thunderstorm rolls ...
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The Night Virginia City Died
As the 12th season kicks off, Virginia City is plagued by a wave of devastating fires that seem to ignite under the cover of darkness. The community i...
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A Matter of Faith
Dusty welcomes Jamie Hunter, the orphaned son of a recently deceased rainmaker, into his care. Driven by a strong desire to honor his father's legacy,...
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The Weary Willies
The Weary Willies, a group of free-spirited ex-Civil War soldiers turned drifters, survive by living off the land. Even though ranchers and the citize...
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The Wagon
Title: The Wagon Plot: While incarcerated in a prison wagon, Hoss finds himself at the mercy of a sheriff indifferent to his guilt or innocence. Duri...
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The Power of Life and Death
Davis has shot Colonel Clayton and makes a getaway on horseback. Joe and Ben decide to join the posse in pursuit of Davis. They volunteer to trek acro...
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Gideon, the Good
While riding through the wilderness, Joe comes across a shocking scene: a woman fatally shoots a man, but she escapes before he can confirm her identi...
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The Trouble with Trouble
After Hoss takes on the role of Sheriff in the aptly named town of Trouble, he quickly realizes just how fitting the name truly is. He nearly ends up ...
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Thornton's Account
Title: Thornton's Account Plot: After being bucked off his new horse, Ben tumbles down a ravine, hurting his back. Joe sets out to find assistance, b...
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The Love Child
A mother on her deathbed and her son face rejection from her father, who disapproves of her having a child outside of marriage.
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El Jefe
Ben and Hoss step in to help a group of Mexican farmers who are being driven from their land by a ruthless mine owner who controls the town of Prince ...
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The Luck of Pepper Shannon
Title: The Fortunes of Pepper Shannon Plot: Pepper Shannon, a notorious figure from adventure novels, finds himself in a precarious situation. Ben of...
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12
The Impostors
Hoss and Joe decide to impersonate the accomplices of some stage robbers to track down the Cartwright money that was taken. Their plan seems to be goi...
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13
Honest John
Jamie develops a friendship with a homeless man and his pet crow. As their camaraderie grows, Jamie proposes the idea of fixing up an old wagon so the...
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For a Young Lady
A girl’s aunt and uncle are vying for custody of her, driven by their belief that she is entitled to her deceased grandfather’s mine.
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A Single Pilgrim
Virginia settlers find themselves in a heated debate regarding Hoss' future after one of them unintentionally injures him with a gunshot.
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The Gold-Plated Rifle
Title: The Golden Gun Plot: Feeling out of place, Jamie struggles with his self-esteem as he navigates his new school and faces relentless bullying. ...
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Top Hand
The Cartwrights are gearing up for a significant cattle drive alongside other ranchers. Ben's foreman is set to take on the role of trail boss, but We...
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A Deck of Aces
Title: A Deck of Aces Plot: Bradley Meredith, a doppelganger of Ben Cartwright, stirs up chaos by selling property to the railroad. Although Ben has...
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The Desperado
Hoss finds himself captive at the hands of a runaway black couple who openly express their hatred for white people. With no stakes left to hold them b...
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The Reluctant American
A couple from England travels to Nevada to uncover the reason why a ranch, owned by a British investment firm, is the sole entity failing to turn a pr...
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Shadow of a Hero
Ben is taken aback when he discovers that the Army general he supports for governor endorses a genocidal policy against all Indigenous people.
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The Silent Killer
Title: The Unseen Threat Plot: A widespread influenza outbreak sweeps through the Ponderosa, leaving chaos in its wake. Amid the turmoil, the only in...
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Terror at 2:00
A bigoted man and his accomplices hijack a Gatling gun, intending to slaughter everyone, including the Cartwright family, present at a peace treaty si...
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The Stillness Within
Title: The Quiet Within Plot: After an explosion leaves him sightless, Joe spirals into despair and initially rejects the help of a woman determined ...
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A Time to Die
During a trip to the Ponderosa, Ben’s friend April Christopher suffers a bite from a rabid wolf. As the reality of her condition sets in, Ben, April...
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26
Winter Kill
The foreman from a nearby ranch accidentally kills a prized steer owned by the Cartwrights, and his manipulative employer sees an opportunity to explo...
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27
Kingdom of Fear
Ben, Hoss, and Joe, joined by Candy and another rancher, find themselves wrongfully imprisoned on made-up trespassing accusations by a corrupt mining ...
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An Earthquake Called Callahan
The only way to free Dusty from jail is to convince a professional fighter who has no intention of coming back to Virginia City. Determined, Joe track...
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The Grand Swing
Jamie intentionally ignores Ben's command to refrain from driving the supply wagons. His reckless behavior leads to a disastrous crash on a tight curv...
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Fallen Woman
After Hoss's testimony leads to her husband being imprisoned, an alcoholic woman takes her anger out on him. In retaliation, she compels Hoss to take ...
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Bushwhacked
While on a cattle drive in the Nevada desert, Joe is shot and left injured. Two ranchers discover him, feverish from the scorching sun and desperate f...
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Rock-a-Bye, Hoss
Hoss takes on the role of a judge in a baby beauty contest, tasked with selecting the cutest little one. As he navigates the event, the parents of the...
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The Prisoners
Joe steps up to assist a seasoned lawman in transporting a cunning outlaw to jail. However, things take a deadly turn when their captive murders the s...
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Cassie
In an effort to support the struggling wife and daughter of a slothful dreamer, Hoss orchestrates a "fixed" horse race.
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Don't Cry, My Son
Title: Tears of the Past Plot: After the tragic loss of their child during delivery, the wife of Virginia City's newly appointed physician decides to...
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Face of Fear
Neta, a teenage girl and friend of Jamie, witnesses a violent robbery that leaves Mr. Trumbull—who is set to inherit a vast fortune—dead. The assa...
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Blind Hunch
Title: Veiled Truth Plot: A former soldier, left sightless by his final skirmish in the Civil War, makes his way back to Virginia City. Driven by a r...
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The Iron Butterfly
Hoss steps up to take responsibility after a visiting actress accidentally ends the life of her former partner. In response, the senator, who is the f...
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The Rattlesnake Brigade
Title: The Rattlesnake Brigade Plot: Jamie and three friends—a girl and two boys—find themselves in the clutches of Doyle, a ruthless criminal wi...
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12
Easy Come, Easy Go
After Luke Calhoun loses his entire fortune in a stock scam, he and his daughter Meena take refuge at the Ponderosa, leading to chaos. Luke transforms...
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A Home for Jamie
Title: A Place for Jamie Plot: As Ben is on the verge of officially adopting Jamie, his grandfather unexpectedly arrives to claim him. Ben firmly sta...
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14
Warbonnet
Joe finds himself lost in the desert after his horse falls and breaks her leg. Overcome by exhaustion and dehydration, he collapses and is discovered ...
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A Lonely Man
Title: A Solitary Heart Plot: During his gold panning getaway, Hop Sing encounters a reserved woman who captures his heart. Their dreams of a life to...
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Second Sight
Hoss seeks the help of Judith Coleman, a clairvoyant with the rare ability of "second sight," to locate his missing brother, Jamie, who has vanished i...
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The Saddle Stiff
After being let go, Cactus taunts Ben, claiming he's too old for a full week of hard labor. To prove him wrong, Ben takes on a ranch hand position usi...
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18
Frenzy
Ben assists the Kosovos, a newly immigrated Serbian family consisting of Nick, his wife Anna, and their son Sandor. As Nick struggles to cope with the...
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Customs of the Country
Joe and Hoss embark on a trip to the quaint Mexican town of Agua Santos, where they quickly discover some unusual local laws. As the brothers navigate...
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Shanklin
Title: Shanklin Plot: A group of former Confederate soldiers confronts Ben, demanding a hefty ransom of $25,000. When Hoss stands up to them, their l...
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Search in Limbo
Sid Langley, a real estate broker with a reputation for underhanded dealings, is not a favorite in Nevada. Ben, already on edge, struggles to maintain...
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22
He Was Only Seven
A 7-year-old boy tragically loses his life when he inadvertently enters a bank that is being robbed by the merciless Springer gang. In the aftermath, ...
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The Younger Brothers' Younger Brother
In a humorous twist of mistaken identity, Hoss finds himself, along with Ben and Joe, mistakenly implicated in a string of robberies committed by the ...
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A Place to Hide
The Cartwrights find themselves caught up in the turmoil of the Civil War once again. This time, the wife of former Colonel Cody Ransom arrives at the...
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A Visit to Upright
Ben's chance to secure a profitable livestock deal with a wealthy widow depends on the sale of a run-down saloon in Upright that Hoss and Joe bought o...
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One Ace Too Many
While the Cartwrights are in Carson City, the unscrupulous land baron Bradley Meredith, played by Lorene Greene in a dual role, takes advantage of the...
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Forever
Little Joe discovers genuine love with Alice Harper, a newcomer to the area. After a romantic courtship, they become engaged, and unlike previous rela...
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Forever (2)
Title: Forever (2) Plot: Little Joe discovers the horrific details surrounding Alice's death and resolves to seek vengeance on her murderers. This e...
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Heritage of Anger
John Dundee, an ex-con and acquaintance of the Cartwrights, is finally being released from prison. Ben takes it upon himself to assist John in reinteg...
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The Initiation
Jamie’s friend, Ted Hoag, finds himself unjustly accused of causing the death of another young man during a club initiation. Ultimately, this incide...
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Riot!
During a visit to the Nevada State Prison to evaluate its conditions, Ben finds himself held hostage amid a riot. This uprising is fueled by inmates d...
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New Man
Continuing the story from the previous episode, Griff King, a young man recently released on parole, shows up at the Ponderosa and is taken on as a ra...
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Ambush at Rio Lobo
Ben finds himself in a precarious situation alongside Teresa, a pregnant woman, as they are taken captive by a group of desperate outlaws. The crimina...
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The 26th Grave
Title: The 26th Grave Plot: Mark Twain stirs up trouble in Virginia City as he boldly confronts allegations of claim-jumping and murder. His daring a...
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Stallion
Title: Stallion Plot: In this heartfelt story, Little Joe forms a deep bond with a magnificent black stallion that his father, Ben, surprises him wit...
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The Hidden Enemy
Dr. Will Agar has recently arrived in Virginia City as the new town doctor, ready to offer his advanced skills and knowledge to help the local communi...
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The Sound of Sadness
An isolated elderly gentleman decides to welcome two orphaned boys into his home, hoping to provide them with a loving environment. However, he faces ...
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The Bucket Dog
Jamie adopts a young Irish setter pup, and a deep connection quickly develops between them. However, the pup's original owner discovers that it is at ...
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13
First Love
Jamie strikes up a friendship with the spouse of a disliked schoolmaster, who frequently intimidates her.
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The Witness
Ben's elderly business associate is tragically killed when a man impersonating Candy attempts to rob her, leading to a fatal heart attack during the c...
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The Marriage of Theodora Duffy
Griff and government agent Theodora Duffy dive into a high-stakes game of make-believe, pretending to be a married couple in order to infiltrate a gro...
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The Hunter
In the series finale, Little Joe is on a delivery for Ben when he encounters Bill Tanner, a deranged killer masquerading as a soldier he has murdered....
