Seasons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Episode Number |
Episode Details |
101 |
Title: THE FIRST BORN |
102 |
Title: THE QUEST Date: September 30, 1962 Summary: Little Joe wants to prove that he can handle responsibility and proves himself by competing for and by completing a timber contract without the help of his family. Written by: John Joseph, Thomas Thompson Directed by: Christian Nyby Guest Stars: Dave Donovan...Jim Beck Will Poavey...Grant Richards Jake Webber...Frank Gerstle Mr. Crawford...Dan Riss Drunk...Harry Lauter Mr. Hawkins...Charles Seel Mr. Simpson...Grandon Rhodes Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) Bartender...Cosmo Sardo...(uncredited) Betty Endicott...(uncredited extra) |
103 |
Title: THE ARTIST Date:October 7, 1962 Summary: Ben meets a blind artist, Matthew Raine, and persuades him to start painting. Written by: Frank Chase Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Matthew Raine...Dan O' Herlihy Ann Loring...Virginia Grey Gavin...Arch Johnson Stevens...William Keene Buyer...S. John Launer Bartender...Ralph Montgomery Jim...Frank Chase Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
| 104 |
Title:
A HOT DAY FOR A HANGING Date: : October 14, 1962 Summary: Hoss is charged with bank robbery in Dutchman Flats. The town is on the brink of economic disaster and they want a scapegoat for their woes. The lynch mob is not interested in facts of justice…just a hanging. Written by: Preston Wood, Elliott Arnold Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Sheriff Tom Steadman...Denver Pyle Mary Ann...Olive Sturgess Milton Fillmore...Roy Roberts Shukie...Terry Becker Ned Larson...Kelly Thordsen Barber...John Harmon Jesse...Gene Roth Little Cowboy...Rayford Barnes Big Cowboy...Lane Bradford Bartender...John Mitchum Girl on Wagon...Betty Endicott...(uncredited) |
105 |
Title: THE DESERTER Date: October 21, 1962 Summary: Colonel Edward J. Dunwoody, comes looking for deserter Bill Winters, who is a friend of the Cartwrights and who also happens to be his son. Bill deserted when he was ordered to massacre the Shoshone, by poisoning their food and water. Written by: Norman Lessing Directed by: William Witney Guest Stars: Colonel Edward J. Dunwoody...Claude Akins Bill Winters...Robert Sampson Maria Winters...Gale Garnett Medicine Man...Hal Jon Norman Chief Keokuk...Anthony Caruso Little Maria...Andrea Darvi Myoka...Robert Carricart Little Edward...Ricky Branson Running Wolf...George Keymas Shoshone Indian...Bill Clark...(uncredited) Bob Miles...(uncredited) |
106 |
Title: THE WAY STATION Date: October 29, 1962 Summary: Adam finds refuge at a way station run by ornery Jesse and Marty, his granddaughter. The girl asks Adam to help her run away. He gently says no. The station is also visited by Luke Martin, a killer on the run. He has no compunction making empty promises to Marty, nor does he hesitate to take them all hostage as the posse closes in. Written by: Frank Cleaver Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Luke Martin...Robert Vaughn Marty...Dawn Wells Jesse...Trevor Bardette Lucy Fisher...Dorothy Green Tim Fisher...Walter Reed Stage Driver...Raymond Guth Sheriff Roth...Keith Richards Bob Miles...(uncredited) |
107 |
Title: THE WAR COMES TO WASHOE Date: November 4, 1962 Summary: As the territory of Nevada is considered for statehood, the divisive power of the Civil War finds its way to the Ponderosa creating a rift between Adam and Joe. Written by: Alvin Sapinsley Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Judge David Terry...Harry Townes Morvath Terry...Joyce Taylor Bill Stewart...Barry Kelley Walter Craigsmuir...Alan Caillou Peter...David M. Whorf Judge...Wallace Rooney Charlie...Harry Swoger Bob Miles...(uncredited extra) Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) Betty Endicott...(uncredited extra) |
108 |
Title: : KNIGHT ERRANT Date: November 18, 1962 Summary: Hoss volunteers to escort a mail order bride to her intended. During their trip, she falls in love with Hoss and the jilted groom puts a price on Hoss’ head. Written by: Joseph Hoffman Directed by:William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Lottie Hawkins...Judi Meredith Walter Prescott...John Doucette Dick Thompson...Phil Chambers Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Townsman...Tyler McVey Dr. Martin...Roy Engel Frank...George Robotham Whitey...Gil Perkins Francesca...Tina Menard...(uncredited) Bartender...Cosmo Sardo...(uncredited) Bob Miles...(uncredited extra) Brunette Townsgirl...Betty Endicott Bill Clark...(uncredited) |
109 |
Title: THE BEGINNING Date: November 25, 1962 Summary: The Cartwrights help a young white man, who had been raised as an Indian, adjust to white man’s society. Written by: Preston Wood Directed by: Christian Nyby Guest Stars: Billy Horn...Carl Reindel Mr. Lewis...Robert Burton Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Milton Tanner...Ken Lynch Judge...Raymond Bailey Prosecutor...Francis De Sales Hank...Lon Dean Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) Brunette Saloon Girl...Betty Endicott...(uncredited) |
110 |
Title: THE DEADLY ONES Date: December 2, 1962 Summary: Little Joe is shot by a goon working for General Diaz, a Mexican mercenary who takes over the Ponderosa as he schemes to hijack a shipment of gold on behalf of Juarez’ struggle against Emperor Maximilian. Written by: Denne Petitclerc, N. B. Stone, Jr. Directed by: William Witney Guest Stars:General Diaz...Will Kuluva Forsythe...Leo Gordon Johnny Sims...Lee Farr Molly Reed...Jena Engstrom Pablo...Paul Fierro Miguel...Rico Alaniz Bob Miles...(uncredited) Bill Clark...(uncredited) |
111 |
Title: GALLAGHER’S SONS Date: December 9, 1962 Summary: Hoss gets involved with two orphaned girls while trying to distance himself from four outlaws who are chasing them. Written by: Dick Nelson Directed by: Christian Nyby Guest Stars: Blake...Robert Strauss Charlie Gallagher...Larrian Gillespie Will Gallagher...Eileen Chesis Tully...Craig Curtis Lou…Bill Henry Sam...Chubby Johnson Conn...Victor French Stage Driver...Ken Mayer Sheriff...Tom Greenway Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
112 |
Title: THE DECISION Date: December 16, 1962 Summary: : Hoss gets injured during a cattle drive. Ben takes him to a nearby town where the only doctor is in jail, sentenced to hang for committing murder. Written by: Frank Chase, Norman Jacobs Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Dr. Michael Johns...DeForest Kelley Judge Franklin Grant...John Hoyt Karen Johns...Lisabeth Hush Sheriff...Walter Sande Culp...Eddie Quillan Deputy...Will J. White Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) |
113 |
Title: THE GOOD SAMARITAN Date: December 23, 1962 Summary: Hoss plays matchmaker and sets up Wade Tyree with Abigail Hinton, a widow. They get married and then things go from bad to worse. Hoss to the rescue. Written by:Robert Bloomfield Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Abigail Hinton...Jeanne Cooper Wade Tyree...Don Collier Bonnie Hinton...Noreen DeVita Dr. Martin...Roy Engel Bob Miles...(uncredited extra) |
114 |
Title: THE JURY Date: December 30, 1962 Summary: While on a jury, Hoss has reasonable doubt about a murder case and he refuses to convict a man based on evidence that he feels isn’t strong enough. Ben tells him, "a man is never wrong doing what he thinks is right." Written by: Robert Vincent Wright Directed by: Christian Nyby Guest Stars: Jamie Wren...Jack Betts Bud Murdock...Don Haggerty Mr. Olson...James Bell Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Junior...Bobs Watson Judge...Arthur Space Breese,...Tol Avery Taylor...Byron Foulger Townswoman...Sara Haden Deputy...Bob Harris Williams...Michael Hinn Bartender...Cosmo Sardo Townsman...Bruno Ve Sota (uncredited) Townsman...Bill Clark...(uncredited)...(uncredited; extra) Betty Endicott...(uncredited extra) |
115 |
Title: THE COLONEL Date: January 6, 1963 Summary: Ben's old Army buddy comes to the Ponderosa. Written by: Preston Wood Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: John Larkin (Colonel Frank Medford) |
116 |
Title: SONG IN THE DARK Date: January 13, 1963 Summary: Adam tries to man of a murder charge. Written by: Judith George and Geore W. George Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Gregory Walcott (Danny Morgan), Edward Andrews (Rev. William Johnson) |
117 |
Title: ELEGY FOR A HANGMAN Date: January 20, 1963 Summary: Bob Jolley tries to open a murder case for which his father was executed. Written by: E.M. Parsons and Shirley Hendryx Directed by: Hollingsworth Morse Guest Stars: Otto Kruger (Judge Harry Whittaker), Keir Dullea (Bob Jolley) |
118 |
Title: HALF A ROGUE Date: January 27, 1963 Summary: Hoss believes murder suspect Jim Leyton is innocent and goes after the real killer. Written by: Arnold Belgard Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Slim Pickens (Jim Leyton) |
119 |
Title: THE LAST HAIRCUT Date: February 3, 1963 Summary: Joe goes after a killer, who has escaped punishment. Written by: Charles Lang Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Perry Lopez (Duke Miller), Alex Montoya (Carlos Rodriguez), Rafael Lopez (Paco Rodriguez) |
120 |
Title: MARIE, MY LOVE Date: February 10, 1963 Summary: Flashbacks show the story of how Ben met Marie. Written by:Anthony Lawrence and Anne Howard Bailey Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: Felicia Farr (Marie DeMarigny) |
121 |
Title: THE HAYBURNER Date: February 17, 1963 Summary: Hoss and Adam purchase a race horse to win a race and Hoss loses it in a poker game. Written by: Alex Sharp Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: William Demarest (Enos Milford), Ellen Corby (Cora Milford) |
122 |
Title: THE ACTRESS Date: February 24, 1963 Summary: Actress Julia Grant comes to town and falls for Little Joe. Written by: Norman Lessing Directed by: Christian Nyby Guest Stars: Pat Crowley (Julia Grant), John Rodney (Edwin Booth) |
123 |
Title: A STRANGER PASSED THIS WAY Date: March 3, 1963 Summary: Hoss gets amnesia and is taken in by a Dutch couple whose son has died. Written by: William Stuart Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: Robert Emhardt (Klaas Vandervort), Signe Hasso (Christina Vandervort) |
124 |
Title: THE WAY OF AARON Date: March 10, 1963 Summary: Jewish peddler Aaron Kaufman comes to the Ponderosa with his beautiful daughter and Adam falls for her immediately. Written by:Raphael D. Blau Directed by: Murray Golden Guest Stars: Aneta Corseaut (Rebecca Kaufman), Ludwig Donath (Aaron Kaufman) |
125 |
Title: A WOMAN LOST Date: March 17, 1963 Summary: Ben takes in old friend Rita Marow who has a drinking problem and he tries to help her. Written by: Frank Chase Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: Ruta Lee (Rita Marlowe), Don Megowan (Mace Sindell) |
126 |
Title: ANY FRIEND OF WALTER'S Date: March 24, 1963 Summary: Hoss tries to help a man and his dog fend off three gold thieves Written by: Lois Hire Directed by:John Florea Guest Stars: Arthur Hunnicutt (Obie), Steve Brodie (Macy), Vic Werber (Teague), James Luisi (Willard), Katie Barrett (Bessie Sue Hightower) |
127 |
Title: MIRROW OF A MAN Date: March 31, 1963 Summary: Jud Lally is arrested for a murder committed by his twin. Written by: A.I. Bezzerides Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: Ron Hayes (Jud Lally/Rube Barnes), Ford Rainey (Luke), Nancy Rennick (Amelia Lally) |
128 |
Title: MY BROTHER'S KEEPER Date: April 7, 1963 Summary: Adam shoots at a wolf and accidentally shoots Joe. Written by: Seeleg Lester Directed by: Murray Golden Guest Stars: Carolyn Kearney (Sheila), Brendan Dillon (Emmet), Ken Lynch (Doud) |
129 |
Title: FIVE INTO THE WIND Date: April 21, 1963 Summary: Five people are stranded together due to a storm. A man is murdered and Joe is accused of the murder. Written by: Meyer Dolinsky Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Kathleen Crowley (Lori Hayden), Dabbs Greer (Leon Henshaw) |
130 |
Title: THE SAGA OF WHIZZER MCGEE Date: April 28, 1963 Summary: Whizzer McGee has always been made fun of because of his small size and Hoss understands how he feels and tries to befriend him. Written by:Robert Lyon Welch Directed by: Don McDougall Guest Stars: George Brenlin (Whizzer McGee), Jeanne Bal (Melissa) |
131 |
Title: THE THUNDER MAN Date: May 5, 1963 Summary: A explosives expert terrorizes the Ponderosa. Written by: Lewis Reed Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: Simon Oakland (William Poole), Evelyn Scott (Mrs. Gibson), Toby Michaels (Ann Wilson), Harvey Stephens (Fred Wilson) |
132 |
Title: RICH MAN, POOR MAN Date: May 12, 1963 Summary: Claude Miller tries to buy the towns respect with his new-found wealth. Written by: Richard P. McDonagh, Barbara Merlin and Milton Merlin Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: John Fiedler (Claude Miller), J. Pat O'Malley (Clancy) |
133 |
Title: THE BOSS Date: May 19, 1963 Summary: The Cartwrights try to rally the town against a freight line owner. Written by: Leo Gordon and Paul Leslie Piel Directed by: Arthur Nodel Guest Stars: Carroll O'Connor (Tom Slaydon) |
134 |
Title: LITTLE MAN 10 FEET TALL Date: May 26, 1963 Summary: A young Italian boy wishes his father was more like Hoss. Written by: Eric Norden and Frank Arno Directed by: Lewis Allen Guest Stars: Ross Martin (Nick Biancci), Michael Davis (Mario Biancci), Denver Pyle (Sheriff) |