Bonanza Season 2 Episodes
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Episode 33 - SHOWDOWN
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:24 pm
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Date: September 10, 1960
Summary: A gang robs the Virginia City Bank then hides out near the Ponderosa until things quiet down. One of the gang...
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This episode is fine for an early one. I have to say however, that Ellie McClure was maddening to me. She was a little to Marilyn Monroe breathy for...
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Last post by rogell
Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:52 pm
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Episode 34 - THE MISSION
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:26 pm
Date: September 17, 1960
Summary: Charlie Trent used to be a scout, but now he is little more than the town drunk. Hoss is looking after him a...
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Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:26 pm
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Episode 35 - BADGE WITHOUT HONOR
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:26 pm
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Date: September 24, 1960
Summary: Adam is rescued from an ambush by Gerald Eskith, a U.S. Marshall who is on business in Virginia City. Eskith is...
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The one who makes me shiver is Dan Duryea as Gerald Eskith. His name, his mannerisms, even (especially!) his VOICE are creepy!
Yes, he...
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Last post by KPat
Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:11 pm
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Episode 36 - THE MILL
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:28 pm
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Date: October 1, 1960
Summary: The Cartwrights' neighbor Tom Edwards has lived as a paraplegic, ever since an accident involving Ben Cartwright and...
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I happened upon this episode this morning. I guess I've seen it five or six times now. I just wanted to comment on the fight scene at the end. LG is...
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Last post by flabirder
Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:50 pm
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Episode 37 - THE HOPEFULS
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:29 pm
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Date: October 8, 1960
Summary: While in Virginia City, Adam and a new friend, Sam Bord, come across a wagon train of Quakers bound for California....
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I thought it quite funny when she asked Adam in amazement if he'd use his rifle against a fellow man and he said, If I have to , as if he'd never...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:54 pm
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Episode 38 - DENVER MCKEE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:30 pm
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Date: October 15, 1960
Summary: Denver McKee is a retired lawman and friend of the Cartwright family, whose daughter Connie is returning to Nevada...
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I like the way Franchot Tone played Denver. This was a good episode and I always enjoy the episodes with all the Cartwrights.
Poor Hop Sing has to...
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Last post by rogell
Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:55 am
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Episode 39 - DAY OF RECKONING
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:31 pm
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Date: October 22, 1960
Summary: Ben is ambushed on his own land and badly injured. He is rescued by Matsou and his wife Hatoya, and brought back to...
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I think Matsou at last understood that good and bad can be found everywhere, in the white man´s world just as good as in the indian world, and that...
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Last post by Chenoa
Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:48 pm
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Episode 40 - THE ABDUCTION
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:32 pm
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Date: October 29, 1960
Summary: Joe’s date disappears at a carnival.
Written by: Herman Groves
Directed by: Charles F. Haas
Guest Stars: Gerald...
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Loved the carnival angle but this is not a strong episode. I'll give it props for the freaks.
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Last post by Brett1231
Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:17 pm
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Episode 41 - BREED OF VIOLENCE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:33 pm
Date: November 5, 1960
Summary: Dolly Kincaid welcomes the chance to leave town with a handsome stranger unaware that he's a bank robber.
Written...
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Last post by Episode Guide
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:33 pm
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Episode 42 - THE LAST VIKING
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:34 pm
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Date: November 12, 1960
Summary: Outlaw Gunnar Borgstrom (Uncle Gunnar) comes to visit his brother-in-law Ben.
Written by: Anthony Lawrence...
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Well now that makes sense too! They just were not all that concerned with being consistent with the details of the characters lives. They were...
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Last post by PJudith
Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:24 pm
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Episode 43 - THE TRAIL GANG
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:35 pm
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Date: November 26, 1960
Summary: Outlaw Johnny Logan plots revenge against his father (The Sheriff who put him in jail).
Written by: Carey Wilbur...
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The town in this episode is Waycross (don't know what state or territory). Pernell Roberts was born in Waycross, Georgia. :grin
I never noticed...
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Last post by TNTrue
Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:04 am
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Episode 44 - THE SAVAGE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:36 pm
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Date: December 3, 1960
Summary: Adam falls in love with a girl known to the Indians as the white buffalo woman.
Written by: Joe Stone, Paul King...
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Saw a large portion of this again recently.
Still don't think it was *all* a dream; it is possible that White Buffalo Woman (there's a fair number...
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Last post by RedShirt
Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:00 am
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Episode 45 - SILENT THUNDER
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:37 pm
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Date: December 10, 1960
Summary: Joe teaches Ann Croft sign language and she thinks they’re in love.
Written by: John Furia Jr.
Directed by:...
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Yes, the episode was very well done by all of the actors. Stella Stevens gave a really good commentary on the CD and says several times that this was...
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Last post by daisy60
Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:53 pm
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Episode 46 - THE APE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:10 pm
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Date:December 17, 1960
Summary: Hoss tries to help Arnie Gunn, a man with the mind of a child and an uncontrollable temper.
Written by: Gene L....
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I thought the ape was an attractive guy. He just needed a bath. That Sherry Belle was a mess though. I love when Adam and Joe watch the fight and...
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Last post by rogell
Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:06 pm
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Episode 47 - THE BLOODLINE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:11 pm
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Date: December 31, 1960
Summary: A boy blames Ben for the death of his father.
Written by: William Raynor, Myles Wilder
Directed by:Lewis Allen...
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Jeepers, Lorne Greene was exceptional in this episode.
Do I detect a Trixie Belden fan, perhaps? :grin
I thought the ending was a bit too pat,...
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Last post by TNTrue
Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:58 pm
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Episode 48 - THE COURTSHIP
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:13 pm
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Date: January 7, 1961
Summary: After hearing of the death of his old friend Josh Layton, Ben asks Little Joe and Hoss to visit his widow Helen in...
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I could, and have watched this episode many times. I love the beginning as well as the scene when Adam returns and tells pa about Josh Layton's...
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Last post by rogell
Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:39 pm
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Episode 49 - THE SPITFIRE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:14 pm
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Date: January 14, 1961
Summary: Maud Hoad looks for revenge against Joe, who was forced to shoot Jeb Hoad.
Written by: Ward Hawkins
Directed by:...
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I love when they were giving Willow a makeover! I never knew Joe could use hot irons to curl a ladies hair. I never looked at the staircase. I'll...
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Last post by daisy60
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:27 am
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Episode 50 - THE BRIDE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:19 pm
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Date: January 21, 1961
Summary: Jennifer Lane comes to the Ponderosa claiming to be Ben’s wife.
Written by:Richard Newman
Directed by: Alvin...
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Not one of my favorite episodes but it is a good watch. I love that Adam has the wherewithal to know that pa would not send his newly married wife to...
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Last post by rogell
Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:21 pm
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Episode 51 - BANK RUN
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:20 pm
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Date: January 28, 1961
Summary: Joe and Hoss rob the bank in an effort to prevent the owner from foreclosing on a depositor.
Written by: N. B....
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Motive: definitely a good one.
Very slapstick - Robert Altman style pre-MASH.
PR definitely makes the story work with all of his body language....
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Last post by elizabeth
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:14 pm
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Episode 52 - THE FUGITIVE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:21 pm
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Date: February 4, 1961
Summary: Adam travels to Mexico to investigate the death of a friend.
Written by: Richard Landau
Directed by: Lewis Allen...
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James Best was a Facebook friend for a long time. He was bright and funny and very thoughtful. He wrote beautiful poems. I am never surprised to see...
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Last post by BBG
Fri May 05, 2017 6:57 pm
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Episode 53 - VENGEANCE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:40 pm
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Date: February 11, 1961
Summary: Hoss accidently kills Willy Twilight by pushing him when Willy's drunk and shooting off his gun. Willy's brother,...
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I love that scene in the barn. Joe told Hoss he was going to find Willy Twilight's brother. Joe thought he was alone in the barn and that Adam was...
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Last post by mumu74
Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:27 am
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Episode 54 - TAX COLLECTOR
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:42 pm
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Date: February 18, 1961
Summary: The townspeople unite in rebellion against new tax collector Jock Henry.
Written by: Arnold Belgard
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Naughty Ben must have time-traveled to get a watch of the future! In Tax Collector only Hoss can run back and forth to deliver a human baby and a...
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Last post by daisy60
Wed Jan 22, 2020 3:42 pm
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Episode 55 - THE RESCUE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:43 pm
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Date: February 25, 1961
Summary: The Cartwrights tangle with cattle rustlers.
Written by: Steve McNeil
Directed by: William Dario Faralla
Guest...
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I recall Adam saying to Hoss, we are a days ride from home, you can't smell that far. With that being said, I can't imagine them walking all that way...
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Last post by dougsgirl
Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:41 am
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Episode 56 - THE DARK GATE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:44 pm
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Date: March 4, 1961
Summary: James Coburn appears as a rancher who accuses Adam of having an affair with his wife.
Written by: Ward Hawkins...
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That last scene with Hoss reaching out to comfort Adam is very touching, surely one of their best moments together. Adam is really put through a...
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Last post by debpet2
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:51 am
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Episode 57 - THE DUKE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:47 pm
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Date: March 11, 1961
Summary: An English boxer and Hoss compete in a prizefight.
Written by: William Cox, Theodore and Mathilde Ferro
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I remember saying that to Hoss about his nose.
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Last post by dougsgirl
Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:14 pm
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Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:51 pm
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Episode 59 - THE GIFT
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:52 pm
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Date: April 1, 1961
Summary: Horse thieves stalk Joe and his friend across the desert with an Arab stallion.
Written by: Denne Petitclerc, Thomas...
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I enjoyed this ep today. Don't think the guy did a great job of trussing up poor Joe though, it was as loose as anything!
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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:26 pm
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Episode 60 - THE RIVAL
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:54 pm
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Date: April 15, 1961
Summary: Hoss struggles with his conscience when he spots his rival for Cameo Johnson's affections leaving a lynching....
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That seemed pretty common among girls the Cartwright boys fell for, didn't it?
YES.
:duh
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Last post by PlatoofthePonderosa
Sun Oct 01, 2017 11:37 am
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Last post by Episode Guide
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:56 pm
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Episode 62 - THUNDERHEAD SWINDLE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:59 pm
Date: April 29, 1961
Summary: The Cartwrights try to discredit reports of a silver strike and become marked for death by miners.
Written by: Gene...
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Last post by Episode Guide
Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:59 pm
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Episode 63 - THE SECRET
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:02 pm
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Date: May 6, 1961
Summary: Joe is arrested for murder as a result of his best friend's false testimony.
Written by: John Hawkins
Directed by:...
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I saw this for the first time just a few weeks ago. I couldn't understand why Jerome was masquerading as Joe, was he actually pretending to be Joe?...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:11 am
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Episode 64 - THE DREAM RIDERS
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:04 pm
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Date: May 20, 1961
Summary: A balloonist stays at the Ponderosa while his associates plans to rob the bank.
Written by: Jack McClain, James van...
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Michael said that when he was on camera, Dan used to stand next to the cameraman and make faces at him to make him mess up his lines. Maybe Michael...
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Last post by daisy60
Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:17 am
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Episode 65 - ELIZABETH, MY LOVE
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:05 pm
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Date: May 27, 1961
Summary: In flashbacks, Ben recalls his life with Elizabeth, Adam's mother.
Written by: Anthony Lawrence
Directed by: Lewis...
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I just listened to the DVD episode commentary by the writer, Anthony Lawrence. It was really interesting. A couple items of note:
- If you've ever...
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Last post by ellen
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:00 pm
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Episode 66 - SAM HILL
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Episode Guide » Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:06 pm
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Date: June 3, 1961
Summary: The Cartwrights try to help blacksmith Sam Hill regain title to the land where his mother is buried.
Written by:...
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I love this episode from the beginning to end. The scene with the horse handing Sam the hammer was funny! Hoss and Joe couldn't get out of there fast...
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Last post by daisy60
Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:20 am
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