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Episode 270 - SECOND CHANCE

Last post by daisy60 « Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:54 am
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:42 am
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Date: September 17, 1967

Summary:: Ben joins an Army patrol to rescue Hoss and Joe. Hoss & Joe have gone out to warn the settlers of attacking...

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I think I may have seen this episode a long time ago when I was a kid watching the reruns after school. I just finished watching it tonight.

It's a...
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Last post by daisy60
Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:54 am
Episode 271 - SENSE OF DUTY

Last post by Oxgirl « Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:15 am
Replies: 13
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:43 am
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Date:September 24, 1967

Summary: : Ben takes command, along with Hoss and Joe, of an Army unit taking an Indian brave to prison. The whole time...

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Ben is out of uniform and not enough Hoss

Yes, I did notice that Hoss hardly said a word in this ep, actually. :shrug
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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:15 am
Episode 272 - THE CONQUISTADORES

Last post by snapdragon « Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:01 pm
Replies: 3
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:44 am

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Date: October 1, 1967

Summary: Mexican prospectors kidnap Joe and demand $25,000 in gold for his return.

Written by:Walter Black
Directed by: Leon...

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Season 9 of Bonanza has so many good episodes, this being one them. I agree with everything you said, Tracy. I love the part at the end when Blas...

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Last post by snapdragon
Wed Aug 19, 2015 5:01 pm
Episode 273 - JUDGEMENT AT OLYMPUS

Last post by daisy60 « Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:23 am
Replies: 2
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:46 am

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Date: October 8, 1967

Summary: Candy is arrested for murder in the town of Olympus. Joe goes to Olympus to help Candy and make sure he gets a fair...

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Somehow it always happens. If either Candy or Joe is in jail the other one is sure to follow! I do like this episode, though. :jail :jail

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Last post by daisy60
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:23 am
Episode 274 - NIGHT OF RECKONING

Last post by Oxgirl « Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:21 pm
Replies: 3
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:47 am

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Date: October 15, 1967

Summary: Joe, Hoss and Candy are being held prisoner on the Ponderosa by outlaws who will do anything to get his hands on the...

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Good ep, watched this today for the second time. Good story and well executed, good dialogue and performances from all concerned. I liked the baddie...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:21 pm
Episode 275 - FALSE WITNESS

Last post by daisy60 « Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Replies: 18
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:48 am
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Date: October 22, 1967

Summary: After a cattle drive to the town of Sand Dust, Candy Hoss, and Joe find themselves in protective custody in Sand...

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Watched this again today. A good ep, nice story and quite interesting to watch. The baddies were generally very bad shots, I know they did get Joe,...
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Last post by daisy60
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Episode 276 - THE GENTLE ONES

Last post by Oxgirl « Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:43 pm
Replies: 6
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:48 am

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Date: October 29, 1967

Summary: Mark Cole is considered a coward by most people, but he comes to the rescue of a horse his brother is attempting to...

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Saw this again today. I found it hard to watch the bit with the horse trussed up, that was actually happening to the horse, with his hooves tied...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sat Feb 19, 2022 2:43 pm
Episode 277 - DESPERATE PASSAGE

Last post by Oxgirl « Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:21 am
Replies: 10
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:50 am
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Date:November 5, 1967

Summary: Driving horses to Utah, the Cartwright’s and Candy fight Paiutes with the survivors of an Indian raid: a suspected...

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Poor baby, someone hand him a towel! :laughing

I've got a towel handy but it's a really small one. It may take some time to dry him off....
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Last post by Oxgirl
Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:21 am
Episode 278 - THE SURE THING

Last post by daisy60 « Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:37 am
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:52 am

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Date: November 12, 1967

Summary:A young girl dreams of riding her stallion in a big race, but her plans are upset by her father.

Written by:...

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This episode has one element that drives me up the wall! The horse's name is Barranca, and within the same scene, sometimes the same close up, the...

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Last post by daisy60
Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:37 am
Episode 279 - SHOWDOWN AT TAHOE

Last post by Smorgana « Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:14 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:52 am

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Date: November 19, 1967

Summary: Candy sets a trap for a man who plans to rob Ben's timber operation.

Written by: Thomas Thompson
Directed by:...

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I love this episode too. One of things I really enjoy is the water and the beautiful scenery.

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Last post by Smorgana
Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:14 pm
Episode 280 - SIX BLACK HORSES

Last post by Janet the Wicked « Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:29 pm
Replies: 1
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:53 am

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Date: November 26, 1967

Summary: Ben's old friend has stolen money from corrupt New York businessmen and now plans to invest in Nevada.

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What I adore about this episode is Burgess Meredith's performance. He is a class act all the way. I have a fondness for him from his early days as a...

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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:29 pm
Episode 281 - CHECK REIN

Last post by Janet the Wicked « Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:38 pm
Replies: 1
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:55 am

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Date: December 3, 1967

Summary: The Cartwright’s help a young man’s fight to save himself and his ranch from his greedy uncle.

Written by: Robert...

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For those of you who aren't fans of Candy, I suggest you watch this episode. He's really funny. He and Joe travel to Rimville to purchase a horse for...

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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:38 pm
Episode 282 - JUSTICE DEFERRED

Last post by Oxgirl « Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:35 pm
Replies: 5
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:56 am

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Date:December 17, 1967

Summary: Hoss struggles to prove that an innocent man was hanged for murder and to bring the killer to justice.

Written...

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Saw this again the other day, a really good ep. The parts where he actually kills the women are pretty graphic, I think. The end is very poignant, I...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Mon Mar 21, 2022 2:35 pm
Episode 283 - THE GOLD DETECTOR

Last post by littlejulie « Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:10 am
Replies: 12
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:57 am
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Date: December 24, 1967

Summary: Hoss buys a gold detector, and then has to and wants to prove to everyone that it actually works.

Written by:...

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What Hoss believes in is technology and he's right about that It wasn't until recently that I got to see Gold Detector and I found it a little treat...
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Last post by littlejulie
Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:10 am
Episode 284 - THE TRACKERS

Last post by daisy60 « Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:09 pm
Replies: 2
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:58 am

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Date: January 7, 1968

Summary: Ben, Candy and Hoss try to protect an ex-con, who claims he is innocent, from angry posse members wanting to prevent...

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Watched this today. An okay ep, not bad, although Joe-less. I wonder how many times Ben has been foreman of a jury that convicted someone and they...

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Last post by daisy60
Wed Mar 23, 2022 7:09 pm
Episode 285 - A GIRL NAMED GEORGE

Last post by Oxgirl « Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:21 pm
Replies: 17
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:58 am
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Date: January 14, 1968

Summary: A photographer visits the Ponderosa. Trick photography is used to help a killer get away with murder.

Written by:...

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Saw this again today. I find the juxtaposition of the very light-hearted, humorous photo-taking scene against the rest of the ep being very serious...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue Mar 29, 2022 1:21 pm
Episode 286 - THE THIRTEENTH MAN

Last post by daisy60 « Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:20 am
Replies: 2
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:00 am

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Date: January 21, 1968

Summary: The Cartwright’s are at odds with a range detective who shoots first and asks questions later.

Written by: Walter...

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watched this yesterday, second viewing. The first time I obviously didn't think much of it because I'd scored it a 3 in my scoring system, meaning I...

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Last post by daisy60
Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:20 am
Episode 287 - THE BURNING SKY

Last post by Oxgirl « Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:52 pm
Replies: 8
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:00 am

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Date: January 28, 1968

Summary: Ben welcomes a new ranch hand and his Indian bride; but a bigot makes life rough for the couple.

Written by:...

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Robert Foulk is listed as Deputy Pete on the IMDB website. Did they call him Clem?

There are two deputies in the ep, Deputy Pete and Clem, who is...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:52 pm
Episode 288 - THE PRICE OF SALT

Last post by daisy60 « Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:25 am
Replies: 11
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:01 am
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Date: February 4, 1968

Summary: Greedy Ada Halle has all the salt needed by cattlemen for their dying herds.

Written by: B. W. Sandefur
Directed...

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She was very pretty when she was younger. She was a very greedy lady and a bit old for the part. I liked Jim Best and just about applauded when he...
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Last post by daisy60
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:25 am
Episode 289 - BLOOD TIE

Last post by Oxgirl « Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:57 am
Replies: 10
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:03 am
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Date:February 18, 1968

Summary: A hired hand is plotting with two other men to rob the Ponderosa.

Written by: Arthur Dales
Directed by: Seymour...

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Saw this today, second viewing. A clever ep, I thought, they had a clever plan. Made me laugh when the 'bounty hunter' said that Tracey was 6 feet...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:57 am
Episode 290 - THE CRIME OF JOHNNY MULE

Last post by Oxgirl « Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:41 pm
Replies: 4
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:03 am

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Date: February 25, 1968

Summary: Juror Hoss is the only one who believes Johnny Mule did not kill the local rancher.

Written by: Joel Murcott...

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Watched this today, second viewing. When I first saw it, I had marked it a 1 in my scoring system, meaning tip top ep, but today I downgraded it to a...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:41 pm
Episode 291 - THE LATE BEN CARTWRIGHT

Last post by PaulaC. « Thu Jun 02, 2022 1:10 pm
Replies: 10
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:04 am
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Date: March 3, 1968

Summary: Ben lets everyone think that the attempt on his life was successful, giving him time to stop the plans of a corrupt...

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How come it was Joe taking on Ben's responsibilities after his death and not Hoss? :shrug

It crossed my mind too.
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Last post by PaulaC.
Thu Jun 02, 2022 1:10 pm
Episode 292 - STAR CROSSED

Last post by Oxgirl « Tue May 31, 2022 3:38 am
Replies: 13
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:05 am
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Date: March 10, 1968

Summary: Candy falls in love with Laura, a young woman being blackmailed by a Marshal.

Written by: Thomas Thompson
Directed...

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That fight looked very real. Either they're REALLY good actors or ML really ticked David C off that day and made him want to really fight....
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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue May 31, 2022 3:38 am
Episode 293 - TROUBLE TOWN

Last post by Oxgirl « Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:33 pm
Replies: 6
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:06 am

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Date: March 17, 1968

Summary: Ben, Hoss and Joe find themselves helping Candy when he comes to the aide of an old friend who is working at a saloon...

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I watched this again today and, funnily enough, turns out it is almost a year to the day since I saw it last time! :ohmy
This ep sure did cost Ben a...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:33 pm
Episode 294 - COMMITMENT AT ANGELUS

Last post by Comstock « Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:58 am
Replies: 17
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:07 am
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Date:April 7, 1968

Summary: On the trail, Candy is injured. He and Joe ride to Angelus to see a doctor. Once there Joe meets an old friend and he...

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That's another one! I think Joe's pants split sometimes accidently on purpose. The wardrobe dept. seemed to understand we'd be watching these shows...
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Last post by Comstock
Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:58 am
Episode 295 - A DREAM TO DREAM

Last post by daisy60 « Mon May 02, 2022 2:42 pm
Replies: 5
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:08 am

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Date: April 14, 1968

Summary: Hoss brings happiness to a woman and her children, the family of a rancher who drinks to forget the death of his older...

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Michael said that he usually wrote an episode with Hoss in mind. He'd start to write and think about how Hoss would act or say. This is a good Hoss...

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Last post by daisy60
Mon May 02, 2022 2:42 pm
Episode 296 - IN THE DEFENSE OF HONOR

Last post by Oxgirl « Sat May 07, 2022 7:03 am
Replies: 6
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:09 am

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Date: April 28, 1968

Summary: Davey was abandoned by his tribe when his parents were killed at the battle of Red Fork. He was found and taken in by...

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Watched this again yesterday. Meh, not a great ep, in my opinion. If Davey had been living with the Cs for over 15 years, how come the folks were so...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sat May 07, 2022 7:03 am
Episode 297 - TO DIE IN DARKNESS

Last post by rogell « Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:51 pm
Replies: 20
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:10 am
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Date: May 5, 1968

Summary: An ex-convict, wrongly convicted on Ben's testimony, imprisons Ben and Candy in a mine shaft.

Written by: Michael...

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I agree there were some holes in the storyline and that no explanation was given regarding: where Hop Sing and the ranch hands were, but I really...
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Last post by rogell
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:51 pm
Episode 298 - THE BOTTLE FIGHTER

Last post by Oxgirl « Tue May 10, 2022 1:11 pm
Replies: 4
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 am

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Date: May 12, 1968

Summary: Hoss is accused of stabbing a man to death. The only one who will take the case is a great trial lawyer but now also a...

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Watched this today, a good ep, I think. :thumbup I enjoyed Ben's impassioned plea for the guy to help Hoss and Ben was very clever to realise that...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Tue May 10, 2022 1:11 pm
Episode 299 - THE ARRIVAL OF EDDIE

Last post by Oxgirl « Sat May 14, 2022 6:45 am
Replies: 3
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 am

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Date: May 19, 1968

Summary:Young Eddie Makay at first rejects an offer to work on the Ponderosa, but soon changes his mind – Hoss Cartwright shot...

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Saw this yesterday. Meh, I found it pretty boring and was struggling to maintain my interest really. :whistling I didn't warm to the character of...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sat May 14, 2022 6:45 am
Episode 300 - THE STRONGHOLD

Last post by rogell « Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:52 pm
Replies: 3
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:13 am

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Date: May 26, 1968

Summary: The Farrell brothers are fleeing Joe and Candy after they paid for a herd of cattle with a worthless bank draft.
Written...

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I thought this was a pretty good episode. I liked the premise of the robbery and how there was no honor amongst thieves when they shot Mr. Jackson. I...

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Last post by rogell
Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:52 pm
Episode 301 - PRIDE OF A MAN

Last post by Oxgirl « Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:52 am
Replies: 18
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:14 am
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Date: June 2, 1968

Summary: Joe takes a job as a substitute teacher and meets the McNab family.

Written by: Ward Hawkins, Helen B. Hicks
Directed...

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Not often on here now - at least we can always talk on FB. I will have to try to remember to come back here every so often! :joe :joe :very happy...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:52 am
Episode 302 - A SEVERE CASE OF MATRIMONY

Last post by Oxgirl « Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:07 am
Replies: 9
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:14 am

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Date: July 7, 1968

Summary: The Cartwright’s are again dealing with a band of wheeling-dealing Gypsies.

Written by: Michael Fessier
Directed by:...

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The actor who played the Gipsy played also the French in the Frenchman. He uses the same accent as if the Spanish and the French would speak English...

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Last post by Oxgirl
Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:07 am
Episode 303 - STAGE DOOR JOHNNIES

Last post by Partisan « Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:56 am
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:15 am
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Date: July 28, 1968

Summary: Hoss and Joe rival over a visiting entertainer, Mademoiselle Denise, and she only has eyes for, André, her little dog....

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:laughing What on earth did he think she was and why was he so horrified by the idea! :laughing

Probably thought it was a bit of nudge, nudge,...
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Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:56 am

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