Seasons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Episode Number |
Episode Details |
203 |
Title: THE DEBT |
204 |
Title: THE DILEMMA Date: September 19, 1965 Summary: Ben is appointed as temporary judge in Virginia City. He must decide what to do with a man who admitted his guilt for bank robbery and promises to return the money if he will be set free. Written by: John and Ward Hawkins Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Sundown Davis...Tom Tully Billy...Anthony Call Ruth...Elizabeth Perry Drugan...Kelly Thordsen Snell...John Hubbard Powell...John Archer Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Hamilton...Walter Sande Judge O' Hara...Dayton Lummis Hicks...Lincoln Demyan Bob Miles...(uncredited extra) Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) |
205 |
Title: THE BRASS BOX Date: September 26, 1965 Summary: Jose Ortega claims to have documents proving that most of the Ponderosa belongs to him. Ben’s lawyers feel the papers might be authentic. Written by: Paul Schneider Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: José Ortega...Ramon Navarro Miguel...Michael Dante Mueller...Adam Williams Minton...Sidney Smith Harry...Roy Jenson Jim...Bill Clark Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Bartender...Bruno Ve Sota Bob Miles...(uncredited double) |
| 206 |
Title:
THE OTHER SON Date: October 3, 1965 Summary: Ben hires Clint Watson, an expert in explosives, and his two sons, to help transport nitroglycerin across the dangerous mountain range to get to a mining disaster in Virginia City. Written by: Thomas Thompson Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Clint Watson...Ed Begley, Sr. Andy Watson...Tom Simcox Ellis Watson...Richard Evans Sheriff Walker...Bing Russell |
207 |
Title: THE LONELY RUNNER Date: October 10, 1965 Summary:Jim Acton sold a herd of horse to Sam Whipple – but did not include his prized mare. Whipple takes him to court claiming the mare was part of the deal. The court awards the mare to Whipple. When Acton tries to make a new deal with Whipple, Acton kills Whipple in self defense and becomes a fugitive. Written by: Thomas Thompson Directed by: William Whitney Guest Stars: Jim Acton...Gilbert Roland Ken Lynch…Sam Whipple Deputy Pete...Pat Conway Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Frank...Roy Barcroft Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
208 |
Title: DEVIL ON HER SHOULDER Date: October 17, 1965 Summary: Ben finds himself attracted to Sarah Reynolds, a member of a fanatical religious order. She is accused of being a witch and Ben comes to her rescue. Written by: Suzanne Clauser Directed by: Virgil W. Vogel Guest Stars:Sarah Reynolds...Ina Balin Reverend Evan Morgan...John Doucette Gwylem...Peter Helm Emma Morgan...Adrienne Marden Essie...Angela Dorian Brother...Karl Lukas Betty Endicott...(uncredited extra) Bob Miles..(uncredited extra) |
209 |
Title: FOUND CHILD Date: October 24, 1965 Summary: Hoss discovers a little girl at the site of an overturned stage. When relatives come to claim her, he realizes that they are evil and he saves her from their clutches. Written by: Frank Cleaver Directed by: Ralph E. Black Guest Stars: Collins...Gerald Mohr Lisa...Eileen Baral Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Jim...Charles Bateman Hank...Quintin Sondergaard Su Chin...H. T. Tsiang Store Owner...Phil Chambers Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
210 |
Title: THE MEREDITH SMITH Date: October 31, 1965 Summary: Ben must determine who is the rightful heir to a fortune, which includes water rights crucial to the Ponderosa. Written by: Lois Hire Directed by: John Florea Guest Stars: Callie...Anne Helm Ace...Robert Colbert Little Meredith...Strother Martin Swanson...Robert Sorrells Mr. Potts...Eddie Firestone Widow Smith...Winnie Coffin Jake Smith...Burt Mustin Ching...Kam Tong Ozzie...Wynn Pearce Cal...Howard Wright Ah Chow...Guy Lee Ira...Owen Bush. |
211 |
Title: MIGHTY IS THE WORD Date: November 7, 1965 Summary: The new preacher is an ex-gunfighter. The brother of one of his victims comes to exact revenge. Written by: Thomas Thompson, Robert L. Goodwin Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Reverend Paul Watson...Glenn Corbett Sue Watson...Sue Randall Cliff Rexford...Michael Witney Dolly...Julie Gregg Deputy Bill...Bill Clark |
212 |
Title: THE STRANGE ONE Date: November 14, 1965 Summary: The Cartwrights find a woman who was abandoned by a wagon train because they thought her ability to see the future was a curse. Written by: Jo Pagano, Stephen Lord Directed by: Gerd Oswald Guest Stars:Marie...Louise Sorel Wyn...Willard Sage Jeremy...Robert McQueeney Francine...Jean Engstrom Luke...Michael Barrier Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Rene...Jean Del Val Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) |
213 |
Title: THE RELUCTANT REBEL Date: November 14, 1965 Summary:Hoss tries to reconcile an estranged father and son. Written by: Wally Geor Directed by: R.G. Springsteen Guest Stars: Billy Penn...Tim Considine Hank Penn...Royal Dano Sam Cotterfield...Keith London Sport...Craig Curtis Burkhart...Mike Ragan Millie...Janis Hansen Shale...Ray Hemphill...Bob Miles... Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
214 |
Title: FIVE SUNDOWNS TO SUNUP Date: December 5, 1965 Summary: Joe and several others are held hostage by a woman who threatens to kill them all if her son, who is condemned to hang, is not set free. Written by: William L. Stuart Directed by: Gerd Oswald Guest Stars: Ma Lassiter...Marie Windsor Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Reverend Holmes...Douglas Henderson Major Sutcliffe...John Hoyt Harry Lassiter...Jack Chaplain Merrick...G. B. Atwater Deputy John Maddock...Bruce Mars Judge Simpson...Stacy Harris Kirt...Tom Drake Carver...James Davison Albee...William Tannen Weems...Dan White Deets...K. L. Smith |
215 |
Title: A NATURAL WIZARD Date: December 12, 1965 Summary: Hoss befriends Skeeter Dexter, a man who loves animals as much as he does. Written by: William Blinn, Suzanne Clauser Directed by: Robert Totten Guest Stars:Skeeter Dexter...Eddie Hodges Joy Dexter...Jacqueline Scott Doctor Woods...Karl Swenson Stony...Douglas Kennedy Ranch Hand...Robert Rothwell Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung |
216 |
Title:ALL YE HIS SAINTS Date:December 19, 1965 Summary: Michael Thorpe climbs a mountain in search of God, so that he may ask Him to save his father’s life. The little boy finds a fugitive, Tom Cain, up in the high country and thinks he has found his savior. Written by: William Blinn, Suzanne Clauser Directed by: Robert Totten Guest Stars: Tom Cain...Leif Erickson Michael Thorpe...Clint Howard Lijah...Rodolfo Acosta Evan Thorpe...Simon Scott Doctor...Harvey Stephens Bob Miles...(uncredited extra) |
217 |
Title: THE DUBLIN LAD Date:January 2, 1966 Summary: Joe was on a jury that convicted Terence O’Toole of murder. After the trial, Joe has second thoughts and decides to check the evidence on his own. Written by: Mort Thaw Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars:Terence O' Toole...Liam Sullivan Molly Dimmer...Maggie Mahoney Jeb Dimmer...Tim McIntire Mr. Porter...Paul Birch Judge...Paul Genge Bartender...Bern Hoffman Jury Foreman...Robert Carson Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) |
218 |
Title: TO KILL A BUFFALO Date: January 9, 1966 Summary: Hoss finds a wounded brave. The young Indian is confused as to whether he should return to his tribe or whether to accept the ways of the white man. Written by: Michael Fisher Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Tatu...Jose De Vega Martinez...Steven Gravers Julie...Trudy Ellison Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Mrs. Flanners...Sarah Selby Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Old Indian...Ralph Moody Bob Miles... (uncredited extra) Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) |
219 |
Title:RIDE THE WIND PART 1 Date: January 16, 1966 Summary: The politics, intrigues and dangers surrounding the Pony Express are the crux of this episode. The Pony Express comes to Virginia City. Little Joe is eager to be part of history and signs up as a rider, despite his father’s protests. Written by: Paul Schneider Directed by: William Witney Guest Stars: Charles Ludlow...Victor Jory Curtis Wade...Rod Cameron Tully...DeForest Kelley Jabez Ludow...Tom Lowell Hoke...Warren Vanders Aaron...Stewart Moss Sykes...James Noah Herb...Clay Tanner Pat...David Pritchard Winnemucca...Richard Hale Bornstein...Wolf Barzell DeVere...Robert Brubaker Jenson...Gil Greene Hank...Peter Ritter Emmett...Tom Lutz Fontaine...Roger Etienne Hoffman...Bill Edwards Spiers...Ben Wright Homer...Raymond Guth Wilson...Bill Clark Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Jones...Bob LaWandt Bear Dance...Jack Bighead Bob Miles (uncredited extra) |
220 |
Title: RIDE THE WIND PART 2 Date: January 23, 1966 Summary: The politics, intrigues and dangers surrounding the Pony Express are the crux of this episode. The Pony Express comes to Virginia City. Little Joe is eager to be part of history and signs up as a rider, despite his father’s protests. Written by: Paul Schneider Directed by: William Witney Guest Stars: Charles Ludlow...Victor Jory Curtis Wade...Rod Cameron Tully...DeForest Kelley Jabez Ludow...Tom Lowell Hoke...Warren Vanders Aaron...Stewart Moss Sykes...James Noah Herb...Clay Tanner Pat...David Pritchard Winnemucca...Richard Hale Bornstein...Wolf Barzell DeVere...Robert Brubaker Jenson...Gil Greene Hank...Peter Ritter Emmett...Tom Lutz Fontaine...Roger Etienne Hoffman...Bill Edwards Spiers...Ben Wright Homer...Raymond Guth Wilson...Bill Clark Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Jones...Bob LaWandt Bear Dance...Jack Bighead Bob Miles (uncredited extra) |
221 |
Title: DESTINY’S CHILD Date:January 30, 1966 Summary: The Cartwrights befriend a mentally challenged man who has a warrant out for his arrest by the Arizona authorities. The charge: murder! Written by: Robert V. Barron Directed by: Gerd Oswald Guest Stars: Sonny...Richard Peabody Jess Pherson...Walter Burke Jamie...Tim Stafford Darrell...Steve Raines Badgett...Lindsay Workman Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Hunter...Chris Anderson Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Bill Clark...(uncredited extra) |
222 |
Title: PEACE OFFICER Date: February 6,1966 Summary:When the deputy of Virginia City is killed, Wes Dunn is hired as temporary sheriff, to restore order. His hero status is radically changed when his ruthlessness is revealed. Written by: Donn Mullally Directed by: William Witney Guest Stars: Wes Dunn...Eric Fleming Dave Morrisey...Ron Foster Cliff...Ray Stricklyn Chuck...Dee Pollock Mayor Garrett...Ted Knight Deputy Bill Harris...Clyde Howdy Doctor Brown...Grandon Rhodes Jonesy...I. Stanford Jolley Bartender...Bruno Ve Sota Mrs. Roberts…Lorna Thayer Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) |
223 |
Title: THE CODE Date: February 13,1966 Summary: Joe is goaded into a gunfight – unaware of all the facts that are stacked against him. Written by: Sidney Ellis Directed by:William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Dan Taggert...George Montgomery Sally...Jan Shepard Fitts...Robert Ellenstein Pete...Zalman King Win...George Wescourt Felger...Charles Wagenheim Tucker...Bruno Ve Sota |
224 |
Title: THREE BRIDES FOR HOSS Date: February 20,1966 Summary: Three mail order brides show up simultaneously at the Ponderosa, all claiming Hoss as their intended. Written by: Joe Pagano Directed by: Ralph E. Black Guest Stars: Jester...Stuart Erwin Annie Slocum...Majel Barrett Jed...Wynn Pearce Libby Spencerfield...Mitzi Hoag Yvette...Danielle Aubry Ned...Claude Hall Jenny...Sharyl Locke Matt...Orville Sherman Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung |
225 |
Title: THE EMPEROR NORTON Date: February 27,1966 Summary: The self proclaimed Emperor of the United States, Joshua Norton, arrives in Virginia City and the authorities want to have him committed. Ben, however, is not convinced the eccentric man is truly insane. Written by: Robert Sabaroff and Gert P. Young Directed by: William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Emperor Joshua Norton...Sam Jaffe Harry Crawford...Parley Baer Sam Clemens...William Challee George Harris...Tom Palmer Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Chris Milner...John Napier Judge...Charles Irving Woman...Audry Larkin |
226 |
Title: HER BROTHER’S KEEPER Date: March 6, 1966 Summary: Ben’s love for Claire meets an insurmountable obstacle - her invalid brother. Written by: Mort Thaw and Lee Pickett Directed by: R. G. Springsteen Guest Stars: Claire Armory...Nancy Gates Carl Armory...Wesley Lau Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Charlie...Ralph Montgomery Clerk...Norman Leavitt |
227 |
Title: THE TROUBLE WITH JAMIE Date: March 20, 1966 Summary: The Cartwrights have their hands full with a spoiled cousin from back East. Written by: Helen B. Hicks Directed by: R. G. Springsteen Guest Stars: Jamie...Michael Burns Matthew...Ross Elliott Elizabeth...Tracy Olsen Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung |
228 |
Title: SHINING IN SPAIN Date: March 27, 1966 Summary: Joe falls for Wendy Daniels, who is in Virginia City waiting for her father whom she hasn’t seen in five years. Her idolization of her father is jeopardized when he arrives – broke. Written by: Elliott Gilbert Directed by: Maury Geraghty Guest Stars:Wendy Daniels...Judi Rolin Jim Huber...Woodrow Parfrey Taylor Daniels...Gene Lyons Drummer...Hal Baylor Hotel Clerk...Robert B. Williams Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) |
229 |
Title: THE GENIUS Date: April 3, 1966 Summary: Hoss tries to rehabilitate a drunken poet. Written by: Donn Mullavy Directed by: R.G. Springsteen Guest Stars:Will Smith/William Warcock Evans...Lonny Chapman Lydia Evans...Jorja Curtwright Jesus...Salvador Baguez Draves...Troy Melton Joel...Raymond Mays Doctor...Grandon Rhodes Bartender...Bruno Ve Sota Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
230 |
Title: THE UNWRITTEN COMMANDMENT Date: April 10, 1966 Summary: Ben tries to reconcile a rancher and his son, a boy who is a gifted singer. Written by: Joe Pagano, William Blinn and Dan Ullman Directed by:Gerd Oswald Guest Stars: Andy Walker...Wayne Newton Miss Lily...Ann Jefferys Willard Walker...Malcolm Atterbury Mike...Jerry Newton Reverend Porter...Robert Cleaves Bartender...Cosmo Sardo Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
231 |
Title: BIG SHADOW ON THE LAND Date: April 17, 1966 Summary: The Rossi’s hope to achieve the American dream by succeeding with their vineyards. The only problem, they are planting their grapes on the Ponderosa. Written by: William F. Leicester and Richard H . Bartlett Directed by:William F. Claxton Guest Stars: Giorgio Rossi...Jack Kruschen Regina Rossi...Brioni Farrell Lorenzo Rossi...Michael Stefani Maria Rossi...Penny Santon Billy...Hoke Howell Seth...Robert Foulk Tonio...Robert Corso |
232 |
Title: THE FIGHTERS Date: April 24, 1966 Summary: Hoss feels guilty about ending a boxer’s career and vows never to fight again. However, his promise is put to the test when Joe is badly beaten. Written by: Robert L. Goodwin Directed by:R.G. Springsteen Guest Stars: Hank....Michael Conrad Dugan...Phillip Pine Rubi...Mari Aldon Charlie...Cal Bolder Smitty...Gene Tyburn Bert...Bruce Mars Doc...Grandon Rhodes Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Bill Clark (uncredited stunt double) |
233 |
Title: HOME FROM THE SEA Date: May 1, 1966 Summary:A con man schemes to use his friendship with Adam to rob the Cartwrights. Written by: George F. Slavin and Stanley Adams Directed by: Jean Yarbrough Guest Stars:Gilly Maples...Alan Bergmann Morgan...Ivor Barry Saloon Girl...Margaret Shinn Andy...Wayne Heffley Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Bob Miles...(uncredited stunt double) Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
234 |
Title: THE LAST MISSION Date: May 8, 1966 Summary: Ben joins a mission to make peace with the Paiutes. He is unaware that the real plan is to wipe out the Indians with a Gatling gun. Written by: William Douglas Lansford and S.S. Schweitzer Directed by: R.G. Springsteen Guest Stars:Colonel Keith Jarrell...R. G. Armstrong Sergeant Devlin...Tom Reese Lowell...Brendon Boone Poker...Ken Mayer Chief Elkoro...George Keymas Wiggins...Clay Tanner Hop Sing...Victor Sen Yung Bill Clark...(uncredited stunt double) |
235 |
Title: A DOLLAR’S WORTH OF TROUBLE Date: May 15, 1966 Summary: A palm reader predicts that two people will radically alter Hoss’ life – a blonde and a murderous gun man. Written by: Robert L. Goodwin Directed by: Don Daves Guest Stars: Kathleen Walker....Sally Kellerman Craig Bonner...Hamton Fancher Walker...Elisha Cook, Jr. Seth...Robert Foulk Madam Adella...Mabel Albertson Roy Coffee...Ray Teal Hop Sing....Victor Sen Yung |