Bonanza Season 5 Episodes
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Episode 135 - SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:26 pm
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Date: September 22, 1963
Summary: Hoss falls in love with glamorous looking Regan Miller, who has a disreputable past.
Written by: William L....
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I think Regan, by her actions, showed that the rumors about her were true. She knew she would eventually break Hoss's heart. I thank her for...
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Last post by ellen
Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:08 am
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Episode 136 - A PASSION FOR JUSTICE
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:27 pm
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Date: September 29, 1963
Summary: The famous novelist Charles Dickens visits Virginia City and provokes trouble for himself and the town.
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The episode is ok but not a favorite. What I do like reading about Jonathon Harris's view on those naughty Cartwright boys While Jonathon was telling...
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Last post by flabirder
Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:41 pm
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Episode 137 - RAIN FROM HEAVEN
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:28 pm
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Date: October 6, 1963
Summary: A rainmaker visits Virgina City, which suffers from a drought. Ben and Hoss try to help the rainmaker and his...
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Adam was in the episode at the beginning. He rode into town on the buckboard with Ben & was going somewhere to buy water wagons so they could get...
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Last post by flabirder
Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:12 pm
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Episode 138 - TWILIGHT TOWN
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:37 pm
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Date: October 13, 1963
Summary: Joe is robbed in the desert, knocked out and his horse is stolen. Coming across Martinville, a deserted ghost town,...
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Ooo! That was a spooky episode.
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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:28 am
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Episode 139 - THE TOY SOLDIER
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:39 pm
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Date: October 20, 1963
Summary: Adam gets to know an artist named James Callan, who is married to an Indian woman. Callan can’t defend himself...
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ThiS is such a strange episode. The beginning has nothing to do with the rest. It is a funny skit. I like the emphasis on helping the Indians in this...
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Last post by Julianna
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:59 pm
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Episode 140 - A QUESTION OF STRENGTH
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:40 pm
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Date: October 27, 1963
Summary: Hoss goes to Denver on a stage with 2 nuns. The stage is attacked by 2 bandits and is wrecked. Hoss comes to when 2...
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Yes, they might not like it if Hoss says dadburnit. LOL
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Last post by dougsgirl
Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:49 pm
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Episode 141 - CALAMITY OVER THE COMSTOCK
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:41 pm
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Date: November 3, 1963
Summary: Joe takes a girl named Cal back home to the Ponderosa. Trouble begins when Cal’s boyfriend, Doc Holliday arrives at...
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It was very wise for the series to ensure the you're on ponderosa land! tone was broadened early on for continued success, which included...
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Last post by dekedubya
Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:16 pm
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Episode 142 - JOURNEY REMEMBERED
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:42 pm
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Date: November 10, 1963
Summary: While Hoss is tending a mare, Ben joins him and remembers the journey during which Hoss was born.
Written by:...
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And Inger says, jag älskar dig to Ben before she dies. I love you.
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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:41 am
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Episode 143 - THE QUALITY OF MERCY
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:43 pm
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Date: November 17, 1963
Summary: After a mine-cave in Little Joe’s friend Seth kills his fiancée’s father in order to put him out of his misery....
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I watched this today for the second time. Great ep. I think Joe's battle is really with his own conscience, as he knows HE was wrong, but doesn't...
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Last post by Oxgirl
Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:09 pm
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Episode 144 - THE WAITING GAME
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:52 pm
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Date: December 8,1963
Summary: When Frank Dayton is thrown from his horse and killed, his wife Laura tells their daughter, Peggy, that he went on a...
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After hearing Laura's wedding night confessions, had I been Adam, I would have run like hell away.
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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:49 pm
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Episode 145 - THE LEGACY
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:54 pm
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Date: December 15, 1963
Summary: When Adam, Joe and Hoss think that their father is dead; they split up in order to find those responsible But Ben...
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Redshirt you did an amazing analysis of this episode! Well done! Not much left to say except I do like this episode. I like how similar to Springtime...
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Last post by Julianna
Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:16 pm
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Episode 146 - HOSS AND THE LEPRECHAUNS
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:55 pm
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Date: December 22, 1963
Summary: Hoss discovers little funny looking men on the Ponderosa. Whenever he tries to show them to his family they are...
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I just like everyone else love this episode. Such a wonderful acting opportunity for little people. I always liked Michael Dunn. He was marvelous in...
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Last post by Janet the Wicked
Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:01 pm
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Episode 147 - THE PRIME OF LIFE
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Episode Guide » Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:57 pm
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Date: December 29, 1963
Summary: Ben and his rival, Barney Fuller, compete over the same lumber contract.
Written by: Peter Packer
Directed by:...
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Unpopular opinion here: Ben was responsible for Gabe's death. Insisting on using that rickety block and tackle was irresponsible. I think Martha let...
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Last post by Sahra
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:04 pm
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Episode 148 - THE LILA CONRAD STORY
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:28 am
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Date: January 5, 1964
Summary: Joe and Adam accompany a judge. While traveling, Joe finds a saloon girl in the back of the wagon and finds out that...
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I also liked the Adam/Joe moments. The writers dropped the ball on those two Cartwrights; they should have featured them in more stories. Anyway,...
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Last post by Martam
Sun Jun 21, 2020 3:12 am
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Episode 149 - THE PONDEROSA MATADOR
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:29 am
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Date: January 12, 1964
Summary: Ben and his boys await visitors from Mexico. The bull breeder’s daughter, Dolores, soon becomes a victim of Adam’s,...
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a clipping from a German TV-Guide (1983) for this episode
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Last post by Joshua R.
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:51 am
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Episode 150 - MY SON, MY SON
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:31 am
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Date: January 19, 1964
Summary: Ben wants to marry again and is engaged to widow Katherine Saunders. But the engagement is in danger when...
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A bittersweet Ben romance that's doomed (for the Cartwrights is there any other kind?) :sad Too bad Katherine's son could not have delayed his return...
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Last post by flabirder
Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:25 pm
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Episode 151 - ALIAS JOE CARTWRIGHT
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:33 am
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Date: January 26,1964
Summary: Joe Cartwright’s look-alike causes trouble and leaves Joe to deal with the consequences.
Written by: Robert Vincent...
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I watched this episode with my parents yesterday. My mother was really scared for Little Joe. She reassured herself that the series ran even longer....
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Last post by Oxgirl
Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:43 pm
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Episode 152 - THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW ORLEANS
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:34 am
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Date: February 2, 1964
Summary: : A man who claims to be Jean Lafitte comes to Virginia City and befriends Hoss. When a man is killed with Lafitte’s...
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I enjoyed this episode a lot, despite its corniness. I found out something very interesting about this episode. Ben tells Hoss that he once met Jean...
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Last post by littlejoenice
Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:35 pm
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Episode 153 - THE CHEATING GAME
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:36 am
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Date: February 9, 1964
Summary: ‘The Cheating Game’ is the sequel to ‘The Waiting Game’. (Part 2 of 4) Laura and Adam argue with each other about...
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I did understand that but she never would tell Adam.
I felt sorry in a way for Ward also.
I can't figure out why she would want to invest so much...
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Last post by dougsgirl
Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:16 pm
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Episode 154 - BULLET FOR A BRIDE
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:38 am
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Date: February 16, 1964
Summary: Joe is shooting at an animal and accidentally shoots a girl named Tessa blinding her, who’s riding in a wagon with...
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I imagine Ben did want to be a grandfather, but I can't imagine him wanting one at any price.
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Last post by dougsgirl
Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:17 pm
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Last post by Episode Guide
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:40 am
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Episode 156 - LOVE ME NOT
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:41 am
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Date: March 1, 1964
Summary: A young woman, who was raised by Indians, falls in love with Ben. Taken aback by her crush on him, he tries to teach...
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In real life, the way Ben educates her would definitely be problematic, but I still enjoy this episode. It's like Pygmalion or My Fair Lady, only she...
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Last post by PlatoofthePonderosa
Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:45 am
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Episode 157 - THE PURE TRUTH
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:42 am
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Date: March 8, 1964
Summary: Every year Hoss suffers from spring fever and causes a lot of trouble. This year, Hoss accidentally takes the wrong...
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I really like the episode. I could watch Adam and Joe tackle Hoss so he could get his medicine, over and over. I really like Miss Looney too. My only...
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Last post by daisy60
Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:47 am
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Episode 158 - NO LESS A MAN
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:45 am
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Date: March 15, 1964
Summary: People in Virginia City question Roy Coffee’s ability to act as sheriff. Ben and Adam try to help Roy.
Written by:...
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While I like this episode, it’s saddening (to me) hearIng Roy’s story. You realize he’s basically alone, and has been for some time. I understand a...
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Last post by Drifter
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:39 pm
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Episode 159 - RETURN TO HONOR
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:46 am
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Date: March 22, 1964
Summary: Ben travels to Pine City in order to pay his respects to his nephew Will Cartwright, who is presumed dead. When he...
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I recently watched this episode, and even though it's supposed to be serious, I found myself laughing almost all the way through. Especially at the...
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Last post by littlejoenice
Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:43 pm
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Episode 160 - THE SAGA OF MULEY JONES
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:48 am
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Date: March 29, 1964
Summary: Muley Jones, cousin of the Cartwrights, visits Virginia City and his relatives and causes trouble with the Indians....
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All I have to say to my dad is “Cousin Muley” and we start laughing!
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Last post by TABS
Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:16 pm
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Episode 161 - THE ROPER
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:49 am
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Date: April 5, 1964
Summary: Will Cartwright doesn’t know whether he should stay with his relatives or not. While alone at the Ponderosa, army...
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That white patch is a birthmark. It was covered by hair dye for Zorro. Thanks Patina! I have been reading a lot of old GW websites and I have never...
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Last post by SallyBrown
Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:09 pm
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Episode 162 - A PINK CLOUD COMES FROM OLD CATHAY
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:00 am
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Date: April 12, 1964
Summary: Hoss orders fireworks from China but due to an accident a girl arrives instead at the Ponderosa. Now it is Hoss’ duty...
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Although there are many incredible (meaning not believable) things in this episode, the one that strikes me as most incredible is that the horse...
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Last post by Adamant
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:52 am
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Episode 163 - THE COMPANEROS
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:01 am
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Date:April 19, 1964
Summary: Will Cartwright has his old friend Mateo and his wife as visitors. Mateo tries to convince him to return back with him...
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I can't remember the last time I saw this episode. For some reason, MeTv never shows it. It's supposed to be on today, but they're showing Enter...
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Last post by flabirder
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:04 pm
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Episode 164 - ENTER THOMAS BOWERS
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:02 am
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Date: April 26, 1964
Summary: Thomas Bowers, a famous black opera singer, performs in Virginia City and has to endure racial prejudices.
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This is s great episode although it could have been over in the first 15 minutes if they'd had just asked him to sing! Lol
I like that Bonanza took...
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Last post by flabirder
Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:07 pm
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Episode 165 - THE DARK PAST
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:03 am
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Date: May 3, 1964
Summary: Bounty hunter Dev Farnum searches for Pete Burnside. His wife Holly hides at the Ponderosa and is met by Dev.
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There is one thing that really bothers me about this episode & I know it's one reason Pernell wanted to leave. After the Cartwrights find Holly's...
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Last post by daisy60
Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:19 pm
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Episode 166 - THE PRESSURE GAME
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:04 am
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Date: May 10, 1964
Summary: ‘The Pressure Game” is the sequel to “The Cheating Game”. (Part 3 in the 4 part Adam/Laura Arc.) Laura’s aunt Lil visits...
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Something about Adam’s character just seems off to me in these episodes, especially The Pressure Game and Triangle. It seems like the writers had to...
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Last post by Esther
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:21 am
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Episode 167 - TRIANGLE
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:06 am
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Date: May 17, 1964
Summary: ‘Triangle’ is the last episode of the ‘Laura and Adam’ series. (Part 4 of 4)
Laura and Adam are engaged and plan to...
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ellen, you said a lot of things I think/thought about too.
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Last post by dougsgirl
Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:40 pm
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Episode 168 - WALTER AND THE OUTLAWS
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Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:07 am
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Date: May 24, 1964
Summary: ‘Walter and the outlaws’ is a sequel to ‘Any friend of Walter’s’. Hoss agrees to take care of Walter, a dog, while Obie,...
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Your granddaughter is very wise :yes and has very good taste in canines.
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Last post by PJudith
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:19 pm
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