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Episode 203 - THE DEBT

Last post by ellen « Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:42 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:01 pm
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Date: September 12, 1965

Summary:Sam Kane, believed to be dead, once stole from Ben Cartwright. To clear the family name, his son and daughter offer...

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The geographic scenery is markedly improved over that of previous seasons, something that I have come to associate with the season 7-and-on era. I am...
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Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:42 am
Episode 204 - THE DILEMMA

Last post by Smorgana « Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:46 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:02 pm

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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...

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As a lawyer I struggle with non-lawyers being judges - if only it were that easy! I did like the courtroom in many episodes they seemed to have make...

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Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:46 pm
Episode 205 - THE BRASS BOX

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:04 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:04 pm

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...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:04 pm
Episode 206 - THE OTHER SON

Last post by Smorgana « Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:59 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:05 pm

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Date: October 3, 1965

Summary: Ben hires Clint Watson, an expert in explosives, and his two sons, to help transport nitroglycerin across the...

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I don't recall seeing this episode before watching remastered box set. The scenery is beautiful and I cried out when Joe slipped.

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Last post by Smorgana
Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:59 pm
Episode 207 - THE LONELY RUNNER

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:06 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:06 pm

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...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:06 pm
Episode 208 - DEVIL ON HER SHOULDER

Last post by rolsson « Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:00 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:07 pm

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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...

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This is a crazy episode, the sad thing is people like this religious group are still around today. I found it interesting how Joe and Hoss never...

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Sat Jul 27, 2019 5:00 am
Episode 209 - FOUND CHILD

Last post by Niki97 « Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:59 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:09 pm

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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...

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I just watched this episode and love it so much! All the Cartwrights take such good care of Lisa, especially Hoss! I think Hoss would have made such...

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Last post by Niki97
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:59 am
Episode 210 - THE MEREDITH SMITH

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:11 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:11 pm

Date: October 31, 1965

Summary: Ben must determine who is the rightful heir to a fortune, which includes water rights crucial to the Ponderosa....

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:11 pm
Episode 211 - MIGHTY IS THE WORD

Last post by daisy60 « Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:06 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:12 pm

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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...

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I do like this episode. Sue Randall played in several episodes, although I still remember her from Leave It To Beaver as Miss Landers. Cliff wanted...

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Mon Mar 26, 2018 3:06 pm
Episode 212 - THE STRANGE ONE

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:13 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:13 pm

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...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:13 pm
Episode 213 - THE RELUCTANT REBEL

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:14 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:14 pm

Date: November 14, 1965

Summary:Hoss tries to reconcile an estranged father and son.

Written by: Wally Geor
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Guest...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:14 pm
Episode 214 - FIVE SUNDOWNS TO SUNUP

Last post by Sharry « Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:35 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:15 pm

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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...

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I've wondered what Mike thought of all of that, too. Some years were just worse than others, but it would be fun to know. I suspect he had a sense of...

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Last post by Sharry
Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:35 pm
Episode 215 - A NATURAL WIZARD

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:16 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:16 pm

Date: December 12, 1965

Summary: Hoss befriends Skeeter Dexter, a man who loves animals as much as he does.

Written by: William Blinn, Suzanne...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:16 pm
Episode 216 - ALL YE HIS SAINTS

Last post by Chenoa « Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:35 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:18 pm
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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...

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It is a very touching scene between Joe and Ben, and I understand and agree with you saying that Adam would have been more likely to worry about...
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Sat Jun 25, 2016 11:35 pm
Episode 217 - THE DUBLIN LAD

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:19 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:19 pm

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...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:19 pm
Episode 218 - TO KILL A BUFFALO

Last post by daisy60 « Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:23 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:19 pm

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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...

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Sorry-I don't know how to post pictures. I'm computer illiterate. Yes, Hoss wraps his arm to protect it against Tatu's knife. Tatu seems mighty...

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Last post by daisy60
Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:23 pm
Episode 219 - RIDE THE WIND PART 1

Last post by CowgirlAtHeart « Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:01 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:21 pm
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Date: January 16, 1966

Summary: The politics, intrigues and dangers surrounding the Pony Express are the crux of this episode. The Pony Express...

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This episode has quite a rash statement from Joe: Look, Pa, nothing's gonna happen to me! Um, Joe? Things always happen to you!

(In my opinion,...
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Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:01 pm
Episode 220 - RIDE THE WIND PART 2

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:22 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:22 pm

Date: January 23, 1966

Summary: The politics, intrigues and dangers surrounding the Pony Express are the crux of this episode. The Pony Express...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:22 pm
Episode 221 - DESTINY’S CHILD

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:23 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:23 pm

Date:January 30, 1966

Summary: The Cartwrights befriend a mentally challenged man who has a warrant out for his arrest by the Arizona authorities....

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:23 pm
Episode 222 - PEACE OFFICER

Last post by daisy60 « Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:43 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:24 pm

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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...

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The ending was a bit scary. You knew Wes was going after that last kid and you didn't know who was going to be shot. Joe put himself right into the...

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Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:43 am
Episode 223 - THE CODE

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:25 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:25 pm

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...

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Last post by Episode Guide
Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:25 pm
Episode 224 - THREE BRIDES FOR HOSS

Last post by littlejoenice « Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:28 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:26 pm

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Date: February 20,1966

Summary: Three mail order brides show up simultaneously at the Ponderosa, all claiming Hoss as their intended.

Written by:...

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One of the comedies, that's for sure. It reminded me almost of The Rifleman episode, Mail Order Bride where two pranksters send away for a mail order...

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Last post by littlejoenice
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:28 am
Episode 225 - THE EMPEROR NORTON

Last post by PlatoofthePonderosa « Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:03 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:27 pm

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Date: February 27,1966

Summary: The self proclaimed Emperor of the United States, Joshua Norton, arrives in Virginia City and the authorities want...

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The first time I read about the historical Emperor Norton, I sat on the end of my couch and laughed my head off. Sometimes truth really is stranger...

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Last post by PlatoofthePonderosa
Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:03 am
Episode 226 - HER BROTHER’S KEEPER

Last post by snapdragon « Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:37 pm
Replies: 14
by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:28 pm
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Date: March 6, 1966

Summary: Ben’s love for Claire meets an insurmountable obstacle - her invalid brother.

Written by: Mort Thaw and Lee Pickett...

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Just finished watching this episode. Loved it. I like the ones where Ben falls in love. So bittersweet and heartbreaking at the end.

The chimney...
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Last post by snapdragon
Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:37 pm
Episode 227 - THE TROUBLE WITH JAMIE

Last post by Tracy « Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:22 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:29 pm

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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:...

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This is one of my least favorite episodes. IMO, Ben (and Joe and Hoss) put up with Jaime's behavior for far too long. And at the end, when the boy...

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Last post by Tracy
Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:22 pm
Episode 228 - SHINING IN SPAIN

Last post by rolsson « Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:41 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:30 pm
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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...

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There really wasn't much depth to her character, it was really cringe worthy when she was making the toast at Hoss's birthday and kept making a toast...
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Last post by rolsson
Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:41 am
Episode 229 - THE GENIUS

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:31 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:31 pm

Date: April 3, 1966

Summary: Hoss tries to rehabilitate a drunken poet.

Written by: Donn Mullavy
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Guest Stars:Will...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:31 pm
Episode 230 - THE UNWRITTEN COMMANDMENT

Last post by daisy60 « Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:24 pm
Replies: 3
by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:32 pm

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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...

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I like both episodes with Wayne Newton. He later appears again in A Christmas Story, singing a duet with Ben. My favorite part is when Hoss tries to...

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Last post by daisy60
Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:24 pm
Episode 231 - BIG SHADOW ON THE LAND

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:33 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:33 pm

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...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:33 pm
Episode 232 - THE FIGHTERS

Last post by Sharry « Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:44 am
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:34 pm

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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...

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Good episode. Joe is at first upset with Hoss because he refuses to fight. Joe is enticed to fight when he says bad things about Hoss and is badly...

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Last post by Sharry
Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:44 am
Episode 233 - HOME FROM THE SEA

Last post by dreamie « Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:28 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:35 pm
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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...

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I totally get that folks would be turned off for this eppy. I really like this one though because it helps with continuity and I really appreciate...
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Last post by dreamie
Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:28 pm
Episode 234 - THE LAST MISSION

Last post by ellie « Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:08 pm
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by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:36 pm

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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...

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Saw this one today. It was horrible seeing Hoss, with bloody shoulder, slipping slowly off his horse. :sob
Unfortunately I was baking while this...

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Last post by ellie
Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:08 pm
Episode 235 - A DOLLAR’S WORTH OF TROUBLE

Last post by Episode Guide « Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:37 pm

by Episode Guide » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:37 pm

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:...

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Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:37 pm

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