Season 12

Friendship Convention to celebrate Bonanza's 60th Anniversary!
Catch up with our members that were there. Ellie's Adventure * & Patina's adventure *

Reader's Choice Returns * Bonanza Ballads *
Winner Fun With Captions * Poetry Portfolios * Prop Fiction *

September Song * Escape to Ponderosa *

Fun With Art * The Coloring Book * Modern Art * Paint Me A Picture
ARTastic ~ Members Portfolio's.

Saturday Sept 21 OPEN CHAT
Looking for volunteers to host a future Saturday Night chat!

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Episode 362 - THE NIGHT VIRGINIA CITY DIED

Last post by Tracy « Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:06 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:48 pm

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Date: September 13, 1970

Summary: An arsonist threatens to destroy Virginia City as Clem and his fiance make wedding plans.

NOTE: This episode...

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Poor, poor Clem. He finally gets more screen time and . . . Poor Clem.

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Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:06 pm
Episode 363 - A MATTER OF FAITH

Last post by elizabeth « Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:12 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:49 pm

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Date: September 20, 1970

Summary: Orphan Jamie Hunter promises to bring rain to a drought-stricken Virginia City.

NOTE: This episode is the first...

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I love this episode! The Ben-Jamie combo is a winner. I think it's the first episode that expanded on Ben's compassion for kids outside his own...

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Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:12 pm
Episode 364 - THE WEARY WILLIES

Last post by daisy60 « Mon May 01, 2017 4:44 pm
Replies: 4
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:50 pm

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Date: September 27, 1970

Summary: Civil War veterans struggle to fit into Virginia City society.

Written by: Robert Pirosh
Directed by: Leo Penn...

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This is NOT a favorite episode of mine. I just couldn't get into it at all. Richard Thomas's hair reminded me of the old ads for Dutch Boy paint. His...

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Last post by daisy60
Mon May 01, 2017 4:44 pm
Episode 365 - THE WAGON

Last post by ellie « Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:55 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:52 pm

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Date: October 4, 1970

Summary: A wounded Hoss is captured to take the place of an escaped prisoner aboard a prison wagon.

Written by: Ken Pettus...

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Hoss has GOT to learn the fireman's carry! This is the second time that I know where he carried a woman cradle-style. If he had hauled her over his...

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Last post by ellie
Tue Sep 13, 2016 1:55 pm
Episode 366 - THE POWER OF LIFE AND DEATH

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:53 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:53 pm

Date: October 11, 1970

Summary: Stranded in the desert with a murderer, a wounded Ben struggles to stay alive as Joe attempts to make it back to...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:53 pm
Episode 367 - GIDEON THE GOOD

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:54 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:54 pm

Date: October 18, 1970

Summary: A sheriff breaks the law to protect his wife, putting Joe in danger.

Written by: Ken Pettus
Directed by: Herschel...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:54 pm
Episode 368 - THE TROUBLE WITH TROUBLE

Last post by CowgirlAtHeart « Tue May 02, 2017 8:15 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:55 pm

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Date: October 25, 1970

Summary: Hoss volunteers to be the temporary sheriff of Trouble, California.

Written by: Jack B. Sowards
Directed by:...

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Nice catch, Tracy! :thumbup Somebody must have had fun sneaking those posters in!

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Tue May 02, 2017 8:15 pm
Episode 369 - THORNTON'S ACCOUNT

Last post by littlejoenice « Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:47 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:56 pm

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Date: November 1, 1970

Summary: Trapped, seriously injured and delusional, Ben struggles to survive as Joe seeks help from settlers frightened of a...

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I never noticed it before (and isn't it kind of creepy looking?), but it doesn't surprise me. In My Brother's Keeper , in the scene that introduces...

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Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:47 pm
Episode 370 - THE LOVE CHILD

Last post by daisy60 « Thu May 04, 2017 2:44 pm
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:57 pm

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Date: November 8, 1970

Summary: An old friend of Ben's must find love in his heart for his estranged, dying daughter and her illegitimate son....

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Michael wrote and directed some very heartwarming episodes and this was one of them. I love Will Greer but didn't like how terrible he was to his...

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Thu May 04, 2017 2:44 pm
Episode 371 - EL JEFE

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:58 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:58 pm

Date: November 15, 1970

Summary: The Cartwrights help a young Mexican keep his land and clear his name of a murder charge.

Written by: Dick...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:58 pm
Episode 372 - THE LUCK OF PEPPER SHANNON

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:59 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:59 pm

Date: November 22, 1970

Summary: A reformed outlaw befriends Jamie and causes trouble for the Cartwrights.

Written by: William Marks, George...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:59 pm
Episode 373 - THE IMPOSTERS

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:00 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:00 pm

Date: December 13, 1970

Summary: Hoss and Joe impersonate stage robbers in an attempt to find the stolen money.

Written by: Robert Vincent Wright...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:00 pm
Episode 374 - HONEST JOHN

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:01 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:01 pm

Date: December 20, 1970

Summary: A drunken drifter befriends Jamie and gives the Cartwrights reason for concern.

Written by: Arthur Heinemann...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:01 pm
Episode 375 - FOR A YOUNG LADY

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:02 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:02 pm

Date: December 27, 1970

Summary: The Cartwrights help a young girl when her aunt and uncle mistreat her.

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

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:02 pm
Episode 376 - A SINGLE PILGRIM

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:03 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:03 pm

Date: January 3, 1971

Summary: When one of them accidentally shoots Hoss, the Brennans hold him captive for fear of recrimination.

Written by:...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:03 pm
Episode 377 - THE GOLD-PLATED RIFLE

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:04 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:04 pm

Date: January 10, 1971

Summary: Already feeling neglected at home, Jamie struggles to fit in at school and when he damages Ben's prized rifle, Ben...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:04 pm
Episode 378 - TOP HAND

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:07 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:07 pm

Date: January 17, 1971

Summary: Ben's aging foreman is put to the test by an arrogant, young hand.

Written by: John Hawkins, Arthur Heinemann...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:07 pm
Episode 379 - A DECK OF ACES

Last post by rolsson « Wed May 29, 2019 12:52 am
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:08 pm

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Date: January 31, 1971

Summary: Ben's double attempts to con the citizens of Virginia City.

Written by: Stanley Roberts
Directed by: Lewis Allen...

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this really shows off Lorne acting chops, I can imagine him having fun playing this character and the regular cast around him having to pretend he...

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Wed May 29, 2019 12:52 am
Episode 380 - THE DESPERADO

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 pm

Date: February 7, 1971

Summary: A black couple accused murderer hold Hoss hostage.

Written by: George Lovell Hayes
Directed by: Phillip Leacock...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:11 pm
Episode 381 - THE RELUCTANT AMERICAN

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:12 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:12 pm

Date: February 14, 1971

Summary: A young couple from London must save their company's ranch.

Written by: Stanley Roberts
Directed by: Phillip...

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Last post by Episode Guide
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:12 pm
Episode 382 - SHADOW OF A HERO

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:13 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:13 pm

Date: February 21, 1971

Summary: A highly respected General's chances for the governorship are jeopardized by his unknown racism.

Written by: John...

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Last post by Episode Guide
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:13 pm
Episode 383 - THE SILENT KILLER

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:16 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:16 pm

Date: February 28, 1971

Summary: An epidemic threatens Virginia City. A young doctor's wife must convince the town to try her methods to save those...

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Last post by Episode Guide
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:16 pm
Episode 384 - TERROR AT 2:00

Last post by daisy60 « Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:00 am
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by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:17 pm

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Date: March 7, 1971

Summary: An insane killer plans to prevent a peace treaty signing by murdering everyone in attendance.

Written by: Michael...

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Michael could write heartfelt episodes that could tear at the heartstrings but he could also write terror. Terror At 2 was one of his best but with...

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Last post by daisy60
Tue Oct 03, 2017 3:00 am
Episode 385 - THE STILLNESS WITHIN

Last post by snapdragon « Sun May 08, 2016 1:47 pm
Replies: 12
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:18 pm
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Date: March 14, 1971

Summary: Joe loses his sight in an explosion and, along with Ben and Hoss, struggles to cope with his loss.

Written by:...

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I love this episode. Really great acting all around. It can't be easy for a seeing actor to pretend he's blind. ML's performance here makes me...
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Last post by snapdragon
Sun May 08, 2016 1:47 pm
Episode 386 - A TIME TO DIE

Last post by Calamity « Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:14 pm
Replies: 5
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:19 pm

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Date: March 21, 1971

Summary: A dear friend of Ben's is attacked by a wolf.

Written by: Don Ingalls
Directed by: Phillip Leacock
Guest Stars: Vera...

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So sad :sob From the first time I read the title I knew she wasn't going to make it to the closing credits. April and Ben were a wonderful couple...

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Last post by Calamity
Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:14 pm
Episode 387 - WINTER KILL

Last post by CowgirlAtHeart « Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:57 pm
Replies: 6
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:20 pm

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Date:March 28, 1971

Summary: A foreman must stand up to his boss, even though he could lose his job.

Written by: John Hawkins, Robert Pirosh, Jack...

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I really like this episode! The Cartwrights are great (I love the scenes with Hoss and Joe goofing around as they trip over the snowshoes) and the...

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Last post by CowgirlAtHeart
Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:57 pm
Episode 388 - KINGDOM OF FEAR

Last post by daisy60 « Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:48 am
Replies: 6
by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:22 pm

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Date: April 4, 1971

Summary: The Cartwrights and Candy are held and forced to work as slave labor.

Written by: Michael Landon
Directed by: Joseph...

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As Colin mentioned above, Michael wrote this and it had already been acted out and directed but was shelved after the assassinations of Robert...

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Last post by daisy60
Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:48 am
Episode 389 - AN EARTHQUAKE CALLED CALLAHAN

Last post by Episode Guide « Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:23 pm

by Episode Guide » Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:23 pm

Date: April 11, 1971

Summary: Joe must convince a fighter to return to Virginia City to testify for Dusty.

Written by: Preston Wood
Directed by:...

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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:23 pm

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