The High Chaparral
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the American Southwest, The High Chaparral captivated audiences from 1967 to 1971 on NBC. Starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell, this Western series was crafted by David Dortort, known for his earlier success with Bonanza. Produced by Xanadu Productions in collaboration with NBC, the show featured a memorable theme song composed by David Rose, who also provided the score for the two-hour pilot episode. With its engaging storytelling and rich characters, it solidified its place in the annals of classic television.
Episodes
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1
Destination Tucson (1)
Title: Destination Tucson (1) Plot: In this inaugural episode, we follow the Cannon family as they strive to create a ranch in 1870s Arizona. Trouble...
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2
The Arrangement (2)
John Cannon's first wife is tragically murdered in an Apache attack. Meanwhile, his brother Buck is powerless to prevent Mexican bandits from stealing...
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3
The Ghost of Chaparral
Victoria struggles to move past her husband John Cannon's lingering memories of his first wife when their ranch comes under attack by Apaches, leading...
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4
Best Man for the Job
John Cannon faces a heart-wrenching choice: send his son into danger to protect their besieged ranch. Three army deserters, who have killed Apaches on...
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5
A Quiet Day in Tucson
Title: A Relaxing Day in Tucson Plot: Buck, Manolito, and Billy Blue head to Tucson to gather food, supplies, and boots, but their plans take a detou...
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6
Young Blood
Title: Young Blood Plot: When bandits make off with a prized bull and vital breeding stock bought by Billy Blue Cannon and Manolito Montoya in Mexico...
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7
Shadows on the Land
John Cannon is in desperate need of cattle from Mexican ranchers to fulfill his Army beef contract, but discovers that the terrified ranchers are bein...
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8
The Filibusteros
Buck, Victoria, and Manolito arrive back at the Montoya Ranch, only to find themselves captured alongside Don Sebastian by a former Civil War comrade ...
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9
The Doctor from Dodge
Billy Blue Cannon finds himself in a dangerous confrontation with notorious gunfighters but is unexpectedly rescued by a traveling dentist who reveals...
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10
Sudden Country
An inexperienced bank clerk from the East makes a series of blunders while trying to establish himself on a rundown ranch close to the Cannon family, ...
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11
A Hanging Offense
Title: A Hanging Offense Plot: Billy Blue Cannon finds himself facing execution after being court-martialed for the death of a general's son. In a br...
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12
The Price of Revenge
Buck Cannon takes on the role of foreman for a charming widow, Melanie Cawthorne, leading to tension with his brother John when it seems Buck's positi...
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13
The Widow from Red Rock
Billy Blue Cannon faces the grim possibility of execution after being court-martialed for the alleged murder of a general's son. In a twist of fate, B...
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14
Mark of the Turtle
John Cannon jeopardizes his marriage and a mutual defense pact with Victoria’s father when his ranch crew decides to join a posse tracking down band...
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15
The Terrorist
Henry Silva plays a revolutionary plotting to kill Benito Juarez, the exiled President of Mexico, at the Cannon Ranch. Manolito rescues his old friend...
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16
The Firing Wall
Fernando Lamas guest stars as El Caudillo, a Mexican bandit turned revolutionary who captures the Cannon Ranch workers, intending to execute them to s...
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17
The Assassins
Title: The Assassins Plot: An Apache outlaw and his band of followers devise a scheme to assassinate Cochise's envoy at the Cannon ranch, igniting ...
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18
Survival
John Cannon and Billy Blue find themselves in the clutches of the Apaches, stranded in a desolate area with no water. Desperate, they coerce a wounded...
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19
Gold Is Where You Leave It
John Cannon confronts a group of gold prospectors trespassing on his property, leading them to seek revenge against the Cannons. Lije Driskill, Johnny...
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20
The Kinsman
The Cannons take in a wounded family member, only to find themselves betrayed when he makes off with the ranch's payroll. Uncle Dan Brookes unexpected...
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21
Champion of the Western World
Billy Blue Cannon is determined to save up for an expensive silver saddle by taking up boxing. When he discovers that Killian and his ranch hands have...
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22
Ride the Savage Land
Buck and Manolito launch a daring mission to liberate a white girl held captive by the Apache tribe. During their escape, they successfully rescue Ann...
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23
Bad Day for a Thirst
Title: A Thirsty Gamble Plot: Buck Cannon puts himself at risk by trying to train two Apaches as wranglers. Sourdough and Saddleblanket quickly prove...
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24
Tiger by the Tail
Ricardo Montalban guest stars as a wounded bandit leader who is taken prisoner by the Cannons. He warns them that his gang will come for revenge unles...
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25
The Peacemaker
Title: The Peacemaker Plot: After a heated argument with his father, Billy Blue Cannon leaves the ranch and accompanies a presidential envoy to Cochi...
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26
The Hair Hunter
A bounty placed on Apache scalps threatens the fragile peace between the Cannons and the Native Americans. After Apache raids target Judah Austin's mi...
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27
A Joyful Noise
Title: A Joyful Noise Plot: In this gripping episode, silent film star Ramon Novarro portrays Padre Guillermo, who escapes from Mexico to evade a ven...
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28
Threshold of Courage
John Cannon is compelled to face the haunting memories of his last moments in the Civil War when he encounters Finley Carr, the man he scarred during ...
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The Stallion
Tensions rise as Billy Blue Cannon and an Apache boy clash over a wild stallion. Chatto, the son of an Apache chief, spots the magnificent horse first...
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2
Ten Little Indians
John Cannon provides food for Apache children who have lost their families due to Pima Indian raids, putting his ranch in jeopardy from both tribes. M...
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3
Follow Your Heart
Sam Butler, the foreman of a ranch, comes back to his hometown along the border to seek revenge for his daughter's murder. Raised by his adoptive fath...
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4
Tornado Frances
Title: Tornado Frances Plot: Buck Cannon's dream of launching a saloon faces a major setback due to a determined temperance faction spearheaded by th...
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5
The Covey
Title: The Covey Plot: El Lobo, a notorious Mexican outlaw, escapes from prison and schemes to raid the Cannon Ranch's supplies in retaliation for ...
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6
The Promised Land
Don Sebastian Montoya goes back on his word to sell a small village located on his land to the tenants after Vaquero secures the funds for the purchas...
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7
Ebenezer
Title: Ebenezer Plot: Determined editor Ebenezer Binns faces grave danger as he takes on extortionists and murderers. John Cannon encourages Binns to...
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8
North to Tucson
Victoria rescues a man hurt during a stagecoach robbery by Comancheros, only to discover he has vowed revenge against her husband. The man, James Forr...
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9
The Deceivers
Chio, a half-Apache with a group of renegades, seizes Cannon's supply wagons, leaving the High Chaparral low on food and ammunition. Just as tensions ...
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10
The Buffalo Soldiers
This episode presents a historical drama centered around the 10th Cavalry, an African American regiment established in 1866. When lawlessness erupts i...
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11
For What We Are About to Receive
John Cannon finds himself in a heated dispute with both a neighbor and local Indians, derailing their Thanksgiving preparations. Victoria convinces Jo...
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12
A Way of Justice
Title: A Path to Justice Plot: John Cannon finds himself wrongfully charged with the murder of a sheepherder's daughter, facing execution unless a he...
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13
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Ricardo Montalban guest stars as a priest who solicits money from the Cannon family, claiming it's for a religious statue, but instead uses it to help...
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14
Sea of Enemies
Title: Sea of Enemies Plot: An Army deserter, wrongfully accused of homicide, seizes Billy Blue as a hostage. Graham Jessup coerces Billy Blue into ...
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15
Shadow of the Wind
The Cannons' festivities for a peace treaty with the Indians are abruptly interrupted by scalp hunters posing as law enforcement. Nickanora, an old ac...
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16
No Irish Need Apply
Despite John Cannon's warnings, Mano chooses to support Sean McLaren, an Irish miner, and his colleagues in their struggle against perilous working co...
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17
The Last Hundred Miles
Title: The Final Journey Plot: Lucien Charot inflates his shipping rates by orchestrating fake attacks on his cargo wagons. Meanwhile, John persuades...
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18
The Glory Soldiers
Manolito grows weary of life at the Cannon Ranch and seeks adventure, crossing paths with three musicians in uniform. He considers reuniting with his ...
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19
Feather of an Eagle
Title: Eagle's Plume Plot: Billy disregards Buck's warnings and liberates a white girl from the Apaches, leading to his capture. Buck discovers that ...
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20
Once on a Day in Spring
Feeling overlooked, Victoria decides to leave her husband John, but she discovers that solitude at her father's ranch doesn't bring her the comfort sh...
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21
Stinky Flanagan
An extravagant Irishman tricks Buck into purchasing a camel, claiming it will transform the cattle business. Meanwhile, Cavalry trooper Flanagan misun...
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22
Surtee
A corrupt Indian agent puts the future of an Apache reservation established by John Cannon at risk. Captain Albert Surtee treats the starving resident...
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23
A Fella Named Kilroy
Buck brings on Orville Kilroy, a drifter with a hidden criminal background, who quickly wins over the workers at the Cannon Ranch. Blue looks up to Ki...
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24
No Bugles, No Drums
Buck sets out to locate Ann Simmons' husband, Jack, who has gone missing. In order to help him, Ann gives Buck a precious diamond ring to use as a sig...
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25
The Lion Sleeps
After being attacked by an assassin, Don Sebastian feigns a serious illness to manipulate the sympathy of his loved ones and seize control of the Cann...
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26
For the Love of Carlos
Victoria takes on the challenge of reopening Tucson's only school and forms a bond with a troubled Mexican boy named Carlos. However, things take a da...
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Time of Your Life
During his inaugural trails-end celebration, Blue joins his father, John Cannon, Uncle Buck, Manolito, and the other exhausted yet joyful cowhands aft...
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2
A Time to Laugh, a Time to Cry
Title: A Time to Laugh, a Time to Cry Plot: For the first time, Manolito experiences deep love, but his joyous relationship takes a dark turn when ...
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3
The Brothers Cannon
Buck storms away from his brother John after a longstanding family dispute comes to the surface. Frustrated with the repetitive tasks at the Chaparral...
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4
A Piece of Land
When Buck Cannon stumbles upon a silver deposit, he eagerly convinces Manolito to team up with him for a big real estate venture. Lacking the funds fo...
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5
Bad Day for Bad Men
Manolito’s charm for beautiful women leads to trouble when bandits kidnap one of his girlfriends, Juanita, along with a significant sum of cash, jeo...
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6
To Stand for Something More
With John Cannon away, Blue is tasked with managing the Chaparral, but he stumbles in his initial test of leadership when bandits steal their prized s...
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7
Trail to Nevermore
After a bandit ambush leaves them stranded in the desert, John, Victoria, and Manolito exacerbate their situation by taking refuge in what they believ...
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8
Apache Trust
Title: Apache Trust Plot: Billy Blue falls into the hands of the Apaches, who plan to leverage him in a negotiation to delay an approaching cavalry a...
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9
Lady Fair
Title: Lady Fair Plot: Joanna Moore portrays the charming leader of a struggling freight company, who finds herself the object of affection for the l...
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10
The Lost Ones
Victoria finds herself compelled to visit an Apache camp after she once "magically" rescued an Indian brave. The brave, Nemo, is convinced of her extr...
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11
The Legacy
Title: The Legacy Plot: Blue becomes infatuated with a captivating houseguest, but their budding romance takes a hit when the girl and her father dis...
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12
Alliance
The Cannon Ranch faces danger as tensions rise between the military and local tribes, leading to a bounty hunter being dispatched after an Apache brav...
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13
The Little Thieves
Buck and Manolito fall prey to the antics of two endearing yet inexperienced teenage cattle thieves. In a bid to gain her outlaw father’s approval, ...
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14
The Long Shadow
Title: The Long Shadow Plot: At Cannon Ranch, a wave of resignations hits the workforce as fear grips the land due to a string of assaults on both ...
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15
The Journal of Death
A disgraced former prison doctor, Mathew Kendel, is brought to the Cannon ranch by lawman Tad Garnet as he faces charges of malpractice and causing th...
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16
Friends and Partners
Frustrated with their routine as cowhands on the Cannon Ranch, Manolito and Buck decide to take a leap and manage their own newly acquired ranch. Howe...
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17
Jelks
Joe, the foreman at Cannon Ranch, contemplates resigning due to John Cannon's skepticism about a new hire. However, he soon discovers that John's conc...
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18
The Guns of Johnny Rondo
A former gunfighter's fresh start as a ranchhand at the Cannon ranch is threatened by four old foes. The other ranchhands and Johnny's teenage son, Da...
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19
Mi Casa, Su Casa
Don Sebastian Montoya, the father of Victoria and Manolito, is encouraged to feel at home during his stay at the Cannon ranch. However, his inability ...
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20
The Lieutenant
Title: The Lieutenant Plot: At the Cannon ranch, the men find themselves entangled in a heated standoff between a neighboring ranch owner and a young...
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21
The Reluctant Deputy
Blue falls prey to a practical joke that leads him to become a temporary deputy marshal. After being duped into taking the oath by Manolito and Uncle ...
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22
New Hostess in Town
Victoria is abducted by bandits and compelled to serve as a waitress in a cantina. While on their way to the Montoya Ranch with a significant amount o...
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23
Too Many Chiefs
Persuaded by Victoria that a getaway is essential, John hesitantly entrusts the ranch to Buck, Manolito, and Blue before heading off on what should be...
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24
Auld Lang Syne
Title: Auld Lang Syne Plot: Buck finds himself entangled in a gold heist when he assists an old Army friend. The story begins with a joyful reunion ...
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25
Generation
Eager to pursue a new path as an artist, Blue reveals his intent to permanently leave the Cannon Ranch. The men of the Chaparral mock him for believin...
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26
No Trouble at All
Victoria finds herself in grave danger when she decides to traverse perilous Indian territory to help a friend in need. After being separated from her...
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An Anger Greater Than Mine
Title: A Fury Beyond My Own Plot: Bitter and vengeful, ex-revolutionary Diego De La Paula rallies his newly-formed liberation army to launch a series...
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2
Spokes
In need of a break from the demanding ranch life, Buck decides to escape during the wild Fourth of July festivities, heading to the rough-and-tumble t...
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3
Only the Bad Come to Sonora
Title: Only the Bad Come to Sonora Plot: A young half-Indian boy, whose life was spared by the men of the Cannon ranch, seeks to honor his debt. When...
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4
Wind
On their way back from her father's ranch, Victoria, along with her companions Sam and Pedro, discovers baby Joey, the sole survivor of an Indian raid...
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5
A Matter of Survival
Title: A Matter of Survival Plot: On their way back from a visit to her father's ranch, Victoria, along with her companions Sam and Pedro, discovers ...
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6
It Takes a Smart Man
Worried about his brother Buck's safety, John Cannon reluctantly agrees to the blackmailer's terms. Faced with the threats from former gunslinger Tuls...
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7
A Good Sound Profit
Title: A Sound Investment Plot: John Cannon finds himself estranged from his loved ones as he chooses to support a group of revolutionaries. Spotti...
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8
Too Late the Epitaph
Title: The Final Inscription Plot: Manolito finds himself behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, accused of robbery and murder. While return...
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The Forge of Hate
Title: The Crucible of Discord Plot: A spirited young Apache warrior strives to foster harmony with the settlers, but his efforts are sabotaged by hi...
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10
Fiesta
While traveling to a festive border town, Buck finds himself in a precarious situation after he befriends a young Mexican boy. He meets Homero Jose, a...
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A Matter of Vengeance
Title: A Quest for Retribution Plot: Haunted by the destruction of his home and the tragic death of his grandson in a fire ignited by bandits, Casem...
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12
Pale Warrior
Title: Pale Warrior Plot: A white man, asserting he was held captive by the Apaches for 15 years, gains the trust of the Cannons, who ultimately come...
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13
The Badge
In a series of flashbacks, John Cannon and his brother Buck reflect on their tumultuous past. Years earlier, lawman John apprehended Buck, who was on ...
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14
The New Lion of Sonora (1)
In this special two-hour episode, Gilbert Roland makes a memorable appearance as the unexpected heir to the Montoya ranch. Following the serene passin...
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The New Lion of Sonora (2)
In this special two-hour event, Gilbert Roland makes a memorable appearance as the unexpected heir to the Montoya ranch. After the peaceful death of...
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16
Sangre
Tensions escalate towards a full-scale war when a hurt Apache leader is taken captive at the Cannon ranch. Initially, the plan was to provide medical ...
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The Hostage
In this tense episode, innocent bystanders find themselves caught in a harrowing hostage situation during a bank heist. Morgan MacQuarie, aiming for a...
