Bonanza (1959)

S9E21 The Crime of Johnny Mule

Title: The Dilemma of Johnny Mule Plot: Hoss is the sole voice against condemning Johnny Mule, a misunderstood ranch worker charged with the robbery and murder of his employer. As the jury deliberates, Johnny, terrified of being lynched no matter the outcome, breaks out of jail. This act of desperation leaves Hoss facing intense scrutiny and backlash from the community, as he grapples with the fallout of his beliefs and loyalty to an innocent man.