Wanted: Dead or Alive
Overview
Wanted: Dead or Alive features Steve McQueen as Josh Randall, a determined bounty hunter navigating the Wild West. This American Western aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958 to 1961, captivating audiences with its gripping tales. The show, shot in striking black and white, originated from a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, another Western series featuring Robert Culp. Produced by Four Star Television alongside CBS, it not only highlighted McQueen's talent but also marked his transition from a television star to a Hollywood icon, paving the way for future crossover successes.
Episodes
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1
The Martin Poster
After the Martin brothers murder Marshall Jeff Wilcox, Josh decides to take action himself. Determined to seek justice, he confronts the situation hea...
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2
Fatal Memory
As Josh pursues an Army deserter, he stumbles upon counterfeit wanted posters featuring Colonel Sykes, the Army Commander he once served alongside.
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3
The Bounty
Josh is on the hunt for a ruthless bounty hunter named Daimler, who has just brutally killed an elderly fugitive. Determined to bring him to justice, ...
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4
Dead End
After taking on the job of tracking down a ranch employee who vanished with stolen money, Josh uncovers far more than he expected.
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5
Passing of Shawnee Bill
Following a shady poker match, Josh is convinced that his rival is none other than Shawnee Bill.
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6
The Giveaway Gun
Josh is on the hunt for a mysterious gunman, whose unique gun-drawing style is the key to uncovering his identity.
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7
Ransom for a Nun
Mother Superior enlists Josh's help to locate Sister Grace, who has been captured by a band of outlaws.
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8
Miracle at Pot Hole
Josh delivers a suspect to Sheriff Wilson, only to discover that the sheriff himself is corrupt. This revelation leads him to question whether the per...
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9
The Fourth Headstone
Josh is brought on board to assist in the transfer of a female inmate, who has been convicted of killing three men, to a different facility.
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10
Til Death Do Us Part
Stacy Torrance, a stunning woman, is accused of killing her husband. However, when Josh discovers that her husband is actually alive, he sets out to h...
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11
The Favor
In the outlaw-controlled town of VanHorne, Josh embarks on a quest to track down a suspect involved in a robbery.
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12
Ricochet
Josh takes on a case to find a missing husband, but things take a dark turn as he uncovers a web of murder conspiracies.
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13
Sheriff of Red Rock
The Sheriff of Red Rock deliberately lets his inmates flee, planning for two bounty hunters to capture them. They will then share the bounty money amo...
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14
Die by the Gun
While traveling in a stagecoach with a captive, Josh and the coach driver find themselves ambushed by fugitives making their way to the Mexican border...
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15
Rawhide Breed
The Kreager brothers are tracking down Josh and the captive he’s holding when they are unexpectedly ambushed by a group of Apaches, resulting in the...
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16
Eight Cent Reward
A struggling family faces overwhelming challenges, their dreams shattered by harsh storms and land-hungry rustlers. In the midst of their despair, Jos...
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17
Drop to Drink
When a Pony Express rider is ambushed and a courier carrying a $20,000 diamond ring disappears, Josh is brought on board to track him down.
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18
Rope Law
Josh arrives back in town with Brace Logan in custody, only to be confronted by an angry lynch mob. As tensions rise, the townsfolk come to a shocking...
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19
Six-Up to Bannach
Josh is heading to Bannach to stop the wrongful execution of an innocent man. His journey takes him on a stagecoach, but it’s a perilous ride, as th...
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20
The Spur
While on the trail of the wanted killer Vic Warsaw, Josh discovers that his target has been shot dead.
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21
Reunion for Revenge
Driven by a desire for vengeance, a group of escaped inmates tracks down the prisoner who played a key role in their imprisonment—Josh's former cell...
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22
Competition
Josh finds himself face-to-face with a pair of bounty hunters who believe he has information about a lucrative job.
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23
Call Your Shot
Gabe Henshaw enlists Josh's help to track down his son, Will.
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24
Secret Ballot
Randall's former army comrade, Ned Easter, is campaigning for mayor in a town plagued by corruption under Mayor Barney Pax and his brother, Sheriff St...
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25
The Corner
Bounty hunter Josh Randall finds himself in a dire situation when he’s blamed for the murder of a close friend. Determined to clear his name, he emb...
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26
Eager Man
Fugitive Ted Nelson agrees to turn himself in to his friend Josh Randall, but only if his wife receives a portion of the reward. Meanwhile, Gar Foley,...
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27
The Legend
Sam McGarrett enlists Josh to guide him and his children on an adventure into the Mesa desert in search of a century-old treasure.
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28
Railroaded
Josh steps in to protect a young boy who is being accused of killing an undercover Pinkerton detective on the train.
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29
Double Fee
An opera singer enlists Josh's help to track down her sister, who has been abducted and is being held for ransom.
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30
The Kovack Affair
Josh receives a call from his longtime friend Jesse, who asks for his assistance in saving Meaghan’s hotel from the clutches of the corrupt Kovack.
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31
Bounty for a Bride
A father enlists Josh Randall's help to convince his daughter to return home. Years ago, she was abducted by a Native American tribe, and now she’s ...
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32
Crossroads
Josh is pursuing a lead on a suspected killer, but the father intervenes in an attempt to prevent his son’s arrest.
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33
Angels of Vengeance
After Josh fatally defends himself against a young man, he finds himself in grave danger when the victim's father, the leader of a religious cult, dem...
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34
Littlest Client
A ten-year-old girl enlists Josh's help to locate her father, convinced that he is still alive despite what everyone else believes about his death.
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35
The Conquerers
A banker enlists Josh's help to locate his son, who has gone missing. The young man has become a part of a mercenary group that targets and exploits s...
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36
Amos Carter
Josh makes an effort to bring together two families whose bitter rivalry has escalated to a threatening level.
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Montana Kid
A young boy holds the secret that Josh needs to track down Johnny Deuce, the man who swindled him during a poker game and walked away with a significa...
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2
The Healing Woman
Tom removes his gravely ill son from medical care, opting instead to seek the assistance of a witch who claims to be a healer. This risky decision put...
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3
The Matchmaker
Josh, somewhat unwillingly, takes on the role of matchmaker and seeks help from Amy Williams. Together, they work to coach Charlie on how to conduct h...
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4
Breakout
Prison authorities grant Randall permission to assist Tom Dunn in his escape so that they can track down the fifty thousand dollars Dunn had taken.
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5
Estralita
In the midst of pursuing a killer, Josh stumbles upon a man on the verge of being lynched by a mob of vigilantes. To his surprise, this man is the ver...
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6
The Hostage
Josh brings in Jumbo Kane, a lethal criminal already awaiting execution. Shortly after Josh hands him over to the sheriff, Kane catches the sheriff of...
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7
The Empty Cell
Josh arrives at the sheriff's office with a prisoner in tow, but by morning, he discovers a shocking truth: the inmate was an imposter. To make matter...
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8
Bad Gun
After a customer purchases a faulty gun from him, Josh is brought on board to recover the hazardous firearm.
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9
The Tyrant
After being enlisted by the army, Josh sets out to track down the horses and the deserter responsible for their theft. He discovers both the horses an...
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10
Reckless
Tate Bradley, a prominent businessman, employs Josh and a group of bounty hunters to track down Tony Egan, the man responsible for his son's death, wh...
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11
Desert Seed
Josh successfully locates Juan Gomez in the desert close to the Mexican border, where he now resides with his family. Just as Josh approaches, his nep...
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12
Twelve Hours to Crazy Horse
Josh brings in Dan Murdock, who is wanted for a string of murders, to Mesa City. He soon discovers that the local sheriff is the brother of Crazy Hors...
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13
No Trail Back
After Joe Hooker robs a bank for his brother Ben, he gets bitten by a rabid dog. When the sheriff finds out, he calls off the chase. Undeterred, Josh ...
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14
Man on Horseback
Charley Red Cloud finds himself accused of killing Will Bascomb. In response, Bascomb's brother, Merv, sets a substantial bounty on Red Cloud's head, ...
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15
Chain Gang
After getting arrested for a small infraction, Josh finds himself assigned to a chain gang, where he is sent to labor at the nearby mine.
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16
Vanishing Act
While pursuing bank robber Bart McCready, Josh uncovers that he is masquerading as an escape artist under the alias "The Great Bartolo."
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17
Mental Lapse
A person suffering from amnesia has put up flyers seeking assistance in uncovering details about his identity.
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18
Angela
Angela Pryor is on a mission to avenge her father's death, who was killed during a burglary. Meanwhile, Josh has his own reasons for pursuing the same...
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19
The Monster
Josh sets out to confront an elephant trainer who’s been unleashing the creature to terrorize the entire town, all to create a diversion for his own...
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20
The Most Beautiful Woman
John Garth arrives in town, desperate to find his beloved Lil, consumed by a sense of dread. After hearing about a devastating fire at the saloon, he ...
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21
Jason
Josh has apprehended 'Doc' Phillips, who is affiliated with Clell Fennon, and plans to use him as leverage to capture Fennon, who has a bounty of $5,0...
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22
The Partners
Josh ends up in jail, accused of stealing a horse. As the situation unfolds, he discovers that Jason is the one who orchestrated his arrest, hoping to...
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23
Tolliver Bender
Josh requires Tolliver's testimony from a neighboring town, but Amos McKenna has other plans—he intends to execute Tolliver. McKenna agrees to let h...
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24
A House Divided
An alluring woman enlists Josh's help to exonerate her father, who has been falsely accused of murder. Meanwhile, the actual murderer contracts Jason ...
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25
Triple Vice
Josh and Jason travel to Mexico to find Al Hemp's brother, Billy. Al has taken the fall for a crime committed by Billy, but when the time comes to mee...
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26
Black Belt
Josh pursues a suspect named Sammy Wong, a Korean man on the run for murder. Armed with his karate skills, Josh knows that his hands are lethal weapon...
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27
The Pariah
The townspeople decide to hire assassins to eliminate Randy Holleran, who has caused multiple deaths and turmoil in their community. In the midst of t...
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28
Vendetta
Josh successfully apprehends a sought-after recruit and brings him back to the Army Camp. However, the commanding officer decides to reinstate the rec...
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29
Death Divided by Three
Josh and Jason are hot on the heels of a fugitive wanted for murder in Arizona. Meanwhile, the outlaw's wife is also in pursuit of her husband.
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30
The Inheritance
Clint Davis, a rancher facing blindness and terminal illness, enlists Josh’s help to track down his wayward son.
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31
Prison Trail
Josh and Jason are in the process of transporting four criminals when an unknown figure begins to trail them, intent on exacting revenge on the very i...
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32
Pay-Off at Pinto
After the Bank of Pinto experiences a robbery, they enlist Josh's help to travel to Santa Fe and restock their finances.
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The Trial
Daniel Trenner faces a court martial due to accusations of cowardice following the deaths of several members of his platoon. Meanwhile, Josh has his o...
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2
The Cure
Emily Kendrick enlists Josh's help to prevent her cherished Harry from drinking himself into oblivion. With marriage on her agenda and Harry's brother...
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3
Journey for Josh
While transporting a female inmate, Josh finds himself unexpectedly attracted to her. Unbeknownst to him, her partner in crime is secretly tailing the...
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4
The Looters
As Josh heads to River City to transport three inmates, a sudden tornado strikes, obliterating the jail and claiming the sheriff's life. Now, Josh mus...
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5
The Twain Shall Meet
Josh decides to take an Eastern newspaper reporter along with him on a manhunt, hoping to provide material for an engaging story.
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6
The Showdown
Johnny Haywood, a friend from Josh's childhood, insists that he is not guilty of the crime he’s been charged with. After making a daring escape, Jos...
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7
Surprise Witness
Josh successfully apprehends a famous murderer, but he faces a challenge when no one is willing to come forward to testify against him. Just when it s...
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8
To the Victor
The men of the town enlist Josh to convince the women to come back home after they’ve taken a stand against their husbands’ violent behavior.
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9
Criss-Cross
After Josh accidentally brings in the wrong suspect, he releases him only to discover that the true criminal is still at large. The real culprit then ...
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10
The Medicine Man
Josh teams up with a fraudulent medicine man to assist a man who has been wrongfully accused of stealing a large amount of money. Together, they work ...
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11
One Mother Too Many
Beth, a grieving widow, enlists Josh's help to track down her son, who has fled and is now under the control of her spiteful mother-in-law.
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12
The Choice
Jane Koster seeks Josh's assistance regarding her husband, Frank, who is also a bounty hunter. He’s currently on the hunt for Stacy Lenz to confront...
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13
Three for One
Josh, accompanied by prisoner Tom Fellows, spends the night in the town of Center City, oblivious to the fact that one of Tom’s associates is plotti...
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14
Witch Woman
Esperanza harbors feelings for someone else, but she's terrified of revealing it, as Guerra is known for ruthlessly eliminating any man who dares to g...
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15
Baa-Baa
Josh takes on the task of locating Baa-Baa, the cherished pet of Mrs. Goode. Her husband is eager to retrieve Baa-Baa, as he’s in trouble with her u...
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16
The Last Retreat
After Sarah Lawton helped convict Clem Robinson, he managed to escape from prison. Fearing for her safety, Mrs. Lawton hires Josh to protect her, as h...
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17
Bounty on Josh
Josh is summoned to a hotel to meet with a client, but upon his arrival, he’s suddenly shot. Determined to uncover the truth, Josh embarks on a ques...
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18
Hero in the Dust
Harry Weaver enlists Josh's help to track down his twin brother, Pete. Unbeknownst to Harry, Pete is exploiting their identical looks to evade the law...
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19
Epitaph
Josh needs to track down his friend, a Sheriff accused of robbing a bank for a woman. He isn't the only one on the hunt; several other bounty hunters ...
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20
The Voice of Silence
Josh is brought on by Frank Hagen to keep an eye on his deaf-mute daughter, Carol, while he’s away for work. While staying at the Hagen Farm, Josh c...
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21
El Gato
Archie Warner, a shy photographer, travels west with the ambition of capturing the first photograph of a legendary Mexican bandit. Knowing that Josh i...
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22
Detour
Martin Fairweather is a proud father of two charming daughters, both of whom have caught the eye of a young suitor. However, Martin is determined to k...
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23
Monday Morning
Feeling overwhelmed by guilt, Charlie Glover employs Josh's assistance to return the money he pilfered from his workplace. However, things take a turn...
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24
The Long Search
Yoshika Nakamura travels to the west in search of Bill Timmons, the man who vowed to marry her during his trip to Japan. To assist her in the quest, Y...
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25
Dead Reckoning
Paul Decker is on the run for murder. His wife turns to Josh for help, pleading with him to track down her husband and bring him back safely before th...
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26
Barney's Bounty
Josh visits his buddy Barney to pick up horses for the two prisoners he's transporting. However, the prisoners manage to break free, prompting Josh an...
