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Lawman

Season 1 Episode 11: Short Straw

A group of restless entrepreneurs, fed up with the marshal's stern regulations, orchestrate a rebellion with an unexpected twist: they select their leader through a random lottery, where the individual who draws the shortest straw assumes command.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Deputy

1. The Deputy

Aired: Oct 5, 1958

In the next episode, a renowned lawman wraps up his final case in Abilene bef...

Episode 2 The Prisoner

2. The Prisoner

Aired: Oct 12, 1958

A notorious cowhand, known for sparking duels and gunfights, is arrested by D...

Episode 3 The Joker

3. The Joker

Aired: Oct 19, 1958

A prankster's antics wreak havoc in town, but a shocking revelation about Joh...

Episode 4 The Oath

4. The Oath

Aired: Oct 26, 1958

A stagecoach breakdown forces a doctor to grapple with a moral dilemma as he'...

Episode 5 The Outcast

5. The Outcast

Aired: Nov 1, 1958

Troop embarks on a perilous mission to safeguard notorious figure Bob Ford as...

Episode 6 The Jury

6. The Jury

Aired: Nov 8, 1958

Kate Wilson's acquittal sets her free, but she becomes a target for the marsh...

Episode 7 Wanted

7. Wanted

Aired: Nov 15, 1958

A corpse arrives in Laramie, accompanied by a cryptic bounty hunter, sparking...

Episode 8 The Badge

8. The Badge

Aired: Nov 22, 1958

Bill Andrews, a wrongly accused man, must navigate the prison system while hi...

Episode 9 Bloodline

9. Bloodline

Aired: Nov 29, 1958

Luke Saint's grandson fights for the championship, but his journey may be hin...

Episode 10 The Intruders

10. The Intruders

Aired: Dec 6, 1958

A shocking murder shatters the peace in a small town, leading to widespread a...

Episode 11 Short Straw

11. Short Straw

Aired: Dec 13, 1958

A group of restless entrepreneurs, fed up with the marshal's stern regulation...

Episode 12 Lady in Question

12. Lady in Question

Aired: Dec 20, 1958

A blast from the past arrives in Laramie, reigniting Johnny's dormant emotion...

Episode 13 The Master

13. The Master

Aired: Dec 27, 1958

A legendary feud between ranchers and settlers escalates as an old friend of ...

Episode 14 The Outsider

14. The Outsider

Aired: Jan 3, 1959

A tangled web of emotions arises as Josh Teller's son falls for the daughter ...

Episode 15 The Captives

15. The Captives

Aired: Jan 10, 1959

Tensions escalate as Jack's deception is revealed, leading to Wild Bill's dev...

Episode 16 The Encounter

16. The Encounter

Aired: Jan 17, 1959

A tracker's pursuit of two notorious outlaws takes a dramatic turn when he's ...

Episode 17 The Brand Release

17. The Brand Release

Aired: Jan 24, 1959

A wounded wagon driver and a sheriff with a questionable history arrive in La...

Episode 18 The Runaway

18. The Runaway

Aired: Jan 31, 1959

A writer's quest for creative fulfillment collides with the weight of his fam...

Episode 19 Warpath

19. Warpath

Aired: Feb 7, 1959

A tense confrontation unfolds between buffalo hunters and the Shoshone tribe,...

Episode 20 The Gunman

20. The Gunman

Aired: Feb 14, 1959

A former outlaw attempts to start anew in a small town, seeking to rekindle h...

Episode 21 The Big Hat

21. The Big Hat

Aired: Feb 21, 1959

A journalist's murder at a wedding party sets off a chain of events as Troop ...

Episode 22 The Chef

22. The Chef

Aired: Feb 28, 1959

A renowned European chef is faced with a dilemma when a lucrative partnership...

Episode 23 The Posse

23. The Posse

Aired: Mar 7, 1959

Johnny forms a posse to capture a fugitive husband, but learns the truth behi...

Episode 24 The Visitor

24. The Visitor

Aired: Mar 14, 1959

A notorious gunslinger arrives in town, bringing his troubled history with hi...

Episode 25 Battle Scar

25. Battle Scar

Aired: Mar 21, 1959

The sole survivor of the Pell Creek Bridge disaster grapples with the devasta...

Episode 26 The Gang

26. The Gang

Aired: Mar 28, 1959

A mysterious ally from Troop's past joins forces to take down a ruthless gang...

Episode 27 The Souvenir

27. The Souvenir

Aired: Apr 4, 1959

Ma Carey's youngest son falls victim to a tragic mistake, as Troop and Johnny...

Episode 28 The Young Toughs

28. The Young Toughs

Aired: Apr 11, 1959

In the next episode, three fired ranch hands, determined to defy Ike Smith's ...

Episode 29 Riding Shotgun

29. Riding Shotgun

Aired: Apr 18, 1959

A convict's chance encounter with The Troop ends in a deadly turn of events w...

Episode 30 The Journey

30. The Journey

Aired: Apr 25, 1959

Ward Beech delves into a puzzling letter accusing him of murder in Socorro, N...

Episode 31 The Huntress

31. The Huntress

Aired: May 3, 1959

A mysterious woman with a hidden agenda arrives in Laramie, fueled by a burni...

Episode 32 The Return

32. The Return

Aired: May 10, 1959

As Ben Adams struggles to rebuild his life after being released from prison, ...

Episode 33 The Senator

33. The Senator

Aired: May 17, 1959

The midnight train approaches, concealing a deadly plot that threatens a sena...

Episode 34 The Ring

34. The Ring

Aired: May 24, 1959

A saloon girl's murder sets Troop on a mission to uncover the truth, but the ...

Episode 35 The Bandit

35. The Bandit

Aired: May 31, 1959

A fugitive's quest for solitude is disrupted when he's entrusted with the car...

Episode 36 The Wayfarer

36. The Wayfarer

Aired: Jun 7, 1959

A notorious gambler and gunslinger, Doc Holiday, returns to Laramie to reunit...

Episode 37 The Conclave

37. The Conclave

Aired: Jun 14, 1959

Buck's nephew wreaks havoc at the local saloon, landing himself in jail. Buck...

Episode 38 Red Ransom

38. Red Ransom

Aired: Jun 21, 1959

Dan introduces Running Deer, the chief's son, to his father, while Johnny fac...

Episode 39 The Friend

39. The Friend

Aired: Jun 28, 1959

A notorious outlaw's elaborate bank heist plan is disrupted when he crosses p...

Info about Lawman

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western