The rugged Cartwright family battles to preserve their Nevada ranch, protect their land, and serve their community amidst the dangers and challenges of the Wild West.
The Cartwright family's adventures unfold against the sprawling 1,000-square-mile Ponderosa Ranch, nestled near Virginia City, Nevada, and the historic Comstock Silver Lode, set against the backdrop of the Civil War and its aftermath.
1. The Night Virginia City Died
Aired: Sep 13, 1970A devastating blaze ravages Virginia City, sparking chaos and fear. Amidst th...
Aired: Sep 20, 1970In the next episode, a desperate orphaned rainmaker named Jamie Hunter arrive...
Aired: Sep 27, 1970Civil War veterans, known as The Weary Willies, find support from the Cartwri...
Aired: Oct 4, 1970A desperate prisoner breaks free and Sheriff Price Buchanan is hot on their t...
5. The Power of Life and Death
Aired: Oct 11, 1970Ben and Joe Cartwright lead a posse to capture Davis, the murderer of an Army...
Aired: Oct 18, 1970Little Joe Cartwright is threatened by a cunning lawman who's trying to keep ...
Aired: Oct 25, 1970The rugged and dependable Hoss takes on a new role as sheriff of the lawless ...
Aired: Nov 1, 1970Ben's horse-riding accident triggers a series of disturbing nightmares, promp...
Aired: Nov 8, 1970Zach Randolph's struggle to reconcile his outdated beliefs with the reality o...
Aired: Nov 15, 1970A ruthless businessman is threatening to displace Mexican farmers from their ...
11. The Luck of Pepper Shannon
Aired: Nov 22, 1970A mysterious ex-outlaw shows up at the Ponderosa, looking for a fresh start. ...
Aired: Dec 13, 1970Two brothers pose as stagecoach robbers to reclaim their stolen goods, but th...
Aired: Dec 20, 1970A drifter named Honest John seeks connection with the Cartwrights by forming ...
Aired: Dec 27, 1970A treasured gold mine sparks a family feud as Carrie's aunt and uncle clash w...
Aired: Jan 3, 1971A shocking shooting incident leaves Hoss critically wounded, posing a gut-wre...
Aired: Jan 10, 1971Jamie's struggles to fit in on the Ponderosa and in school come to a head whe...
Aired: Jan 17, 1971A cattle drive teeters on the brink of collapse as a battle for control erupt...
Aired: Jan 31, 1971A mysterious imposter, Bradley Meredith, takes on Ben's identity, swindling l...
Aired: Feb 7, 1971A group of bigoted outlaws abduct Hoss, plotting to take his life and sending...
Aired: Feb 14, 1971A British family relocates to Nevada to revive a struggling ranch adjacent to...
Aired: Feb 21, 1971A ceremony honors General Ira Cloninger, with Ben Cartwright's full support, ...
Aired: Feb 28, 1971A rift emerges between two nurses at the Ponderosa as their differing methods...
Aired: Mar 7, 1971A sinister plot unfolds as Mr. Ganns, a white supremacist, attempts to sabota...
Aired: Mar 14, 1971Little Joe's life is rocked to its core after a catastrophic explosion puts h...
Aired: Mar 21, 1971April's visit comes to a close, but her fate takes a dark turn when she's bit...
Aired: Mar 28, 1971Ben pushes the new breed's endurance to the limit by herding a cow from Sawto...
Aired: Apr 4, 1971The Cartwrights and Candy find themselves facing a daunting fate after being ...
28. An Earthquake Called Callahan
Aired: Apr 11, 1971A prominent boxing figure has the ability to exonerate an innocent foreman, b...
Main Cast
Creators
Seasons: 14
Current Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Production Country: United States
Genres:Western
