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Bonanza

Season 13 (26 Episodes)

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.

Season 13 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Grand Swing

1. The Grand Swing

Aired: Sep 19, 1971

A devastating error by Jamie triggers a domino effect, resulting in a supply ...

Episode 2 Fallen Woman

2. Fallen Woman

Aired: Sep 26, 1971

A single mother, Jill Conway, assumes the role of raising her young son Petey...

Episode 3 Bushwhacked!

3. Bushwhacked!

Aired: Oct 3, 1971

A gravely injured Little Joe is discovered by two ranchers in the Nevada dese...

Episode 4 Rock-a-Bye, Hoss

4. Rock-a-Bye, Hoss

Aired: Oct 10, 1971

A baby contest turns chaotic as Hoss takes on judging duties, with cunning pa...

Episode 5 The Prisoners

5. The Prisoners

Aired: Oct 17, 1971

Little Joe takes a thrilling adventure as he accompanies an elderly sheriff t...

Episode 6 Cassie

6. Cassie

Aired: Oct 24, 1971

The Cartwrights team up with Cassie and her mother to uncover the truth behin...

Episode 7 Don't Cry, My Son

7. Don't Cry, My Son

Aired: Oct 31, 1971

In the next episode, a young doctor in Virginia City struggles to cope with t...

Episode 8 Face of Fear

8. Face of Fear

Aired: Nov 14, 1971

A drifter's life is turned upside down when a fatal mistake at a roadside cam...

Episode 9 Blind Hunch

9. Blind Hunch

Aired: Nov 21, 1971

A veteran of the Civil War, now blind, returns to Virginia City, driven by a ...

Episode 10 The Iron Butterfly

10. The Iron Butterfly

Aired: Nov 28, 1971

The murder of Senator Bennett's son sparks a deadly plot, with the senator's ...

Episode 12 Easy Come, Easy Go

12. Easy Come, Easy Go

Aired: Dec 12, 1971

Luke Calhoun's financial crisis worsens after a reckless stock investment fai...

Episode 13 A Home for Jamie

13. A Home for Jamie

Aired: Dec 19, 1971

Ben's adoption plans for Jamie are put on hold as Jamie's maternal grandfathe...

Episode 14 Warbonnet

14. Warbonnet

Aired: Dec 26, 1971

A centuries-old rivalry between a Native American chief and a man who pilfere...

Episode 15 The Lonely Man

15. The Lonely Man

Aired: Jan 2, 1972

A cook's culinary skills are put to the test as he navigates a treacherous go...

Episode 16 Second Sight

16. Second Sight

Aired: Jan 9, 1972

The Cartwrights seek the expertise of a enigmatic clairvoyant, Judith Corman,...

Episode 17 The Saddle Stiff

17. The Saddle Stiff

Aired: Jan 16, 1972

Ben Cartwright takes on a new identity, Ben Brown, to prove his physical abil...

Episode 18 Frenzy

18. Frenzy

Aired: Jan 30, 1972

Nick, the patriarch of the Kosovo family, descends into madness, putting hims...

Episode 20 Shanklin

20. Shanklin

Aired: Feb 13, 1972

A group of former Confederate rebels invades the Ponderosa, holding the Cartw...

Episode 21 Search in Limbo

21. Search in Limbo

Aired: Feb 20, 1972

Ben struggles to recall a 24-hour period, unsure if he was responsible for th...

Episode 22 He Was Only Seven

22. He Was Only Seven

Aired: Mar 5, 1972

Jamie's world is shattered when a botched bank robbery in Virginia City leave...

Episode 24 A Place to Hide

24. A Place to Hide

Aired: Mar 19, 1972

Ben's friend arrives at the Ponderosa, but her true intentions are soon revea...

Episode 25 A Visit to Upright

25. A Visit to Upright

Aired: Mar 26, 1972

Ben's cattle deal is put to the test as he enlists Hoss and Joe's aid to sell...

Episode 26 One Ace Too Many

26. One Ace Too Many

Aired: Apr 2, 1972

A deceitful duplicate, Bradley Meredith, learns the Cartwrights are in Carson...

Info about Bonanza

Seasons: 14

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western