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Bonanza

Season 6 (34 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 6 Episodes:

Episode 2 The Hostage

2. The Hostage

Aired: Sep 27, 1964

Ben Cartwright is held hostage by a group of merciless bandits who demand a s...

Episode 3 The Wild One

3. The Wild One

Aired: Oct 4, 1964

A fiery stallion becomes the focal point of Hoss's journey, which leads him t...

Episode 5 Logan's Treasure

5. Logan's Treasure

Aired: Oct 18, 1964

A convict, freed after 20 years, discovers a fresh start at the Ponderosa, bu...

Episode 6 The Scapegoat

6. The Scapegoat

Aired: Oct 25, 1964

A suicidal man, Waldo Watson, is saved by Hoss and brought to the Cartwright ...

Episode 8 Square Deal Sam

8. Square Deal Sam

Aired: Nov 8, 1964

The Washburn family finds solace at the Ponderosa as they share their struggl...

Episode 10 Old Sheba

10. Old Sheba

Aired: Nov 22, 1964

Hoss steps into the circus spotlight after Bearcat Sampson's injury, but the ...

Episode 11 A Man to Admire

11. A Man to Admire

Aired: Dec 6, 1964

Hoss's world is turned upside down when he's wrongly accused of murder, leadi...

Episode 12 The Underdog

12. The Underdog

Aired: Dec 13, 1964

A mysterious horse thief plagues the valley, and Harry Starr, a half-Comanche...

Episode 13 A Knight to Remember

13. A Knight to Remember

Aired: Dec 20, 1964

Adam is accused of robbing the stagecoach, but claims that the sudden arrival...

Episode 15 The Flapjack Contest

15. The Flapjack Contest

Aired: Jan 3, 1965

Little Joe's quest for revenge takes an unexpected turn as he challenges a ca...

Episode 17 Woman of Fire

17. Woman of Fire

Aired: Jan 17, 1965

Adam attempts to win over a fiery Spanish woman at the Ponderosa, but she rem...

Episode 18 The Ballerina

18. The Ballerina

Aired: Jan 24, 1965

A young girl's life takes a dramatic turn as she finds herself enthralled by ...

Episode 21 The Search

21. The Search

Aired: Feb 14, 1965

Adam's quest for a doppelganger goes awry, leading to his wrongful confinemen...

Episode 22 The Deadliest Game

22. The Deadliest Game

Aired: Feb 21, 1965

A lonely aerialist, Guido Borelli, secretly yearns for his young partner Peti...

Episode 23 Once a Doctor

23. Once a Doctor

Aired: Feb 28, 1965

The next episode follows Hoss's journey as he receives an unexpected medical ...

Episode 25 Hound Dog

25. Hound Dog

Aired: Mar 21, 1965

A prized pack of baying bird dogs sparks a family feud when Cousin Muley Jone...

Episode 26 The Trap

26. The Trap

Aired: Mar 28, 1965

A rival suitor appears, threatening Little Joe's chances with Burk's wife. Ju...

Episode 27 Dead and Gone

27. Dead and Gone

Aired: Apr 4, 1965

Adam foils a robbery attempt by Howard Mead, but instead of pressing charges,...

Episode 28 A Good Night's Rest

28. A Good Night's Rest

Aired: Apr 11, 1965

Ben Cartwright longs for a peaceful evening at the Virginia City hotel, weary...

Episode 29 To Own the World

29. To Own the World

Aired: Apr 18, 1965

A ruthless entrepreneur, driven by his unyielding drive for success, sets his...

Episode 30 Lothario Larkin

30. Lothario Larkin

Aired: Apr 25, 1965

A charismatic but dubious ladies' man arrives in town, setting off a chain re...

Episode 31 The Return

31. The Return

Aired: May 2, 1965

A paroled former bank robber seeks redemption and a second chance at love wit...

Episode 32 Jonah

32. Jonah

Aired: May 9, 1965

A ranch hand's quick thinking saves Hoss's life, leading to a surprising job ...

Episode 33 The Spotlight

33. The Spotlight

Aired: May 16, 1965

The town's anniversary celebration takes a dramatic turn as the Entertainment...

Episode 34 Patchwork Man

34. Patchwork Man

Aired: May 23, 1965

A worn-out laborer arrives in a deserted town with Hoss, and his dark history...

Info about Bonanza

Seasons: 14

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western