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Lancer

A powerful rancher must navigate the complex relationships between his two sons, who have vastly different personalities and values, as they face external challenges and work together to safeguard their family's legacy.

Murdoch Lancer, a rancher, fights to maintain his vast California ranch in the San Joaquin Valley, aided by his two sons, Scott and Johnny, and his ward, Teresa O'Brien.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The High Riders

1. The High Riders

Aired: Sep 24, 1968

Murdoch Lancer, a California rancher, turns to his long-lost sons, Scott and ...

Episode 2 Blood Rock

2. Blood Rock

Aired: Oct 1, 1968

A long-lost son of a notorious outlaw anxiously awaits his reunion with his f...

Episode 3 Chase a Wild Horse

3. Chase a Wild Horse

Aired: Oct 8, 1968

Johnny's desire for freedom grows stronger as he struggles to accept the cons...

Episode 4 Foley

4. Foley

Aired: Oct 15, 1968

A pregnant woman seeks safety in Scott's wagon, only to be relentlessly chase...

Episode 5 The Lawman

5. The Lawman

Aired: Oct 22, 1968

Trouble stirs as a former marshal, once promised a share in the Lancer ranch,...

Episode 6 Julie

6. Julie

Aired: Oct 28, 1968

A mistaken identity threatens Scott's life as two bounty hunters chase him, c...

Episode 7 The Prodigal

7. The Prodigal

Aired: Nov 11, 1968

A romance rekindled between Murdoch and an old flame is put to the test when ...

Episode 8 Jelly

8. Jelly

Aired: Nov 18, 1968

A group of unsuspecting strangers take in a mysterious injured stranger, Jell...

Episode 10 Glory

10. Glory

Aired: Dec 9, 1968

A cunning duo attempts to defraud the Lancers, seeking to relieve them of $50...

Episode 12 The Escape

12. The Escape

Aired: Dec 30, 1968

Vicious vigilantes storm Morro Coyo, hell-bent on exacting revenge from Scott...

Episode 13 The Wedding

13. The Wedding

Aired: Jan 6, 1969

Two cowboys, one a rugged ranch hand and the other his Lancer colleague, team...

Episode 14 Death Bait

14. Death Bait

Aired: Jan 13, 1969

A menacing duo, fueled by vengeance and accompanied by a ferocious dog, emerg...

Episode 15 The Black McGloins

15. The Black McGloins

Aired: Jan 20, 1969

A young Irish thief's daughter casts a spell on Scott, diverting his attentio...

Episode 16 Yesterday's Vendetta

16. Yesterday's Vendetta

Aired: Jan 27, 1969

Murdoch's quest for reconciliation with a former foe takes a shocking turn wh...

Episode 17 Warburton's Edge

17. Warburton's Edge

Aired: Feb 3, 1969

A deadly range war erupts as ranchers, including Murdoch, turn against Johnny...

Episode 18 The Fix-It Man

18. The Fix-It Man

Aired: Feb 10, 1969

A bitter rivalry erupts in Spanish Wells when a seasoned handyman clashes wit...

Episode 20 The Great Humbug

20. The Great Humbug

Aired: Mar 3, 1969

A slick con artist arrives in town, selling a fraudulent real estate scheme t...

Episode 21 Juniper's Camp

21. Juniper's Camp

Aired: Mar 10, 1969

Detective Murdoch dispatches Scott and Johnny on a perilous rescue mission to...

Episode 22 The Knot

22. The Knot

Aired: Mar 17, 1969

A family of highway robbers takes Teresa captive, and amidst the danger, she ...

Episode 25 The Measure of a Man

25. The Measure of a Man

Aired: Apr 7, 1969

In the next episode, a rural ranching community becomes hostile towards a new...

Episode 26 Devil's Blessing

26. Devil's Blessing

Aired: Apr 21, 1969

Murdoch embarks on a perilous stagecoach ride to Yuma, only to be ambushed an...

Info about Lancer

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Genres:Western