The Californians background

The Californians

During the 1850s gold rush, San Francisco descends into chaos, prompting Sheriff Matthew Wayne to establish the city's first police force, while also navigating a romantic connection with a young woman.

In the mid-19th century, San Francisco's residents strive to civilize their unruly city, with Matthew Wayne, a fresh arrival, establishing the city's police force as sheriff and marshal. As he navigates his duties, he finds himself drawn to a young widow, while also clashing with a local lawyer.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Vigilantes Begin

1. The Vigilantes Begin

Aired: Sep 24, 1957

A fugitive prospector, driven by an insatiable thirst for gold, evades captur...

Episode 2 All That Glitters

2. All That Glitters

Aired: Oct 1, 1957

A gold prospector's fate hangs in the balance as he confronts the deadly outc...

Episode 3 The Noose

3. The Noose

Aired: Oct 8, 1957

A standoff unfolds as vigilantes weigh the option of capturing a suspected th...

Episode 4 The Avenger

4. The Avenger

Aired: Oct 15, 1957

A murder rocks the city's peace, driving Detective Dion to pursue the killer ...

Episode 6 The Lost Queue

6. The Lost Queue

Aired: Oct 29, 1957

Violence and fear grip the territory as Chinese immigrants face the brutal re...

Episode 7 The Regulators

7. The Regulators

Aired: Nov 5, 1957

A shocking turn of events unfolds as Martha McGivern, the wife of a key witne...

Episode 8 Man from Boston

8. Man from Boston

Aired: Nov 12, 1957

A rogue marksman's stray bullet leaves Jack severely wounded, prompting Dion ...

Episode 9 The Barber's Boy

9. The Barber's Boy

Aired: Nov 19, 1957

The boy's swift thinking plays a crucial role in the Vigilantes' quest to ove...

Episode 10 The Magic Box

10. The Magic Box

Aired: Nov 26, 1957

Martin Donovan's ruthless political tactics intensify, threatening to upend e...

Episode 11 Little Lost Man

11. Little Lost Man

Aired: Dec 3, 1957

The vigilantes tackle the escalating issue of juvenile delinquency in San Fra...

Episode 12 Strange Quarantine

12. Strange Quarantine

Aired: Dec 10, 1957

A skilled Eastern doctor faces off against unscrupulous charlatans who threat...

Episode 13 Truce of the Tree

13. Truce of the Tree

Aired: Dec 17, 1957

Lord Charlie's quest for unity and harmony reaches a dramatic peak in San Fra...

Episode 14 The PO 8

14. The PO 8

Aired: Dec 31, 1957

The next episode follows detectives Patrick and McGivern as they track down a...

Episode 15 The Coward

15. The Coward

Aired: Jan 7, 1958

A shocking revelation is in store as Judge Jones confronts Blackie Stewart, p...

Episode 17 China Doll

17. China Doll

Aired: Jan 21, 1958

Adam delves into the dark reality of human trafficking, tracing the stories o...

Episode 18 Mr. Valejo

18. Mr. Valejo

Aired: Jan 28, 1958

A ruthless Don Mariano Valejo launches a series of brutal attacks on Yankee s...

Episode 20 The Man from Paris

20. The Man from Paris

Aired: Feb 11, 1958

In the next episode, a dashing Parisian courtier faces public scorn and ridic...

Episode 21 The Duel

21. The Duel

Aired: Feb 18, 1958

A deadly chain of high-stakes duels is terrorizing San Francisco's elite, res...

Episode 22 Sorley Boy

22. Sorley Boy

Aired: Feb 25, 1958

A thrilling confrontation is imminent as Sorley Boy McDonald prepares to face...

Episode 24 The Marshal

24. The Marshal

Aired: Mar 11, 1958

A brutal gang launches a ruthless assault, brutally murdering Father Holzer, ...

Episode 25 Death by Proxy

25. Death by Proxy

Aired: Mar 18, 1958

The streets of Chinatown descend into chaos after the brutal murder of a corr...

Episode 26 The Street

26. The Street

Aired: Mar 25, 1958

A shocking mistake puts Matt's life in peril when a ruthless assassin is acci...

Episode 29 Pipeline

29. Pipeline

Aired: Apr 22, 1958

A cholera outbreak spreads rapidly through the town, forcing Doc Haley to inv...

Episode 30 The Foundling

30. The Foundling

Aired: Apr 29, 1958

Matt faces a difficult decision as he tries to capture Alonzo Hicks, while al...

Episode 31 Second Trial

31. Second Trial

Aired: May 6, 1958

The sudden and unexplained demise of a prominent community figure sends rippl...

Episode 32 The Inner Circle

32. The Inner Circle

Aired: May 13, 1958

Matt's murder investigation uncovers a vast and intricate network of criminal...

Episode 33 The Golden Bride

33. The Golden Bride

Aired: May 20, 1958

A suave prospector makes a dazzling proposal to a young woman, guaranteeing h...

Episode 34 Murietta

34. Murietta

Aired: May 27, 1958

A forbidden romance between two teenagers from feuding families on the verge ...

Episode 35 Shanghai Queen

35. Shanghai Queen

Aired: Jun 3, 1958

Matt's quest to recruit sailors in Shanghai reaches a hair-raising climax as ...

Episode 36 Bridal Bouquet

36. Bridal Bouquet

Aired: Jun 10, 1958

A bride from the East Coast brings a shocking revelation to the town, putting...

Episode 37 Golden Grapes

37. Golden Grapes

Aired: Jun 17, 1958

A sudden accusation of robbery against Matt's son sends shockwaves through th...

Watch The Californians Exclusively on Tubi TV

Streaming in:

Canada

  • CanadaCanada
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom
  • United StatesUnited States
Tubi TV

Main Cast

Info about The Californians

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Western

The Californians: Where to Watch Online in Canada?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "The Californians" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: Tubi TV.