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- Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
- Andy Carter collects items cast off from wagon trains and then sells them. Mary Ann recognizes a family heirloom and demands it back, but Andy insists she work for its value. Left together, they find they have more in common than not.
- A town drunk and a businessman from a small town make a trip to San Francisco to buy a bell for the new Church In Volcano, California. While on the way back the businessman gets sick in Sacramento and the drunk is supposed to take the bell alone to Volcano but hatches a plan to steal it and go back to Frisco and sell it. Along the way a bandito tries to rob him and steal the bell, but the bandito who was going to kill the drunk, realizes who the bell is for, and allows the drunk to go on his way as the Preacher was kind to him. This makes the drunk change his ways and direction and finally brings the bell home.
- Stephen Austin travels to the Mexican City to purchase land in their territory of Texas to purchase land for American settlers. His traveling companion is Valdez who wonders why Austin risks so much for strangers.
- After the army is issued new 50 caliber rifles they are chronically short of ammunition during Indian troubles. The fort's Major suspects Pierson of supplying the warriors who seem fully armed. But the captain is able to solve the mystery.
- Belle has settled down to a respectable life but resents people in authority and how her husband is treated. When asked to recreate a famous stage robbery for a celebration Belle plots revenge against Judge Clayton.
- After Calamity Jane joins Wild Bill Hicock's show, her uncouth behavior causes Bill to think he made a mistake. When Bill tells her she should act like a lady he soon realizes he made a bigger mistake.
- A crew of mine developers ingeniously race against time to make it from Arizona to San Diego in time for an important meeting with bankers.
- Patriotism and banditry clash when Owens along with companion Delores are captured by outlaw Juan Cortina. Owens tries to convince Juan to work for the good of his country like he once did instead of using his leadership for personal gain.
- Father de la Cuesta has replaced the deceased Father Tapis and is curious why the padre ordered a hand organ for the mission. Father and Jose refuse to leave when Joaquin and his renegades become a threat, using the organ to save the day.
- As the Donner Party attempts to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Reed family is banished after an altercation leads to death. They endure heavy snow and dwindling food but daughter Virginia shows courage beyond her years.
- Senator Dave Broderick and Justice David Terry are on opposite sides politically but also class background. After feeling publicly insulted Terry challenges Broderick to a duel but the senator has never held a gun.
- Two miners, Slack and Arnold, arrive in San Francisco but are cautious about showing the diamonds they've unearthed. They need investors to find more and greed gets the better of men who should be wiser about elaborate swindles.
- A man of God living in the desert tries to convince a hardened killer that he could truly change in his heart, no matter his past crimes.
- Lieutenant Benson's fiance likes the finer things in life but an army pay isn't enough to provide them. She tries to persuade Benson to sell military secrets in a scheme to get more money. The officer must decide what is more important.
- A player piano in a saloon plays a particular melody that evokes a somewhat strange reaction from a woman and gives a clue to a man's disappearance.
- Judge Roy Bean, smitten by a picture of famous actress Lillie Langtry, begins a lengthy correspondence with her and renames the town of Vinegaroon, Texas to Langtry in her honor.
- Bishop Lamy and Tom Forbes head across the desert with Blue Feather, angry at his sister's conversion, in deadly pursuit. Tom learns about faith when the bishop stops to aid a man ill with cholera, then faces off with Blue Feather.
- Shopkeeper Isaacs is asked to hide government gold as Mexico struggles for independence. But French troops ransack his store causing him and wife Ruth flee. But when the patriots return they suspect the merchant has stolen the fortune.
- Bethel Leslie plays America's first female judge, who loses her life savings and her husband in a fight against corruption.
- A former cowhand now prefers to paint the life of the cowboy, which he feels is vanishing. While visiting his childhood home he must decide if using violence to protect that way of life in the face of inevitable progress is justified.
- Abel Duncan is dying and his last request is for an ordained minister to preside over his funeral. His friends create a touchy situation when both a rabbi and a priest are brought to town with both groups wanting their person to have the honor.
- The three Earp brothers along with Doc Holliday deal with the infamy for their part in the OK Corral gunfight. It would affect each of them differently until their dying days.
- Jansen's store is robbed by James Stuart and Jansen is knifed. A man is arrested who bears an uncanny resemblance to James Stuart, but the arrestee claims to be Thomas Burdue. Jansen dies before he can identify the robber, and the remainder of this story centers on the trial of the arrestee. Is this man James Stuart or is he Thomas Burdue? Only Mrs. James Stuart knows.
- After the territory of New Mexico joins the United States, a young woman decides to challenge the peonage system in court when her father's debt forces her into servitude.
- Amos can't marry his girl Maggie because he's poor. When his new friend Yucca offers to trade some of his land for a black bull, Amos has to figure out how to get his hands on one.
- Joseph Ridges has crafted an organ and is charged with bringing it safely to Salt Lake City. It's weight sinks the wagon into the sand, delaying the entire train. Wagonmaster Luke Winner will jettison the organ unless Ridges provides a solution.
- Bank manager Dan Crosby is accused of a gold theft and is almost lynched. But his girl Mary breaks him out from jail and Dan is able to get a confession from the real culprit by using the proximity of arsenic water to a thirsty man.
- Tildy and Porphyry Smith move from the Mojave Desert to LA, where they bring the first car to the area. But it's a rather unique car.
- A charlatan traveling rainmaker gets hired during a long drought, sparking conflict between rival local governments.
- Liz saves Scrubby's life in a mine accident and that leads to a partnership. They hit it big but then Liz's husband, who had deserted her years before, shows up demanding most of the money. It's up to Scrubby to then save his friend Liz.
- Bill sells his gold claim for $100,000 so he invites long-lost relatives to an elaborate family reunion. Those that arrive are really grifters hoping to get some of his fortune. Not bitter, Bill treats them like they are really family.
- Mining has disappeared in 1900 Nevada but men like Jim Butler keep looking. He locates a major find in Tonopah, making his partners Johnny, Tasker and himself rich. But keeping claim jumpers at bay may need expert help like Wyatt Earp.
- The town of Rough And Ready, California declares secession from the United States -- with unintended and undesirable consequences.
- A blue eyed goat named Billy and a mother's ability to bake biscuits help family members traveling by wagon from Utah to California when they are abandoned by their guide.
- Wells Fargo is plagued by a series of stagecoach robberies by Black Bart who taunts their agents with his poetry. A retired teacher Bolton offers the detectives advice while he courts his landlady Miss Webb.
- Dr. Max Richter is frustrated when a patient dies and he believes new techniques might save them. He's up against suspicion and stubborness when he learns of blood transfusions then a royal prince is near death and in his care.
- Two Americans on their way to Santa Fe are captured by Mexican troops and held prisoner until an Indian woman comes to their aid.
- Sheriff McBain leaves home to arrest notorious gunslinger Sam Bolt for murder when he would prefer to see the arrival of his first grandchild. He encounters Pony, an associate of Bolt's, whose life he once saved and gains a needed ally.
- Two young ladies move to Colorado to prove their land claim, but the local land manager intends to own it himself. Two brothers are enlisted to hinder the women, but find their charms irresistible.
- After gold is discovered in California, Lt. Beale endeavors to be the first to make it back east with a sample of the precious mineral. His travels involve escaping Mexican bandits.
- Peter Jeffries arrives in Sacramento to revive his family's fortune but learns Phineas Colby has monopolized financially the town. While courting the kind Laura Peter decides ice, not gold is the key to his future wealth.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.8 (23)TV EpisodeAmong the first American settlers to California, Olive and Vicki organize a school when the men leave to fight Mexico. Without supplies the women improvise with charcoal and other daily items near the Santa Clara mission.
- A small garrison, led by Lt. Gillespie, is besieged by the Mexican army during the war with United States. He sends John Brown to make a daring ride to Monterey to bring reinforcements, finding difficulties and gunfire along the way,
- Edward Beale is in charge of an unusual experiment of the US Army before the Civil War. Camels are imported to travel the vast distances of the desert southwest while the men must learn of animal's behavior and capabilities.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.9 (32)TV EpisodeA woman whose house is hit by a meteorite decides to both sue for damages and wager with her lawyer regarding the eventual outcome.
- A vengeful sea captain goes after the sailors he holds responsible for the loss of his leg.
- Two thieves murder an Indian for the gold he had mined, and then decide to coerce his widow into showing them the location of the mine.
- Chicken Bill (Dub Taylor) owns a silver mine that isn't paying out. He salts his mine to get his competition to pay off his old debit and fund his future.
- A drama about the working conditions in a mining town.
- Jennie has a reputation as a claim jumper and trouble brews when she and a miner argue over rights to a rich strike. But there's more trouble for Jennie when her daughter arrives unexpectedly, thinking her mother is a wealthy mine owner.
- John Clum is given the task of turning a small group of Apache men into a force that can aid the US Calvary. Not only must he prove their worth but deal with the prejudice of both the army and the local Anglo community who try to sabotage him.
- Charlie Parkhurst escapes a poorhouse, apprentices to a livery and becomes a horse expert. Hired by Wells Fargo in California, Charlie is one their most trusted drivers for decades. But a surprising secret is revealed in death.
- Clint Rogers finds Daley with other outlaws terrorizing and killing the citizens on his return home. The town won't fight back as it's divided by union and southern sympathizers. The murder of his friend Billy has Clint deciding to take a stand.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.2 (36)TV EpisodeCarrie Huntington catches a ride with Henry Windsor to her sister's wedding, he falls in love, she doesn't. On the return they are taken captive by Indians where they learn more about each other's character to change at least one mind.
- A former fired ranch hand, who is in love with the bosses daughter, sees his chance to get a job when the cook leaves.
- Cynthy lives in the desert but wants to get out and experience the finer things in life especially a silk dress. She is in love with Zeb but he has no money. She takes a chance on love in hopes that the finer things will come.
- A group of religious settlers tangles with outlaws who have set up an illegal tollgate.
- Young Joel is disregarded by his traveling companions as they head to Texas right after the Alamo. He is sent off on a mission to get him out of way but ends up impressing everyone.
- Dr. Allen Camden decides to find who would harm Noble, a kind and gentle man. It turns out a clue was left by the deceased.
- The mayor of Austin once insulted Governor Lambert. Now the governor seeks revenge by threatening the town's railroad.
- When his older son develops into a bully and a killer because of his ability with a gun, his father is afraid that his younger son is developing a bad case of hero-worship for the tough.
- New schoolteacher arrives, keeps unruly students in line with her sweet demeanor and sharpshooting skills. One vindictive female student and some town busybodies try to get her run out of town.
- Lawyer William Thorne defends an innocent woman threatened by bigotry and mob violence in an Arizona town.
- This episode re-creates the record-breaking run of the "Scott Special," a passenger train of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway commissioned by Walter E. Scott in 1905. Santa Fe #1010, one of the original steam locomotives used on the special, was reconditioned especially for filming.
- Innocent Bud Payson arrives in wild mining town of Limbo and is hired to collect back taxes by the sheriff. Bud enlists Curly Bill, the area's toughest man to help, not realizing a robbery is planned when he has gathered all the money.
- The Paiute tribe have their own traditions concerning justice but when there is a killing, the white settlers want the guilty punished by their system.
- Dan and Mary Bartlett arrive in Murphy's Flats with little more than their faith and a diving suit. The residents don't get how it works or helps in mining but when they need Dan to use it for violent reasons, he stands by his convictions.
- An attorney takes the case of a famed gunman who is charged with murder. The attorney begins to question whether his reputation was deserved or whether it was hyped.
- Diamond Jim Brady, one of USA's wealthiest men, is traveling through Texas on the railroad. He accepts the almost impossible wager of selling $100,000 worth of barbed wire to fence hating ranchers without ever leaving the train.
- After a run of bad luck at faro Doc Holliday is in need of working capital. When he meets an investment banker from the east he decides to take advantage of the banker's greed to fund his next game.
- Steve Hewitt accidentally kills the dogs of miner Tully who had sent a desperate message. Haunted by his mistake he searches for the man while his friends suspect him of hiding a lucrative mine. Steve is guided by mysterious howling.
- A boat being transported across the prairie on wheels slows a wagon train's progress as they enter Indian country, forcing wagon train driver to leave the boat owners and crew to lag behind and stubbornly persevere on their own.
- Townspeople plan a vendetta when a Mexican outlaw is accused of killing four miners.
- A gold camp cook is threatened with hanging after it's discovered he has been skimming nuggets from the miners. His assistant thinks he can save his life by bringing the cook's sister from Tucson.
- Jim Hardwicke's act of self defense becomes a murder charge because of an ambitious politician Pike. An effort to make Columbia, California the new capital involves 11,000 signatures and lawyer Barrett uses that to his advantage.
- A singer wants to chuck it all and go home.
- Joshua Norton was a prosperous businessman who after losing his fortune became an eccentric, declaring himself Emperor of Mexico. His fellow San Franciscans treated his humorous behavior with kindness and dignity until his death.
- Kentuckian William Coleman arrives in 1849 California to supply a city of dreams with necessary goods. But to do that, he must combat dangerous gangs.
- The western town of Volcano is drawn into the Civil War when confederate sympathizers plan to take over the community. But the Reverend Coleman learns of their intentions and must thwart them with the help of his son.
- Evelyn Nelson is tired of life as wife of superintendent Harry, bored with living in isolated mining camps. But when Burke, an escaped killer holds them hostage, she and her husband must outwit him if they are to survive.
- Luke Short aims to open a fine saloon in Dodge City but runs up against political boss Webster who prevents competition. Luke, with support of Mady, tries traditional methods but is forced to call in famous friends to prevail.
- Charlie Stoner and his wife Phoebe struggle to get by, in large part because of his drinking. When a man from the East arrives and is willing to grubstake him, things look up until valuable items go missing. But is Charlie really to blame?
- Grace rejects Bill when she discovers that he is a Faro dealer who fatally shot a man. She's relieved when he leaves town but gets a big surprise when he comes back with an unlikely companion.
- Fred Curry and Jesse Blount have filed claims to the same mine, and they're prepared to settle the matter with gunplay.
- As a editorialist in Virginia City, a young Mark Twain finds himself facing a gun duel with a rival newspaper man.
- Charlie Bates is a watchman in the mining town of Bodie and believes he has second sight. When a stagecoach robbery happens to miles away he's able to recount specific details. Many years later wife Edith provides the solution.
- Reverend Ben Darniell believes he should practice what he preaches, and he refuses to resort to violence in the face of opposition. But he finds a minister in Carson City must be prepared to fight for those who cannot defend themselves.
- A couple face opposition to their marriage: the governor of California, whom the woman once rejected.
- Helen is about to celebrate her wedding day not knowing Frank Girard is planning on ruining it. Having just escaped from custody he heads to Fort Bowie and the only thing that can stop him is the newly invented telegraph.
- Buff McCloud runs a Nevada town with an iron fist, dispatching opposition ruthlessly. After bringing in dance hall girl Fay, he's jealous of her friendship with Randall who stands up to him. Randall uses psychology and faith to oppose him.
- A rival trapper is dogged in his pursuit to purchase Joe Meek's beautiful Indian wife from him, but he'll have none of it.
- An old prospector partners with a newcomer in search of a gold strike.
- A man goes too far promoting a phony religious philosophy based on the novel "The Gates Ajar", and must admit the truth if he is to save his friend and benefactor from a lynch mob.
- An Outlaw claims he is surrendering to the sheriff but at the last second tries to kill with his hidden gun. The sheriff shoots him instead. The outlaw's daughter feels that her father was murdered and joins his old gang bent on revenge.
- A stagecoach robbery involving gold bars occurs but a novice sheriff has his doubts regarding the eyewitness accounts. A matter of simple math and weight horses can carry help him catch the criminals.
- After hard-luck miner Stoddard hits town, newspaperman Mel Hardin decides to spread a rumor that he hit big. The merchants shower him with goods, but when they learn they were fooled they want revenge.
- In the years after California's conquest, an Army commander grapples with hostile citizens.
- A horticulturist heads out west to identify new plants and encounters challenges.
- Partners "Skinner Graydon" (Ken Curtis) and "Ortho William"s (Denver Pyle) in a mule team freighting business try to win the affections of a widow "Maimie Scully" (Cathy Lewis), who owns Scully's Boarding house. They get their chance as a Union Army Major (Lyle Bettger) tells them about a renegade Confederate camp in New Mexico which he intends to attack. Skinner and Ortho offer their services to Major Roberts in an unorthodox manner.
- A mine operator insists on having his workers continue in unsafe conditions that are prone to cave-ins. Finally someone decides to challenge him at the risk of losing his job.
- Greg has only a once great horse Squire from his Virginia inheritance. He and new friend Dawson head west to make their fortune. But conman Murdock takes their money. It's up to to one more race from Squire to get it back.
- Gordon McLean and Ginny Cluett meet then fall in love even though they belong to feuding families. They intend to marry until Gordon makes a deathbed promise to his father starting the animosity in the next generation.
- An ex-convict is hired by Animas City, Colorado's mayor to be their marshal because no one else can stand up to the outlaws that rob every gold shipment that tries to leave town. Some of the gold miners don't trust their new peace officer believing he's in cahoots with the gangs.
- Two competing teams race to complete a cross country telegraph line, aiding the Union cause. Also at stake is a bonus so when sabotage takes place suspicions grow. But Hudson learns it's Confederate sympathizers at work.
- Paul Duval is scheduled for hanging and he is desperate to ward off his execution. He concocts a very unique omelet he calls hangtown fry but refuses to divulge the recipe in hopes it will keep him alive.
- When crossing the country in a wagon train on the way to Oregon disaster strikes the Segar family. The parents die, leaving their orphaned children to carry on under the protection of the wagon master.
- Jim Campbell has a rival in Lt. Harper for pretty newcomer Elsie's affections. He and his friends pretend to be rogue warriors to frighten the cavalryman but create a problem between the soldiers and Indians. It takes all of Jim's ingenuity to fix the situation.
- Six months after his brother assassinated President Lincoln, Edwin Booth arrives in Downieville to perform a Shakespearean show against wishes of the town's bully and his followers.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.7 (36)TV EpisodeWhen an army convoy Is threatened by Indian attack, a young soldier played by a young Tom Skerritt volunteers to get help from a nearby fort.
- A grizzled trail guide is retained to lead a dangerous trek through Indian country, lightening the mood with his wild adventure tales -- until one of them actually comes true.
- An Indian chief's young widow fights an ancient ritual requiring her to be killed following her husband's death.
- Phelps, a railroad executive, needs Andy Prentice's help with Chief Black Hawk in getting permission for the train to go through Indian territory. His daughter Evelyn causes trouble for Andy and he must fight the brave warrior.
- The outlaw career of California's notorious Joaquin Murieta is portrayed. It's seen through the experience of Ann Dix whose husband is murdered and her child disappears, leading her to spend years searching for her daughter.
- After getting nursed back to health by the mother of a soldier, a young Indian who had been taken captive changes her name to Emily but finds other changes aren't so easy.
- Teamsters Lem and Brad make what is usually an uneventful time hauling borax. But one trip they must contend with crazed cook Chang, an Indian burning, and Lem gambling away some of the mules. Brad just wants to wed Enid.
- Prospector Jimmy Dayton falls hard for a dance hall girl Flory. He buys a toupee and gets new teeth but it turns out she doesn't care how he looks she's only interested in his money.
- A lawyer who turned to the bottle is ostracized when he refuses to help a miner.
- A new judge and a recently-appointed woman sheriff have conflict over the concepts of judicial fairness versus frontier justice.
- The Emperor of Brazil rides a train to San Francisco. At a stop, he gets off for a stroll. The train leaves without him. He comes upon a farm run by a widow and kids. Mom doesn't believe he's an emperor and forces him to await the sheriff.
- Sante Fe faces an invasion by the American army and its citizens are heading south for the protection of the Mexican forces. But the strong willed Las Tules makes a case for standing up to the soldiers and refuses to leave.
- Mary Granger earns an engineering degree but finds it difficult to break into what's considered a male profession. She heads west hoping to tind it easier but encounters the same opposition until she proves herself.
- A gambler (DeForest Kelley) tries to win the heart of a society belle.
- Mike Ward arrives in Carson City and immediately clashes with newspaper owner Lauri Frick. He establishes a rival paper both working to improve things in frontier Nevada. What Lauri doesn't realize is who her secret contributor is.
- Tiger Lil leaves her dance hall days behind her by altering her dress and demeanor. Frank Johnson starts looking for her to profess his love, not believing she could change that much.
- Zack and Zeke are slaves from a plantation in Louisville when they overhear a guest talking about gold in California. They ask their master to allow them to buy their freedom by digging for gold.
- An ex-convict dispenses law from his tent in a mining camp.
- Iron fisted rancher Hank Lanier believes his son Jack needs a good education, bringing in Ralph Edmunds to teach him. But the teacher's arrival threatens Lanier's autocratic ways leading to a showdown.
- The Chumash Indians, enslaved by Spanish soldiers in early day California, rebel against their captors. Their leader Paconio realizes they are trapped in the mission and talks with the Padre to find a solution.
- Lieutenant Ross is known for his inept ways around the fort and gets the nickname Bungle. But when his commanding officer and fellow troopers are trapped by hostile Indians it's up to Ross to save them.
- In 1862 Utah the employees of a stagecoach depot encounter an orphaned Indian boy. Whipsaw and Gillis differ in their approach to Little Cayuse but he demonstrates his loyalty in a life or death situation.
- Odd little man named Oscar Little wins big at a land auction in the new frontier town of Rawhide, Nevada. With the help of a kind stranger, he turns a ten-dollar investment into over $20,000. After a narrow escape from a thieving dance-hall girl, Oscar makes his way home to New York. Here, he rescues his grateful brother and family from financial ruin. Though the family believes Oscar is still rich, he takes his leave, penniless, and returns to the West.
- The mining town of Columbia, California has burned twice so Philo Clark leads an effort to purchase the latest fire engine. Philo dubs it Little Papeete but his girlfriend Sue becomes jealous of the men's devotion to the machine.
- The tale of a society belle of Washington, D.C. who is transplanted to Carson City, Nevada, then known as "Little Washington".
- The tumultuous life of Lola Montez, born Eliza Gilbert, is portrayed. The dancer and adventuress becomes the toast of two continents, brings down Bavaria's King, owns a bear and goes through several fortunes.
- When Claypool swindles McSween out of his mine, storekeeper Hobart has an idea for retribution. Trained as a lawyer he traps Claypool into owing him the mine's deed but not before physical violence occurs.
- Kitty pits Joe & Gabe against each other, as she convinces Joe to run against Gabe for sheriff of Pima County. Violence ensues.
- Lotta's early years are in California gold mining camps where her mother runs a boarding house and her father a failed prospector. Briefly under the tutelage of Lola Montez, Lotta rises to be a famous singer and actress.
- A preacher's fiancé is not who he thinks she is.
- Nina pledges to wait for Terry when he leaves to make his fortune. But after not hearing from him, Nina marries John. Terry, now friendly with saloon girl Vera, is surprised when a sick Nina arrives leading him to make a huge sacrifice.
- Librarian and part-time poet Ina Coolbrith takes precocious but intelligent young street waif Dorita under her wing. As their relationship grows Ina finds that a locket means more to her fulfillment than any literary renown.
- Major Bell, an early settler of Los Angeles, comes to the defense of a man who he believes was framed for murder.
- John Raitt plays a drifter who befriends a boy whose father has been jailed for horse theft.
- Billy Benson is devoted to an easy life, unless it involves the advances of "ball and chain" Annie Parker. But desperate for money, he takes a typesetting job and promptly gets into a mess requiring a woman's touch.
- A retiring Arizona ranger chases one last crook.
- Asa Mercer heads East right after the Civil War to recruit brides for the many bachelors in the Northwest. He meets his match in Annie who wants to teach and is tired of Mercer's Puritan ways. The long ship journey bring complications.
- Though women are scarce in the mining camp plain Aggie lacks any suitors. But George and Russ bribe their friend Tiny with worthless mine stock to marry her. Tiny confesses to Aggie, then manager Mr. Loomis delivers a surprise.
- A stranger arrives in town promising he can resurrect the dead which worries Bill Groat. He realizes if the claim is true his murderous ways will be revealed.
- Reverend Joel Todd arrives in the wild frontier town of Whiskey Gulch with intentions of making it more civilized. Armed only with a bible he meets opposition from citizens who like the way things are.
- Counterfeiter James Reeves evades the sheriff by joining a Mormon wagon train. His cynical ways conflict with the faith of the others including Judith who he's attracted to. A plague of locusts and a resulting miracle changes Jim.
- On a peace mission, a rancher and an Indian meet a prospector who thinks they're after his gold.
- After a drifter serendipitously discovers a large sum of stolen money hastily hidden by outlaws on the lam, he lives it up but also shares the wealth.
- Stubby Weeks is teased and overlooked because of his height, losing out to Dutch for Merinda's affections. He gravitates to an archeologist who helps him with confidence and helps him show Merinda bravery comes in all sizes.
- Sam Swift is in love with Marjorie Delafield and intends to marry her. But her father Marcus doesn't approve and will only give his consent if Sam can make a fortune in three days.
- Carolyn Romney becomes fed up watching the Kimball-Starr gang run roughshod over the town of Durango. She decides to do something about it using the Durango Record.
- Mining town Aurora, Nevada is not a decent place to live proper Abby Marshall believes. After her son becomes sick and husband John is suddenly broke Abby is returning home until Major Sherman brings her bit of Massachusetts.
- The new sheriff of Abilene, "Bear River" Smith, tries to uphold the law in the wild town without carrying a sidearm -- with mixed results.
- Susan Magoffin, accompanying her husband West, becomes the first woman to travel the Sante Fe Trail. Starring Ronald Reagan.
- A Mexican official must decide between his fellow caballeros and his obligations to the U.S. Government during the annexation of California.
- Every cattle drive needs a lead steer and Goodnight's Old Blue is the best. But some cowboys make him disappear to collect a reward then the Wilkes family find him and make him a pet. But a charge of rustling endangers a life.
- Jim Bridger returns from an army assignment learning his wife has died and son Felix angry about his absences. Jim finds his eyesight is fading and his farm deep in debt. He takes one more scouting expedition to make things right.
- An old thief outwits lawmen by returning to his rundown shack, which straddles the U.S. and Republic of Texas border.
- A prospector who continuously loses bets and is subject to ridicule from a barroom crowd; thinks he has discovered salvation by betting on a fast Indian that he spots running near his mine. After winning a few bets and paying an opposing runner to throw a race; he loses again when the opposing runner uses some of his bribe money to pay the fast Indian to throw the race. However, the barroom crowd has a good laugh at his expense and he wins back the friendship that he lost while he was winning.
- Prospector "Dutch" Charley Koehn (John Bleifer)searches for gold for many years, but never finds any. He decides to settle down and buys a goat farm...and strikes it rich when he finds gold on the property.
- Cavalry man Larry Brooks is escorting a group through peaceful Indian territory. His quick use of a rifle ends several lives and puts everyone in peril due to lack of water. His attraction to the widowed Mary brings him to a heroic decision.
- A wagon train takes the wrong cutoff and end up in Death Valley running short of food and water. Two of the stronger men leave to find supplies but those left behind start to give up hope of their return.
- Colonel Hunter, a former Confederate officer returns to Texas to call on Kathy McLennan, the wife of a dead soldier who had been killed while serving under him during the Civil War. He discovers that the widow and other ranchers in the valley had been cheated by a wealthy cattle baron who gave them legally unclaimable IOUs in when purchasing their stock. Hunter tries to reason with the cattle baron, but when this fails devises a tactic to recover the money stolen from them.
- Pamela Mann is a widow in Mexico owned Texas and depends on her oxen for her livelihood. But Sam Houston is leading a drive for independence and needs her sturdy animals for cannon movement but the spirited Pamela resists all pleas.
- The last days of notorious outlaw Billy the Kid is told from the viewpoint of Pat Garrett. Vowing to take on Billy after elected sheriff, Pat first dramatically captures Billy who escapes forcing an ultimate showdown.
- Mac Gordon is a greenhorn from Boston and is quickly spotted by conmen Sykes and Daley. They sell him a mining claim rigged to look profitable. Wife Norma is disappointed he lost their money but Mac is determined to make good for her.
- Tom Horn hijacks a stagecoach with entirely female passengers. Most are future brides headed to Laramie but Tom bonds with dance hall owner Della. They must outwit several groups to successfully reach their destination.
- The end of the Mexican American War leads to disputes between land owning families like the Ortegas and newer settlers. When Carlos Ortega is killed a lie leads to Brewster's imminent hanging.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.9 (24)TV EpisodeCameron Mitchell plays Pete Kitchen, a stubborn Arizona pig rancher battling Indians on his wedding night.
- A hunter and his daughters save an Easterner.
- When Corbin is riding through a mysterious valley he is thrown from his horse and knocked unconscious. When he comes to he finds himself under the care of a family who relate the ghostly occurences of the area.
- Ma's circus has fallen on hard times, but she plans on reviving the show's fortunes with Juliette and her equestrian act. The situation begins to improve, but Forbes and Laura undermine the circus at every turn.
- Dr. Charles Edwards arrives in a rough frontier town to set up practice. He finds out that what he learned in his Eastern school doesn't always work among his less gentile patients.
- Annabelle ignores her grandmother's advice and flirts with ranch hand Winn while waiting for her beau Frank to propose. Winn's violent past becomes apparent when he vows revenge on her after she marries.
- A sailor, a barmaid and a newspaperman join forces to clean up a lawless city.
- Notorious outlaw John Wesley Hardin has ended his murderous ways and attempts to start his new life as a minister. No one in town suspects his past, than a member of his old gang arrives and threatens to expose him unless he's paid off.
- Sylvester Pattie and son travel to Spanish held California to trap but the superstitious governor has them arrested. In jail they are befriended by Carlota. The Patties' knowledge of medicine helps the entire community during an epidemic.
- 1952–197030mTV-PG7.8 (37)TV EpisodeJack agrees to buy French Frank's oyster boat but only if he spares Scratch's life. French, a violent man, vows vengeance when he loses his girl Mamie to Jack. Jack must outwit and diminish French as a hooligan.
- Mary Kileen likes the attention of as many men as possible and enjoys it even more when they physically fight over her. But Mary goes too far when someone is killed because of her and she encourages it to happen again.
- Mine owner Jim Barker sends for detective Romer Maxwell suspecting high grade ore is being smuggled out. Romer tests several theories then focuses on Kate Hanson but complicates matters by falling in love with her daughter Sarah.
- Quong Kee is a splendid chef who not only delights the palates of his patrons but also converts critics in the most unexpected manner.
- Justin Gates is in time to save a boy deathly ill from a medicine show. Gates tries to shut it down but meets opposition from Professor Peacock and his strongman Samson. Gates must physically fight to stop Peacock's fraudulent claims.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.9 (37)TV EpisodeBilly Ralston is a fast talking banker who cannot cover his customer's assets. He comes up with a scheme involving the mint to solve his problem yet remain out of jail.
- Reno, Nevada's naming begins on the battlefields of Mexico where officer Reno serves with Steve and Red. While they head west Reno returns to West Point. He becomes a Civil War hero and his friends intend to honor him.
- Elvira Riggs does the hard work on their mining claim while her husband Henry takes it easy. When they sell their stake for $70,000 Henry takes off with a shady sea captain, squandering the hard earned money.
- Outraged by a federal tax, citizens of Rough and Ready, California decide to secede from the union with prominent businessman Bundage as president. But Bundage, in effect, becomes a dictator, using his power for personal benefit.
- A US Navy officer is assigned to chart the Missouri River, but he runs into some unexpected hostility from a bull-headed army officer.
- Sam Kee saves a soldier's life and receives temporary refuge at a fort while other Chinese are being deported. Hoping to stay permanently, Sam soon discovers a big problem at the fort and throws himself in the middle of it.
- While serving as scouts for Fremont's expedition, Carson and Godey come across a man who has lost everything in an Indian raid. They face a choice between helping him or moving on with their jobs.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.8 (21)TV EpisodeCostello, a down and out cowboy, falls in love with a rancher's daughter. But because of her wealth he assumes he has no chance so he admires her from afar until luck comes his way.
- A young woman has trouble adjusting to the rough prairie after her Mormon husband is called to settle a new "Zion" away from Salt Lake City. The longer she stays there, the more she wants to leave until she finally has to take desperate measures to get what she thinks she truly wants.
- Lew Barry is a rock drilling champion and has lots of plans for the future. He is shot and loses his arm. His dreams appear to be fading as his self pity is growing. Will Lew's dreams ever be realized?
- A young Roy Bean rides into 1850's San Diego to visit his brother. Bad blood quickly develops between him and a local with Roy arrested for wounding the man. But is it justice for him to spend ten years in prison?
- The life of Cherokee tribesman Sequoia from his birth to his later years. His time spent on developing the Cherokee written language is portrayed in detail and it's importance to it's people.
- Two mysterious men Bob and Jim arrive in town only to begin digging in the graveyard at night. The citizen are suspicions but the strangers remain tight lipped. The appearance of a tombstone reveals the men are famous outlaw brothers.
- General Lew Wallace arrives in the lawless New Mexico territory to become governor, still stinging from his defeat at Shiloh and desperate to make a lasting contribution.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.5 (38)TV EpisodeShanghai Kelly works a side job filling ships with shanghaied sailors. He counts on long sea voyages to insure his "clients" don't come back after him. His fiancé sets him up to retire early.
- The California desert is taking it's toll on Rosie and her husband Aaron after months of failure at mining. She is ready to return to her parents when they find an unexpected mineral on a dry lake bed that could make them wealthy.
- British sailor Edward falls in love with Manuela Cortez against her father's wishes. Banished from colonial California he becomes a pearl diver with the help of native Kiori. A ferocious storm changes the fortunes of all.
- Jeremy is a crew member on a blackbirding ship thats capture and enslaves native people. He objects to the captain who sends him into the Hawaiian mountains to retrieve escapees. Jeremy finds a way to defy plus redeem himself.
- Ed Schieffelin has spent seven long years hoping to strike a bonanza but it always ends in failure. About to quit, he discovers what he believes to be a sure thing and convinces his brother to give up everything and join him.
- Caleb relies on the advice and support of his upstanding friend Andrew but has a blind spot concerning his son Johnny. Eventually Johnny goes too far and Caleb tracks him down to make him faces the consequences of his actions.
- Susie is blind and bitter because of her blindness. Steve meets her and helps her to find a purpose in life via a job. Susie witnesses a stage robbery and her heightened senses play a key role in solving the crime.
- Winfield Stratton strikes gold - just after he options his mine to a syndicate.
- John Thompson is determined that Placerville and other mining camps get mail during the snowy winters. John develops skis and heroically gets news through but his lack of pay postpones his marriage to Agnes.
- Prospector Jim Otis is taken hostage by robbers after he stumbles onto their loot.
- Sawbuck would give his left arm for a good set of teeth. When he saves a dentist's life on the trail they use some of Sawbuck's gold to make a set. But the two bandits that nearly killed the dentist have other plans for the gold.
- Solomon Ross was once a big city newspaper man but now he's the town drunk in the mining town of Amargosa. When his sister Anne comes for a surprise visit, the townspeople decide to keep Sol cleaned up and sober while she is in town.
- A gunfighter comes to town to challenge the "Avenging Angel". A gunman that is invincible. That bullets can't harm.
- A ghost-plagued woman hires a detective to take her and her fortune to San Francisco.
- Mary runs an outpost on the American frontier where her most important job is providing horses to the Union side. But a confederate Caleb is intent on derailing her operation until they meet over a horse's foal delivery.
- In Totem, Idaho, townspeople have grown tired of Dorsey Bilger (Lloyd Corrigan), a teller of tall tales.
- At a gathering of trappers Kit Carson takes on a belligerent man, who has insulted the Indians, in a series of contests.
- Mystery shrouds a stage robbery when the alleged culprit is killed before he can be questioned.
- Maggie Woolf is taking her father to Truckee, when a storm hits. While taking refuge in an abandoned cabin, they are set upon by two outlaws on the run from a posse.
- Kit Carson, while scouting for the army, finds an old friend Edward believed killed in a massacre. Informing him his fiance has married the lieutenant vows revenge but an ambush by hostile Indians leads to a change of heart.
- After a clash with hostile Apaches the troops discover a lone little girl and return with her to the fort. Captain Reed and his wife Emilie take her in, name her Suzie and become attached. They then discover her grandfather Chief Nahnee wants her back.
- Sal and Laurie are in love, but Laurie believes that a marriage between an Indian and a white woman can't work. When Sal's mother dies, he receives information that he might be white. He sets out to prove he is white and win Laurie's hand.
- Charley and Stokes are partners in a productive gold mine and are successful holding off any claim jumpers. The main problem is Charley drinking too much and when the beautiful Wilhelma arrives the situation worsens. It is Charley who devises a solution.
- A temporary warden of a state prison is appointed by the Nevada Governor. He immediately goes about the task of recovering three escapees. While going about this task, he outwits all three without firing a shot.
- Cal and Sam share a mining claim, but Sam is a better writer than a laborer. A set of circumstances prevent the friends from keeping control of their potential millions.
- During a drunken evening in town, a miner gives a pretty saloon-singer half-interest in his apparently worthless claim, only to learn that the surrounding property contains a vein of valuable ore.
- Colonel Campbell and his associate Blocker found the XIT ranch, one of the largest in Texas. But they are confounded by cattle rustlers like Johnny Santos and their inability to prove he's changing brands. A trial helps resolve the issue.
- Baylor no longer has enough animals to get across the Kansas prairie. He devises a unique way to propel his wagon but it invites ridicule. With only Lou believing in him, Baylor proposes a race to prove he is right.
- California Governor Leland Stanford bets an enormous amount of money in trying to prove a point about horse racing. He needs photographer Eadward Muybridge to get the proof he needs to win the wager.
- Ruel Gridley pays off a bet by donating a bag of flour to a fund for Civil War wounded.
- Two Arizona newspaper men have doubts when a Spanish gentleman claims to own millions of acres in the territory. His papers date to colonial times appearing authentic but Tom is determined to prove fraud.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.2 (20)TV EpisodeCalifornia imposes a monthly tax on immigrant miners in the 1850's gold boom. Most groups grudgingly respond but the French resist violently. Lt. Bradshaw is tasked with enforcement despite his sympathy for the miners.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG7.6 (44)TV EpisodeAfter a mob takes control of the docks of San Francisco, Captain David Farragut formulates a plan to enable the Navy to regain control.
- The conflict between the established Hispanic families and the recently arrived settlers from the United States comes to an head. General Vallejo seeks accommodation with the troop headed by Ezekiel in establishing a republic.
- Kit Carson falls in love with Indian woman Waa-Nibe, who is harassed by brutish Frenchman Pierre.
- A young tenderfoot goes to Death Valley to work at his fiancée's borax mine. He is assigned to work as a swamper on the huge mule train that ships the product out of the desert to a train station ten days away. On the return trip, a disgruntled former employee steals the mine's payroll and shoots the lead driver, forcing the tenderfoot to prove his mettle by taking the train back to safety and tracking down the thief to retrieve the stolen money.
- John Wheeler is going to even the odds in a fight between meek Arkie Monson and a gunslinger.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.0 (30)TV EpisodePostal inspector Wesley Hull is determined to discover how postmaster Jack Reardon can sell so many stamps in such a small town. He doesn't count on Reardon's pleasant disposition, or his knowledge of the letter of the law.
- James Savage is more comfortable living rough among his Indian friends and sharing the best of the Anglo world. But when Trask threatens to ruin the peace in the Yosemite region Savage must expose his duplicitous ways.
- A young Chinese man uses his special 1000-year-old book to help a miner win money at roulette -- at least until greed takes over and brings unfortunate consequences for both men.
- Dave Meiser learns that when it comes to greed there aren't many one can trust. Someone Dave considers a very good friend decides to swindle him out of his share of a potentially lucrative mine.
- Brothers John and Dave Chapman share a faithful dog Colonel but when Dave leaves Calico to work in Bismarck, their pet decides to travel between the towns. Soon he's used to transport mail, increasing the jealousy of Dave's girl Nancy.
- The Babb children, living in Texas, are captured by the Comanches while playing shortly after the Civil War. It is up to Mary Jane with the aid of an older Indian woman to help them escape.
- Jay Keniston Phipps, Jr. has come west to hunt for moths. He finds his moths but he also finds a girl. After he is married he is determined not to succumb to the Chivaree that follows.
- Red Eagle, with his wife Little Fawn, compete for an army freight contract against Manning. But Manning uses underhanded means to win so Little Fawn finds a clever solution after arriving at the fort.
- Eilley Orrum believes she can see the future and gives advice based on the ability. She tells Sandy Bowers where to mine his fortune, marrying him and spending their wealth freely. But she doesn't foresee that the money might run out.
- 1952–197030mTV-PG7.5 (35)TV EpisodeIn 1850's Arizona, Charles Poston fills many positions including the ability to perform weddings. After his arrival, Father McCabe declares all marriages invalid. A trial is conducted to settle things.
- A young, bold, bandit is robbing banks and businesses in a Sheriff's territory. Pressure mounts on the Sheriff to catch the bandit. The Sheriff plots to catch him but is always outsmarted. The Sheriff is determined to catch the bandit.
- A towns people try to stop Mexican bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.
- Tom Dixon, formerly an outlaw, is trying to change his ways and marry his sweetheart. But he's wanted for a past bank robbery and the reappearance of fellow gang member Cassidy make it difficult to avoid trouble.