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- 1952–197025mTV-PG9.2 (28)TV EpisodeMilton Clark and Emanuel Gruber are Denver bankers during it's mining days. They trade dust for coin but running short they produce their own coinage. The US government challenges them which leads to changes in the federal mint system.
- A country chicken rancher, bamboozled by a fast-talking insurance adjuster after his coop burns down, goes to court in his effort to get a fair settlement.
- The saga regarding the need for and development of blue jeans during the California gold rush by Levi Strauss.
- 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.
- 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.
- The MacArthur family arrive at Ft. Selden their new post in frontier Arizona. In the midst of hostile Apache actions the young Douglas falls under the watchful eye of Norkul who risks everything to protect the future commanding general.
- Colorado sheep rancher Ed Pratt sends his son Loren to market with a herd. Most die overnight in a meadow and the father blames the boy. Loren runs away, meeting wanted robber Haley. Toxic plant news plus an arrest assist improves matters.
- A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- In Totem, Idaho, townspeople have grown tired of Dorsey Bilger (Lloyd Corrigan), a teller of tall tales.
- Cowpoke Curt Morrison and pal Josh locate a spring on Indian land soon to be opened to homesteaders. Disqualified themselves they tell Bonnie but a land speculator beats her to it illegally. Curt makes sure it works out for the Kentucky lass.
- Farmer Carlo Farelli is looking for a wife and finds one in beautiful saloon girl Della. But the local farmer doesn't want Carlo's competition when it comes to his vegetables or Della.
- Herb is bringing his bride Henrietta to his ranch but realizes housekeeper Minnie is less than competent. He gets his friends to take Minnie back to her tribe but then his stepdaughter falls ill. Herb must get her to come back in time.
- A former prospector is hired by a young woman to find her fiance, who became lost in the mountains while searching for gold.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Colonel Lounsberry is selected by General Custer to be the only newspaperman to travel with the troops leaving on a campaign against the Sioux.
- Alex Grant is arrested for a fifteen year old murder when he returns to a mining camp after a long absence. Experienced prosecutor Peck faces off against new lawyer Greg Lewis who relies on the odd Harry Gander to clear his client.
- John Stetson is not a well man when he heads west. He teams up with trapper Dan Wills and activity restores his health. But when an avalanche ruins a year's work, John's ability to make his own hats promises him a prosperous future.
- War hero Clem is teased by his fellow miners because of his appearance. When Mona arrives from Kansas Clem is smitten and makes sure her life goes well. She appreciates his kindness but dates attractive Bruce until a life changing event.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.8 (31)TV EpisodeA local blowhard is causing problems with his tall tales so the town fathers decide to make use of the situation. They create the persona of Deadwood Dick and it works so well that what was once fiction starts to seem like fact.
- When her cow is killed by a train Lucy Tutaine is outraged by the indifference to her financial loss that the widow can't afford. She decides to sue the railroad with few giving her little chance of succeeding.
- The story of Amadeo Gianni and his creating of the Bank of America from a small institution to the largest financial savings in the world. A major focus is surviving the ruin of San Francisco during the 1906 earthquake.
- The women want culture in Wildcat so pretty Deborah is sent to collect money for a piano. But no one can play it after it arrives yet at night one can hear the music. Deborah discovers Chuck knows how but it bitter about having just one arm.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lawyer William Thorne defends an innocent woman threatened by bigotry and mob violence in an Arizona town.
- Townspeople plan a vendetta when a Mexican outlaw is accused of killing four miners.
- An old prospector partners with a newcomer in search of a gold strike.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jeb Slade talks his brother Billy into helping him rob Aaron Winters, who is wealthy from his borax findings. They fail and while Aaron escorts Billy to the authorities, he learns the type of character the young man has.
- Marshall Bill Tilghman works in 1890's Oklahoma territory trying to bring in the Doolin gang. He methods are questioned when he first offers amnesty but gets sidetracked when he does a bride a favor, putting his job in jeopardy.
- Two hoods see a way to fatten their wallets when they overhear a conversation among wealthy businessmen.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- A towns people try to stop Mexican bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.
- A peace seeking Indian scout aids pioneers besieged by Indian renegades.
- Attorney George Vest (Ronald Reagan), later a U.S. Congressman from Missouri, represents a boy suing a man for shooting his dog on October 18, 1869. Vest's "a man's best friend" closing argument became more famous than Vest himself.
- Jason Barnes takes a job with a railroad with a plan to advance quickly. He romances the company president's daughter Cynthia and plans to marry her until someone else has a different idea for his future.
- Union officer Parker has met his match with southern patriot Belle.
- Aaron brings his new bride Rosie to Death Valley where his place is isolated and rundown. Aaron continues a futile look for gold but as Rosie is about to leave him, he discovers another mineral to make them wealthy.
- A spectacular wrinkle develops around an aging marshal's refusal to wear glasses.
- When five men desert the Union Army, they are at the mercy of General Avery, who favors shooting them.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Winfield Stratton strikes gold - just after he options his mine to a syndicate.
- 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.
- William E. Borah, later to become a U.S. Senator from Idaho, is portrayed here as a young attorney defending a woman on a murder charge in Nampa, ID.
- Johnny Ringo is an expert gunslinger with a mysterious past. His arrival in town brings concern but he confides in Myra he wants a more respectable life. But too many want to build their reputation by gunning Ringo down.
- A town's pie supply is threatened when the loveless lady baker decides to leave.
- A stray dog arrives in town and becomes loyal to Bill Gentry who is courting Susan Sayres. When her father Lewis is murdered, Bill is suspected, with the only witness being the dog who recalls both past kindnesses and injustices.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.5 (23)TV EpisodeStagecoach driver, Abe Williamson, hunts down two outlaws who robbed his stagecoach.
- Warren takes an unreasonable dislike to his stepmother after returning to his father's ranch. An attack by rogue Indians leads Warren to have a change of heart.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- John Raitt plays a drifter who befriends a boy whose father has been jailed for horse theft.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ruel Gridley pays off a bet by donating a bag of flour to a fund for Civil War wounded.
- Jesse declares the middle of Main Street is the place to find gold and is seemingly correct after the mine is successful. But his backers in town become increasingly suspicious when their questions go unanswered.
- Russian Grand Duke Alexis is touring the West and the government assigns Buffalo Bill as his guide. The frontiersman objects but ends up bonding with the royal. An encounter with hostile Indians cements the friendship.
- Norman Berry and his partner Bill Snyder find a rich vein of ore but Bill abandons him to die. He is nursed back to health by Lupin who puts a curse on Bill for his betrayal. Snyder's efforts to quickly sell his claim leads to unexpected deaths.
- Yvonne DeCarlo plays a doctor struggling to begin a practice in the 1890s.
- When assayer Murphy evaluations vary greatly the miners decide to play a prank to prove a point. They break up a grindstone to take to Murph but are stunned when it contains silver but where it came from is a mystery.
- The Ellsworth ranch hires mild mannered Sam who wishes to be a preacher. Fellow employee Web, a bully, targets him and forces a showdown. The love of the boss's daughter helps Sam take a stand.
- Gurney is among the outraged citizenry when Limantour and his associate Tarabel have a deed claiming ownership of San Francisco. Gurney suspects a scheme but risks his life to prove it.
- Daniel Quint is carrying an entire years savings for his religious community. He befriends Lorna on the stagecoach, not knowing she is setting him up to be robbed by her paramour Meadows.
- Johnny Carter is wounded while committing a robbery and takes refuge in a mission school. He is nursed back to health by Sister Mary who learns his identity. She urges him to turn himself in which turns his partner Buckner against him.
- An ex-con tries to prevent the son he gave up for adoption from following in his steps.
- A convict is released from prison - but not from his past.
- The mining town of Camptonville, California is home to millwright Lester Pelton in the 1870's. With the aid of the Groves family sewing machine Lester devises a way to use hydraulic energy to revolutionize mining.
- Crow Dog is arrested for a reservation murder with Barkie arguing for a murder. The judge and sheriff ensure a fair trial yet the Indian is convicted. Asking to settle his affairs, promises to return for his hanging. But his lawyer's legal point goes to the Supreme Court.
- Nevada's road to statehood becomes entwined in a trial concerning mining claims and Civil War allegiances. Lawyers Corey and Stewart must prove that the judge and jury have been bribed to rid the courts of corruption.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.4 (27)TV EpisodeStony comes across a dying criminal and learns the possible location of some hidden loot. Using the last of his savings to buy an abandoned mine, he has trouble locating the money until he schemes to get others to do the work.
- Wall Kennedy (played by Slim Pickens) is best known for his tall tales, but he insists he's a more capable lawman than most despite a missing eye. A murder gives him a chance to prove his unique vision.
- 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.
- 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.
- A vengeful sea captain goes after the sailors he holds responsible for the loss of his leg.
- The mayor of Austin once insulted Governor Lambert. Now the governor seeks revenge by threatening the town's railroad.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- On a peace mission, a rancher and an Indian meet a prospector who thinks they're after his gold.
- A sailor, a barmaid and a newspaperman join forces to clean up a lawless city.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 good folks of town look down on Diamond Babe because of her saloon background. But a deadly epidemic hits the area and the citizens learn a lesson as Babe's care is responsible for saving lives.
- Tombstone sheriff Ray Ritter and wife Joanna have a bright future but then the he tosses shady gambler Fields out of area. He returns with a deed to half the town and Ritter finds he must protect the scoundrel from vigilant justice.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.3 (22)TV EpisodeA sheriff schemes to win an interest in California's wine industry.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.3 (22)TV EpisodeElias Baldwin heads to Santa Ana, California to makes his fortune. He takes risky chances on a number of business deals but it works out. But money leaves him unfulfilled until he meets the lovely Jennie Dexter.
- When a group of five men are ambushed by the Comanche, only two escape. But one other of the five men is still alive, and his dying sister's psychic bond with another woman may be his only chance for survival.
- When artistic Billy Jackson is threatened by gunslinger Corbett, he shoots him in the back. Famed lawyer Temple Houston is asked to take Billy's case but because the crime took place with many witnesses Houston must work a miracle.
- Tombstone has a reputation as a rugged mining town when newlywed Janet Gee arrives. Homesick for Scotland she befriends rough women plus looks out for a homeless Indian boy. A rosebush from her mother lifts her spirits.
- Itinerant preacher John Brownell arrives in Mojave to preach but finds the townspeople resistant. He does find organist Ellie sympathetic but his one convert Gideon is accused of murder. John is literally willing to fight for his soul.
- Pegarski is mistreated by mine manager Short in part to a rivalry over beautiful Mary Parker. Butae cave in alters the situation with the the better man triumphant as Mary holds vigil for a loved one.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.3 (30)TV EpisodeFrank Ball arrives in town announcing he has a horse with the most amazing ability. When he starts selling tickets, a local woman Anne is determined to expose him as a flim flam man.
- Rose had found contentment as the wife of blacksmith Gil Calvin. The unexpected arrival of men from her criminal past threaten her happiness through blackmail so the Calvins must figure out a way to thwart the outlaws.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.3 (35)TV EpisodeTwo partner prospectors, two Charlies, sell out to wealthy Spencer Gates and their lives take different paths. Big Charlie marries Consuelo Gates and becomes rich while his friend is a storekeeper just barely getting by.
- Whe oulaws kill an Indian elder and steal his horses the agent sends Two Horses after them. But the Navajos are not allowed to be armed so when his quarry captures him, Two Horses must use psychology to reverse the situation.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.3 (22)TV EpisodeLucia Darling arrives in territorial Montana to start a school. After being robbed of her books she is determined to continue despite being accused of being naive. She quickly learns the ways of the West to achieve her goals.
- Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
- 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.
- A charlatan traveling rainmaker gets hired during a long drought, sparking conflict between rival local governments.
- 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,
- 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 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.
- Fred Curry and Jesse Blount have filed claims to the same mine, and they're prepared to settle the matter with gunplay.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ex-convict dispenses law from his tent in a mining camp.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Quong Kee is a splendid chef who not only delights the palates of his patrons but also converts critics in the most unexpected manner.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kit Carson falls in love with Indian woman Waa-Nibe, who is harassed by brutish Frenchman Pierre.
- An inexperienced young man hears about a planned ambush on the sheriff and vows to help.
- New school teacher Ruth arrives in town and is instantly attracted to Brad Forrester. After she learning he's a gambler and boxing promoter she gives him the cold shoulder. But missing money points to Ruth and she needs his help.
- Noted frontier explorer John Fremont is in gold rush California and finds himself in a contentious mining dispute. As the situation threatens to turn violent the future presidential candidate has the support of his faithful wife Jessie.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.2 (23)TV EpisodeThe tumultuous political career of Sam Houston is recalled after marrying a younger Margaret Lea. Serving as leader of an independent Texas plus as governor and senator after it became a state, he relied heavily on his wife's support.
- Tom does the mining and Rupert the cooking in a partnership, where any profits are split equally. But Rupert becomes suspicious of Tom's behavior, especially concerning neighbor Mrs. Daigle and interest in her farm.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.2 (41)TV EpisodeAfter the divisive issue of statehood for California is resolved, a woman and her daughter sail to the Sunshine state, hiding the official statehood documents from ruffians who seek to destroy them.
- A general planning to house Indians on a reservation finds himself hated by white men and red men alike.
- Jess intends to marry his longtime sweetheart but thinks he needs to find some hidden gold so she will accept. When a wealthy traveler from New Orleans shows up and courts her, Jess begins to realize what he really wants.
- 1952–197030mTV-PG8.2 (26)TV EpisodeWagonmaster Lassen faces an unruly mob when he tries a new route to California in the 1840s and is overheard saying he may be lost.
- Phillip Sheridan's friendship with Indian scout Kahlu is questioned after a series of ambushes leave troopers dead. But Sheridan defends his ally against the outraged fort's residents trusting his instincts that he is right.
- Steve Bassett runs the only restaurant in a miner's camp, when he finds healthy competition after Melodie Marshall opens a rival eatery that quickly empties his tables. But Ms. Marshall must choose between success and romance when gold is discovered on a property she acquired from Bassett.
- Lumberjack Will is attracted to Trudy, the daughter of his boss Mr. Bell. But Trudy thinks highly of herself and after Will spanks her at a box social he expects to lose his job plus his best friend's Danny whose advice he took.
- Andrew Clayton, a down and out miner, finds himself on trial for robbery plus murder. As every witness identifies him, Andrew recounts his encounter with Red Haskell, his near double and a bad deal that could cost him his life.
- The story of the Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Treaty.
- The son of an Indian chief accused of the murder of a fellow tribesman faces trial.
- A young miner is afflicted with claustrophobia, causing his associates to call him "yaller".
- Brit and Hannah Bailey fend off Indians and outlaws in 1820's Texas to hold onto their farm. But when Stephen F. Austin arrives to claim the land as part of a government grant, Brit vows to fight whatever the cost.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Two Americans on their way to Santa Fe are captured by Mexican troops and held prisoner until an Indian woman comes to their aid.
- 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.
- A group of religious settlers tangles with outlaws who have set up an illegal tollgate.
- 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.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.1 (34)TV EpisodeJim 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.
- 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.
- A new judge and a recently-appointed woman sheriff have conflict over the concepts of judicial fairness versus frontier justice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- At a gathering of trappers Kit Carson takes on a belligerent man, who has insulted the Indians, in a series of contests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The going gets rough for a corrupt politician. The governor of Montana has launched a reform campaign.
- The holdup-proof safe in Gus Lammerson's store proves anything but.
- Maggie Franklin disowns her daughter Cara for marrying Billy. Husband Bill discovers a rich gold vein while meeting secretly with Cara. Leaving to file a claim he's unaware Maggie signs away her share, not knowing it's registered under her nickname.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.1 (23)TV EpisodeJudge Clinton orders a mine closed when he is persuaded that the conditions are unsafe. The local newspaper editor disagrees in print, angering the judge who retaliates.
- Scipio Gaines is an escaped slave who has been living among the Indians for years. When a government official shows up Scipio is prepared to giving up his freedom, not knowing much has changed in the ensuing years.
- Dr. Tom Bell stays out west after the Mexican American War but his belief in himself is gone. When a patient of his dies unexpectedly his medical practice is ruined and he thinks his only choice is to join with criminal elements.
- The mayor of El Paso seeks cleaner water for the city and attempts financing by a sale of main street.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.1 (35)TV EpisodeThe aging and ailing sheriff of Washoe County, Nevada gets a big assist from his deputy in the county's fight with the Central Pacific railroad over payment of back taxes.
- Newspaperman L. Frank Baum is having a hard time making his paper a success. He spends most of his time telling stories to the local kids, full of scarecrows, lions, and little girls carried away to magical lands by tornadoes.
- An Indian treaty is endangered by three killer outlaws. A cavalry lieutenant, who they misled, is determined to be the one who brings them to justice.
- A trapper campaigns for the annexation of Oregon Territory.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.1 (79)TV EpisodeA group of wagons leave a wagon train to head due west from Salt Lake City. Soon they find themselves trapped in a hot arid desert with their food and water diminishing rapidly.
- When young Miguel saves the lives of a rich man and his daughter, he is given a bag of silver coins as a reward. When he donates the silver to the local bell foundry to sweeten the tone of a new church bell, his mother is mortified. But Miguel doesn't realize that the gift will return in full when, as a priest he is lost in the desert many years later.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.1 (26)TV EpisodeSandy King, the youngest member of an outlaw gang, is wounded. The gang captures army lieutenant Jason Beal, but they agree to free him on condition that he take King for treatment by army doctors, without arrest. When the healed King returns to his gang, he provides them information for another robbery: stealing a group of horses from the army.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 horticulturist heads out west to identify new plants and encounters challenges.
- An Indian chief's young widow fights an ancient ritual requiring her to be killed following her husband's death.
- 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 retiring Arizona ranger chases one last crook.
- A Mexican official must decide between his fellow caballeros and his obligations to the U.S. Government during the annexation of California.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mystery shrouds a stage robbery when the alleged culprit is killed before he can be questioned.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.0 (35)TV EpisodeSacagawea leads the Lewis and Clark expedition.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.0 (25)TV EpisodeAfter a trip to town, two down and out miners find gold nuggets mixed with beans they bought. Convinced that finding origin of the beans will make them wealthy, they head across the Arizona desert encountering difficulties along the way.
- The San Antonio and San Diego mail route is considered dangerous but driver Silas makes it seem easy. But his good relations with the Indians and his mules is threatened by the Waltons, a desperate couple he encounters on the trail.
- Two cavalry officers have very different attitudes about the treatment of their Indian prisoners. A showdown occurs after an escape.
- An Army officer helps a young man track down his sister who was captured by Indians years before when the rest of their family was killed in a raid.
- 1952–197025mTV-PG8.0 (24)TV EpisodeIrishman Tommy is convinced he has found a leprechaun that will help him find gold in his mine. Ben claims he is just an ordinary man but he seems to have some magical abilities.
- John Hail honors his wife's dying wish and returns to make a solitary journey to place a headstone on her remote grave.
- William Randolph Hearst has big plans to make The Examiner the most successful newspaper in San Francisco. But big plans have a high price tag, and although he increases circulation Hearst still finds it difficult to turn a profit.
- Doc Holliday has two sides: gentleman and killer. After proving his mettle as a dentist, he's offered the chance to test his reputation as card player. But after the game goes wrong, will Kate be able to save him - in more ways than one?
- Lucretia Phinney and her children endure years of poverty and humiliation because her husband Herb prefers daydreaming and prospecting to steady work. Eventually, she devises an ironic solution to their situation.
- A mail delivery rider attempts to help a widow find the right man to marry and to help tend her farm and rear her young son.