Bonanza
“America's Favorite TV Western”
195949m / epWestern · Action & Adventure · Drama
First aired
September 12, 1959
TMDB Score
75% match · 503 votes
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Nevada Territory is awaiting statehood, and Ben considers running for governor until he learns he is wanted for murder in New Orleans. Inspector Charles Leduque arrives and says Ben is wanted for commiting the murder 20 years earlier, and after Joe kills his bodyguard in self-defense, Inspector Leduque makes it appear the other way around. Ben has no choice but go with Leduque, to clear his name in a very suspense-filled episode. Once again, there are several references to Joe's mother, and viewers are shown Marie's grave near the shore of Lake Tahoe.
About the Series

Synopsis
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
CreatorDavid Dortort
- First aired
- September 12, 1959
- Last aired
- January 16, 1973
- Seasons
- 14 seasons · 431 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Network
- NBC
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