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The Mountain Girl Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #33

In the May 13, 1962 episode of Bonanza titled The Mountain Girl, the central character is Trudy Harker, portrayed by Nina Shipman. Trudy, raised in the hills by her reclusive grandfather Seth, finds herself under the care of Joe Cartwright following Seth’s passing. Committed to fulfilling a promise to Trudy’s late grandfather, Joe endeavors to […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 15, 2024

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The Long Night Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #32

Adam Cartwright hurriedly travels to Bowline with a bank draft in a race against time to finalize a crucial business deal. However, his journey takes a dangerous turn when he is ambushed by an escaped convict named Poindexter (played by Bing Russell). Forced to swap clothes with Poindexter, Adam soon finds himself mistaken for the […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 15, 2024

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The Dowry Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #31

The Cartwright family springs into action when bandits reportedly abscond with the $100,000 dowry earmarked for Michele Dubois’ wedding. Michele, the daughter of self-proclaimed land baron Alexander Dubois, is distressed. As the Cartwright sons stand sentinel over the injured Dubois at the Ponderosa, Ben Cartwright begins questioning the repeated targeting of Dubois and his wealth […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 15, 2024

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Blessed Are They Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #30

The tight-knit community of Virginia City finds itself torn apart by a bitter feud between the Mahan and Clarke families. Ben Cartwright takes on the challenging task of mediating a ceasefire and determining which family will gain custody of twin grandchildren. Assisting Ben in navigating this delicate situation is the town’s new minister, portrayed by […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 14, 2024

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Inger, My Love Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #29

In the 1961 episode of Bonanza titled “Elizabeth, My Love,” Ben Cartwright reminisces about his first wife, Elizabeth, who was the mother of his eldest son, Adam. Then, in the installment aired on April 15, 1962, titled Inger, My Love, Ben reflects on his life with his second wife, the Scandinavian immigrant Inger Borgstrom (played […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 14, 2024

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The Crucible Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #28

Adam finds himself stranded in the desert after being robbed of $5,000 and his horse by two thieves. Near death, he encounters an old prospector named Kane, who assists him as a mule and supplies in exchange for three days of labor at his mine. However, Kane’s true nature is revealed when he reveals himself […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 14, 2024

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The Gamble Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #27

During a cattle drive, the Cartwright men make a pit stop in Alkali, only to find themselves thrown into the local jail the following day. They’re accused of robbing the town’s bank and causing the deaths of several innocent bystanders. Joe Cartwright manages to escape from his cell and seeks help before his father, Ben, […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 14, 2024

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Look to the Stars Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #26

In 1907, the renowned physicist Albert Abraham Michelson was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in developing optical precision instruments, enabling scientists to measure light waves accurately. According to Bonanza scriptwriters Robert Fresco and Paul Rink, Michelson, born in Germany, spent his formative years in Virginia City, Nevada. He attended a school overseen […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 14, 2024

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The Lawmaker Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #25

While having lunch with Adam and Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Coffee witnesses a robbery at the Virginia City Express office. In his attempt to apprehend the gang, Coffee is injured in a horse stampede caused by the outlaws. Asa Moran (played by Arthur Franz) is appointed acting sheriff during his recovery. However, Moran’s power quickly corrupts […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 13, 2024

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The Wooing of Abigail Jones Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #24

Singer Vaughn Monroe makes a special appearance as the bashful Ponderosa ranchhand Hank Meyers. Smitten with schoolteacher Abigail Jones (played by Eileen Ryan), Hank lacks the courage to express his affection. Following a classic “Miles Standish” approach, he enlists Adam Cartwright to convey his feelings, leading to expected outcomes. Norma Varden and Diana Darrin, completing […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 13, 2024

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The Guilty Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #23

Ben Cartwright is a witness to the horrifying event when ex-convict Jack Groat (played by Charles Maxwell) fatally shoots the son of Ben’s longtime friend Lem Partridge (portrayed by Lyle Bettger). Given that Groat had previously served time for the murder of Lem’s wife, Lem is bewildered as to why Ben didn’t intervene during Groat’s […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 13, 2024

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Gift of Water Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #21

Amidst a crippling drought gripping the territory, local farmers, led by Jason Gant (played by Royal Dano), seek access to the water supply near the Ponderosa. However, neighboring ranchers vehemently oppose this, forming a vigilante group to remove the farmers forcibly. Feeling a personal obligation to assist Gant, Hoss Cartwright steps in to mediate the […]

The Lone Writer 2 years agoFebruary 13, 2024

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Category: Bonanza

The Mountain Girl Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #33

The Long Night Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #32

The Dowry Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #31

Blessed Are They Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #30

Inger, My Love Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #29

The Crucible Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #28

The Gamble Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #27

Look to the Stars Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #26

The Lawmaker Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #25

The Wooing of Abigail Jones Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #24

The Guilty Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #23

Gift of Water Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #21

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