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Bonanza (1959)

WesternAction & AdventureDramaFamily
Rating 7.5 505
Seasons14
Episodes431
StatusEnded

“America's Favorite TV Western”

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S14 E16
Created by
David Dortort
Network
NBC
First aired
Sep 12, 1959
Last aired
Jan 16, 1973
Episode runtime
49m
Language
English
Production
NBC, NBC Studios

Seasons & episodes

Bonanza Season 1 poster

Season 1

32 episodes · 1959

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E11. A Rose for LottaSep 12, 1959 · 49m 8.0Lotta Crabtree is hired by mining tycoon Alpheus Troy to lure one of the Cartwrights into town and hold him for ransom in exchange for Ponderosa timber rights.E22. Death on Sun MountainSep 19, 1959 · 49m 8.0Greedy opportunist Mark Burdette and his accomplice Early Thorne stir up trouble between the Paiute tribe and the citizens of Virginia City. Ben discovers Burdette and Thorne are…E33. The NewcomersSep 26, 1959 · 49mJohn Pennington and his crew want to mine the Ponderosa land by hydraulic means. Ben is totally against this method and evicts them in short order. Hoss is given the task of telli…E44. The Paiute WarOct 3, 1959 · 49mTrader Mike Wilson attempts to escape punishment by the Paiute Indians after mistreating two of their women, by placing the blame on Adam. A fierce war between the Paiutes and the…E55. Enter Mark TwainOct 10, 1959 · 49mSamuel Clemens arrives in Virginia City to write for the Territorial Enterprise at the same time a crooked politician tries to lay claim on the Ponderosa.E66. The Julia Bulette StoryOct 17, 1959 · 49mLittle Joe is infatuated wih saloon owner Julia Bulette, whom he imagines is like his late mother. First episode to reveal backround details concerning Marie Cartwright, and inspi…E77. The Saga of Annie O'TooleOct 24, 1959 · 49mAdam defends the mining claim of Annie O' Toole in a court presided over by Judge Ben Cartwright. Annie comes to the Washoe Diggings with a claim to a mine filed by her beau, Swed…E88. The Phillip Diedesheimer StoryOct 31, 1959 · 49mAdam and Hoss assist a German engineer in developing the concept of "square set timbering" in the mines. Based on fact, and the first episode not to include all four Cartwrights.…E99. Mr. Henry ComstockNov 7, 1959 · 49mIn a flashback, the legendary prospector arrives on the Ponderosa and participates in the founding of Virginia City. Coincidentally, guest star Jack Carson played a teller at the…E1010. The Magnificent AdahNov 14, 1959 · 49mVirginia City is visited by actress Adah Issacs Menken, who happens to be an old acquaintance of Ben's. Joe is badly beaten by Adah's jealous suitor, John C. Regan, who is bested…E1111. The Truckee StripNov 21, 1959 · 49mLuther Bishop and Ben Cartwright have had an ongoing land dispute for a number of years, over a small tract called the Truckee Strip. One of Bishop's employee's has a grudge again…E1212. The Hanging PosseNov 28, 1959 · 49mAdam and Joe reluctantly join a group of vengeful townsmen, who are out to lynch the three men who supposedly killed Vannie Johnson. The posse is run by Paiute Scroggs and Flint J…E1313. VendettaDec 5, 1959 · 49mIn a variation of "High Noon", Ben and Hoss must face a gang of outlaws practically all alone when most of Virginia City's citizens go into hiding. The most action-filled episode…E1414. The SistersDec 12, 1959 · 49mThis episode begins with Adam defending the honor of Sue Ellen Terry in a duel. No one gets shot because the other man misses Adam and Adam generously shoots in the air to end the…E1515. The Last HuntDec 19, 1959 · 49mHoss and Joe come across a pregnant Indian woman while hunting bighorn sheep and must deliver her baby. Despite touches of humor, including a scene in which Joe refers to a meal a…E1616. El Toro GrandeJan 2, 1960 · 49mBen sends Hoss and Joe to Monterey to purchase an expensive seed bull. The first of Blocker and Landon's many comic misadventures, although the casual use of violence, as in the r…E1717. The OutcastJan 9, 1960 · 49mBecause she is related to criminals, a young woman is ostracized by everyone but the the Cartwrights. She unwisely seeks solace with an ex-con friend of Joe's, Clay Renton, and it…E1818. A House DividedJan 16, 1960 · 49mAs the Civil War approaches, Adam and Joe clash over which side to support. The situation is complicated by the arrival of Frederick Kyle, a Southern sympathizer. He was an old fr…E1919. The GunmenJan 23, 1960 · 49mIn the first all-out comic episode of the series, Hoss and Joe travel to Kiowa Flats, Texas, where they are mistaken for the notorious Slade Brothers, also played by Blocker and L…E2020. The Fear MerchantsJan 30, 1960 · 49mThe Cartwrights encounter racial bigotry in Virginia City and end up protecting a Chinese boy from mob violence. Victor Sen Yung, in his largest role to date, speaks normally in t…E2121. The Spanish GrantFeb 6, 1960 · 49mIn "The Spanish Grant", a young bargirl, Rosita Morales is pretending to be a Spanish noblewoman named Isabella Marie Inez de la Cuesta and at the end of the story, it's revealed…E2222. Blood on the LandFeb 13, 1960 · 49mA shiftless sheepherder, Jeb Drummond, encroaches his herd of sheep on the Ponderosa and refuses to budge. He resists all of Ben's attempts to throw him off his land and finally r…E2323. Desert JusticeFeb 20, 1960 · 49mWhen a tough U.S. Marshal from California arrests a Ponderosa hand, Dave Walker, for murder, Adam and Hoss go along to make sure their employee reaches Los Angeles alive. In one s…E2424. The StrangerFeb 27, 1960 · 49mNevada 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 B…E2525. Escape to PonderosaMar 5, 1960 · 49mAfter Adam is bushwhacked by three army deserters, Ben tracks them down, and tackles the brutal Captain Bolton who is pursuing them.E2626. The AvengerMar 19, 1960 · 49mA restaurant owner whom Ben and Adam have confronted over stolen Ponderosa beef ends up dead one night. His daughter, Sally Byrnes runs the cafe and in her resentment, wrongfully…E2727. The Last TrophyMar 26, 1960 · 49mAdam takes Ben's friends, Lord Marion Dunsworth and Lady Beatrice, on a hunting expedition, and they are captured by a gang of crude thieves and murderers. During one early scene,…E2828. San FranciscoApr 2, 1960 · 49mIn this comic episode, the first to take place far from the ranch, Ben, Hoss, and Joe deliver a herd to San Francisco. Although he warns his sons to be careful in the big city ("T…E2929. Bitter WaterApr 9, 1960 · 49mLen Keith, a miner, wants to purchase some land adjacent to the Ponderosa from rancher Andy McKaren. Andy's son, Tod, is anxious to sell. Keith has offered him a partnership,and m…E3030. Feet of ClayApr 16, 1960 · 49m 6.0Hoss takes Billy Allen, the young son of a convicted felon under his wing, then is forced to kill his father and Billy will not forgive him. The most emotional Hoss story since "T…E3131. Dark StarApr 23, 1960 · 49mJoe falls in love with Tirza, an undeniably strange gypsy girl who says she is cursed and never does seem to "snap out of it". The first episode of the series with a supernatural…E3232. Death at DawnApr 30, 1960 · 49mVirginia City is plagued by organized crime, Sam Bryant and his gang. One of his men, Farmer Perkins, kills a storekeeper, and at his trial, the wife of the store owner is afraid…

About Bonanza

Bonanza (1959) is a western, action & adventure, drama TV series created by David Dortort, starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, David Canary, Tim Matheson.

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

Watch every episode of Bonanza online free in HD on XFILMHD, including the latest episode, season 14 episode 16.

Cast

Lorne GreeneBen CartwrightMichael LandonJoe CartwrightDavid CanaryCandy CanadayTim MathesonGriff KingMitch VogelJamie Hunter Cartwright

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What is Bonanza about?

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

Who stars in Bonanza?

Bonanza stars Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, David Canary, Tim Matheson.

When was Bonanza released?

Bonanza first aired on Sep 12, 1959.

How long is Bonanza?

Bonanza has a runtime of 49m.

What is the rating of Bonanza?

Bonanza has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

What genre is Bonanza?

Bonanza is a western, action & adventure, drama TV series.

How many seasons and episodes does Bonanza have?

Bonanza has 14 seasons and 431 episodes.

Is Bonanza still airing?

Bonanza has ended. The last episode aired on Jan 16, 1973.

Who created Bonanza?

Bonanza was created by David Dortort.

Which network airs Bonanza?

Bonanza airs on NBC.

Who plays the main characters in Bonanza?

Ben Cartwright is played by Lorne Greene. Joe Cartwright is played by Michael Landon. Candy Canaday is played by David Canary. Griff King is played by Tim Matheson.

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