Death Valley Days Season 14, Episode 5: The Rider

1

Temporary Warden

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.

2

Captain Dick Mine

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.

3

The Lawless Have Laws

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.

4

The Great Turkey War

The vandalism and theft of turkeys being brought to market sets up a showdown between lawlessness and justice in an intimidated western town.

5

The Rider

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.

6

Traveling Trees

A Quaker farmer heads west with a big load of apple tree seedlings intended to be planted in the fertile grounds of Oregon.

7

No Place for a Lady

Susan Magoffin, accompanying her husband West, becomes the first woman to travel the Sante Fe Trail. Starring Ronald Reagan.

8

A City Is Born

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.

9

The Book

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.

10

Mrs. Romney and the Outlaws

Carolyn Romney becomes fed up watching the Kimball-Starr gang from running roughshod over the town of Durango. She decides to do something about it using the Durango Record.

11

Dry Water Sailors

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.

12

Devil's Gate

A wagon train headed to Oregon is abandoned by all of its members who instead decide to quit early and prospect for gold -- leaving the train boss, his wife, and a prisoner to continue alone into dangerous country.

13

The Red Shawl

While traveling to Utah, a group Mormon "handcart pioneers" become separated from one of their young boys in unsettled Indian country, leading to a testy interaction.

14

A Picture of a Lady

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.

15

Canary Harris vs. the Almighty

A woman whose house is hit by a meteorite decides to both sue for damages and wager with her lawyer regarding the eventual outcome.

16

The Fastest Nun in the West

A nun stands up for law and justice for a killer, despite heavy sentiment for a more expeditious brand of frontier justice.

17

The Fight San Francisco Never Forgot

Walter Watson is the new boxing instructor at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. After a confrontation with the local bully, he begins training banker James Corbett to face him in a bout that holds the future for both Watson and the club.

18

The Courtship of Carrie Huntington

Carrie 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.

19

Water Bringer

William Richardson, a Boston sailor, is sent ashore to get water for his ship on arrival in California. While doing his job he finds himself charmed by the land, the Martinez family and Maria Martinez in particular.

20

Crullers at Sundown!

A former fired ranch hand, who is in love with the bosses daughter, sees his chance to get a job when the cook leaves.

21

Hugh Glass Meets the Bear

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.

22

The Firebrand

After the territory of California became a part of the United States, the new military governor in Los Angeles was nothing short of a dictator. When a former general of the Mexican army leads a revolt, his brother, the ex-governor, must prevent a war.

23

The Hat That Huldah Wore

Huldah is to marry a man she has never met when she leaves her home in the east. She takes the precaution of hiding her savings until she knows she is making the right choice.

24

The Four Dollar Law Suit

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.

25

An Organ for Brother Brigham

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.

26

Lady of the Plains

A gambler (DeForest Kelley) tries to win the heart of a society belle.