Season One

The first season of The Rifleman aired from September 30, 1958 to June 30, 1959, with a total of 40 episodes.
==Episode list==
No. 	Title 	Director 	Writer 	Air Date 	Prod. CodeTV.com - The Rifleman, Season 1, archived June 4, 2008
1 	The Sharpshooter 	Arnold Laven 	Sam Peckinpah 	September 30, 1958 	8438
Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.	Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.	Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.	Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.	Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.	Lucas McCain and Mark arrive in North Fork to buy a ranch, but when Lucas enters a turkey shoot contest to win the prize money to pay for it, they become entangled with the town's corrupt officials and a dangerous bet.
2 	Home Ranch 	Arnold Laven 	Sam Peckinpah 	October 7, 1958 	6203
Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out. 	Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out. 	Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out. 	Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out. 	Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out. 	Two ruthless hired hands of a wealthy cattleman, who has been using the ranch for grazing his cattle, demand that Lucas move out.
3 	End of a Young Gun 	Jerry Hopper 	Frank D. Gilroy 	October 14, 1958 	6205
Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark. 	Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark. 	Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark. 	Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark. 	Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark. 	Lucas lets a young bank robber stay on his ranch after he breaks his leg saving Mark.
4 	The Marshal 	Sam Peckinpah 	Sam Peckinpah 	October 21, 1958 	6211
Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah. 	Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah. 	Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah. 	Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah. 	Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah. 	Lucas takes in Micah Torrance, a former peace officer turned drunk bum, and gives him work on his ranch. Three outlaws arrive in North Fork seeking revenge against Micah.
5 	The Brother-in-Law 	Arnold Laven 	David Victor & Herbert Little, Jr. 	October 28, 1958 	6207
Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery. 	Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery. 	Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery. 	Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery. 	Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery. 	Lucas's brother-in-law Johnny Gibbs visits the McCain ranch, hiding the fact that he is on the run from the law for a robbery.
6 	Eight Hours to Die 	Arnold Laven 	Palmer Thompson 	November 4, 1958 	6219
Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son. 	Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son. 	Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son. 	Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son. 	Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son. 	Judge Zephiniah Burton seeks "justice" against the hangman who hanged his son; the judge who sentenced his son; and Lucas, the man who caught his son.
7 	Duel of Honor 	Joseph H. Lewis 	Ken Kolb 	November 11, 1958 	6213
When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel. 	When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel. 	When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel. 	When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel. 	When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel. 	When an Italian count arrives in North Fork, his strange attire attracts the attention of Groder, a town bully, eventually leading to the count challenging Groder to a duel.
8 	The Safe Guard 	Joseph H. Lewis 	David Swift 	November 18, 1958 	6223
A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard. 	A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard. 	A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard. 	A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard. 	A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard. 	A new bank opens up in North Fork and hires a former Texas gunfighter with a sordid past to act as safe guard.
9 	The Sister 	Montgomery Pittman 	Montgomery Pittman 	November 25, 1958 	6217
Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him. 	Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him. 	Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him. 	Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him. 	Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him. 	Mark is smitten with a young woman and tries to get her and Lucas to get together, while Lucas deals with a man seeking vengeance on him.
10 	New Orleans Menace 	Arnold Laven 	Cyril Hume 	December 2, 1958 	6215
A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch. 	A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch. 	A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch. 	A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch. 	A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch. 	A wealthy and sadistic organized crime kingpin from New Orleans who is used to getting whatever he wants decides he wishes to purchase the McCain Ranch.
11 	The Apprentice Sheriff 	Arthur Hiller 	Barney Slater 	December 9, 1958 	6209
While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands. 	While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands. 	While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands. 	While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands. 	While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands. 	While Micah is away, he appoints young Dan Willard as temporary marshal, who thinks he has something to prove and gets in over his head with some rowdy Texas cowhands.
12 	The Angry Gun 	David Swift 	Samuel A. Peeples 	December 16, 1958 	6201
Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money. 	Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money. 	Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money. 	Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money. 	Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money. 	Lucas and Mark share a stagecoach trip with a Marshal and his prisoner, Johnny Cotton. Johnny's gang arrives to free their partner and rob the stage, including all of Lucas's money.
13 	The Young Englishman 	Arnold Laven 	Arthur Weiss 	December 23, 1958 	6229
Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle. 	Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle. 	Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle. 	Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle. 	Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle. 	Lucas gets in trouble when he accuses the foreman of a neighboring ranch of rustling some of his cattle.
14 	The Gaucho 	Jerry Hopper 	Bruce Geller 	December 30, 1958 	6233
Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts." 	Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts." 	Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts." 	Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts." 	Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts." 	Lucas and Mark get caught up in local tensions after an Argentinian landbuyer arrives in North Fork, leading to conflicts with some of the town’s residents who see them as "pepperguts."
15 	The Pet 	Joseph H. Lewis 	Ken Kolb 	January 6, 1959 	6231
Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 	Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 	Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 	Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 	Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting. 	Mark takes in a homeless horse after its owner is killed in a gunfight, as Lucas investigates the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
16 	The Sheridan Story 	Arnold Laven 	Cyril Hume 	January 13, 1959 	6221
Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night. 	Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night. 	Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night. 	Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night. 	Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night. 	Lucas hires an injured and bitter Confederate veteran to work on his ranch, but a Union cavalry patrol shortly arrives as well, looking for a place to spend the night.
17 	The Retired Gun 	Arnold Laven 	Barney Slater 	January 20, 1959 	6227
A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy. 	A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy. 	A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy. 	A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy. 	A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy. 	A renowned gunfighter comes to North Fork to retire from gunfighting and live a simple life, in order to make his wife happy.
18 	The Photographer 	Arnold Laven 	Ken Kolb 	January 27, 1959 	6225
When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter. 	When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter. 	When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter. 	When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter. 	When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter. 	When Abel Goss, a photographer friend of the McCains, is accused of murder, Lucas and Mark take opposing views on the matter.
19 	Shivaree 	Joseph H. Lewis 	David Victor and Herbert Little 	February 3, 1959 	6237
A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will. 	A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will. 	A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will. 	A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will. 	A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will. 	A young couple is forced to marry in North Fork after they hide the fact that one of them is a girl, and a rowdy crowd throws a Shivaree for them against their will.
20 	The Deadeye Kid 	Jerry Hopper 	Palmer Thompson 	February 10, 1959 	6241
Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder. 	Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder. 	Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder. 	Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder. 	Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder. 	Mark befriends a teenager from Brooklyn and tries to help him when he gets wrongfully accused of murder.
21 	The Indian 	Arnold Laven 	Cyril Hume 	February 17, 1959 	6239
Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian. 	Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian. 	Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian. 	Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian. 	Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian. 	Federal marshal Sam Buckhart arrives in North Fork in search of an Indian suspected of arson. The townspeople turn against him when they discover that he too is an Indian.
22 	The Boarding House 	Sam Peckinpah 	Sam Peckinpah 	February 24, 1959 	6235
Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall. 	Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall. 	Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall. 	Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall. 	Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall. 	Reformed card shark Julia Massini opens a boarding house in North Fork, but one of her old associates is threatening to reveal her past unless she lets him turn the establishment into a gambling hall.
23 	The Second Witness 	Lewis Allen 	Judy and George W. George 	March 3, 1959 	6245
Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered. 	Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered. 	Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered. 	Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered. 	Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered. 	Lucas puts his life in jeopardy when he steps in as a witness against infamous gunslinger Slade Burrowes after the original witness is murdered.
24 	The Trade 	Joseph H. Lewis 	David Lang 	March 10, 1959 	6243
Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care. 	Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care. 	Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care. 	Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care. 	Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care. 	Outlaw Sam Morley falls in love with a young woman who has a serious illness. He asks Lucas to turn him in for the reward and then use the money to pay for her medical care.
25 	One Went to Denver 	Lewis Allen 	Pat Fielder 	March 17, 1959 	6247
Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank. 	Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank. 	Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank. 	Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank. 	Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank. 	Lucas reunites with his old friend Tom Birch, unaware that he and his gang intend on robbing the North Fork bank.
26 	The Deadly Wait 	Joseph H. Lewis 	Arthur Browne, Jr. 	March 24, 1959 	6251
The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off. 	The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off. 	The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off. 	The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off. 	The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off. 	The outlaw responsible for crippling Micah Torrance's arm gets released from prison and arrives in North Fork intent on finishing Micah off.
27 	The Wrong Man 	Arnold Laven 	N.B. Stone, Jr. 	March 31, 1959 	6255
Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not. 	Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not. 	Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not. 	Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not. 	Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not. 	Famous but crooked lawman Jay Jefferson arrives in North Fork intent on killing an outlaw for the reward, whether he is the right man or not.
28 	The Challenge 	Lewis Allen 	David Victor and Herbert Little 	April 7, 1959 	6263
An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him. 	An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him. 	An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him. 	An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him. 	An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him. 	An escaped criminal takes Micah Torrance and Hattie Denton hostage to prove to himself and everyone else that the years he spent in prison haven't softened him.
29 	The Hawk 	Lamont Johnson 	Arthur Browne, Jr. 	April 14, 1959 	6261
30 	Three-Legged Terror 	William Conrad 	Palmer Thompson 	April 21, 1959 	6265
31 	The Angry Man 	Jerry Hopper 	Arthur Browne, Jr. 	April 28, 1959 	6267
32 	The Woman 	Arnold Laven 	Pat Fielder 	May 5, 1959 	6271
33 	The Money Gun 	Sam Peckinpah 	Bruce Geller 	May 12, 1959 	6273
34 	A Matter of Faith 	Don Taylor 	Harry Kronman 	May 19, 1959 	6275
35 	Blood Brother 	Arnold Laven 	Pat Fielder 	May 26, 1959 	6277
Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger. 	Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger. 	Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger. 	Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger. 	Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger. 	Lucas gives blood to save a dying man and is surprised by Micah's loathsome behavior toward the man. Then three men arrive from a nearby town and demand custody of the stranger.
36 	Stranger at Night 	Lewis Allen 	David Lang 	June 2, 1959 	6281
37 	The Raid 	Paul Landres 	Harry Julian Fink 	June 9, 1959 	6283
38 	Outlaw's Inheritance 	Don Taylor 	Judy and George W. George 	June 16, 1959 	6285
39 	Boomerang 	Joseph H. Lewis 	Arthur Browne, Jr. 	June 23, 1959 	6287
When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death. 	When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death. 	When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death. 	When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death. 	When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death. 	When a rancher dies after the bank forecloses the mortgage on his property, his son blames banker John Hamilton for his father's death.
40 	The Mind Reader 	Don Medford 	Robert C. Dennis 	June 30, 1959 	6291
==Cast==
*Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain
*Johnny Crawford as Mark McCain
*Paul Fix as Micah Torrance
*R.G. Armstrong as Fred Tomlinson
*Hope Summers as Hattie Denton
*Bill Quinn as Sweeny
* Harlan Warde as John Hamilton
* Edgar Buchanan and Rhys Williams as Doc Burrage
Category:Seasons
==References==