The Young Riders

S01 E01 · 1989-09-20

The Kid

Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.

S01 E02 · 1989-09-21

Gunfighter

The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.

S01 E03 · 1989-09-28

Home of the Brave

Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.

S01 E04 · 1989-10-05

Speak No Evil

Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.

S01 E05 · 1989-10-12

Bad Blood

The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.

S01 E06 · 1989-10-26

Black Ulysses

Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.

S01 E07 · 1989-11-02

Ten-Cent Hero

A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.

S01 E08 · 1989-11-09

False Colors

The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.

S01 E09 · 1989-11-16

A Good Day to Die

A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.

S01 E10 · 1989-11-30

The End of Innocence

Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.

S01 E11 · 1989-12-07

Blind Love

Hickok's heart is lassoed by a mysterious woman, but he is caught in a dangerous tangle when he discovers that she is bound to another man.

S01 E12 · 1989-12-14

The Keepsake

Teaspoon is given claim to a small fortune, but he may lose it to a young woman he thinks is his lost daughter, and to a crooked gambler willing to kill for the cash.

S01 E13 · 1990-01-04

Fall from Grace

Hickok has a falling-out with Teaspoon, and he falls in with a gang of outlaws who are after a store of Army guns and ammunition.

S01 E14 · 1990-01-11

Hard Time

Kid is sentenced to hard time on a trumped-up charge by a small-town sheriff carrying out the policies of the sadistic man who keeps the town under a cloud of fear.

S01 E15 · 1990-01-18

Lady for a Night

Dressed as a lady for a night, Lou meets a vicious brute who develops an obsession for her, while he masterminds a series of heists in the territory.

S01 E16 · 1990-02-01

Unfinished Business

After surviving a massacre of wealthy settlers near Sal Lake, Emma's estranged husband arrives in Sweetwater looking for shelter from Emma, and raising the suspicions of Sam and the riders.

S01 E17 · 1990-02-08

Decoy

On a wild ride to deliver a top-secret Government message, Cody helps a mortally wounded mountain man, who asks Cody to care for his pet bear. Meanwhile, back in Sweetwater, the other riders look after an abandoned baby.

S01 E18 · 1990-02-15

Daddy's Girl

A new girl in town has Buck in her sights, but he is caught in the cross-fire between her, her tyrannical father and her cruel suitor.

S01 E19 · 1990-02-22

Bulldog

An Eastern college boy arrives with dreams of meeting his Western idol, Hickok, but he is used as an unwitting accomplice in a scheme that endangers all the riders.

S01 E20 · 1990-03-08

Matched Pair

Hickok helps a friendly rival search for their gunfighting mentor's kidnapped daughter, who actually has escaped with evidence of her dad's corruption.

S01 E21 · 1990-03-22

The Man Behind the Badge

Sam finds himself on the wrong side of the law in his own town when the man responsible for the murder of Sam's wife takes over Sweetwater.

S01 E22 · 1990-04-05

Then There Was One

Teaspoon sets out for Texas with an old comrade in arms to warn three other veterans that someone has been murdering the last men who truly remember the Alamo.

S01 E23 · 1990-05-07

Gathering Clouds (1)

The Kid finds himself secretly helping the Army learn the identity of the Hawk.

S01 E24 · 1990-05-14

Gathering Clouds (2)

The men of the Pony Express find themselves taking different sides as the start of the Civil War approaches.

S02 E01 · 1990-09-22

Born to Hang

The riders try to recapture gold stolen from Stagecoach Sally, a woman spearheading a venture to send escaped slaves to Africa.

S02 E02 · 1990-09-29

Ghosts

The ""ghost"" of one of Teaspoon's victims returns for revenge.

S02 E03 · 1990-10-06

Dead Ringer

Hickok sets out to catch a vicious gunman impersonating him.

S02 E04 · 1990-10-13

Blood Moon

Fear of a cholera outbreak turns the citizens of Sweetwater into a mob intent on lynching a deaf-mute boy suspected of being the carrier.

S02 E05 · 1990-10-27

Pride and Prejudice

Buck finds Tompkins' long-missing wife and child assimilated into the Sioux tribe which took them.

S02 E06 · 1990-11-03

The Littlest Cowboy

Ike, bitter after being beaten by men who take advantage of his handicap, befriends Arthur, a terminally ill boy.

S02 E07 · 1990-11-10

Blood Money

The Kid catches Dyson, a would-be horse thief, who apparently hangs himself while in the custody of a corrupt marshal.

S02 E08 · 1990-11-17

Requiem for a Hero

Cody meets and learns from his doomed Old West hero Hezekiah Horn.

S02 E09 · 1990-12-01

Bad Company

Hickok leaves to become sheriff of the lawless town of Regrets, haoping to meet death quickly as retribution for accidentally killing a young woman during a gunfight.

S02 E10 · 1990-12-15 · 60 min

Star Light, Star Bright

At Chrismastime the riders believe they own half a gold mine as repayment for Hickok's kindness to old prospector Cyrus.

S02 E11 · 1990-12-29

The Play's the Thing

Cody considers joining a theater troupe, and unknowingly enters a ploat to assassinate a U.S. General.

S02 E12 · 1991-01-05

Judgement Day

Still affected by Hezekiah Horn's death, Cody seeks guidance from a preacher-vigilante.

S02 E13 · 1991-01-12

Kansas

Noah is taken into slavery when he tries to free his former teacher Calvin (Roundtree).

S02 E14 · 1991-01-19

The Peacemakers

Hickok falls for Alice, a woman from an ostracized religious group, and settles an old score with a gunfighter named Tyler.

S02 E15 · 1991-02-02

Daisy

S02 E16 · 1991-02-09

Color Blind

S02 E17 · 1991-02-16

Old Scores

S02 E18 · 1991-02-23

The Talisman

S02 E19 · 1991-03-09

A Noble Chase

S02 E20 · 1991-04-06

Face of the Enemy

S02 E21 · 1991-05-04

The Exchange (1)

S02 E22 · 1991-05-04

The Exchange (2)

S03 E01 · 1991-09-28

A House Divided

Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

S03 E02 · 1991-10-05

Jesse

The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

S03 E03 · 1991-10-12 · 60 min

The Blood of Others

Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.

S03 E04 · 1991-10-26

Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

S03 E05 · 1991-11-09

The Presence of Mine Enemies

Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her and takes the bullet meant for her himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

S03 E06 · 1991-11-16 · 60 min

Survivors

Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.

S03 E07 · 1991-11-25

Initiation

S03 E08 · 1991-11-30

Just Like Old Times

S03 E09 · 1991-12-07

Spirits

S03 E10 · 1991-12-28 · 60 min

A Tiger's Tale

Cody and Noah bite of more than they can chew trying to deliver a tiger to St. Joseph while protecting nuns and a novitiate they meet en route. Sister Katherine: Claudette Nevins. Elizabeth: Georgia Emelin. Tuck: Jim Cody Williams. Manny: Bing Blenman.

S03 E11 · 1992-01-04 · 60 min

Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lakota Indian out on the trail. Charlotte: Jennifer Hetrick. Wicks: John De Lancie. Red Sky: Robert Cota.

S03 E12 · 1992-01-18 · 60 min

Song of Isiah

Hickok becomes affected by his sister's cause, and finds himself riding with a band of abolitionists led by a man wanted for murder. James Handy. Rosemary: Sydney Walsh. Nathan: Ric San Nicholas. Celinda: Sarah G. Buxton.

S03 E13 · 1992-01-25 · 60 min

Spies

With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: Gary Sandy. Farnsworth: Michael F. Woodson. Tompkins: Don Collier. Alan: Danny Ray.

S03 E14 · 1992-05-21 · 60 min

Shadowmen

A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin. Blackcomb: Art La Fleur. Marie: Greta Lambert.

S03 E15 · 1992-05-28 · 60 min

Mask of Fear

Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi Maynard. Barrett: Randy Crowder. Elroy: Barney McFadden. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Furey: Mark Davenport. Gibson: Erol Landis.

S03 E16 · 1992-06-04

Dark Brother

A young woman who was once promised to Buck comes to town with her fiance for the purpose of a visit, but while she is there, she is taken over by an evil spirit. Buck turns to mysterious old Indian, who insists he can drive the spirit from her, but because her fiance refuses to allow his help, Buck must kidnap her and take her away town.

S03 E17 · 1992-06-11 · 60 min

The Road Not Taken

Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down. Dobbins: Joseph Bottoms. Hannah: Dey Young. Tompkins: Don Collier. Seth: Justin Rigney. Luke: Kenneth Cutler Yasmer. Hooper Deputy: J.D. Ryan. Horace Walcott: Roberto Guajardo. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Lou: Yvonne Suhor. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin. Kid: Ty Miller.

S03 E18 · 1992-06-25 · 60 min

The Sacrifice

Teaspoon and Hickok set out to restore order to an outlaw-ridden town, which happens to be where Kid wants to spend more time with Lou. Ty Miller, Yvonne Suhor, Anthony Zerbe. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Dawkins: Justin Whalin. Esmond: Mel Winkler.

S03 E19 · 1992-07-09 · 60 min

Lessons Learned

A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Young. Murphy: Mitchell Ryan. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe.

S03 E20 · 1992-07-16 · 60 min

The Debt

Hickok trails a new rider who disappeared in a town overrun by bad guys; and Lou saddles up to buy a wedding dress. Emmet: William Sanderson. Joe Garrett: Ed Adams. Matt: Michael Roddy. Bonnie: Elizabeth Hanley. Storekeeper: Larry Soller. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin.

S03 E21 · 1992-07-23 · 60 min

'Til Death Do Us Part (1)

Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 1 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

S03 E22 · 1992-07-23 · 48 min

'Til Death Do Us Part (2)

Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.