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About The Californians

The Californians is a western and drama TV series that premiered on NBC on September 24, 1957. It has 2 seasons and 69 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 32 "An Act of Faith", aired on May 26, 1959.

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.

  • Western
  • Drama

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Episodes

69 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

1957 · 37 episodes · Last episode: 68 years ago

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  1. E37

    37. Golden Grapes

    Finale

    A family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.

  2. E36

    36. Bridal Bouquet

    Dolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.

  3. E35

    35. Shanghai Queen

    Matt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.

  4. E34

    34. Murietta

    Mexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.

  5. E33

    33. The Golden Bride

    A prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.

  6. E32

    32. The Inner Circle

    While investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.

  7. E31

    31. Second Trial

    Matt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.

  8. E30

    30. The Foundling

    Matt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.

  9. E29

    29. Pipeline

    Doc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.

  10. E28

    28. Skeleton in the Closet

    After a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.

  11. E27

    27. J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.

    Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.

  12. E26

    26. The Street

    Matt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.

  13. E25

    25. Death by Proxy

    A Chinese laundryman confesses to a murder to get money for his family.

  14. E24

    24. The Marshal

    Outlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.

  15. E23

    23. Gentleman from Philadelphia

    Marshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.

  16. E22

    22. Sorley Boy

    McGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.

  17. E21

    21. The Duel

    A series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.

  18. E20

    20. The Man from Paris

    A Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.

  19. E19

    19. The Alice Pritchard Case

    A plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.

  20. E18

    18. Mr. Valejo

    Don Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.

  21. E17

    17. China Doll

    Dion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.

  22. E16

    16. Panic on Montgomery Street

    Banker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.

  23. E15

    15. The Coward

    The cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.

  24. E14

    14. The PO 8

    Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.

  25. E13

    13. Truce of the Tree

    A fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.

  26. E12

    12. Strange Quarantine

    Eastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.

  27. E11

    11. Little Lost Man

    The vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.

  28. E10

    10. The Magic Box

    Martin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.

  29. E9

    9. The Barber's Boy

    The Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.

  30. E8

    8. Man from Boston

    Jack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.

  31. E7

    7. The Regulators

    To silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.

  32. E6

    6. The Lost Queue

    Thugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.

  33. E5

    5. The Search for Lucy Manning

    Rev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.

  34. E4

    4. The Avenger

    When a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.

  35. E3

    3. The Noose

    Vigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.

  36. E2

    2. All That Glitters

    A gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.

  37. E1

    1. The Vigilantes Begin

    Arriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.

Season 2

1958 · 32 episodes · Last episode: 67 years ago

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  1. E32

    32. An Act of Faith

    Finale

    Deputy Anthony Wayne tries to get a reluctant murder witness to talk.

  2. E31

    31. The Bell Tolls

    The vigilantes insist on lynching a man accused of murdering the Attorney General.

  3. E30

    30. One Ton of Peppercorns

    Matt Wayne's gullible cousin is victimized by a swindler as soon as he gets to town.

  4. E29

    29. The Fur Story

    The vigilantes try to drive a Russian fur company out of town.

  5. E28

    28. The Fugitive

    The first California extradition case conflicts with Matt's efforts to clear an accused murderer.

  6. E27

    27. A Hundred Barrels

    Matt investigates human traffickers, smuggling Chinese into San Francisco to work as slave labour.

  7. E26

    26. Deadly Tintype

    A defrauded insurance company asks Matt to work on a case of maritime larceny.

  8. E25

    25. Guns for King Joseph

    Jeremy's friendship with an Indian outlaw angers Matt.

  9. E24

    24. Stampede at Misery Flats

    An eccentric old prospector is Matt Wayne's ally as he tries to solve a gold embezzlement scheme.

  10. E23

    23. Gold-Tooth Charlie

    A young Chinese man wants to break with the past to join the underworld.

  11. E22

    22. Cat's Paw

    Matt deputises Wilma Fansler to help him solve a strange murder.

  12. E21

    21. Wolf's Head

    An outlaw escapes from jail to seek revenge against Matt and Jeremy.

  13. E20

    20. A Turn in the Trail

    While trailing an outlaw, Matt gets involved with a conniving female.

  14. E19

    19. Corpus Delicti

    Matt faces a court battle when he tries to have a man convicted on circumstantial evidence.

  15. E18

    18. Crimps' Meat

    Joe Ryan tips Matt off about a gang that's shanghaiing sailors.

  16. E17

    17. Bella Union

    Charly Tuttle is shot dead at the front door of the Bella Union on opening night.

  17. E16

    16. The Painted Lady

    Maude Sorel is suspected of being Julie Draton's mother.

  18. E15

    15. The First Gold Brick

    Clay Kendall shows off the gold brick smelted from ore from his mine and convinces investors this is just the beginning. Marshal Wayne suspects Clay is conning the investors.

  19. E14

    14. The Man Who Owned San Francisco

    Panic sets in when Jose Limantour claims title to two square miles in the heart of the city.

  20. E13

    13. The Long Night

    Three men try to silence a murder witness who has refused protective custody.

  21. E12

    12. Old Sea Dog

    A commodore's son, misunderstood by his father, helps outlaws steal from the Navy.

  22. E11

    11. The Painless Extractionist

    While Dr Pepper offers painless dental work to the people of San Francisco, his cohorts are up to no good.

  23. E10

    10. Halfway House

    Travellers to San Francisco have been disappearing in the vicinity of an ancient inn.

  24. E9

    9. Dangerous Journey

    A gang of thieves tries to frame Corey Harris.

  25. E8

    8. Hangtown

    Matt goes sinister Hangtown due to a dying man's last request.

  26. E7

    7. Prince of Thieves

    Sam Crawford, the Prince of Thieves, comes to town and offers Marshal Wayne a percentage of all his ill gotten gains for his help.

  27. E6

    6. Overland Mail

    When a series of stage holdups occurs, Matt is sworn in as a US marshal so he can take the case.

  28. E5

    5. The Salted Gold Mine

    Consumed with suspicion over a gold mine and its dealings, Matt embarks on an investigation and encounters a life-threatening situation.

  29. E4

    4. A Girl Named Sam

    Matt takes the responsibility to protect a group of settlers from the Bandana Gang, a notorious body that has been wreaking havoc for quite some time.

  30. E3

    3. Lola Montez

    San Francisco opens its doors to welcome Lola Montez, a gorgeous Spanish dancer. The locals exhibit a strong sense of excitement over her arrival.

  31. E2

    2. Mutineers from Hell

    When a crew of alleged mutineers lands in trouble, the responsibility to defend them falls on the shoulders of Jeremy Pitt.

  32. E1

    1. Dishonor for Matt Wayne

    Consumed with the fear of losing their illegitimate earnings, some corrupt San Francisco businessmen conspire to besmirch Matt Wayne's stellar reputation.

Cast & crew

  • Lane Chandler

    Lane Chandler

  • Herbert Rudley

    Herbert Rudley

  • Lilian Bond

    Lilian Bond

  • Sue George

    Sue George

    Samantha Jackson

  • James Coburn

    James Coburn

    Anthony Wayne

  • Marjorie Bennett

    Marjorie Bennett

    Aunt Hetty

  • Edgar Buchanan

    Edgar Buchanan

    Major

  • Maria Palmer

    Maria Palmer

    Mme. Jouvais

  • Frank De Kova

    Frank De Kova

    Ug-A-Mug

  • Hans Conried

    Hans Conried

    Painless Pepper

  • Penny Edwards

    Penny Edwards

    Little Sheba

  • Walter Burke

    Walter Burke

    The Mole

  • John Eldredge

    John Eldredge

    John Ordway

The Californians FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Californians?

The Californians has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 26, 1959.

When did the latest episode of The Californians come out?

The most recent episode of The Californians, Season 2 Episode 32 "An Act of Faith", aired on May 26, 1959.

How many seasons of The Californians are there?

The Californians has 2 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

When did The Californians first air?

The Californians first aired on NBC on September 24, 1957.

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