Law of the Plainsman
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S1 E30 · Trojan Horse
About Law of the Plainsman
Law of the Plainsman is a western TV series that premiered on NBC on October 1, 1959. It has 1 season and 30 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 30 "Trojan Horse", aired on May 5, 1960.
Law of the Plainsman is a Western television series starring Michael Ansara that aired on the NBC television network from October 1, 1959, until May 5, 1960. The character of Native American U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart was introduced in two episodes of the popular ABC Western television series The Rifleman starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain. Law of the Plainsman is distinctive and unique in that it was one of the few television programs that featured a Native American as the lead character, a bold move for U.S.network television at that time. Ansara had earlier appeared in the series Broken Arrow, having portrayed the Apache chief, Cochise. Ansara, however, was not Native American but of Syrian descent. Ansara played Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who saved the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer after an Indian ambush. When the officer died, he left Sam money that was used for an education at private schools and Harvard University. After school, he returned to New Mexico where he became a Deputy Marshal working for Marshal Andy Morrison. He lived in a boarding house run by Martha Commager. The only other continuing character was 8-year old Tess Logan, an orphan who had been rescued by Buckhart. Robert Harland, later of Target: The Corruptors! starred in seven episodes as Deputy Billy Lordan. Wayne Rogers, who went on to star in another Four Star western, Stagecoach West, and later, M*A*S*H, also played deputy Lordan in several episodes.
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Episodes
30 episodes · 1 season
Season 1
1959 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 66 years ago
- E30Finale
- E29
29. Cavern Of The Wind
- E28
28. Jeb's Daughter
- E27
27. Amnesty
- E26
26. Stella
- E25
25. Rabbit's Fang
- E24
24. The Show-Off
- E23
23. Dangerous Barriers
- E22
22. A Question Of Courage
- E21
21. The Matriarch
- E20
20. Common Ground
- E19
19. The Imposter
- E18
18. The Rawhiders
- E17
17. The Comet
- E16
16. Endurance
- E15
15. Fear
- E14
14. Calculated Risk
- E13
13. Toll Road
- E12
12. Clear Title
- E11
11. The Innocents
- E10
10. The Dude
- E9
9. The Gibbet
- E8
8. Appointment In Santa Fe
- E7
7. Desperate Decision
- E6
6. Blood Trails
- E5
5. Passenger To Mescalero
Deputy Marshal Sam Buckhart is assigned to bring a dangerous outlaw to the prison at Mescalero. During the journey a band of outlaws ambush the stagecoach.
- E4
4. The Hostiles
A man who lives in the mountains kills a young girl; Sam Buckhart is assigned to find the murderer.
- E3
3. A Matter Of Life And Death
Marshal Sam Buckhart, who has been searching for outlaw Charlie Slade for many years, finally locates his hideout. Before Buckhart can take the outlaw prisoner, Slade's henchmen overpower him.
- E2
2. Full Circle
For years Sam Buckhart has been looking for a bank robber. He is stunned to discover that the thief is Sheriff Max Chafee, who Sam believed to be honest and straightforward.
- E1
1. Prairie Incident
Patrolling the plains, Marshal Sam Buckhart discovers a wagon containing a murdered man and his eight-year-old daughter. The girl is able to give Buckhart a description of the killer.
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Law of the Plainsman FAQ
Will there be new episodes of Law of the Plainsman?
Law of the Plainsman has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 1960.
When did the latest episode of Law of the Plainsman come out?
The most recent episode of Law of the Plainsman, Season 1 Episode 30 "Trojan Horse", aired on May 5, 1960.
How many seasons of Law of the Plainsman are there?
Law of the Plainsman has 1 season with 30 episodes in total.
When did Law of the Plainsman first air?
Law of the Plainsman first aired on NBC on October 1, 1959.
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