The Young Riders

1. The Kid

Air Date: 1989-09-20

Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.

2. Gunfighter

Air Date: 1989-09-21

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

3. Home of the Brave

Air Date: 1989-09-28

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

4. Speak No Evil

Air Date: 1989-10-05

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

5. Bad Blood

Air Date: 1989-10-12

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

6. Black Ulysses

Air Date: 1989-10-26

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

7. Ten-Cent Hero

Air Date: 1989-11-02

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

8. False Colors

Air Date: 1989-11-09

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

9. A Good Day to Die

Air Date: 1989-11-16

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

10. The End of Innocence

Air Date: 1989-11-30

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

11. Blind Love

Air Date: 1989-12-07

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.

12. The Keepsake

Air Date: 1989-12-14

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.

13. Fall from Grace

Air Date: 1990-01-04

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.

14. Hard Time

Air Date: 1990-01-11

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.

15. Lady for a Night

Air Date: 1990-01-18

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.

16. Unfinished Business

Air Date: 1990-02-01

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.

17. Decoy

Air Date: 1990-02-08

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.

18. Daddy's Girl

Air Date: 1990-02-15

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.

19. Bulldog

Air Date: 1990-02-22

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.

20. Matched Pair

Air Date: 1990-03-08

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

21. The Man Behind the Badge

Air Date: 1990-03-22

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.

22. Then There Was One

Air Date: 1990-04-05

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.

23. Gathering Clouds (1)

Air Date: 1990-05-07

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

24. Gathering Clouds (2)

Air Date: 1990-05-14

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

1. Born to Hang

Air Date: 1990-09-22

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

2. Ghosts

Air Date: 1990-09-29

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

3. Dead Ringer

Air Date: 1990-10-06

Hickok sets out to catch a vicious gunman impersonating him.

4. Blood Moon

Air Date: 1990-10-13

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.

5. Pride and Prejudice

Air Date: 1990-10-27

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

6. The Littlest Cowboy

Air Date: 1990-11-03

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

7. Blood Money

Air Date: 1990-11-10

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

8. Requiem for a Hero

Air Date: 1990-11-17

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

9. Bad Company

Air Date: 1990-12-01

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.

10. Star Light, Star Bright

Air Date: 1990-12-15

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

11. The Play's the Thing

Air Date: 1990-12-29

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

12. Judgement Day

Air Date: 1991-01-05

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

13. Kansas

Air Date: 1991-01-12

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

14. The Peacemakers

Air Date: 1991-01-19

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

15. Daisy

Air Date: 1991-02-02

16. Color Blind

Air Date: 1991-02-09

17. Old Scores

Air Date: 1991-02-16

18. The Talisman

Air Date: 1991-02-23

19. A Noble Chase

Air Date: 1991-03-09

20. Face of the Enemy

Air Date: 1991-04-06

21. The Exchange (1)

Air Date: 1991-05-04

22. The Exchange (2)

Air Date: 1991-05-04

1. A House Divided

Air Date: 1991-09-28

Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

2. Jesse

Air Date: 1991-10-05

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

3. The Blood of Others

Air Date: 1991-10-12

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.

4. Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

Air Date: 1991-10-26

5. The Presence of Mine Enemies

Air Date: 1991-11-09

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.

6. Survivors

Air Date: 1991-11-16

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.

7. Initiation

Air Date: 1991-11-25

8. Just Like Old Times

Air Date: 1991-11-30

9. Spirits

Air Date: 1991-12-07

10. A Tiger's Tale

Air Date: 1991-12-28

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.

11. Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

Air Date: 1992-01-04

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.

12. Song of Isiah

Air Date: 1992-01-18

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.

13. Spies

Air Date: 1992-01-25

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.

14. Shadowmen

Air Date: 1992-05-21

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.

15. Mask of Fear

Air Date: 1992-05-28

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.

16. Dark Brother

Air Date: 1992-06-04

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.

17. The Road Not Taken

Air Date: 1992-06-11

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.

18. The Sacrifice

Air Date: 1992-06-25

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.

19. Lessons Learned

Air Date: 1992-07-09

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.

20. The Debt

Air Date: 1992-07-16

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.

21. 'Til Death Do Us Part (1)

Air Date: 1992-07-23

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.

22. 'Til Death Do Us Part (2)

Air Date: 1992-07-23