Episode
Bonanza: Mrs. Wharton and the Lesser Breeds
Overview
Candy sets out to help a feisty and elderly British woman recover the jewels stolen from her in a stage holdup.
Details
- Series
- Bonanza
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 1969-01-19
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
Mrs. Wharton and the Lesser Breeds is Episode 17 in Season 10 of Bonanza. It aired on 1969-01-19. The runtime is 49 min.
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