Episode
Bonanza: The Fugitive
Overview
Adam goes to Mexico to find out how the son of a family friend was killed, only to learn the man is still alive.
Details
- Series
- Bonanza
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 1961-02-04
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
The Fugitive is Episode 20 in Season 2 of Bonanza. It aired on 1961-02-04. The runtime is 49 min.
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Episode 19: Bank Run
When they "rob" the bank in Virginia City to save depositors from being cleaned out by its president, Hoss and Joe wind up wanted by the law.
Episode 21: Vengeance
Hoss accidentally kills a drunk he was trying to disarm. The man's brother bushwhacks Hoss, who has lost the will to live. Joe makes a promise to Hoss that he will kill Red Twilight, the vengeful brother who bushwhacked Hoss, no matter what happens, and will not let Adam stand in his way.
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Episode 17: The Spitfire
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Episode 23: The Rescue
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Episode 16: The Courtship
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Episode 24: The Dark Gate
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Episode 15: The Blood Line
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Episode 25: The Duke
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Episode 26: Cutthroat Junction
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