Episode
Bonanza: The Burning Sky
Overview
A cruel, sadistic, alcoholic and racist rancher named Aaron Gore stalks the wife of Ben's friend, whom he has hired as a horse trainer. The woman is a glowingly beautiful Sioux who befriends Mr. Gore's son, whom he regularly beats up. Mr. Gore uses some incredibly vicious means to ensure she regrets ever having anything to do with his son.
Details
- Series
- Bonanza
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1968-01-28
- Runtime
- 49 min
Episode context
The Burning Sky is Episode 18 in Season 9 of Bonanza. It aired on 1968-01-28. The runtime is 49 min.
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