Episode
The Wild Wild West: The Night of the Fatal Trap
Overview
Jim goes to arrest a Mexican bandit disguised as a notorious outlaw...but the villain's girlfriend recognizes him.
Details
- Series
- The Wild Wild West
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 1965-12-24
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
The Night of the Fatal Trap is Episode 15 in Season 1 of The Wild Wild West. It aired on 1965-12-24. The runtime is 50 min.
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