Episode
The Rifleman: The Coward
Overview
Lucas becomes involved in a battle between an aspiring writer and a cocky, bragging trail boss.
Details
- Series
- The Rifleman
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1959-12-22
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The Coward is Episode 13 in Season 2 of The Rifleman. It aired on 1959-12-22. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 18: The Visitors
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