Episode
The Lone Ranger: The Black Hat
Overview
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are concerned that they can't find any sign of a gang of outlaws who recently stole a large amount of gold. Tonto is contacted by an Indian friend who might have information about the robbery, but others want to stop that meeting ever occurring.
Details
- Series
- The Lone Ranger
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 36
- Air date
- 1950-05-18
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The Black Hat is Episode 36 in Season 1 of The Lone Ranger. It aired on 1950-05-18. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 35: Bullets for Ballots
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The Lone Ranger and Tonto are heading for the town of Horseshoe when they come across two men shot dead. They realize a large sum of money has been stolen, but can't understand the relationship between the two victims.
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Episode 39: Damsels in Distress
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Episode 40: Man Without a Gun
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Episode 31: Gold Fever
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Episode 41: Pardon for Curley
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Episode 42: Eye for an Eye
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