Episode
Wagon Train: The Swamp Devil
Overview
A section of the wagon train splits to attempt a crossing of a dangerous swamp. On the way they hear stories from the local Indians of a strange creatures living in the swamp. Flint has a secret worry as he leads them.
Details
- Series
- Wagon Train
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 27
- Air date
- 1962-04-04
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Swamp Devil is Episode 27 in Season 5 of Wagon Train. It aired on 1962-04-04. The runtime is 60 min.
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