Death Valley Days - Season 17

Death Valley Days

Season 17

1968 • 26 Episodes

Episodes

The Secret of the Black Prince - Death Valley Days

1. The Secret of the Black Prince

September 27, 1968

Stony comes across a dying criminal and learns the possible location of some hidden loot. Using the last of his savings to buy an abandoned mine, he has trouble locating the money until he schemes to get others to do the work.

The Leprechaun of Last Chance Gulch - Death Valley Days

2. The Leprechaun of Last Chance Gulch

September 28, 1968

Irishman Tommy is convinced he has found a leprechaun that will help him find gold in his mine. Ben claims he is just an ordinary man but he seems to have some magical abilities.

Ton of Tin - Death Valley Days

3. Ton of Tin

September 28, 1968

A spectacular wrinkle develops around an aging marshal's refusal to wear glasses.

The Sage Hen - Death Valley Days

4. The Sage Hen

October 1, 1968

Sage Madison's husband leaves his Dakota territory home to haul freight and hopes his wife is all right by herself. Two highwaymen show up and force Sage to cook and wait on them until she turns the tables on them.

The Other Cheek - Death Valley Days

5. The Other Cheek

October 4, 1968

The Ellsworth ranch hires mild mannered Sam who wishes to be a preacher. Fellow employee Web, a bully, targets him and forces a showdown. The love of the boss's daughter helps Sam take a stand.

A Mule... Like the Army's Mule - Death Valley Days

6. A Mule... Like the Army's Mule

October 5, 1968

Sandy King, the youngest member of an outlaw gang, is wounded. The gang captures army lieutenant Jason Beal, but they agree to free him on condition that he take King for treatment by army doctors, without arrest. When the healed King returns to his gang, he provides them information for another robbery: stealing a group of horses from the army.

Lottie's Legacy - Death Valley Days

7. Lottie's Legacy

October 27, 1968

A preacher's fiancé is not who he thinks she is.

Lady with a Past - Death Valley Days

8. Lady with a Past

November 19, 1968

Tiger Lil leaves her dance hall days behind her by altering her dress and demeanor. Frank Johnson starts looking for her to profess his love, not believing she could change that much.

A Short Cut Through Tombstone - Death Valley Days

9. A Short Cut Through Tombstone

November 22, 1968

A sheriff has problems with his young deputy.

Up the Chimney - Death Valley Days

10. Up the Chimney

November 30, 1968

A sheriff in Tucson, Arizona territory, pursues bank robbers and $62,000 in cash, who hide it in Colossal Cave.

The World's Greatest Swimming Horse - Death Valley Days

11. The World's Greatest Swimming Horse

December 17, 1968

Frank Ball arrives in town announcing he has a horse with the most amazing ability. When he starts selling tickets, a local woman Anne is determined to expose him as a flim flam man.

Ten Day Millionaires - Death Valley Days

12. Ten Day Millionaires

December 21, 1968

Cal and Sam share a mining claim, but Sam is a better writer than a laborer. A set of circumstances prevent the friends from keeping control of their potential millions.

A Restless Man - Death Valley Days

13. A Restless Man

January 2, 1969

Hendry Brown takes the unenviable job of sheriff in a lawless town. But old habits die hard, and Brown is faced with a moral dilemma when a friend from his outlaw past has an idea for easy money.

A Gift - Death Valley Days

14. A Gift

January 10, 1969

Rachel Barrett's act of kindness toward an injured Indian leads to her family's capture by his fellow tribesmen. Despite their lives being endangered, Rachel continues to be compassionate which impresses the chief.

Solomon's Glory - Death Valley Days

15. Solomon's Glory

January 17, 1969

A successful newspaperman turns town drunk. His old boss must get him clean and sober for an important guest.

The Understanding - Death Valley Days

16. The Understanding

January 28, 1969

John Parker has been raised by the Comanches since he was a boy and wants to remain with his Indian family. Stranded in the desert after being injured, a young Mexican woman rescues him and he starts to wonder about his choice.

Long Night at Fort Lonely - Death Valley Days

17. Long Night at Fort Lonely

February 15, 1969

Ben Cotterman, wife Rachel and brother Ab have bought an abandoned, isolated fort to live in. Thier lives are put in jeopardy by renegade Indians led by disaffected white man Clay.

Here Stands Bailey - Death Valley Days

18. Here Stands Bailey

February 18, 1969

Brit and Hannah Bailey fend off Indians and outlaws in 1820's Texas to hold onto their farm. But when Stephen F. Austin arrives to claim the land as part of a government grant, Brit vows to fight whatever the cost.

Angel of Tombstone - Death Valley Days

19. Angel of Tombstone

March 8, 1969

Nellie runs a restaurant and lends a helping hand to those in need. But gold fever takes hold when she learns that nuggets just lay on the ground in a remote area of Mexico. More importantly she finds out why the locals ignore the easy wealth.

A Full House - Death Valley Days

20. A Full House

March 14, 1969

Cliff and Frank, best friends recently out of the army, finds themselves at odds over their future. They use a card game to determine a very important decision about marriage.

How to Beat a Badman - Death Valley Days

21. How to Beat a Badman

March 18, 1969

Jack and Johnny left behind their outlaw ways and have a successful silver claim. Senator Stewart uses underhanded methods to obtain it and the men vow revenge. But Johnny's new wife Delia objects.

A Key for the Fort - Death Valley Days

22. A Key for the Fort

March 26, 1969

Cora and Ella visit a remote Utah fort, not knowing it is under the threat of an Indian attack. When the tribe's leader Black Wing becomes desperately ill, the women compassionately try to nurse him back to health, perhaps endangering everyone's lives.

Drop Out - Death Valley Days

23. Drop Out

April 25, 1969

George Parker is unwilling to follow the rules of either his father or his church in 1880's Utah. His friend Michael encourages his rebellious ways and suggests he even change his name. George decides to start his new life as Butch Cassidy.

The Oldest Law - Death Valley Days

24. The Oldest Law

April 29, 1969

A powerful Texas rancher wants revenge for the murder of his son.

Lucia Darling and the Ostrich - Death Valley Days

25. Lucia Darling and the Ostrich

May 11, 1969

Lucia Darling arrives in territorial Montana to start a school. After being robbed of her books she is determined to continue despite being accused of being naive. She quickly learns the ways of the West to achieve her goals.

Jimmy Dayton's Bonanza - Death Valley Days

26. Jimmy Dayton's Bonanza

June 11, 1969

Florrie is tired of empty promises and bad behavior that she sees as a saloon girl. When a Death Valley ranch foreman Jimmy treats her well and offers to marry her, she accepts. But after learning he misrepresented his situation, she debates whether to stay with him.