The Virginian
S01E17 The Judgement
In this episode, the backstory of Henry Garth's departure from the judiciary comes to light. Through flashbacks, we learn of a grim moment when he was compelled to impose the death penalty on a murderer. The convicted man's family, spearheaded by Jake Carewe (Clu Gulager), resorted to threats, coercing the community to pressure the Judge into a reversal. When Henry chose to confront the family's intimidation, he found himself standing alone, devoid of the backing he needed from the townspeople.
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The Executioners
Woman from White Wing
Throw a Long Rope
The Big Deal
The Brazen Bell
Big Day, Great Day
Riff-Raff
Impasse
It Tolls for Thee
West
The Devil's Children
Fifty Days to Moose Jaw
The Accomplice
Man from the Sea
Duel at Shiloh
The Exiles
The Judgement
Say Goodbye to All That
The Man Who Couldn't Die
If You Have Tears
The Small Parade
Vengeance is the Spur
The Money Cage
The Golden Door
A Distant Fury
Echo of Another Day
Strangers at Sundown
The Mountain of the Sun
Run Away Home
The Final Hour