Bonanza
S01E04 The Paiute War
Trader Mike Wilson tries to avoid retribution from the Paiute Indians after he wrongs two of their women by shifting the blame to Adam. This leads to an intense conflict between the Paiutes and the California militia, resulting in Adam being taken hostage by the tribe. The episode features dramatic battle scenes, marking it as the first mini-epic of the series. With a cast of 50 Native Americans and 50 cavalry performers, the production required three days of on-location filming. This installment showcases the largest ensemble and most expensive stunts, drawing inspiration from real events that unfolded in May and June of 1860.
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A Rose for Lotta
Death on Sun Mountain
The Newcomers
The Paiute War
Enter Mark Twain
The Julia Bulette Story
The Saga of Annie O'Toole
The Phillip Diedesheimer Story
Mr. Henry Comstock
The Magnificent Adah
The Truckee Strip
The Hanging Posse
Vendetta
The Sisters
The Last Hunt
El Toro Grande
The Outcast
A House Divided
The Gunmen
The Fear Merchants
The Spanish Grant
Blood on the Land
Desert Justice
The Stranger
Escape to Ponderosa
The Avenger
The Last Trophy
San Francisco
Bitter Water
Feet of Clay
Dark Star
Death at Dawn