Bonanza
S03E28 The Crucible
Abandoned in the desert by two thieves who steal his $5,000 and horse, Adam is on the brink of death when he encounters an eccentric prospector named Kane. In exchange for three days of labor at his mine, Kane offers Adam a mule and supplies. However, Kane reveals his true nature as a deranged captor, subjecting Adam to torment in a twisted experiment meant to demonstrate that anyone, even a logical man like Adam, can be driven to murder. This episode is a favorite of Pernell Roberts, alongside “The Wooing Of Abigail Jones.”
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The Smiler
Springtime
The Honor of Cochise
The Lonely House
The Burma Rarity
Broken Ballad
The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch
The Friendship
The Countess
The Horse Breaker
Day of the Dragon
The Frenchman
The Tin Badge
Gabrielle
Land Grab
The Tall Stranger
The Lady from Baltimore
The Ride
The Storm
The Auld Sod
Gift of Water
The Jackknife
The Guilty
The Wooing of Abigail Jones
The Lawmaker
Look to the Stars
The Gamble
The Crucible
Inger, My Love
Blessed Are They
The Dowry
The Long Night
The Mountain Girl
The Miracle Maker