
THE YOUNG RIDERS
The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
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SEASONS & EPISODES
1989-09-21
GUNFIGHTER
The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.
PLAY EPISODE1989-09-28
HOME OF THE BRAVE
Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.
PLAY EPISODE1989-10-05
SPEAK NO EVIL
Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.
PLAY EPISODE1989-10-12
BAD BLOOD
The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.
PLAY EPISODE1989-10-26
BLACK ULYSSES
Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.
PLAY EPISODE1989-11-02
TEN-CENT HERO
A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.
PLAY EPISODE1989-11-09
FALSE COLORS
The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.
PLAY EPISODE1989-11-16
A GOOD DAY TO DIE
A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.
PLAY EPISODE1989-11-30
THE END OF INNOCENCE
Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.
PLAY EPISODE1989-12-07
BLIND LOVE
Hickok's heart is lassoed by a mysterious woman, but he is caught in a dangerous tangle when he discovers that she is bound to another man.
PLAY EPISODE1989-12-14
THE KEEPSAKE
Teaspoon is given claim to a small fortune, but he may lose it to a young woman he thinks is his lost daughter, and to a crooked gambler willing to kill for the cash.
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