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Black Fox

TV·1995–1995·1 season, 3 episodes·CBS·Western

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A former slave affects peace between Indian tribes and homesteaders in 1860s West Texas.

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  1. 01Good Men and BadS01E03 · 5.3With the outbreak of the Civil War, word arrives that two Indian tribes, the Comanches and the Kiowas, have joined forces under Little Buffalo, whose goal is to drive the white man out of Texas. In a surprise raid while the men are away, the Indians attack, taking hostage every woman and child they can find. While not all the settlers agree, it is decided that because he is black, Britt will have the best chance to negotiate with the Indians, and he takes off alone for a journey deep into hostile Indian territory.

Cast

Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveAlan JohnsonTony ToddTony ToddBritt 'Black Fox' Johnson

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1995Aired 5.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Black FoxJuly 28, 1995—Britt is attacked by a group of bigots, led by Carl Glenn whom he ably defeats. Angry at being bested by a black man, Glenn seeks revenge an
  2. S01E02The Prince of PeaceAugust 4, 1995—Following Britt Johnson's courageous rescue of the women and children of the settlement, taken hostage by Kiowa Indians in BLACK FOX, one wo
  3. S01E03Good Men and BadAugust 11, 1995 5.3With the outbreak of the Civil War, word arrives that two Indian tribes, the Comanches and the Kiowas, have joined forces under Little Buffa

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