Fair rating?The Big Valley· Season 1 · Episode 2
Forty Rifles
While preparing for a major cattle drive bunching the Barkley's herd with those of other ranchers, Heath has major difficulties being accepted as a Barkley, especially by the ranch hands. Then when Nick's former commander in the war comes to visit, Heath is suspicious of him, and with good reason. He is there to cause trouble and steal the herd!! Nick ends up getting shot while on the drive and has to be taken to town, leaving Heath in charge of the drive. Heath ends up saving the day, and finally the hands begin to accept him as a true Barkley.
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#1In Season 1of 12 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 22 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.5
1965First airedSeptember 22, 1965
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