The Young Riders

1. S01E01The KidSeptember 20, 1989—Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.
2. S01E02GunfighterSeptember 21, 1989—The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.
3. S01E03Home of the BraveSeptember 28, 1989—Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.
4. S01E04Speak No EvilOctober 5, 1989—Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.
5. S01E05Bad BloodOctober 12, 1989—The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.
6. S01E06Black UlyssesOctober 26, 1989—Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.
7. S01E07Ten-Cent HeroNovember 2, 1989—A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.
8. S01E08False ColorsNovember 9, 1989—The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.
9. S01E09A Good Day to DieNovember 16, 1989—A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.
10. S01E10The End of InnocenceNovember 30, 1989—Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.
11. S01E11Blind LoveDecember 7, 1989—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.
12. S01E12The KeepsakeDecember 14, 1989—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 wil
13. S01E13Fall from GraceJanuary 4, 1990—Hickok has a falling-out with Teaspoon, and he falls in with a gang of outlaws who are after a store of Army guns and ammunition.
14. S01E14Hard TimeJanuary 11, 1990—Kid is sentenced to hard time on a trumped-up charge by a small-town sheriff carrying out the policies of the sadistic man who keeps the tow
15. S01E15Lady for a NightJanuary 18, 1990—Dressed as a lady for a night, Lou meets a vicious brute who develops an obsession for her, while he masterminds a series of heists in the t
16. S01E16Unfinished BusinessFebruary 1, 1990—After surviving a massacre of wealthy settlers near Sal Lake, Emma's estranged husband arrives in Sweetwater looking for shelter from Emma,
17. S01E17DecoyFebruary 8, 1990—On a wild ride to deliver a top-secret Government message, Cody helps a mortally wounded mountain man, who asks Cody to care for his pet bea
18. S01E18Daddy's GirlFebruary 15, 1990—A new girl in town has Buck in her sights, but he is caught in the cross-fire between her, her tyrannical father and her cruel suitor.
19. S01E19BulldogFebruary 22, 1990—An Eastern college boy arrives with dreams of meeting his Western idol, Hickok, but he is used as an unwitting accomplice in a scheme that e
20. S01E20Matched PairMarch 8, 1990—Hickok helps a friendly rival search for their gunfighting mentor's kidnapped daughter, who actually has escaped with evidence of her dad's
21. S01E21The Man Behind the BadgeMarch 22, 1990—Sam finds himself on the wrong side of the law in his own town when the man responsible for the murder of Sam's wife takes over Sweetwater.
22. S01E22Then There Was OneApril 5, 1990—Teaspoon sets out for Texas with an old comrade in arms to warn three other veterans that someone has been murdering the last men who truly
23. S01E23Gathering Clouds (1)May 7, 1990—The Kid finds himself secretly helping the Army learn the identity of the Hawk.
24. S01E24Gathering Clouds (2)May 14, 1990—The men of the Pony Express find themselves taking different sides as the start of the Civil War approaches.

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1. S02E01Born to HangSeptember 22, 1990—The riders try to recapture gold stolen from Stagecoach Sally, a woman spearheading a venture to send escaped slaves to Africa.
2. S02E02GhostsSeptember 29, 1990—The ""ghost"" of one of Teaspoon's victims returns for revenge.
3. S02E03Dead RingerOctober 6, 1990—Hickok sets out to catch a vicious gunman impersonating him.
4. S02E04Blood MoonOctober 13, 1990—Fear of a cholera outbreak turns the citizens of Sweetwater into a mob intent on lynching a deaf-mute boy suspected of being the carrier.
5. S02E05Pride and PrejudiceOctober 27, 1990—Buck finds Tompkins' long-missing wife and child assimilated into the Sioux tribe which took them.
6. S02E06The Littlest CowboyNovember 3, 1990—Ike, bitter after being beaten by men who take advantage of his handicap, befriends Arthur, a terminally ill boy.
7. S02E07Blood MoneyNovember 10, 1990—The Kid catches Dyson, a would-be horse thief, who apparently hangs himself while in the custody of a corrupt marshal.
8. S02E08Requiem for a HeroNovember 17, 1990—Cody meets and learns from his doomed Old West hero Hezekiah Horn.
9. S02E09Bad CompanyDecember 1, 1990—Hickok leaves to become sheriff of the lawless town of Regrets, haoping to meet death quickly as retribution for accidentally killing a youn
10. S02E10Star Light, Star BrightDecember 15, 1990—At Chrismastime the riders believe they own half a gold mine as repayment for Hickok's kindness to old prospector Cyrus.
11. S02E11The Play's the ThingDecember 29, 1990—Cody considers joining a theater troupe, and unknowingly enters a ploat to assassinate a U.S. General.
12. S02E12Judgement DayJanuary 5, 1991—Still affected by Hezekiah Horn's death, Cody seeks guidance from a preacher-vigilante.
13. S02E13KansasJanuary 12, 1991—Noah is taken into slavery when he tries to free his former teacher Calvin (Roundtree).
14. S02E14The PeacemakersJanuary 19, 1991—Hickok falls for Alice, a woman from an ostracized religious group, and settles an old score with a gunfighter named Tyler.
15. S02E15DaisyFebruary 2, 1991—
16. S02E16Color BlindFebruary 9, 1991—
17. S02E17Old ScoresFebruary 16, 1991—
18. S02E18The TalismanFebruary 23, 1991—
19. S02E19A Noble ChaseMarch 9, 1991—
20. S02E20Face of the EnemyApril 6, 1991—
21. S02E21The Exchange (1)May 4, 1991—
22. S02E22The Exchange (2)May 4, 1991—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01A House DividedSeptember 28, 1991—Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.
2. S03E02JesseOctober 5, 1991—The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.
3. S03E03The Blood of OthersOctober 12, 1991—Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.
4. S03E04Between Rock Creek and a Hard PlaceOctober 26, 1991—
5. S03E05The Presence of Mine EnemiesNovember 9, 1991—Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to a
6. S03E06SurvivorsNovember 16, 1991—Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor H
7. S03E07InitiationNovember 25, 1991—
8. S03E08Just Like Old TimesNovember 30, 1991—
9. S03E09SpiritsDecember 7, 1991—
10. S03E10A Tiger's TaleDecember 28, 1991—Cody and Noah bite of more than they can chew trying to deliver a tiger to St. Joseph while protecting nuns and a novitiate they meet en rou
11. S03E11Good Night, Sweet CharlotteJanuary 4, 1992 1.0A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lako
12. S03E12Song of IsiahJanuary 18, 1992—Hickok becomes affected by his sister's cause, and finds himself riding with a band of abolitionists led by a man wanted for murder. James H
13. S03E13SpiesJanuary 25, 1992—With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: G
14. S03E14ShadowmenMay 21, 1992—A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin.
15. S03E15Mask of FearMay 28, 1992—Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi May
16. S03E16Dark BrotherJune 4, 1992—A young woman who was once promised to Buck comes to town with her fiance for the purpose of a visit, but while she is there, she is taken o
17. S03E17The Road Not TakenJune 11, 1992—Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down.
18. S03E18The SacrificeJune 25, 1992—Teaspoon and Hickok set out to restore order to an outlaw-ridden town, which happens to be where Kid wants to spend more time with Lou. Ty M
19. S03E19Lessons LearnedJuly 9, 1992—A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Y
20. S03E20The DebtJuly 16, 1992—Hickok trails a new rider who disappeared in a town overrun by bad guys; and Lou saddles up to buy a wedding dress. Emmet: William Sanderson
21. S03E21'Til Death Do Us Part (1)July 23, 1992—Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 1 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Ant
22. S03E22'Til Death Do Us Part (2)July 23, 1992—Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Ant

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