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Season 1 – The Dakotas

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A U.S. marshal and his deputies try to keep the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territories.
The Dakotas — Season 1

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Larry Ward

Marshal Frank Ragan

Jack Elam

Deputy J.D. Smith

Chad Everett

Deputy Del Stark

Michael Greene

Deputy Vance Porter

Royal Dano

Rev. Walter Wyman

George Macready

Capt. Butler Ridgeway

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 1963 Return to Dryrock Deputy J.D.Smith returns to Dryrock to find out who killed his only friend and why. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 1963 Red Sky Over Bismarck Marshal Ragan becomes involved with a woman and her son who are worried about the local authorities. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 1963 Mutiny at Fort Mercy Inmates riot because of inhumane treatment at the hands of the brutal Capt. Ridgeway. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 1963 Trouble at French Creek A woman mine owner attempts to use hired guns and force her striking workers back to the mines; Marshal Ragan is called to restore order. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 1963 Thunder in Pleasant Valley Marshal Ragan wants to catch a band of kidnappers, but a rancher only wants his daughter back. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 11, 1963 Crisis at High Banjo After Marshal Ragan finds the man who was paid to kill his wife, he is torn between revenge and wanting answers. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 18, 1963 Requiem at Dancer's Hill A man who was accused of a murder is killed by a posse; dark family secrets are exposed. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 25, 1963 Fargo Deputy J.D. Smith must reign in a local sheriff who has been running his small hometown like a king. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 4, 1963 Incident at Rapid City Members of a cavalry unit tell Deputy Stark that rancher Lloyd Mitchell sold spoiled food to them, and some of the troops were poisoned. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 11, 1963 Justice at Eagle's Nest A conflict brews in Eagle's Nest between farmers and cattlemen. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 18, 1963 Walk Through the Badlands Marshal Ragan, his deputies, a group of outlaws, and some cavalry men all come together in the wilderness. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 25, 1963 Trial at Grand Forks In a trial at Grand Forks, a German countess is sentenced to death for killing her husband; Marshal Ragan tries to find out why the woman would not defend herself at the trial. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 1, 1963 Reformation at Big Nose Butte J.D. Smith must choose between his responsibility as a marshal and his loyalty to his recently released gang leader. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 8, 1963 One Day in Vermillion A Sioux chief is brought to Vermillion by Marshal Ragan for the signing of a peace treaty. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 15, 1963 Terror at Heart River Abandoned railroad workers filter into town and do not get a warm reception from the townspeople. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 22, 1963 The Chooser of the Slain Del and Vance admit to killing a man in self-defense, but no one believes them; Marshal Ragan must find the only witness to the shooting or the two deputies are to be hanged. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 29, 1963 Feud at Snake River Two brothers are at odds when one gets too ruthless. Details Episode 18 Aired May 6, 1963 Sanctuary at Crystal Springs Del & D.J. kill two Barton brothers as they try to take over a church and hold the pastor hostage. Details Episode 19 Aired May 13, 1963 A Nice Girl From Goliath When a girl's false testimony sends a man to be hanged, the girl learns the man's brother is coming after her. Details Episode 20 Airs undefined Black Gold A U.S. marshal and his deputies try to keep the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territories. Details
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Season Info

Director
Stuart Heisler, Charles Rondeau, Paul Landres, Allan A. Buckhantz, Robert Totten, Allen Smithee
Executive Producer
William T. Orr
Screenwriter
Peter Germano, Elmer M. Parsons, Cy Chermak, Dean Riesner, William Mourne, S.S. Schweitzer, Anthony Spinner, Richard H. Landau, Robert E. Thompson, Sy Salkowitz, Leo Lieberman, Joyce Fierro
Network
ABC
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 1963