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TV Guide's Guide to "The Young Riders"

Season Two >

Episode 1: "Born To Hang"
Originally aired: 9/22/90
The riders aid a young woman who is helping runaway slaves escape to freedom in Africa. (local)
 

Episode 2: "Ghosts"
Originally aired: 9/29/90
A tragic incident from the past haunts Rachel, who forms a special bond with Lou.  Meanwhile, a fearsome outlaw stalks Teaspoon.
Buzzard Eater: David Carradine
Thad: James Healy
Dennis: Jeff Bennett
 

Episode 3: "Dead Ringer"
Originally aired: 10/6/90
Thanks to a boastful impersonator, there's a price on Hickok's head for bank robbery, and a bushwacking bounty hunter poised to kill him.
Henry Muncie: John Slattery
Jake Colter: William Shockley
Fuller: Ken Bridges
 

Episode 4: "Blood Moon"
Originally aired: 10/?/90 (13 or 20?)
A lynch mob threatens the life of a boy believed to be carrier of cholera. (local)
 

Episode 5: "Pride and Prejudice"
Originally aired: 10/27/90
After guiding the cavalry to a Sioux camp, Buck returns to Sweetwater with a surprise for Tomkins -- his wife and daughter, who were seized years earlier but managed to live within the tribe.
Tomkins: Dan Collier
Sally: Jenny O'Hara
Jennifer: Amy O'Neill
Running Bear: Joaquin Martinez
 

Episode 6: "The Littlest Cowboy"
Originally aired: 11/3/90
Embittered by his handicap, silent Ike lashes out, but his life converges with that of a terminally ill youngster who has a lust for life and a desire to meet the Pony Express riders.
Arthur: John Christian Graas
Helen: Judith Hoag
Sims: George O. Petrie
Mary Jane: Kathy Fitzgerald
 

Episode 7: "Blood Money"
Originally aired: 11/10/90
The riders investigate a corrupt marshal after a murder suspect turned in by Kid hangs himself under questionable circumstances.
Marshal: Sherman Howard
Sutter: John Nesci
Emily: Pierrette Grace
Dyson: Billy Joe Patton
 

Episode 8: "Requiem For A Hero"
Originally aired: 11/17/90
Cody meets his western idol Hezekiah Horn, a writer disgusted by the development of the West and disturbed by the violence of the Indian police. [Lou and Kid make love for the first time.]
Horn: Pernell Roberts
Webster: Norm Skaggs
Doc Barnes: Bill Middleton
Barker: Don Pendergrass
 

Episode 9: "Bad Company"
Originally aired: 12/1/90
Hickok accidentally kills an innocent woman during a gunfight, triggering troubling feelings for all about his violent deeds.
Jennifer: Michelle Joyner
Rinehart: Stephen Root
Angel: Karen Person
Sheriff of Benton: Hank Fletcher
 

Episode 10: "Star Light, Star Bright"
Originally aired: 12/15/90
With Christmas approaching, the riders fall under the spell of a con man, who promises them half a share in a gold mine.
Cyras: Brian Keith
McPhalen: Richard Zobel
Tompkins: Don Collier
Jorgenson: Craig Reay
Sara: Jaime Lyn Bauer
 

Episode 11: "The Play's the Thing"
Originally aired: 12/29/90  (was scheduled for 10/13/90)
A wide-eyed Cody joins a traveling acting troupe, unaware that its members are Confederates intent on assassinating Gen. Fremont (Jim Newcomer).
 

Episode 12: "Judgment Day"
Originally aired: 1/5/91
Cody falls in with bounty hunters who may be worse than their quarry.  Meanwhile, a vivacious woman puts a spell on Teaspoon and Lou and Kid consider commitment to each other.
Park Overall
Gideon: Patrick Massett
 

Episode 13: "Kansas"
Originally aired: 1/12/91
A heated Noah heads into slave territory, where he stakes his life to free his old teacher.  Meanwhile, Rachel tangles with a card sharp (sic) in Kansas.
Richard Roundtree
Barnes: Barry Cullison
Higgins: Jason Kenny
 

Episode 14: "The Peacemakers"
Originally aired: 1/19/91
Hickok defends a religious group called the "Peacemakers" against the hostile town in which they intend to settle.  And a vengeful soul has a less-than-peaceful aim as he tries to rehabilitate a fast gun -- now a broken down drunk -- to send after Wild Bill.
Alice: Brenda Bakke
Jacob: Jamie Cromwell
 

Episode 15: "Daisy"
Originally aired: 2/2/91
On the run from a dangerous riverboat gambler, a small-time hustler and his precocious daughter storm into Sweetwater to see Rachel, his old flame.  Meanwhile, Lou does a slow burn over Kid's irksome protectiveness. [Kid and Lou break up]
Roger: William Russ
 

Episode 16: "Color Blind"
Originally aired: 2/9/91
After the breakup, Kid is sweet on Sweetwater's new schoolteacher, who's brought many secrets to town; while Lou joins Hickok on a ride and their friendship grows.
Samantha: Nancy Valen
Martha: Olivia Virgil Harper
 

Episode 17: "Old Scores"
Originally aired: 2/16/91
No listing available :(
 

Episode 18: "The Talisman"
Originally aired: 2/23/91
Teaspoon responds to a missonary priest's call for help by taking Hickok, Kid, Noah, and Cody on a mission to save a farming village from murderous bandits.
Father Reilly: Jim Haynie
Lottie: Valerie Mahaffey
Miguel: Julian Reyes
Stoltz: Robert Sonne Browne
Maria: Anna Auther
 

Episode 19: "A Noble Chase"
Originally aired: 3/9/91
Hickok reluctantly teams with rival Jake Colter to chase down a bank robber who has a price on his head, but who also has a heart of gold.
Robber: Tony Maggio
Secretary Davis: Mark Lang
Gov. Phelan: Dave Adams
 
 

Episode 20: "Face Of The Enemy"
Originally aired: 4/6/91
A guilt-ridden young officer accuses Buck of leading his men into a Crow ambush that exposed his cowardice.
Timothy Carhart
Bunthorne: Steeve Arlen
Pvt. Cleveland: Richard Comeau
Spotted Horse: Bob Cota
 

Episode 21: "The Exchange"
Originally aired: 5/4/91
No listing available
 
 

Season Three

I only have one TV Guide listing from Season 3. One of these days I'll put up some summaries of my own. Enjoy!
 

Episode 8: "Just Like Old Times"
Originally aired: 11/30/92
A childhood girlfriend of Kid brings back memories, but her husband --  another old acquaintance -- brings nothing but trouble.  Meanwhile, the riders want to take part in a cowboy competition.
Doritha: Kim Myers
Garth: Tim Quill
Jensen: Jake Walker
Ferret: Ted Parks
 

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