Season 3, Episode 27

The Gamble

April 1, 196249 min

In the town of Alkali, the Cartwrights are jailed on false charges of robbery and murder, but Joe escapes and returns with an army of Ponderosa hands.

Directed by
William Witney
Written by
Michael Landon, Frank Cleaver

Guest stars

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