The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 68 episodes
- 1S3 E1
A House Divided
Sep 28, 1991
Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.
- 2S3 E2
Jesse
Oct 5, 1991
The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.
- 3S3 E3
The Blood of Others
Oct 12, 199160 min
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.
- 4S3 E4
Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
Oct 26, 1991
- 5S3 E5
The Presence of Mine Enemies
Nov 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 avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her and takes the bullet meant for her himse
- 6S3 E6
Survivors
Nov 16, 199160 min
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 Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.
Starring
Stephen Baldwin
Buffalo Bill Cody
Josh Brolin
Wild Bill Hickok
Travis Fine
Ike McSwain
Ty Miller
The Kid
Gregg Rainwater
Running Buck Cross
Yvonne Suhor
Louise McCloud
Anthony Zerbe
Teaspoon Hunter
Don Franklin
Noah Dixon
Brett Cullen
Marshal Sam Cain
Melissa Leo
Emma Shannon
Don Collier
William Tompkins, Shop Keeper
Clare Wren
Rachel Dunne
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Young Riders?
- The Young Riders is streaming on Plex, Philo, Tubi TV, Xumo Play, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Young Riders are there?
- The Young Riders has 3 seasons and 68 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Young Riders?
- The Young Riders has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
- Who stars in The Young Riders?
- The Young Riders stars Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin, Travis Fine, Ty Miller, Gregg Rainwater.
