The Young Riders (Season 3)

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.

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    A House Divided (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1991-09-28

    Overview: Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

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    Jesse (Episode 2)

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig

    Air date: 1991-10-05

    Overview: The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

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    The Blood of Others (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1991-10-12

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1991-10-26

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    The Presence of Mine Enemies (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1991-11-09

    Overview: 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 himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

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    Survivors (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1991-11-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Initiation (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1991-11-25

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    Just Like Old Times (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1991-11-30

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    Spirits (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1991-12-07

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    A Tiger's Tale (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1991-12-28

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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 route. Sister Katherine: Claudette Nevins. Elizabeth: Georgia Emelin. Tuck: Jim Cody Williams. Manny: Bing Blenman.

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    Good Night, Sweet Charlotte (Episode 11) 1.0

    Air date: 1992-01-04

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lakota Indian out on the trail. Charlotte: Jennifer Hetrick. Wicks: John De Lancie. Red Sky: Robert Cota.

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    Song of Isiah (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1992-01-18

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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 Handy. Rosemary: Sydney Walsh. Nathan: Ric San Nicholas. Celinda: Sarah G. Buxton.

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    Spies (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1992-01-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: Gary Sandy. Farnsworth: Michael F. Woodson. Tompkins: Don Collier. Alan: Danny Ray.

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    Shadowmen (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1992-05-21

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin. Blackcomb: Art La Fleur. Marie: Greta Lambert.

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    Mask of Fear (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1992-05-28

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi Maynard. Barrett: Randy Crowder. Elroy: Barney McFadden. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Furey: Mark Davenport. Gibson: Erol Landis.

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    Dark Brother (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1992-06-04

    Overview: 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 over by an evil spirit. Buck turns to mysterious old Indian, who insists he can drive the spirit from her, but because her fiance refuses to allow his help, Buck must kidnap her and take her away town.

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    The Road Not Taken (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1992-06-11

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down. Dobbins: Joseph Bottoms. Hannah: Dey Young. Tompkins: Don Collier. Seth: Justin Rigney. Luke: Kenneth Cutler Yasmer. Hooper Deputy: J.D. Ryan. Horace Walcott: Roberto Guajardo. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Lou: Yvonne Suhor. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin. Kid: Ty Miller.

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    The Sacrifice (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1992-06-25

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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 Miller, Yvonne Suhor, Anthony Zerbe. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Dawkins: Justin Whalin. Esmond: Mel Winkler.

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    Lessons Learned (Episode 19)

    Air date: 1992-07-09

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Young. Murphy: Mitchell Ryan. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe.

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    The Debt (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1992-07-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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. Joe Garrett: Ed Adams. Matt: Michael Roddy. Bonnie: Elizabeth Hanley. Storekeeper: Larry Soller. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin.

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    'Til Death Do Us Part (1) (Episode 21)

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig

    Air date: 1992-07-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: 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: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

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    'Til Death Do Us Part (2) (Episode 22)

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig

    Air date: 1992-07-23

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

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