Bonanza: The First Born
Episode score
7.3
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The First Born
- 101.
- Season: 4
- Episode: 1
- First Aired: 9/23/1962
When a man comes to town claiming to be Marie's son, Joe is not sure what to think. Could this be his brother, or is it all just a big lie? Add a recap »
- Writers:
- George W. GeorgeJudy George
- Director:
- Don McDougall
- Stars:
- Dan Blocker (Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972))
- Michael Landon (Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright)
- Pernell Roberts (Adam Cartwright (1959-1965))
- Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright)
- Recurring Role:
- Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)
- Bob Miles
- Robert Karnes (Miner)
- Holly Bane (Sam/Miner)
- Guest Star:
- Don Beddoe (Stan Perkins)
- Eddy Walker (Harry)
- Barry Coe (Clay Stafford)
- Ben Erway
- There is currently no trivia. Add trivia!
- German episode title: "Das Erstgeborene", meaning "The First Born". edit »
- This episode originally intended to introduce Barry Coe as a new co-star (i.e. a fifth Cartwright). However, reports from the set said that Coe's presence was causing friction among the established stars and the idea was dropped. edit »
- Holly Bane is credited as Mike Ragan. Judy George was credited as Judith George. edit »
- Featured Cartwright: Joe edit »
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