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Bonanza: The Roper

Episode score 7.1 Good

The Roper

  • 161.
  • Season: 5
  • Episode: 27
  • First Aired: 4/5/1964

EPISODE OVERVIEW

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Will Cartwright is home alone when Army soldiers arrive at the Ponderosa with a prisoner named Hewitt. Not long after, Hewitt's men arrive and ambush the soldiers. When Will realizes the men are waiting for Ben to return so they can get the money from the safe, Will must come up with a plan. Add a recap »

Writers:
Peter Packer
Director:
John Florea
Stars:
Dan Blocker (Eric "Hoss" Cartwright (1959-1972))
Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright)
Pernell Roberts (Adam Cartwright (1959-1965))
Michael Landon (Joseph "Little Joe" Francis Cartwright)
Recurring Role:
Guy Williams (Will Cartwright)
Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)
Guest Star:
Scott Marlowe (Lee Hewitt)
Julie Sommars (Emma Hewitt)
Jim Beck (Dolph)
Corey Allen
Donald Elson
Barbara Morrison
Armand Alzamora
John Hubbard (Doctor)
Stephen Holmes
  • German episode title: "Überfall auf die Ponderosa", meaning "Assault at the Ponderosa". edit »
  • Jim Beck was credited as James Beck. edit »
  • Featured Cartwright: Will edit »
  • The second of five episodes featuring Will Cartwright. edit »
  • Ben: (to Lee) If he doesn’t come back and I find you, I promise you the buzzards won’t want you. edit »
  • Joe: I don’t care what kind of troubles you’ve had in the past and whether or not you’re gonna have more troubles in the future, that doesn’t make any difference either. No matter what it is, your troubles are our troubles. Will, we’re family here. That’s what I want you to understand. Look I’ll level with you. It means an awful lot to my Pa that you stay here or not. That’s why I want you to make up your mind. The longer you wait the more it’s gonna hurt. Alright, I’ll stop pushing until you think about it. I’d better get going. I can’t fool him about that horse too long. edit »
  • Will: It isn’t always easy for a man to change his ways Ben. edit »
  • Hoss: Sure is. Fact is that my little brother down here is just jealous of my gastronomic appreciation. edit »
Show Score 8.5 good
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