Father Murphy: The Heir Apparent
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6.3
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The Heir Apparent
- 16.
- Season: 1
- Episode: 16
- First Aired: 2/23/1982
A wealthy widow with a railroad fortune comes to Gold Hill hoping to adopt a son to take over the family business. She's very taken with Will, who would rather stay with Murphy, but Murphy is torn between his love for the boy and the advantages of his adoption. The widow finally sees that the bond between Murphy and the boy is something she doesn't want to destroy and she withdraws her adoption bid in a complicated and interesting way. Add a recap »
- Stars:
- Katherine Cannon (Mae Woodward Murphy)
- Scott Mellini (Ephram Winkler)
- Byron Thames (Matt Sims)
- Merlin Olsen ("Father" John Michael Murphy)
- Kirk Brennan (David Sims)
- Timothy Gibbs (Will Adams)
- Lisa Trusel (Lizette Winkler)
- Moses Gunn (Moses Gage)
- Recurring Role:
- Charles Cooper (Sheriff)
- Richard Bergman (Father Joe Parker)
- Guest Star:
- Sid Conrad (Mr. Barnsley)
- David S. Cass Sr. (Minor)
- Garrett Grant (Arnold)
- Troy Melton (Driver)
- Michael Reynolds (John)
- Steven Schwimmer (Tim)
- Brian Scott (Jason)
- Ivor Barry
- Brenda Benet
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