The Gamble

Season 3, Episode 27, Aired
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On a cattle drive, the Cartwrights stop for the night in Alkali and are jailed for robbing the town's bank and killing several people. Joe escapes and frantically rushes to find help before Ben, Adam, and Hoss go to the gallows.
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      • New scenes were filmed on location at the Iverson Ranch, and Janss Conejo Ranch, Conejo Valley, both in California. Edit
      • German episode title: "Überfall in Alkali", meaning "Assault in Alkali". Edit
      • A clip from this episode appeared in the 1994 NBC special Back to Bonanza. Edit

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      • Hoss: For an ugly bunch, ain't they pretty? Joe: I don't know about you fellas, but I don't want to hang around here. Edit
      • Sheriff: You're just one man against an entire town. Joe: Just one man? I think you need to count again, Sheriff. Edit

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