The Mission

Season 2, Episode 2, Aired
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Hoss befriends Charlie Trent, a man who was once the best scout in the Army. Now a drunk, he blames himself for having led troops to their massacre. Captain Pender is looking for a reliable scout to lead his men across the desert with a shipment of gold. Seeing the chance for Charlie to redeem himself, Hoss recommends Charlie for the position. The man he's replacing, Cutter, is waiting in the desert to steal the valuable shipment.moreless
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      • Scenes for this episode were filmed at Lake Los Angeles, Antelope Valley, California. Edit
      • German episode title: "Der Auftrag", meaning "The Mission". Edit
      • This episode is set shortly before the Civil War starts. Edit

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      • Lewt Cutter:(to Captain Pender) I'll cut your liver out! And a man don't live long without a liver, that's a pure medical fact! Edit

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      • The Fremont Expedition referred to in this episode would be the Third Fremont Expedition (1845-47). Edit

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