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Death Valley Days Season 9 Episodes
Season 9 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1960 - 1961
Episode 1
Pamela's Oxen
Sat, Sep 24, 196025 mins
A strong-willed farming widow loans her oxen to the army to transport a cannon, but the Sam Houston refuses to return them to her as promised in time for her to plant her crops. She insists on taking them home with her. As she returns to her farm with the oxen, two soldiers trail her in order to steal them back for Sam Houston. Which is more important? The cannon or her crops in winning the war?
Episode 2
Splinter Station
Sun, Sep 25, 196025 mins
Mary runs an outpost on the American frontier where her most important job is providing horses to the Union side. But a confederate Caleb is intent on derailing her operation until they meet over a horse's foal delivery.
Episode 3
Queen of the High Graders
Sun, Oct 2, 196025 mins
Mine owner Jim Barker sends for detective Romer Maxwell suspecting high grade ore is being smuggled out. Romer tests several theories then focuses on Kate Hanson but complicates matters by falling in love with her daughter Sarah.
Episode 4
Devil's Bar
Mon, Oct 3, 196025 mins
Dan and Mary Bartlett arrive in Murphy's Flats with little more than their faith and a diving suit. The residents don't comprehend how it works or helps in mining but when they need Dan to use it for violent reasons he stands by his convictions.
Episode 5
Learnin' at Dirty Devil
Mon, Oct 24, 196025 mins
Iron fisted rancher Hank Lanier believes his son Jack needs a good education, bringing in Ralph Edmunds to teach him. But the teacher's arrival threatens Lanier's autocratic ways leading to a showdown.
Episode 6
Yankee Confederate
Mon, Oct 24, 196025 mins
Union officer Parker has met his match with southern patriot Belle.
Episode 7
The Gentle Sword
Mon, Nov 7, 196025 mins
Noted frontier explorer John Fremont is in gold rush California and finds himself in a contentious mining dispute. As the situation threatens to turn violent the future presidential candidate has the support of his faithful wife Jessie.
Episode 8
Extra Guns
Sun, Nov 20, 196025 mins
Luke Short aims to open a fine saloon in Dodge City but runs up against political boss Webster who prevents competition. Luke, with support of Mady, tries traditional methods but is forced to call in famous friends to prevail.
Episode 9
The White Healer
Mon, Nov 21, 196025 mins
Lt. Wood is stationed in Arizona Territory during an Apache uprising but is more compassionate than his commander. When a deadly illness breaks out among the Indians he is willing to treat them but Geronimo must surrender first.
Episode 10
The Wind at Your Back
Mon, Dec 5, 196025 mins
Johnny Carter is wounded while committing a robbery and takes refuge in a mission school. He is nursed back to health by Sister Mary who learns his identity. She urges him to turn himself in which turns his partner Buckner against him.
Episode 11
3-7-77
Wed, Dec 14, 196025 mins
Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
Episode 12
A Girl Named Virginia
Sun, Dec 18, 196025 mins
As the Donner Party attempts to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Reed family is banished after an altercation leads to death. They endure heavy snow and dwindling food but daughter Virginia shows courage beyond her years.
Episode 13
City of Widows
Mon, Dec 19, 196025 mins
A drama about the working conditions in a mining town.
Episode 14
The Young Gun
Tue, Dec 27, 196025 mins
An ex-con tries to prevent the son he gave up for adoption from following in his steps.
Episode 15
The Lady Was an M.D.
Sun, Jan 1, 196127 mins
The doctor, new to town, has discovered the citizens are wary of a new-fangled lady doctor. Her fiance supports her mission, and considers shooting himself, in order for her to finally land a patient, save his life, and possibly earn the town's respect.
Episode 16
The Salt War
Sun, Jan 15, 196125 mins
The Salt War erupts when a rancher decides to sell salt that used to be free.
Episode 17
The Madstone
Wed, Jan 18, 196125 mins
Bad luck dogs Matt Denby. His farm fails, his son is bitten by a rabid animal - and his wife leaves him.
Episode 18
Deadline at Austin
Sun, Jan 29, 196125 mins
The mayor of Austin once insulted Governor Lambert. Now the governor seeks revenge by threatening the town's railroad.
Episode 19
South of Horror Flats
Tue, Jan 31, 196125 mins
A ghost-plagued woman hires a detective to take her and her fortune to San Francisco.
Episode 20
Gamble with Death
Fri, Feb 10, 196125 mins
An old prospector partners with a newcomer in search of a gold strike.
Episode 21
White Gold
Wed, Feb 15, 196125 mins
A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.
Episode 22
Dead Man's Tale
Sun, Feb 26, 196125 mins
Dr. Allen Camden decides to find who would harm Noble, a kind and gentle man. It turns out a clue was left by the deceased.
Episode 23
Who's Fer Divide?
Wed, Mar 1, 196125 mins
A trapper campaigns for the annexation of Oregon Territory.
Episode 24
Dangerous Crossing
Sun, Mar 12, 196125 mins
A group of religious settlers tangles with outlaws who have set up an illegal tollgate.
Episode 25
Death Ride
Wed, Mar 15, 196125 mins
Lawyer William Thorne defends an innocent woman threatened by bigotry and mob violence in an Arizona town.
Episode 26
Loophole
Sat, Mar 25, 196125 mins
When Claypool swindles McSween out of his mine, storekeeper Hobart has an idea for retribution. Trained as a lawyer he traps Claypool into owing him the mine's deed but not before physical violence occurs.
Episode 27
The Red Petticoat
Wed, Mar 29, 196125 mins
Phillip Sheridan's friendship with Indian scout Kahlu is questioned after a series of ambushes leave troopers dead. But Sheridan defends his ally against the outraged fort's residents trusting his instincts that he is right.
Episode 28
The Stolen City
Sun, Apr 9, 196125 mins
Gurney is among the outraged citizenry when Limantour and his associate Tarabel have a deed claiming ownership of San Francisco. Gurney suspects a scheme but risks his life to prove it.
Episode 29
General Without a Cause
Wed, Apr 12, 196125 mins
Patriotism and banditry clash when Owens along with companion Delores are captured by outlaw Juan Cortina. Owens tries to convince Juan to work for the good of his country like he once did instead of using his leadership for personal gain.
Episode 30
The Deserters
Sun, Nov 6, 196025 mins
When five men desert the Union Army, they are at the mercy of General Avery, who favors shooting them.
