Empire

Episode 0

Unaired Pilot: This Rugged Land

74 mins

The story concerns a ranch foreman persecuting the man he believes killed his daughter.

Episode 1

The Day the Empire Stood Still

Tue, Sep 25, 1962 60 mins

One of Redigo's ranch hands, Paul Moreno, is accused of assaulting and murdering the daughter of a coworker; but Redigo believes he is innocent.

Episode 2

Ballard Number One

Tue, Oct 2, 1962 60 mins

When a man named Ballard shows up in town, Redigo fears the worst because 20yrs ago, Ballard ran a big con that broke the town. And to top it off Ballard has taken Redigo's best man, Kelly. Ballard was Redigo's dad partner back in the day, and Redigo's afraid history will repeat itself.

Episode 3

A Place to Put a Life

Tue, Oct 9, 1962 60 mins

Episode 4

Ride to a Fall

Tue, Oct 16, 1962 60 mins

Milo Dahlbeck, a former associate of Lucia Garret's husband, comes to the ranch to do business with Redigo. He is accompanied by Joe Horvath, whose demanding behavior raises the suspicions of Redigo and the Garrets.

Episode 5

Long Past, Long Remembered

Tue, Oct 23, 1962 60 mins

Episode 6

Walk Like a King

Tue, Oct 30, 1962 60 mins

Former employee Barney Swanton returns to the Garret Ranch a rich man, but is still envious of Redigo whose job he always wanted. Swanton romances Leona Spence and tries to use her as a pawn in his feud.

Episode 7

The Fire Dancer

Tue, Nov 13, 1962 60 mins

Episode 8

The Tall Shadow

Tue, Nov 20, 1962 60 mins

The ranch's livestock are endangered by drought as well as a prowling cougar. Redigo awaits the arrival of engineer Chuck Pierce to find a solution to the problem. The engineer arrives, as well as his fiancee and her young son. The boy's hero worship of Redigo threatens Pierce's relationship with the boy's overprotective mother.

Episode 9

The Earth Mover

Tue, Nov 27, 1962

Episode 10

Pressure Lock

Tue, Dec 4, 1962 60 mins

When the Garrett's decide to expand into the oil industry, Tal gets in over his head during negotiations with an oil baroness.

Episode 11

Echo of a Man

Wed, Dec 12, 1962 60 mins

Episode 12

When the Gods Laugh

Tue, Dec 18, 1962 60 mins

A farmer doesn't want his son to go to school, and Redigo helps.

Episode 13

Green, Green Hills

Tue, Dec 25, 1962 60 mins

Episode 14

Stopover on the Way to the Moon

Tue, Jan 1, 1963 60 mins

Episode 15

The Four Thumbs Story

Tue, Jan 8, 1963 60 mins

A Native American war veteran's penchant for violence is isolating him from his friends, neighbors and family.

Episode 16

End of an Image

Tue, Jan 15, 1963 30 mins

Episode 17

The Loner

Tue, Jan 22, 1963 30 mins

Mike Novak is a loner, he wants to start his own ranch and the animal he wants to buy is Tal's favorite. He resorts to extreme tactics to get a job.

Episode 18

Where the Hawk Is Wheeling

Tue, Jan 29, 1963 60 mins

Mace, who was brought in to run the ranch after the death of Mrs. Garrett's husband, clashes with Redigo, whom he blames for the death of a whole herd of cattle.

Episode 19

No Small Wars

Tue, Feb 5, 1963 60 mins

Episode 20

The Tiger Inside

Tue, Feb 12, 1963 60 mins

Monte Clifford elopes with his girlfriend, Betty Wormser, who does not know that he had just injured his employer, Al Pope. Betty's father, Gerald, leads his Mesa City honor posse in pursuit. Jim Redigo tries to prevent bloodshed.

Episode 21

Season of Growth

Tue, Feb 19, 1963 60 mins

Episode 22

Seven Days on Rough Street

Tue, Feb 26, 1963 60 mins

After claiming he doesn't need the security of the Garret ranch, Tal leaves for Delgado---on the bet he can't stay a week.

Episode 23

A House in Order

Tue, Mar 5, 1963 60 mins

Episode 24

Down There, the World

Tue, Mar 12, 1963 60 mins

Episode 25

Burnout

Tue, Mar 19, 1963 60 mins

Episode 26

Hidden Asset

Tue, Mar 26, 1963 60 mins

Layoffs are in store at the Garret Ranch to satisfy requirements for a bank loan, but several longtime employees aren't willing to go along without a fight.

Episode 27

Arrow in the Sky

Tue, Apr 9, 1963 60 mins

Episode 28

Nobody Dies on Saturday

Tue, Apr 16, 1963 60 mins

Episode 29

65 Miles Is a Long, Long Way

Tue, Apr 23, 1963 60 mins

Episode 30

Duet for Eight Wheels

Tue, Apr 30, 1963 60 mins

Redigo is paralyzed from the waist down after being trampled by a stallion. He meets and falls in love with his therapy coach, Ellen Thompson, before undergoing a risky operation in hopes of regaining the use of his legs. Classic themes from writer Ron Bishop about courage under fire.

Episode 31

Between Friday and Monday

Tue, May 7, 1963 60 mins

Episode 32

The Convention

Tue, May 14, 1963 60 mins

While at a stockman's convention, Redigo is approached by a former mentor turned political operative and pressured to run for office. Meanwhile, Tal is beguiled by a young woman who wants to get into show business.