How the West Was Won
Episodes revolving around the Macahan family as they try to fulfill their dream of going to Oregon. They run into many setbacks along the way and are forced to delay their move many times as a result. Common wild west themes and characters abound, such as Native Americans and crazy mountain men.
- 1976-1979
- 3 seasons
- ABC
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Episodes revolving around the Macahan family as they try to fulfill their dream of going to Oregon. They run into many setbacks along the way and are forced to delay their move many times as a result. Common wild west themes and characters abound, such as Native Americans and crazy mountain men.
Season 3 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1979
Episode 1
The Gunfighter
Mon, Jan 15, 1979 99 mins
Frank Grayson is hired by Henry Coe to run settlers out of the valley. He is not forcing the Macahans out but Luke deals himself in on behalf of his neighbors. Frank and Laura develop a fondness for each other even as the conflict heats up.
Episode 2
The Rustler
Mon, Jan 22, 1979 99 mins
Jessie meets a boy in town and quickly becomes fond of him. He is on his way to meet some friends with plans to steal some horses. Jesse resorts to drastic measures to help the young man she loves.
Episode 3
The Enemy
Mon, Feb 5, 1979 99 mins
Zeb joins a group of soldiers assigned to bring Two Bears back to the fort in hopes of ending Indian attacks on wagons passing west. The group is led by Lt. Ayeless who is fresh out of West Point and clashes with Zeb.
Episode 4
The Innocent
Mon, Feb 12, 1979 99 mins
Josh tries to bring a couple of horses home but needs to cross a river and finds himself in the middle of a feud over ferries on the river. Josh befriends Willie - a boy who is slow and overprotected by his mother.
Episode 5
Hillary
Mon, Feb 26, 1979 99 mins
Orville Gant catches a bank robber who has information about the murder of Judge Renson. He contacts Luke. Luke comes to town and sparks fly when he meets Hillary as he prepares to go out after the killer.
Episode 6
L'Affaire Riel
Mon, Mar 5, 1979 99 mins
General Sheridan prevails upon a reluctant Zeb to search for Louis Riel and return him to Canada. While Zeb is gone the General takes advantage of an opportunity to pursue an interest in Molly Culhane.
Episode 7
The Scavengers
Mon, Mar 12, 1979 99 mins
Zeb, Molly, and Laura are on their way back from St. Louis when the riverboat is attacked by pirates. Zeb is thrown overboard and Molly and Laura are kidnapped. The ladies are aided by a rich plantation owner Clay who is not what he seems.
Episode 8
The Forgotten
Mon, Mar 19, 1979 99 mins
An army survey team guided by Luke is attacked and two soldiers are killed. Luke and Josh return to the site to hunt for the killer only to find a confederate soldier who is still fighting the war.
Episode 9
Luke
Mon, Apr 2, 1979 99 mins
Luke is forced to kill a bounty hunter who learns the reward on Luke is still in effect and increased. He soon learns the bounty was advertised by the government in order to force Luke to work undercover for them.
Episode 10
China Girl
Mon, Apr 16, 1979 99 mins
Li Sin's family leaves China for a better future. She is raped on the voyage to America and finds herself on the Macahan ranch on land leased for gold exploration. When Molly finds she is pregnant, she takes her in to the Macahan household.
Episode 11
The Slavers
Mon, Apr 23, 1979 99 mins
When letters from Tap Henry's daughter are returned from Mexico, Zeb and Josh head south to find out what happened to her. When they arrive in her home town, no one is willing to answer their questions.