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Lonesome Dove: The Series Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 1994 - 1995
Episode 1
O Western Wind
Fri, Sep 9, 1994 60 mins
In the opener of this series, based on the 1989 miniseries and its 1993 sequel, Newt Dobbs Call (Scott Bairstow) travels to Montana and coms to the aid of a scout's wife (Diahann Carroll) who's being attacked by thieves. Part 1 of three. Grayson: Billy Dee Williams. Farnsworth: Robert Culp. Buffalo Bill: Dennis Weaver. Red Hawk: Graham Greene. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Josiah: Paul Le Mat.
Episode 2
Down Come Rain
Mon, Oct 3, 1994 60 mins
In Part 2, Aaron (Billy Dee Williams) seeks revenge on Ida's attackers; Red Hawk (Graham Greene) is ambushed by Spotted Elk; Robert learns of Mosby's love for Hannah; and Newt and Hannah's romance blossoms despite Josiah's disapproval. Josiah: Paul Le Mat.
Episode 3
When Wilt Thou Blow
Mon, Oct 10, 1994 60 mins
Conclusion. Josiah (Paul Le Mat) gives permission for Newt and Hannah to marry, but their wedding is interrupted by Mosby's gang. Buffalo Bill: Dennis Weaver. Ida: Diahann Carroll. Farnsworth: Robert Culp. Mosby: Eric McCormack. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 4
Wild Horses
Mon, Oct 17, 1994 60 mins
A swindler (Judge Reinhold) en route to jail escapes and poses as a lawman. Meanwhile, Newt and Hannah tend to a traumatized boy who witnessed the murder of his family. Newt: Scott Bairstow. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Mosby: Eric McCormack.
Episode 5
Judgment Day
Mon, Oct 24, 1994 60 mins
Mosby sticks his neck out to save Robert (David Cubitt), who may be hanged if Judge "Rope" Calder (George Kennedy) has his way. Meanwhile, Newt grieves when an Indian who saved his life is killed. Clarence: Brian Jensen. Mosby: Eric McCormack.
Episode 6
Duty Bound
Mon, Oct 31, 1994 60 mins
Newt (Scott Bairstow) becomes an Army scout to earn money, but balks at catching deserters; Mosby and Hannah tend to settlers. Capt. Middleton: Jaimz Woolvett. Col. Paget: Kenneth Welsh. Clementine: Frances Hyland.
Episode 7
Long Shot
Mon, Nov 7, 1994 60 mins
Both Newt and Mosby have their own reasons for going after illegal-whiskey traders. Meanwhile, Ida takes in the girlfriend (Helene Udy) of one of the gang. Ida: Diahann Carroll. Sgt. Jensen: Duncan Fraser. Harry: Callum Rennie. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 8
Last Stand
Mon, Nov 14, 1994 60 mins
Buffalo Bill (Dennis Weaver) makes a visit to offer Newt a job---and the two get caught up in a dispute between a Cheyenne chief (August Schellenberg) and the Army. Crowchild: Adam Beach. Col. Quintano: Bo Svenson. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 9
Ballad of a Gunfighter
Mon, Nov 21, 1994 60 mins
A friendship with an undercover police officer (Michael Martin Murphey) and Austin's duel with a gunfighter results in Newt being forced to pose as a bank robber. Katie: Allison Hossack. Gabriel: Robert King. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 10
Where the Heart Is
Mon, Nov 28, 1994 60 mins
Newt and Austin ride after rustlers who made off with the town's investment, while Mosby receives a visit from a friend (Olivia Hussey), who sparks Josiah's interest. Tector Ross: Philip Granger. Ma Laster: Anna Hagan. Mosby: Eric McCormack. Josiah: Paul Le Mat.
Episode 11
Firebrand
Mon, Jan 30, 1995 60 mins
A stranger (Greg Ellwand) loses his possessions at Mosby's club, so Newt uses a winning of his own to help the man. May: Rae Dawn Chong. Olivia: Olivia Hussey. Ida: Diahann Carroll. Ben Patch: John Destrey. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 12
High Lonesome
Mon, Feb 6, 1995 60 mins
A trip to Sweetwater for some rest and relaxation turns into a nightmare when Austin is wrongly imprisoned by a lawman (Mathew Walker). Curtis: Jack Elam. Long Sally: Alana Stewart. Kavanagh: David McNally. Austin: Paul Johansson. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 13
Law and Order
Mon, Feb 13, 1995 60 mins
The new sheriff (Denny Miller) of Curtis Wells helps townspeople---including Newt and Hannah---who are being pressured by thugs into selling their land. Gibb: Eli Gabay. Ned: Brent Stait. Olivia: Olivia Hussey. Newt: Scott Bairstow. Mosby: Eric McCormack.
Episode 14
The Road Home
Mon, Feb 20, 1995 60 mins
Newt and other members of a stagecoach are terrorized by a sniper targeting one of them. Shaw: Gordon Pinsent. Mrs. Lyle: Judith Buchan. Renaud: Andre Roy. Henry: Shane Meier. Priscilla: Sarah Sawatsky. Silas: Jack Ackroyd. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 15
Blood Money
Mon, Feb 27, 1995 60 mins
Hannah and Austin's friend (Jeremy Ratchford) returns from prison and finds that townspeople are wary of his intentions to lead an honest life. Mrs. Hackett: Georgie Collins. Sheriff Kearny: Denny Miller. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Newt: Scott Bairstow. Austin: Paul Johansson.
Episode 16
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Sat, Mar 18, 1995 60 mins
The Calls visit Buffalo Bill (Dennis Weaver) to see his Wild West show and end up giving him financial assistance, but they can't help Bill's marriage when his wife learns he's had an affair. LuLu: Linda Sorensen. Glory: Venus Terzo. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 17
Traveler
Mon, May 1, 1995 60 mins
Hannah is quite taken with a new resident (Annette O'Toole), a photographer with a wild streak. But Newt gets a report that paints a different picture of the woman---she may be a fugitive from the law. Luther: Bret Hart. Mrs. Hackett: Georgie Collins. Dr. Cleese: Sam Khouth. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 18
Rebellion
Mon, May 8, 1995 60 mins
Bullies terrorize the townspeople of Sweetwater, and the daughter of a sheriff (Winston Rekert) gets caught in the middle. Meanwhile, a wounded Robert seeks help from Mosby. Frances: Katharine Isobel. Robert: David Cubitt. Mosby: Eric McCormack. Newt: Scott Bairstow. Hannah: Christianne Hirt.
Episode 19
The List
Mon, May 15, 1995 60 mins
As gold fever rises, Austin leaves the paper to go prospecting, Josiah gets the story of a lifetime, and Mosby thinks he's met the man (Richard Comar) who killed his wife. Curtis: Jack Elam. Sgt. Baker: Tom Schanley. Mosby: Eric McCormack. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
Episode 20
Ties That Bind
Mon, May 22, 1995 60 mins
Newt's disappearance---followed by the discovery of a corpse dressed in his clothes---leads townspeople to assume he's dead, but Hannah and Newt's father (Lee Majors) refuse to believe it. Ida: Diahann Carroll. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Newt: Scott Bairstow. Mosby: Eric McCormack. Austin: Paul Johannson.
Episode 21
Snowbound
Mon, May 29, 1995 60 mins
Hannah confesses her dalliance with Mosby to Newt, but the three must put aside their differences when the townspeople are terrorized by a band of criminals. Tavish: Ron White. Mr. Bolan: Richard Fitzpatrick. Luther: Bret Hart. Hannah: Christianne Hirt. Newt: Scott Bairstow.
