Neon Rider
Michael Terry is a best-selling writer/therapist who is tired of his high-profile life. He decides to take a couple of days off and go to his ranch. That is when he comes up with the idea to use it as a place for troubled teens. The teens come to the ranch, do all sorts of chores, and learn the value of honesty and friendship. He is assisted by ranch caretaker Fox, who can be cynical at times with Michael; First Nation member Vic, who is an expert at tracking; and C.C., who used to be a top chef at a restaurant in Montreal. While in the city, he is sometimes assisted by former gang member Pin, and police detective John, who sees Michael as more of a deterrence, and social worker Rachel.
- 1989-1995
- 5 seasons
- PAX Television
- Drama
- TV-14
Michael Terry is a best-selling writer/therapist who is tired of his high-profile life. He decides to take a couple of days off and go to his ranch. That is when he comes up with the idea to use it as a place for troubled teens. The teens come to the ranch, do all sorts of chores, and learn the value of honesty and friendship. He is assisted by ranch caretaker Fox, who can be cynical at times with Michael; First Nation member Vic, who is an expert at tracking; and C.C., who used to be a top chef at a restaurant in Montreal. While in the city, he is sometimes assisted by former gang member Pin, and police detective John, who sees Michael as more of a deterrence, and social worker Rachel.
Season 5 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1994
Episode 1
Moving On...: Part 1
45 mins
Walt nurses Rose through drug withdrawal. Also, Michael gets a tempting offer.
Episode 2
Moving On...: Part 2
45 mins
Walt gets pneumonia. Meanwhile, Michael must sell the ranch.
Episode 3
St. Vincent
45 mins
An apparent miracle worker attracts devotion from a deeply troubled girl.
Episode 4
The Secret Life of Garret Tuggle
46 mins
A young projectionist has movie-inspired fantasies about a ranch girl.
Episode 5
Little Con
46 mins
A pregnant con artist promises her child to several couples.
Episode 6
Cowboys and Indians
46 mins
Vic feels mystically connected to an Indian youth. Meanwhile, Danny has a crush on Justine.
Episode 7
Fathers
46 mins
The ranch's Christmas fund disappears. Meanwhile, Eleanor helps a man find his daughter.
Episode 8
Where the Buffalo Roam
46 mins
A search-and-rescue mission goes awry, leaving Michael, Eleanor, Vic, Walt and Nicole stranded in a cabin when a severe storm hits.
Episode 9
What's Up, Doc?
46 mins
Michael gets stage fright when a reporter comes to the ranch, but the kids are more than happy to share their stories.