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40 Episodes 1956 - 1957
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 7, 195630 mins
Lt. Masters is sent to recruit a 100 soldiers to help with an Indian uprising knowing that one trooper in the new group blames Masters for his brother's death and wants Lt. Masters to suffer the same fate.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 14, 195630 mins
A land baron accuses an old woman of being a witch, as an excuse to burn her out of her home and steal her land.
Episode 3
Fri, Sep 21, 195630 mins
Sterling Holloway guests stars as Sorrowful Joe. It seems everything bad that could happen, does so whenever he's around.
Episode 4
Fri, Sep 28, 195630 mins
The chief is actually a white stallion leading a wild herd of horses.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 5, 195630 mins
A disease spread by a cow tick has infected cattle, Rin Tin Tin, and an Indian boy.
Episode 6
Fri, Oct 12, 195630 mins
Yo-o-rinty is a song composed by O'Hara and Boone for Rusty's birthday and sung by Lt. Masters. Also, an Indian soldier leads the troops from Fort Apache to do battle with Geronimo. One of the troop doubts the Indian's truthfulness.
Episode 7
Fri, Oct 19, 195630 mins
Lt. Masters, Cpl. Rusty, and Rin Tin Tin travel to Vancouver in Canada. Their purpose is to give advise to the fledgling Northwest Mounted Police. While there, Rin Tin Tin kills a legendary white wolf and runs away with its pack as their new leader. Rusty is heartbroken. Part 1 of a two-part episode.
Episode 8
Fri, Oct 26, 195630 mins
Still in Canada, Lt. Masters goes about his business, while Rusty hopefully awaits the return of his missing dog, Rin Tin Tin.

Episode 9
Fri, Nov 2, 195630 mins
Boone's grandfather is a Colonel in the army and visits Fort Apache. Since every man in the family attained the rank of Colonel, he is disappointed that his grandson is only a Corporal.
Episode 10
Fri, Nov 9, 195630 mins
A very cruel man, who holds dog fights for a living, captures Rin Tin Tin to use as a fighter.
Episode 11
Fri, Nov 16, 195630 mins
The action of a reckless gung ho general risks destroying a fragile peace accord with the Apaches. After Lt. Rip Masters resigns in disgust, Cpl. Rusty contacts President Grant in hopes he will intervene.
Episode 12
Fri, Nov 23, 195630 mins
The men of Fort Apache are to escort a wagon train of family members to the soldiers at Fort Adventure in Oregon. This is part one. The next episode, Fort Adventure, is part two, but seems to be another lost episode from this series.
Episode 13
Fri, Nov 30, 195630 mins
Episode 14
Fri, Dec 14, 195630 mins

Episode 15
Fri, Dec 28, 195630 mins
Mail delivery is going to be handled by train instead of stagecoach drivers.
Episode 16
Fri, Jan 4, 195730 mins
Two octogenarians, one a town marshal and the other just released after spending 40 years in the prison to which the marshal had him sent, square off for a showdown at high noon.
Episode 17
Fri, Jan 11, 195730 mins
An Indian who wants peace with the white man is left for dead by his half brother. Masters, Rusty and Rin Tin Tin find him and bring him to a cabin whose occupant hates all Indians. When fighting starts, the man realizes only some are bad.
Episode 18
Fri, Jan 18, 195730 mins
The Colonel is a con artist who dupes the townspeople into paying to see a celebrity on stage. When he is found out, he returns the proceeds to the people. The Clarion newspaper hires him because of his flair for increasing circulation.
Episode 19
Fri, Jan 25, 195730 mins
An elderly Chief promises Fort Apache that his tribe wants peace. He is willing to be their prisoner while the troops go to see his people who are too weak to travel. However, 3 of the tribe have other plans.
Episode 20
Fri, Feb 1, 195730 mins
Sterling Holloway returns as Joe. This time he becomes Marshall of a town besieged by 4 outlaws. The outlaws experience nothing but mishaps which lead to their eventual capture by the soldiers and Rin Tin Tin.
Episode 21
Fri, Feb 8, 195730 mins
A Lieutenant arrives from West Point and the lessons he learns are to be humble and realize he needs to depend on his subordinates.
Episode 22
Fri, Feb 15, 195730 mins
Fort Apache's cook signed up to fight Indians, but got a reputation for preparing tasty dinners, and wants so much to go out on patrol.
Episode 23
Fri, Feb 22, 195730 mins
A new Colonel assigned to the Fort brings his son. The patrol goes out and Rusty is ordered to stay and watch over the Colonel's son. The boy leaves to see some action, so Rusty accompanies him and loses his stripes for disobeying.
Episode 24
Fri, Mar 1, 195730 mins
Episode 25
Fri, Mar 8, 195730 mins
Episode 26
Fri, Mar 15, 195730 mins
Episode 27
Fri, Mar 22, 195730 mins
Episode 28
Fri, Mar 29, 195730 mins
Cpl. Crane is transferring East because his wife doesn't like it here. He goes AWOL one night to see her in town and witnesses a murder. He wants to testify, but his wife wants to leave asap and says it's none of his concern.
Episode 29
Fri, Apr 5, 195730 mins
A half-breed who has worked with the army for 10 years tries to convince the men of Fort Apache that his tribe isn't responsible for recent raids on villages.
Episode 30
Fri, Apr 12, 195730 mins
After being retired over 10 years, a man comes back to Fort Apache and Masters recommends him for supply sergeant in town. He soon realizes that the 2 men running the store are engaging in deceptive sales to the public.
Episode 31
Fri, Apr 19, 195730 mins
4 outlaws are robbing banks and stage coaches. They plan on going after one driven by Sally. However, the youngest of the gang is reluctant to take part because that's his mother.
Episode 32
Fri, Apr 26, 195730 mins
Episode 33
Fri, May 3, 195730 mins
The grandson of Kit Carson arrives at the fort with the reputation of being a great Indian scout like his grandfather and father. He only finds the warring Comanches with the help of Rin Tin Tin.
Episode 34
Fri, May 10, 195730 mins
Hubert, the butler who took over managing a hotel has his little niece visiting with her Godmother. The niece and Rusty really like each other. Hubert and the Godmother, in love years ago, rekindle their feelings for one another.
Episode 35
Fri, May 17, 195730 mins
A Comanche released from prison always used a club as his weapon.He plans on stopping the peace treaty between his tribe and Fort Apache. Only O'Hara can identify him, but when the convict hits O'Hara with his club, he loses his memory.
Episode 36
Fri, May 24, 195730 mins
Homer Tubbs is known for being a fast gun. When 4 outlaws come to town, they enlist his help to hold up a stagecoach. However, Homer and Rin Tin Tin thwart their plans.
Episode 37
Fri, May 31, 195730 mins
Major Swanson is being transferred to Washington, but he's not keen on going. When an Indian warns him of an attack by a hate filled member of his tribe, Swanson proceeds to offer his life so his friend's life will be spared.
Episode 38
Fri, Jun 7, 195730 mins
A hunter takes his son westward, away from his pampering mom, and tries to make him shoot wild animals. They meet an animal caretaker who is against hunting. The boy and Rin Tin Tin eventually get the father to see the errors of his ways.
Episode 39
Fri, Jun 14, 1957
A soldier arrives at the Fort with a bundle of items he swaps for. When an Indian warring totem is dishonestly put among his wares, a hateful member of the tribe convinces them to attack the Fort.
Episode 40
Fri, Jun 21, 195730 mins
The continental railroad is advancing west, but an Indian mountain has to be signed over to the government. 14 chiefs sign, but one elderly chief holds out. Rusty and Rin Tin Tin visit him and try to get him to join the others.