The Cowboys
Seven teenaged boys in 1870s New Mexico Territory fight off teenaged Comanches and grownup cattle rustlers under the tutelage of ranch foreman Nightlinger and rancher/widow Annie Andersen.
- 1974-1974
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Seven teenaged boys in 1870s New Mexico Territory fight off teenaged Comanches and grownup cattle rustlers under the tutelage of ranch foreman Nightlinger and rancher/widow Annie Andersen.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1974
Episode 1
David Done It
Wed, Feb 6, 1974 30 mins
Seven boys who were hired by a rancher to help him get his cattle to market return to the ranch with the money from the sale. The widow assumes the boys will go back to their families. But they would rather stay on at the ranch. The widow decides to think it over. The man who was hired to be the cook on the drive takes away their guns which they used on the men who killed the rancher. Later some men show up and demand the money the boys brought back, they take one of them hostage. The others wonder what are they going to do without guns but that's when one of them remembers the story of David and Goliath decides to follow suit.
Episode 2
Death on a Fast Horse
Wed, Feb 13, 1974 30 mins
Slim witnesses a prominent citizen kill a man but can't get anyone to believe him. Slim puts his life in danger as he continues to make the case for murder against the man.
Episode 3
The Long Rider
Wed, Feb 20, 1974
A handsome and engaging drifter Carl Rivers shows up at the ranch charming everyone but Cimarron. A double homicide has occured and the evidence begins to point to the newcomer but most valuable of the cowpokes believe him innocent.
Episode 4
Many a Good Horse Died
Wed, Feb 27, 1974
The calvary is getting rid of it's older horses and the boys go to take a look. Weedy sees one of the the animals and is convinced that it is one of his father's mounts. Weedy tries to buy it but it but finds obstacles in his way.
Episode 5
The Avengers
Wed, Mar 6, 1974
Nightlinger's past in Mississippi puts his life in danger. His testimony put a man in prison for barn burning and now freed, the man comes to get revenge. The boys vow to protect their friend.
Episode 6
The Accused
Wed, Mar 13, 1974
A destitute Hispanic family is accused of horse stealing and the boys decide to prove their innocence. They used an apple stealing horse named Pickpocket to catches the actual thieves.
Episode 7
A Matter of Honor
Wed, Mar 20, 1974 30 mins
The boys learn a female friend is accused of illegal gambling and they vow to clear her name.
Episode 8
The Ordeal
Wed, Mar 27, 1974 30 mins
Weedy and Homer are trapped by a cave-in while exploring a hillside coyote den.
Episode 9
The Remounts
Wed, Apr 3, 1974 30 mins
When the army buys other horses but not Cimarron's he questions as to the reasons why.
Episode 10
The Trap
Wed, Apr 10, 1974
Jimmy goes missing and when Nightlinger finds him he's near death after being caught in a coyote trap. Jebediah must work quick to save the young man's life.
Episode 11
The Indian Givers
Wed, May 1, 1974
The young cowboys find themselves afoot when they horses are stolen by daring Indian youths.
Episode 12
Requiem for a Lost Son
Wed, May 8, 1974
A mountain family vows revenge on the cowboys when their son is killed. Trying to avoid more bloodshed Cimarron used a molasses loving donkey to defuse the situation.