The Young Riders
A group of young Express riders are based at the waystation in Sweetwater, Kansas. Running the station was ex-Texas Ranger and all-around eccentric Teaspoon Hunter. The role of cook, housekeeper and mother hen was filled first by Emma and later by Rachel. The riders included the future "Buffalo Bill" Cody and James Butler ("Wild Bill") Hickok, as well as Ike, a mute, Buck, a half-White/half-Kiowa scout and the Kid, a quiet Southerner. Their final member was Lou, a young woman who lived and worked with the riders disguised as a boy. They were later joined by Noah Dixon.
- 1989-1992
- 3 seasons
- ABC
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- TV-PG
A group of young Express riders are based at the waystation in Sweetwater, Kansas. Running the station was ex-Texas Ranger and all-around eccentric Teaspoon Hunter. The role of cook, housekeeper and mother hen was filled first by Emma and later by Rachel. The riders included the future "Buffalo Bill" Cody and James Butler ("Wild Bill") Hickok, as well as Ike, a mute, Buck, a half-White/half-Kiowa scout and the Kid, a quiet Southerner. Their final member was Lou, a young woman who lived and worked with the riders disguised as a boy. They were later joined by Noah Dixon.
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
A House Divided
Sat, Sep 28, 1991 48 mins
Teaspoon draws the assignment of rebuilding a way station destroyed by renegades. He and the riders relocate to Rock Creek, a new territory for them to make their way in, getting to know the new neighbors.
Episode 2
Jesse
Sat, Oct 5, 1991 42 mins
Young Jesse vows revenge after the murder of his foster father Doc but the riders try to disuade him. Someone also wants Jesse dead so his new friends protect him. Noah deals with ugly racial comments from Jarvis.
Episode 3
The Blood of Others
Sat, Oct 12, 1991 47 mins
Hickok, Lou and the Kid tangle with a vengeful ex-lawman while escorting a desperado to his execution.
Episode 4
Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
Sat, Oct 26, 1991 47 mins
The riders become involved in a murder investigation when a Union Army recruiter is found stabbed following an argument with Noah.
Episode 5
The Presence of Mine Enemies
Sat, Nov 9, 1991 60 mins
Ike is romancing Emily Metcalfe whose father has been feuding with shady gambler Neville. Emily vows revenge when Neville shoots her father but it's Ike who pays when trying to protect his girlfriend.
Episode 6
Survivors
Sat, Nov 16, 1991 48 mins
Cody wants the reward the Army is offering regarding their weapons theft. He falls for a widow Julia, with her son Danny, who wants to break with her husband's gun running gang. Buck grieves the loss of his friend, Ike.
Episode 7
The Initiation
Mon, Nov 25, 1991 47 mins
Hickok brings in Frank James after a bank robbery and Frank sees it as an opportunity to get Jesse to join as part of his gang. Teaspoon appeals to Jesse to stay with friends instead of choosing family and their criminal ways.
Episode 8
Just Like Old Times
Sat, Nov 30, 1991 48 mins
The Kid meets an old girlfriend and realizes that adult experiences change one's perceptions of youth.
Episode 9
Spirits
Sat, Dec 7, 1991 48 mins
With Teaspoon and others away, Noah heads a slim crew. Rachel falls for an injured Mike Stolder who they learn has a drinking problem. Murderous horse thieves trail him for revenge. Jesse wants to grow up too fast.
Episode 10
A Tiger's Tale
Sat, Dec 28, 1991 48 mins
Noah and Cody have the unusual task of escorting a tiger, two nuns and Elizabeth, a novice. Cody falls for Elizabeth, tries to disuade her from taking vows while they fight off hunters wanting a tiger hide. Jesse gets a crush on Louise.
Episode 11
Good Night Sweet Charlotte
Sat, Jan 4, 1992 48 mins
An old friend of Lou's, an ex-prostitute wanting to change her life, shows up in town, stirring up bad memories. But someone is on Charlotte's trail. Meanwhile, out in the field, Hickok befriends a wounded Indian whose wound he treated, even through the language barrier.
Episode 12
Song of Isaiah
Sat, Jan 18, 1992 48 mins
After visiting his sister in Kansas, Hickok meets the attractive young wife of a militant abolishionist. He reluctantly gets involved, and while saving the woman's life, ten others lose theirs. The abolishionist is wanted by the law. In Kansas City, Kid sees a wanted poster on Isiah Burke.
Episode 13
Spies
Sat, Jan 25, 1992 48 mins
On the way back from a run, Kid meets an attractive woman who turns out to be a Confederate spy. Union soldiers are in hot pursuit and want a book, that contains military documents which the man in charge will kill to get his hands on. However, Kid gives rhe book to Lou, who, in a fit of jealousy, donates to the school.
Episode 14
Shadowmen
Thu, May 21, 1992 48 mins
Pinkerton detectives descend in Rock Creek looking for bank robbers. The lead detective includes Hickok in one of their operations, o e I which Teaspoon is wounded. Can the riders and the Pinkertons find a way to work together to bring down the bank robbers?
Episode 15
Mask of Fear
Thu, May 28, 1992 48 mins
When a Polish immigrant returns to town after spending 5 years in prison for killing his wife causes fear in the townspeople, especially after the blacksmith, whose testimony was instrumental in convincing the judge to convict the man, ends up dead.
Episode 16
Dark Brother
Thu, Jun 4, 1992 48 mins
Buck's old friend is ill, both physically and spiritually. An old Indian prophet tells Buck there is a journey to a particular medicine man he must bring to town or his friend and those she loves will be destroyed. Buck has a hard time believing what's happening.
Episode 17
The Road Not Taken
Thu, Jun 11, 1992 48 mins
Cody has written a story about the riders and the rest take exception about how they are portrayed when it's published. Jimmy and Jesse take after cold blooded killer Dobbins who's after a widow and her son Seth.
Episode 18
The Sacrifice
Thu, Jun 25, 1992 48 mins
Teaspoon and Jimmy save African American Edward from a lynching. It brings their disagreement over the South and slavery to a head. The Kid's proposal to Lou is stopped by a gunfight and a prisoner named Dawkins who's help they need..
Episode 19
Lessons Learned
Thu, Jul 9, 1992 60 mins
Killer Randle is seeking vengeance against Marty who testified against him and Teaspoon is unable to prevent it. His ex-love Polly and a lawman friend also arrive in town. Buck and Cody take off after Randle followed by Teaspoon to get justice.
Episode 20
The Debt
Thu, Jul 16, 1992 48 mins
Jimmy trains a new rider Matt who on an ride meets a terrible end at the hands of the Garrett family. Jimmy finds a town in terror but with Lou's unexpected appearance faces the killers. Lou fears the changes marriage to Kid will bring.
Episode 21
'Til Death Do Us Part: Part 1
Thu, Jul 23, 1992 48 mins
The Riders prepare for the upcoming nuptials of The Kid (Ty Miller) & Lou (Yvonne Suhor) while those around them brace for the Civil War, some signing up to join the Army. The Kid & Hickok (Josh Brolin), however, have their hands full trying to make it back to Sweetwater alive & in time for the ceremony while escorting the surviving member of an active abolitionist enclave.
Episode 22
'Til Death Do Us Part: Part 2
Thu, Jul 23, 1992 48 mins
War arrives on the plains forcing the riders to choose sides. Cody joins the Union army while Frank returns for his brother Jesse. A deadly encounter with renegade Rebels leaves the Riders intent on justice for a fallen comrade.