List of The Lone Ranger episodes

Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore and Silver from The Lone Ranger.(1960)

The Lone Ranger is an American Western television series that originally aired on the ABC network. The series starred Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels as the Lone Ranger and Tonto, except for season three when John Hart played the role of the Lone Ranger. The first two seasons aired for 78 consecutive weeks without a rerun, but some subsequent years were made up entirely of reruns. It premiered on September 15, 1949, and ended on June 6, 1957, with a total of 221 episodes over the course of 5 seasons.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
152September 15, 1949 (1949-09-15)September 7, 1950 (1950-09-07)
226September 14, 1950 (1950-09-14)March 8, 1951 (1951-03-08)
352September 11, 1952 (1952-09-11)September 3, 1953 (1953-09-03)
452September 9, 1954 (1954-09-09)September 1, 1955 (1955-09-01)
539September 13, 1956 (1956-09-13)June 6, 1957 (1957-06-06)

Episodes

Season 1 (1949–50)

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11"Enter the Lone Ranger"George B. Seitz, Jr.George B. Seitz, Jr.September 15, 1949 (1949-09-15)
In the old west, six Texas Rangers are led into an ambush by their treacherous guide, Collins; Butch Cavendish and his gang of outlaws shoot all the Rangers, and then Collins, and leave them for dead. Hours later, the Indian Tonto comes along and finds that one of the Rangers, a childhood friend of his, is still alive. Tonto nurses him back to health, and the Ranger decides to let everyone believe that he's dead; a sixth grave is made next to the graves of the other five Rangers, and the man puts on a mask. Suddenly, Collins—who had also survived being shot—attacks from the top of a nearby cliff, because he wants Tonto's horse, Scout. [The Lone Ranger Rides Again 1]
Continued in the next episode . . .
22"The Lone Ranger Fights On"George B. Seitz, Jr.George B. Seitz, Jr.September 22, 1949 (1949-09-22)
Preparing to hurl a rock at the Ranger, Collins loses his balance and falls to his death. Later, while looking for a horse for the Lone Ranger, he and Tonto find an injured white stallion, whom they rescue from an enraged buffalo. They nurse the horse back to health, and the Ranger slowly gains the animal's trust and names him Silver. Riding on Silver and Scout, the two men travel to Colby to visit the Ranger's friend Jim Blane, who owns a hidden silver mine; however, they find that Cavendish and his men have been killing and replacing key people in the town in order to take it over, and planning to frame Blane for the murders. With the help of Blane and the sheriff, the Ranger and Tonto capture Cavendish and some of his men, but then the rest of the criminal gang arrives.[The Lone Ranger Rides Again 1]
Continued in the next episode . . .
33"The Lone Ranger's Triumph"George B. Seitz, Jr.George B. Seitz, Jr.September 29, 1949 (1949-09-29)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to get help, but the sheriff's men are in cahoots with Cavendish. Acting alone, the two heroes go back and rescue the sheriff and the town doctor (who had patched up Cavendish's bullet wound) from Cavendish. The Ranger has a plan: with the doctor's help, they quietly round up all the men who had replaced the murdered officials. The next day, Cavendish and the rest of his gang ride to Colby, fully expecting to take over the town, but find the heroes and a posse blocking their way; during the fight, the Ranger chases and catches Cavendish.
Now that the entire gang is in jail, the Ranger decides to keep wearing his mask and fighting criminals.[The Lone Ranger Rides Again 1]
44"Legion of Old Timers"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerOctober 6, 1949 (1949-10-06)

Red Devers and his gang have been victimizing ranchers for profit, and their next victim is Bob Kittredge (DeForest Kelley), whose returned from the east to take over his late father's ranch, the Circle K. First Devers frames Bob's foreman, Banty Bishop, for the theft of the ranch's payroll, and gets himself hired as the new foreman; then he has all the other hands fired and replaced with his own henchmen; then he and his gang beat Bob into submission, so they can sell the ranch for their own profit. With the help of Banty and all the other old-timers who were fired from the Circle K, the Lone Ranger and Tonto defeat Devers and his gang and rescue Bob Kittredge.

  • Note: This is the first episode in which the Lone Ranger uses a disguise other than his mask.
55"Rustlers' Hideout"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerOctober 13, 1949 (1949-10-13)
The Vance family settles right in the middle of a war between the Madden gang and local ranches. Despite the hostility to Fred Vance over his past, he decides he will not be run off this parcel of land. The Lone Ranger believes in Fred's innocence, and asks him to help stop the ranchers riding into an ambush and then set a counter trap for the gang after rescuing the son of one of the ranchers being held hostage.
66"War Horse"George B. Seitz, Jr.Gibson FoxOctober 20, 1949 (1949-10-20)
A promoter wants to purchase the famous war horse 'Black Cloud' owned by the Chief Lame Bear. Instead of purchasing the horse the people he employs steal the animal instead, taking Lame Bear's son as hostage in the process. After the capture of Tonto, the Lone Ranger needs to use all his diplomacy and cunning as a law enforcer to stop out right war between Lame Bear's tribe and the US cavalry. With Leonard Penn.
77"Pete and Pedro"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerOctober 27, 1949 (1949-10-27)
Pete and Pedro don't like working, until the Lone Ranger persuades them to help an attractive young woman save her ranch.
88"The Renegades"George B. Seitz, Jr.Edmond A. Kelso and Harry Poppe, Jr.November 3, 1949 (1949-11-03)
The Indian agent and his henchmen threaten to kill Tonto and his old friend Chief Swift Eagle.
99"The Tenderfeet"George B. Seitz, Jr.Gibson Fox and Ande LambNovember 10, 1949 (1949-11-10)
A murder is pinned on two cowboys who strike it rich, until the Lone Ranger traps the real killer.
1010"High Heels"George ArchainbaudGibson Fox and Ande LambNovember 17, 1949 (1949-11-17)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto aid a short rancher who is so embarrassed by his lack of height he resorts to specially made platform shoes to add inches to his stature.
1111"Six Gun's Legacy"George ArchainbaudEdmond A. Kelso and Ande LambNovember 24, 1949 (1949-11-24)
A tenderfoot stage coach driver is killed then one of his murderers takes his place driving the coach. The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across the scene and realize the boy is still alive and arrange for medical care while covering up the boy is still alive. The Lone Ranger then goes on a quest to find out who the boy is and what was so important that someone would want him dead.
1212"Return of the Convict"George ArchainbaudGibson Fox and Doris SchroederDecember 1, 1949 (1949-12-01)
The Lone Ranger becomes concerned when he hears a recently released prisoner, John Ames is returning to his home town threatening to take revenge on those who wrongly accused him of robbing a stage. At the town news breaks that Ames' intended victims are dead. The Lone Ranger becomes embroiled in the mystery when he's accused of aiding Ames in the murders.
1313"Finders Keepers"George ArchainbaudAnde LambDecember 8, 1949 (1949-12-08)
Nat Parker (Arthur Franz) has just gotten out of prison after serving 4 years for bank robbery, and is determined to kill his two outlaw partners whom he took the rap for, and recover the $75,000 in stolen money for himself. His loving girlfriend Beata (Carol Thurston), and Father Paul, ask the Lone Ranger to help before Nat makes a grave mistake and ends up back in prison. Also stars Pedro de Cordoba, Keith Richards, and Francis McDonald
1414"The Masked Rider"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerDecember 15, 1949 (1949-12-15)
The Lone Ranger, pretends to be a notorious outlaw known as "The Mask Rider" so he can join a gang that is holding the sheriff's fiancée hostage and save her.
1515"Old Joe's Sister"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerDecember 22, 1949 (1949-12-22)
Joe Peter's sister visits her brother for the first time in 30 years. Only now he's being impersonated by escaped jailbird Biff Baker.
1616"Cannonball McKay"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerDecember 29, 1949 (1949-12-29)
The Ranger investigates why a series of Wells Fargo robberies throughout the territory seem to have spared Boone County.
1717"The Man Who Came Back"George ArchainbaudDoris SchroederJanuary 5, 1950 (1950-01-05)
The Lone Ranger & Tonto visit old friend Joe Crawford at the Bar C Ranch. Instead they find two men who say Joe's sold his ranch, but won't answer any more questions. The Lone Ranger examines the bill of sale but the dates don't add up. The Ranger and Tonto suspect foul play and begin a search for answers.
1818"Outlaw Town"George ArchainbaudPolly JamesJanuary 12, 1950 (1950-01-12)
Jim Andrews holds up the Wells Fargo office and steals a specific amount of money (5,000.00). He needs the money to enter "Outlaw Town" a safe haven for outlaws who can pay the equivalent of the price on their head. The Lone Ranger decides to infiltrate the town and find out who is behind the operation. Along the way the Lone Ranger discovers Jim Andrews's real motives for his actions.
1919"Greed for Gold"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : Betty Joyce
Teleplay by : Tom Seller
January 19, 1950 (1950-01-19)
The Lone Ranger stumbles on the murder the sheriff Gilbert at the Lady Luck gold mine. Investigating the Lone Ranger finds the owner of the mine has also been killed. The Lone Ranger discovers an important clue, and uses the mine foreman, Dusty Duncan as bait to draw out the killers
2020"Man of the House"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : Dan Beattie
Teleplay by : Tom Seller
January 26, 1950 (1950-01-26)
While on the trail of cattle rustlers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter hen pecked and stay at home husband Casper Dingle. The Lone Ranger convinces Casper to come with him because the latest rustling activity involved Dingle's cattle. Along the way the Ranger gives Casper a few tips and pointers, the result of which far surpass anything ever expected of Casper.
2121"Barnaby Boggs, Esquire"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : George W. Trendle, Gibson Fox
Teleplay by :
February 2, 1950 (1950-02-02)
The Lone Ranger use a traveling salesman Barnaby Boggs to first identify and if possible trap cattle rustler Red Kruger. Kruger recognizes the threat Boogs presents and does everything in his power to stop Boggs from seeing him. Although basically a coward Boggs goes ahead with the scheme on the promise of the reward money made by the Lone Ranger
2222"Sheep Thieves"George ArchainbaudStory by :
Teleplay by : Louise Rousseau and Herb Meadow
February 9, 1950 (1950-02-09)
Two young men switch clothes while on a stage coach so as to play a practical joke on the owner of one of the local sheep stations. Unbeknown to both of them they set in action a chain of events that could have dire consequences for everyone
2323"Jim Tyler's Past"George ArchainbaudStory by : Fran Striker
Teleplay by : Tom Seller
February 16, 1950 (1950-02-16)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are constantly frustrated at Blackie Kane's ability to evade them. They suspect he is getting help but are not sure who might be responsible. They realize Jim Tyler might be the man they are looking for, however as they delve deeper into the case they discover things that surprises everyone involved
2424"The Man with Two Faces"George ArchainbaudStory by : Felix Holt
Teleplay by : Tom Seller
February 23, 1950 (1950-02-23)
A strange bearded one eyed thief has been involved in a number of bank robberies. The Lone Ranger thinks he has discovered the man's pattern and waits near what he thinks will be the next town robbed. The Lone Ranger's hunch is partially correct, but the truth when it comes out is far from what anyone expects
2525"Buried Treasure"George ArchainbaudStory by : Felix Holt
Teleplay by : Tom Seller
March 2, 1950 (1950-03-02)
Flint Foster breaks from jail and heads for his brothers homestead. A cat mouse game develops when it is realized a large sum of money is hidden somewhere in the house and Flint can't find it.
2626"Troubled Waters"George ArchainbaudStory by : Doris Schroeder
Teleplay by : Herb Meadow
March 9, 1950 (1950-03-09)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a ranch looking for water and discover the owner is being attacked by unknown people, they have run his cattle off and poisoned his water supplies. The Lone Ranger goes on a quest to find who is behind the trouble and help the rancher get back on his feet.
2727"Gold Train"George B. Seitz, Jr.David Bramson and George B. Seitz, Jr.March 16, 1950 (1950-03-16)
After a shoot out during a stage coach robbery the Lone Ranger finds himself being blamed for the deaths. He begins a desperate attempt to avoid capture while trying to capture those responsible for the robbery.
2828"Pay Dirt"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : Sherman Lowe
Teleplay by : Herb Meadow
March 23, 1950 (1950-03-23)
Two gamblers way-lay a miner who has just struck gold in a mine he is working, wounding him badly. Tonto and the Lone Ranger hear gunfire and go to investigate. The Ranger realizes he needs to get to town to register the claim for the miners as well as identify the attempted claim jumpers/murderers.
2929"Billie the Great"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerMarch 30, 1950 (1950-03-30)
A group of bank robbers arrives in Clarkesville and tangles with local barber 'Billie,' a gunslinging, fast-drawing, tough-talking woman. When they discover she has a large sum of money, they decide to steal it.
3030"Never Say Die"George ArchainbaudTom SellerApril 6, 1950 (1950-04-06)
Butch Cavendish breaks out of prison abducting the wardens son in the process. The Lone Ranger begins the task of trying to track Cavendish down in the knowledge that if he fails, the warden's son will be killed.
3131"Gold Fever"George ArchainbaudStory by : Felix Holt
Teleplay by : David P. Sheppard
April 13, 1950 (1950-04-13)
Ox Martin and his gang attract the attention of the Lone Ranger, when Martin's gang intercept a mail coach carrying a claim for a gold mine owned by Sam Dingle.
3232"Death Trap"George ArchainbaudTom SellerApril 20, 1950 (1950-04-20)
The Lone Ranger comes across an abandoned stagecoach that was carrying the outlaw Knife Norton. Tonto follows some tracks to a cabin owned by Uncle Taffy, but finds no evidence of the outlaw.
3333"Matter of Courage"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : Felix Holt
Teleplay by : Herb Meadow
April 27, 1950 (1950-04-27)
The Lone Ranger is hot on the heels of two outlaws Dimple Henshaw and Toby Farrell who are trying to cross the border into Mexico.
3434"Rifles and Renegades"George B. Seitz, Jr.George B. Seitz, Jr. and Polly JamesMay 4, 1950 (1950-05-04)
The Lone Ranger comes across a skirmish between an army patrol and a renegade group of Indians. The Lone Ranger helps fight the Indians off but is concerned they were using weapons that only could have come from the nearby Army fort. He decides he needs to know how they got the weapons.
3535"Bullets for Ballots"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerMay 11, 1950 (1950-05-11)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a town in the midst of an election. They become concerned when threatened by two men about making sure they vote the correct way. The Lone Ranger decides to check out the two candidates and make sure the democratic process is followed for the good of the people.
3636"The Black Hat"George B. Seitz, Jr.Herb MeadowMay 18, 1950 (1950-05-18)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are concerned that they can't find any sign of a gang of outlaws who recently stole a large amount of gold. Tonto is contacted by an Indian friend who might have information about the robbery, but others want to stop that meeting ever occurring.
3737"Devil's Pass"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerMay 25, 1950 (1950-05-25)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are heading for the town of Horseshoe when they come across two men shot dead. They realize a large sum of money has been stolen, but can't understand the relationship between the two victims.
3838"Spanish Gold"George B. Seitz, Jr.Story by : Ralph Goll
Teleplay by : Herb Meadow and Milton M. Raison
June 1, 1950 (1950-06-01)
The Lone Ranger encounters a paroled prisoner on the trail. As he hears the man's story he becomes concerned an innocent man may have been found guilty of a crime he'd never committed. The Lone Ranger decides to find out if an injustice has occurred.
3939"Damsels in Distress"John H. MorseTom SellerJune 8, 1950 (1950-06-08)
The Lone Ranger is on the trail of a foreign secret agent, Baron Von Baden when he discovers a gun designer knifed and on the verge of death. The Lone Ranger realizes the threat Von Baden represents and rushes to foil his plan.
4040"Man Without a Gun"John H. MorseJoe RichardsonJune 15, 1950 (1950-06-15)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across a stage coach that seems to have been attacked by Indians. Discovering a survivor the Lone Ranger becomes concerned about irregularities in the attack and becomes convinced someone is trying to spark an Indian war.
4141"Pardon for Curley"John H. MorseHerb MeadowJune 22, 1950 (1950-06-22)
The Lone Ranger captures Curley Bates only to discover the man has been pardoned and no longer a wanted criminal. Suspicion is raised though when Curley tells the Lone Ranger he has accepted the position of sheriff in a cattle town. The Lone Ranger decides to find out what the real plan is.
4242"Eye for an Eye"George B. Seitz, Jr.Tom SellerJune 29, 1950 (1950-06-29)
Clay Durfee gets word his appeal has been turned down, and he will be hanged Monday. Elsewhere the remains of his gang, including his brother work on a prison break, by using members of the Governor's family as hostages. When the gang attack a coach, The Ranger and Tonto intercept the group and rescue the women related to the Governor. The Lone Range organizes disguises for his party and they continue their journey to the state capital disguised as Mexicans. The gang doesn't fall for the ruse and attacks disguised group.
4343"Outlaw of the Plains"George B. Seitz, Jr.David LangJuly 6, 1950 (1950-07-06)
The Ranger and Tonto ride through drought stricken country and encounter two recently robbed men, Clem and Sam, who has been shot. The men tell a story of being robbed of their herd. The Ranger and Tonto set out to intercept the cattle rustlers. Because of the dry conditions they can't follow tracks, and Tonto is sent to the local town for extra help. At Sam's shack the Ranger explains the situation to the other cattleman.
4444"White Man's Magic"John H. MorseJoseph PollandJuly 13, 1950 (1950-07-13)
Tonto finds the body of an Indian belonging to a local tribe. The Ranger and Tonto decide foul play is involved and follow a set tracks leading back to the reservation. Independently we discover the local Indian police Sergeant Pala working with the owner of the Empire Land Company to convince the Indians to rebel and lose their land. Tonto and the Ranger discover a weapons cache left by Pala, and disable the weapons. The Chief of the tribe White Eagle is poisoned causing the expected uprising.
4545"Trouble for Tonto"John H. MorseTom SellerJuly 20, 1950 (1950-07-20)
To get evidence on the Buck Fargo gang's plan to rob the Baxter bank Tonto pretends, after Terry Baxter has killed Black Eagle, to be Black Eagle who has helped kidnap Terry Baxter but Tonto is revealed by a ring from Black Eagle's squaw. Lyle Talbot appears as Wayne Baxter, Robert Arthur as Terry Baxter, Gene Roth as Buck Fargo, Byron Foulger as Thad Kendall
4646"Sheriff of Gunstock"John H. MorseJoe RichardsonJuly 27, 1950 (1950-07-27)
A group of outlaws attack and destroy a barber shop in Gunstock. The Lone Ranger hears of the trouble and heads for the town to see if he can help Sheriff Bennett. At the town we discover Rocky Hanford is behind a protection racket and is extorting the businesses in the town. The Ranger arrives to discover the Sheriff claiming there are no problems. The Ranger is concerned about the sheriff, and goes undercover in the town. He discovers the town believes the sheriff was bought off by Hanford. The Lone Ranger confronts the sheriff about the allegations.
4747"The Wrong Man"George B. Seitz, Jr.Eve GreeneAugust 3, 1950 (1950-08-03)
Sherriff Barnes arrives at a cabin looking for Meredith who he arrests for the murder of Judge Scoville. The Lone Ranger hears Meredith may be lynched. Later the Ranger with Tonto, head for town to keep an eye on the jail and interview Meredith. The Ranger speaks to the sheriff who brushes off his concerns. As night falls the town's folk begin organizing the lynching. Again the Ranger steps in and talks them out of it. Meanwhile Ted Latham confronts his father, without the lynching, there's a chance Ted's involvement will be revealed.
4848"The Beeler Gang"George B. Seitz, Jr.Eve GreeneAugust 10, 1950 (1950-08-10)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are breaking camp when they see a man leave a package by a rock. Investigating they find a ransom note for the son of the local sheriff. The Ranger arrives at the sheriff's home to offer what help he could. Tonto and the Lone Ranger stake out the town to watch for any strangers who might ride into town. At the outlaws hideout the child falls ill and needs medical attention. Tonto sees a stranger purchase candy and other items, he alerts the Lone Ranger, who poses as a doctor to get the strangers attention.
4949"The Star Witness"George B. Seitz, Jr.Curtis KenyonAugust 17, 1950 (1950-08-17)
No one believes twelve-year-old Johnnie Williams, the only witness to a cold-blooded murder, until the Lone Ranger validates his story by exposing the killers.
5050"The Black Widow"George B. Seitz, Jr.Joe RichardsonAugust 24, 1950 (1950-08-24)
The Lone Ranger gets word Silky Carter has been released from Jail. The Ranger suspects he will head for Thunder Mountain to retrieve money from previous robberies. At the Mountain a stage coach is attacked and one of the passengers is dragged off. At the outlaw hide out it is discovered the man snatched is not the right person. They kill and bury him. The Ranger encounters Doc Hagen, a supposed spider expert who quickly reveals his lack of knowledge about spiders. The Ranger thinks he is looking for Silky Carter's stash.
5151"The Whimsical Bandit"John H. MorseDavid LangAugust 31, 1950 (1950-08-31)
Dan, the Lone Ranger's nephew comes across a dead man. The Lone Ranger quickly identifies him as 'click' Philiips, the fastest Morse code operator in the area and known member of Juan Branco's gang. They believe 'click' was sending a message when he fell and died. The Ranger believes the gang is going to attack an expected stage coach full of gold. Branco is successful and steals the gold; he becomes enamored with the female passenger and gives her a distinctive ring. The Ranger intercepts the escaping coach.
5252"Double Jeopardy"John H. MorseCurtis KenyonSeptember 7, 1950 (1950-09-07)
Clyde Hinshaw who is in jail for murder seems peculiarly nonchalant about his upcoming trial. When the Lone Ranger sees Ma Hinshaw and her son talking to Judge Brady who has seen the murder, he talks to the judge and learns that the Hinshaws hold the judge's daughter Molly under threat of murder if the judge does not present his testimony so that Clyde is acquitted. In the meantime, Ma Hinshaw and Rufe split up so Tonto can not follow the trail. However the Lone Ranger devises a plan to make Clyde believe that the hideout has been found

Season 2 (1950–51)

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531"Million Dollar Wallpaper"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe, Jr., Ralph Goll,September 14, 1950 (1950-09-14)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across salting of the Red Gap mine, a scheme to lure investment suckers.
542"Mission Bells"George B. Seitz, Jr.George. W. Trendle, Eve Greene, Ralph GollSeptember 21, 1950 (1950-09-21)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the murder of former outlaw Stephen Dunn,
553"Dead Man's Chest"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, Joseph F. Poland, Ralph GollSeptember 28, 1950 (1950-09-28)
A small-town crime wave is engineered by gang members
564"Outlaw's Revenge"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, Francis P. Scannell, Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerOctober 5, 1950 (1950-10-05)
The Lone Ranger is framed by a bank robber dressing as him to commit the crime
575"Danger Ahead"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerOctober 12, 1950 (1950-10-12)
A deputy sheriff hires a hit man to kill sheriff, so he can move into the top position
586"Crime in Time"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Fran StrikerOctober 19, 1950 (1950-10-19)
A watchmaker comes under scrutiny
597"Drink of Water"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joseph F. Poland, Fran StrikerOctober 26, 1950 (1950-10-26)
A rain maker promises a miracle in Greenville
608"Thieves' Money"George B. Seitz, Jr.George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran StrikerNovember 2, 1950 (1950-11-02)
A counterfeiter kills a federal agent Jim Collins then takes his place.
619"The Squire"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, David Lang, Fran StrikerNovember 9, 1950 (1950-11-09)
Bank robbers try to run down witnesses, while Tonto and the Lone Ranger try to capture the robbers.
6210"Masked Deputy"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Fran StrikerNovember 16, 1950 (1950-11-16)
Cattle are being stolen in large numbers, but it's a mystery what happens to the cattle.
6311"Banker's Choice"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerNovember 23, 1950 (1950-11-23)
Blackmail and hidden family secrets about who's who in the real crime
6412"Desert Adventure"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, David Lang, Felix Holt, Fran StrikerNovember 30, 1950 (1950-11-30)
The Lone Ranger pursues the Yuma Kid gang
6513"Bad Medicine"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran StrikerDecember 7, 1950 (1950-12-07)
With the Lone Ranger in hot pursuit, the Bolton Gang robbers take a doctor hostage
6614"One Jump Ahead"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Eve Greene, Fran StrikerDecember 14, 1950 (1950-12-14)
Outlaw Rick Sanders is never without funds. Tonto and the Lone Ranger investigate his sourcing.
6715"Lady Killer"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerDecember 21, 1950 (1950-12-21)
The Lone Ranger is on the trail of whoever is attacking gold shipments
6816"Paid in Full"George B. Seitz Jr.George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerDecember 28, 1950 (1950-12-28)
A mortage holder tries to boot a couple off their property, when he realizes there are valuable mineral deposits on the property.
6917"Letter of the Law "John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph Goll, Fran StrikerJanuary 4, 1951 (1951-01-04)
Jeff Niles, who committed a crime in his youth, married the sheriff's daughter and is living under an alias. He is blackmailed by someone who knows his real identity.
7018"The Silent Voice"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Fran StrikerJanuary 11, 1951 (1951-01-11)
The Lone Ranger saves Cleve Ritchie from henchmen of Dr. Payton who has planted Stella Watson in his home to care for his grandmother post stroke so Stella can get a map to an old Spanish treasure that Cleve has found to fund the town.
7119"The Outcast"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Marjorie E. Fortin, Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerJanuary 18, 1951 (1951-01-18)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are searching for a group of outlaws who are responsible for a series of hold ups. Even with the local sheriff and Texas Rangers involved, no one has been able to catch them.
7220"Mr. Trouble"George B. Seitz, Jr.George W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Tom Dougall, Fran StrikerJanuary 25, 1951 (1951-01-25)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across railway builders who've been attacked. What appears on the surface to be an Indian raid quickly appears to be far more complex and dangerous.
7321"Behind the Law"George B. Seitz, Jr.George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerFebruary 1, 1951 (1951-02-01)
The Lone Ranger gets word that the Folsom gang has overrun the town of San Carlos, and the local sheriff refuses to act. The Lone Ranger goes to the town to find out the true situation.
7422"Trouble at Black Rock"George B. Seitz, Jr.George W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Fran StrikerFebruary 8, 1951 (1951-02-08)
Ruthless McCarty and two fellow prisoners have escaped and are heading for Black Rock mine in which McCarty has hidden stolen gold coin but where old-timer Neeley is working a claim and has been injured in an accident that uncovered the loot.
7523"Two Gold Lockets"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerFebruary 15, 1951 (1951-02-15)
A young man is released from prison fully intent on joining the "Carlos Marina" gang. The Lone Ranger encounters a man who had previously fought against the gang. They decide to join forces to combat this new threat to peace in the West.
7624"The Hooded Men"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan BeattieFebruary 22, 1951 (1951-02-22)
Tonto gets caught up in a robbery conducted by the Hooded gang, who the Lone Ranger has been tracking for some time. The Ranger has a suspicion who is behind the gang, but he needs time to connect all the dots.
7725"Friend in Need"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Ralph Goll, Fran StrikerMarch 1, 1951 (1951-03-01)
The Lone Ranger gets a message from the local padre. He asks The Lone Ranger and Tonto to try to find evidence Jeff Austin, currently on death row, was not responsible for a gold robbery.
7826"Backtrail"George B. Seitz, Jr.George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie, Fran StrikerMarch 8, 1951 (1951-03-08)
A crooked stagecoach express agent directs two henchmen who dress as Paiute braves to rob stage shipments with valuable cargo.

Season 3 (1952–53)

(John Hart takes over the role of the Lone Ranger.)

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791"Outlaw's Son"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Tom Dougall, Tom SellerSeptember 11, 1952 (1952-09-11)
An outlaw wants to give up his criminal ways and return home to his young son.
802"Outlaw Underground"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Ralph GollSeptember 18, 1952 (1952-09-18)
A newspaper reporter goes undercover to expose a criminal network
813"Special Edition"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Fran StrikerSeptember 25, 1952 (1952-09-25)
Swindlers plan to abscond with a town's fund
824"Desperado at Large"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran StrikerOctober 2, 1952 (1952-10-02)
The Lone Ranger and Slim Roberts hatch a plan to catch The Kansas Kid.[3]
835"Through the Wall"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Ralph Goll, Tom SellerOctober 9, 1952 (1952-10-09)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to rid Granite City of a terrorist outlaw gang
846"Jeb's Gold Mine"John H. MorseTom Dougall, Joe RichardsonOctober 16, 1952 (1952-10-16)
Jeb Macauley is the target of criminals who want to run him out of town so they can steal his gold mine
857"Frame for Two"John H. MorseJoe RichardsonOctober 23, 1952 (1952-10-23)
Two feuding ranchers threaten to distupt a town
868"Ranger in Danger"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Tom SellerOctober 30, 1952 (1952-10-30)
Someone has sworn vengeance on the Lone Ranger
879"Delayed Action"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis KenyonNovember 6, 1952 (1952-11-06)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are framed for a bank robbery
8810"The Map"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Tom SellerNovember 13, 1952 (1952-11-13)
Outlaws steal a map belonging to the railroad company
8911"Trial by Fire"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran StrikerNovember 20, 1952 (1952-11-20)
The Lone Ranger goes under disguise as a doctor
9012"Word of Honor"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph GollNovember 27, 1952 (1952-11-27)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to clear an innocent man framed for murder
9113"Treason at Dry Creek"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, David P. SheppardDecember 4, 1952 (1952-12-04)
A Pony Express employee steals confidential government dispatches
9214"The Condemned Man"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph GollDecember 11, 1952 (1952-12-11)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto search for the killer of the son of Chief Lone Eagle.
9315"The New Neighbor"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan BeattieDecember 18, 1952 (1952-12-18)
A range war looms over water rights
9416"Best Laid Plans"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Tom Dougall, Charles LarsonDecember 25, 1952 (1952-12-25)
The Lone Ranger seaarches for answers when the local sherif won't take action to prevent a town war
9517"Indian Charlie"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerJanuary 1, 1953 (1953-01-01)
Young man Indian Charlie has run afoul of the law
9618"The Empty Strongbox"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Betty JoyceJanuary 8, 1953 (1953-01-08)
The Lone Ranger gets blamed for an attempted stage coach robbery and the death of the driver
9719"Trader Boggs"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerJanuary 15, 1953 (1953-01-15)
Barnaby Boggs wants to open a store in Larabee, but a local merchant feels threatened by the competition and wants to stop him.
9820"Bandits in Uniform"Paul LandresGeorge W. George, David P. Sheppard, Tom DougallJanuary 22, 1953 (1953-01-22)
A renegade Army officer and his confederates are robbing Mexican settlers
9921"The Godless Men"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Tom SellerJanuary 29, 1953 (1953-01-29)
A preacher is robbed by local men
10022"The Devil's Bog"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran StrikerFebruary 5, 1953 (1953-02-05)
Tonto becomes ill, and the Lone Ranger searches for the cause
10123"Right to Vote"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, William BrucknerFebruary 12, 1953 (1953-02-12)
Election shenanigan after corrupt town politicians steal the election results that would have put them out of office.
10224"The Sheriff's Son"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Betty JoyceFebruary 19, 1953 (1953-02-19)
A sheriff's son is released from the prison he committed him to. The son seeks revenge.
10325"Tumblerock Law"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran StrikerFebruary 26, 1953 (1953-02-26)
A murder has been committed in Tumlerock, and the lone witness is kidnapped
10426"Sinner by Proxy"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, John Thiele, Fran StrikerMarch 5, 1953 (1953-03-05)
A jailed criminal names the Lone Ranger as his partner
10527"Stage for Mademoiselle"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonMarch 12, 1953 (1953-03-12)
Everywhere Marianne Mornay (Noreen Nash) performs, the crime rate rises
10628"Son by Adoption"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Dan BeattieMarch 19, 1953 (1953-03-19)
The son of an outlaw always believed he was an orphan. Now his father comes looking for him.
10729"Mrs. Banker"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonMarch 26, 1953 (1953-03-26)
The Long Ranger goes under disguise to catch robbers
10830"Trouble in Town"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis KenyonApril 2, 1953 (1953-04-02)
A local merchant incites a bank run
10931"Black Gold"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, William BrucknerApril 9, 1953 (1953-04-09)
Schemers plan to buy land cheap before everyone else realizes there's valuable oil under the land.
11032"The Durango Kid"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis KenyonApril 16, 1953 (1953-04-16)
The Durango Kid seeks revenge on those who put him in jail
11133"The Deserter"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran StrikerApril 23, 1953 (1953-04-23)
An Army private seems to have deserted in battle
11234"Embezzler's Harvest"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, William Bruckner, Steve McCarthyApril 30, 1953 (1953-04-30)
The Lone Ranger wants to clear the name of a man wrongly who was murdered by those who accused him of embezzlement
11335"El Toro"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Dan BeattieMay 7, 1953 (1953-05-07)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto need the intervention of his nephew Dan Reid to save them from murder by outlaw El Toro.
11436"The Brown Pony"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Ralph GollMay 14, 1953 (1953-05-14)
A young boy's mother wants to sell his pony to pay extortion.
11537"Triple Cross"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Ralph GollMay 21, 1953 (1953-05-21)
Someone confesses to robbery but refuses to reveal the whereabouts of the money
11638"The Wake of War"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, William BrucknerMay 28, 1953 (1953-05-28)
Old grudges about the American Civil War rise to the surface
11739"Death in the Forest"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran StrikerJune 4, 1953 (1953-06-04)
A plot to assassinate the territorial governor is uncovered
11840"The Gentleman from Julesburg"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, George B. Seitz Jr.June 11, 1953 (1953-06-11)
A homeless man bears a striking resemblance to a famous gambler
11941"Hidden Fortune"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis KenyonJune 18, 1953 (1953-06-18)
After 10 years in prison for robbery, a man is released only to find a house builted over the spot where he stashed the stolen loot.
12042"The Old Cowboy"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Terence Maples, Fran StrikerJune 25, 1953 (1953-06-25)
Crooks try to swindle a partially blind man of his land
12143"Woman from Omaha"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Halff, Fran StrikerJuly 2, 1953 (1953-07-02)
Nell Martin (Minerva Urecal) arrives from Oklahoma to claim her inheritance.[4]
12244"Gunpowder Joe"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran StrikerJuly 9, 1953 (1953-07-09)
The outlaw Cavendish gang try to trick a gullible man into carriying out their nefarious plans
12345"Midnight Rider"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran StrikerJuly 16, 1953 (1953-07-16)
Tonto and the Lone Ranger pursue outlaw Midnight Rider
12446"Stage to Estacado"John H. MorseSteve McCarthy, David P. SheppardJuly 23, 1953 (1953-07-23)
Flimflam man Dan Gerber meets Tonto and the Lone Ranger on a stage coach
12547"The Perfect Crime"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Terence MaplesJuly 30, 1953 (1953-07-30)
A school teacher gets involved in robbery
12648"The Ghost of Coyote Canyon"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonAugust 6, 1953 (1953-08-06)
A gang of outlaws bamboozle townsfolk into believing their hideout is haunted
12749"Old Bailey"Paul LandresGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonAugust 13, 1953 (1953-08-13)
Old Bailey is framed for murder by the very culprits who committed the crime
12850"Prisoner in Jeopardy"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonAugust 20, 1953 (1953-08-20)
A newly released prisoner is framed for robbery
12951"Diamond in the Rough"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, David P. SheppardAugust 27, 1953 (1953-08-27)
The Lone Ranger accompanies a group of diplomats
13052"The Red Mark"John H. MorseGeorge W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran StrikerSeptember 3, 1953 (1953-09-03)
The Lone Ranger encounters known criminal Hank Durgan [5]

Season 4 (1954–55)

(Clayton Moore returns as the Lone Ranger.)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1311"The Fugitive"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Betty JoyceSeptember 9, 1954 (1954-09-09)
The Lone Ranger is instructed to locate Clay Trowbridge, a man wrongly convicted of robbery and murder but who'd broken out of jail to avoid a lynch mob. With the real instigator of the crimes in custody the race is on to find Clay before someone cashes in on the wanted dead or alive posters still in circulation. Clay, unaware of his pardon and desperate for money plans to actually commit a robbery. Will the Lone Ranger be able to find this innocent man before he really does become a criminal.
1322"Ex-Marshal"Wilhelm ThieleBetty Joyce, Charles LarsonSeptember 16, 1954 (1954-09-16)
While the Lone Ranger and Tonto are tracking the Compton gang they come across a famous law man Frank Dean who had faked his own death and dropped out from sight. The Ranger needs to come up with a plan that will not only take down the Compton gang but unravel the mystery behind the former lawman's unusual behavior.
1333"Message to Fort Apache"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Betty JoyceSeptember 23, 1954 (1954-09-23)
The Lone Ranger gets involved in trying to break up a gang that is selling guns to Indians around Fort Apache. The gang knows the jig is nearly up, however they are waiting for payment by the Indians for one last shipment before heading for the Mexican border. Innocent lives are put at risk as the gang will stop at nothing to complete their deal. Can the Lone Ranger saves those put at risk by the gang and avoid another Indian war
1344"The Frightened Woman"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Fran StrikerSeptember 30, 1954 (1954-09-30)
Tonto witnesses a robbery in "Powder Bend" The local sheriff thinks he is connected with the event and tries to arrest him. Tonto escapes and with the help of the Lone Ranger intends to find the bandit.
1355"Gold Town"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Fran StrikerOctober 7, 1954 (1954-10-07)
The death of a prospector leads to the Lone Ranger inheriting half the value of a gold mine. Bandits kidnap the other person to inherit the money and attempt to impersonate him.
1366"Six Gun Sanctuary"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, William BrucknerOctober 14, 1954 (1954-10-14)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are puzzled over the number of outlaws that have recently disappeared. They soon discover Reedville has been set up as a sanctuary for wanted criminals.
1377"Outlaw's Trail"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Oscar Larson, Fran StrikerOctober 21, 1954 (1954-10-21)
The Lone Ranger tracks an outlaw, Reno Lawrence to the small town of Painted Post. There he discovers conflict between the ranchers and farmers. He also discovers the sheriff and deputy may have a hidden past.
1388"Stage to Teshimingo"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Elwood Ullman, Betty JoyceOctober 28, 1954 (1954-10-28)
Tonto and the Lone Ranger travel to the town of Gunsight to investigate a series of stranger stage coach robberies. It appears someone is trying to put the local stage coach company out of business. But who, and more importantly why?.
1399"Texas Draw"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan BeattieNovember 4, 1954 (1954-11-04)
The Lone Ranger breaks up a fight between John Thorpe a land owner and a gang led by Crane Dillion. Then a third man William Hubbard arrives in the town on a strange mission.
14010"Rendezvous at Whipsaw"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonNovember 11, 1954 (1954-11-11)
Tonto, while riding into the town of Whipsaw encounters a someone trying to kill Mrs Mac, star witness in an up coming trial of Bat Larson. The Lone Ranger decides to go into the town to help protect other witnesses who may be in danger.
14111"Dan Reid's Fight for Life"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan BeattieNovember 18, 1954 (1954-11-18)
Dan Reid, the Lone Ranger's nephew, sees Texas Ranger Roy Barnett John Stephenson ambushed by two outlaws. Barnett survives the attack and explains he has been tracking the Cardoza gang. The Lone Ranger decides to team up with Barnett and try to stop the gang. With Nacho Galinda.
14212"Tenderfoot"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran StrikerNovember 25, 1954 (1954-11-25) November 25, 1954 (1954-11-25)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across dead cattle and a poisoned water hole on a ranch. They suspect they have stumbled onto a range war and decide to investigate what is going on.
14313"A Broken Match"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr.December 2, 1954 (1954-12-02)
The Lone Ranger comes across a double murder and former criminal Jeff Williams discovered nearby. It is assumed by the local sheriff that Williams is guilty, but the Lone Ranger and Tonto have their doubts
14414"Colorado Gold"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Fran StrikerDecember 9, 1954 (1954-12-09)
The Lone Ranger receives a letter from an old friend explaining her son is coming out to look at a goldmine that reports indicate has gone dry. The Lone Ranger decides to do all he can to help the tenderfoot in his investigation.
14515"Homer With a High Hat"Wilhelm Thieleeorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Ralph GollDecember 16, 1954 (1954-12-16)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are on the way to Mordock City on the trail of missing gold from a recent robbery. A practical joke played on a visitor to the town puts his life in jeopardy, and any chance of finding the gold even more remote.
14616"Two for Juan Ringo"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerDecember 23, 1954 (1954-12-23)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Border City to see his secret banker, George Wilson. Wilson explains things have become tough, Edward Ashton a well known criminal has been slowly taking over the town. The Lone Ranger decides he needs to shut down Ashton's operation.
14717"The Globe"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Fran StrikerDecember 30, 1954 (1954-12-30)
Tonto witnesses the shooting of an old prospector 'Cherokee' flush with money from the sale of a disused gold mine. The Lone Ranger decides they need to investigate when he realizes the motive of the shooting was not robbery.
14818"Dan Reid's Sacrifice"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, William BrucknerJanuary 6, 1955 (1955-01-06)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto become increasingly frustrated over a series of horse rustling incidents in the area. After two weeks they are no closer to identifying the gang responsible
14919"Enfield Rifle"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Albert Duffy, Fran StrikerJanuary 13, 1955 (1955-01-13)
Mr Vale, the local Indian agent at Fort Manning gets word an Army pay shipment is arriving the next day. He alerts the local Indians and arranges for them to steal the money and use it to buy guns. The Lone Ranger must stop Vale and the Indians if he wishes to avoid a full blown Indian War.
15020"The School Story"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, George Van Marter, Steve McCarthyJanuary 20, 1955 (1955-01-20)
The town of Rugged Gap has raised money for a new school. Tonto is wrongly accused of stealing the money when a group of men disguised as Indians steal the funds. The Lone Ranger is outraged at the theft and realizes he needs to clear Tonto's name.
15121"The Quiet Highwayman"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Dan BeattieJanuary 27, 1955 (1955-01-27)
The town of Bakerville has been terrorized by the "Quiet Highwayman' The local law is powerless to stop the attacks. The Lone Ranger is called in by the United States Marshall to try to apprehend them.
15222"Heritage of Treason"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Samuel Rice, Charles Larson, Fran StrikerFebruary 3, 1955 (1955-02-03)
Ace Martin and Windy, two confidence men approach a local land owner Mr Halsted with a scheme that could see Mr Halsted owning the entire Arizona territory. The Lone Ranger must stop the scheme before Mr Halsted loses everything he owns.
15323"The Lost Chalice"Charles D. LivingstoneGeorge W. Trendle, George Van Marter, Charles LarsonFebruary 10, 1955 (1955-02-10)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto stop to visit their old friend 'The padre' to see what they could do to help with a lack of water. While there, an old chalice is stolen from the Church. As the Lone Ranger tries to discover who stole the cup, it becomes apparent there is something far more valuable at stake.
15424"Code of the Pioneers"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Lillian Rose, Charles LarsonFebruary 17, 1955 (1955-02-17)
A ruthless town boss arranges a wave of robbery and murder to discredit the town marshal and steals the printing equipment of an unsupportive newspaper to get his candidate for sheriff elected.
15525"The Law Lady"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Ralph GollFebruary 24, 1955 (1955-02-24)
The Lone Ranger discovers that the sheriff of Gunstock has been murdered and his widow has taken his place. Tonto and the Lone Ranger head for town to try to solve the murder.
15626"Uncle Ed"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan BeattieMarch 3, 1955 (1955-03-03)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter and old man, uncle Ed and explain he needs to keep an eye out for Lefty Mott's gang. Uncle Ed feels there is a chance for him to prove his usefulness again and goes after the gang.
15727"Jornada Del Muerto"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Tom DougallMarch 10, 1955 (1955-03-10)
The Lone Ranger come across a scout wounded and dying from an Indian attack. Before he becomes unconscious he tells the Lone Ranger that a white man who has gone native and now called Crazy Wolf was responsible.
15828"Sunstroke Mesa"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan BeattieMarch 17, 1955 (1955-03-17)
Dan rides into Mesa City to make a donation to the local town for their irrigation project. Before the money is secured it is stolen. Dan rides after the outlaws to try to get the money back. The Lone Ranger realizes the danger Dan is in and the need to catch the criminals.
15929"Sawtelle Saga's End"Charles D. LivingstoneGeorge W. Trendle, Samuel Rice, Felix HoltMarch 24, 1955 (1955-03-24)
The Lone Ranger on the trail of two slippery masked robbers find they are the nephews of an ostensibly law abiding woman who cynically manages the nephew's criminal activities.
16030"The Too-Perfect Signature"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr.March 31, 1955 (1955-03-31)
A change in railway planning makes the ranch owned by Tom Tabor extremely valuable. A number of people heavily invested in where the railway is to run become extremely interested in purchasing Tom's ranch.
16131"Trigger Finger"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Lee Berg, Frank L. Moss, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Fran StrikerApril 7, 1955 (1955-04-07)
The Lone Ranger and sheriff John Trent find a stage with a dead driver and the gold on board missing. Following the trail left by the outlaws, they find and shoot Hook Mason. The local newspaper begin a campaign against the sheriff accusing him of shooting an innocent man.
16232"The Tell-Tale Bullet"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerApril 14, 1955 (1955-04-14)
While visiting the town of Jarvis, the Lone Ranger learns that the outlaw Cash Nasby has been released from jail. The Lone Ranger does not believe Nasby could by reformed in just two years and decides to follow him and see what he is planning.
16333"False Accusation"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Dan BeattieApril 21, 1955 (1955-04-21)
The Lone Ranger gets word that the town of Rock Point New Mexico is being terrorized by a strange midnight rider who has been staging hold ups all over New Mexico. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate.
16434"Gold Freight"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerApril 28, 1955 (1955-04-28)
Dan reports a freight line war between two agents is developing in Eagle City. The Lone Ranger fears one of them might abuse their monopoly further damaging the economy of the area.
16535"Wanted: The Lone Ranger"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Tom SellerMay 5, 1955 (1955-05-05)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto have been involved in an ongoing action against the inhabitants of Windgate City. A town set up as a refuge for any outlaw seeking sanctuary.
16636"The Woman in the White Mask"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan BeattieMay 12, 1955 (1955-05-12)
The Lone Ranger and Dan encounter a stage drive who'd been shot. He explains he was attacked by the Woman in the white mask gang. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate and try to break up the gang.
16737"The Bounty Hunter"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Betty JoyceMay 19, 1955 (1955-05-19)
The Lone Ranger intercepts Glen Bolton's gang when they attempt a holdup of a stage. Bolton is wounded and seeks help from one of the local people.
16838"Showdown at Sand Creek"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric FreiwaldMay 26, 1955 (1955-05-26)
The Lone Ranger is on the way to Sand Creek to see Sheriff Clay Huston when they receive news the sheriff's been killed. The Lone Ranger does not think it is a coincidence that long time outlaw Willie Brady has also arrived in town.
16939"Heart of a Cheater"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Fran StrikerJune 2, 1955 (1955-06-02)
Dan, while collecting supplies from Dravis witnesses a bank hold up. The Lone Ranger follows the trail and come across a farm, the two are connected and the Ranger needs to figure out how.
17040"The Swami"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonJune 9, 1955 (1955-06-09)
The Lone Ranger visit an old friend Hardrock Hazen, only to discover the man has been shot and wounded. Meanwhile Dan has a strange encounter with Swami Yoganto while traveling through Rockville.
17141"Sheriff's Sale"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran StrikerJune 16, 1955 (1955-06-16)
The Lone Ranger hears that an old friend sheriff Jack Morrison is having trouble with an outlaw Hutch Conant who has been slowly taking over a local town by applying economic pressure to the locals and forcing them to stay quiet.
17242"Six-Gun Artist"Oscar RudolphGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonJune 23, 1955 (1955-06-23)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto hear of a string of stage coach robberies in the area. They head for Mesa Junction where the Lone Ranger thinks the gang is located.
17343"Death Goes to Press"Wilhelm ThieleJack Laird, Ralph GollJune 30, 1955 (1955-06-30)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto get word that Sheriff Hubbard is under pressure from the press in Cactus City about his performance and morals. The Lone Ranger knows the sheriff well and decides to go to the town to see what the truth is.
17444"The Return of Dice Dawson"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonJuly 7, 1955 (1955-07-07)
Dice Dawson, a well known outlaw to the Lone Ranger has become active again around Elliot City. The Lone Ranger goes to investigate, but he has doubts about Dawson's activity and wants to uncover the real truth.
17545"Adventure at Arbuckle"Charles D. LivingstoneGeorge W. Trendle, Joe RichardsonJuly 14, 1955 (1955-07-14)
The Lone Ranger gets news that the town of Arbuckle has been over run by outlaws and is now being used as a sanctuary. Using a disguise he decides to infiltrate the town and see what the situation is.
17646"The Return"Charles D. LivingstoneGeorge W. Trendle, Charles LarsonJuly 21, 1955 (1955-07-21)
The Lone Ranger saves a woman from outlaws only to discover he'd recently jailed her brother for murder. She goes to her brother to find out what the real situation is.
17747"Framed for Murder"Wilhelm ThieleHarry Poppe Jr., Fran StrikerJuly 28, 1955 (1955-07-28)
Jim Blake strikes it rich with a gold claim. He insists a local shop keeper be declared a partner. Unknown to Jim, the shop keeper has a dark past and is being blackmailed.
17848"Trapped"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr.August 4, 1955 (1955-08-04)
Gaff Morgan and Jack Hall escape from a local prison. The Lone Ranger and Tonto decide to track the two down and bring them to justice, but Morgan and Hall are following their own plan.
17949"The Bait: Gold!"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr.August 11, 1955 (1955-08-11)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto see a stage being robbed and ride to intercept the bandits. After securing the situation, the Lone Ranger realizes the holdup is part of a string of such robberies and decides to get to the bottom of the mystery.
18050"The Sheriff's Wife"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Charles Larson, Dan BeattieAugust 18, 1955 (1955-08-18)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto gets word that Parkersburg is being threatened by two violent criminals, the Miles brothers. The Lone Ranger and Tonto decide to go to Parkersburg and capture the two criminals.
18151"Counterfeit Redskins"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Jack LairdAugust 25, 1955 (1955-08-25)
Three men dress as Indians to try to intimidate local homesteaders into moving out or attacking the real local Indians. Either way the land owners run the risk of losing their land.
18252"One Nation, Indivisible"Wilhelm ThieleGeorge W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Harry Poppe Jr.September 1, 1955 (1955-09-01)
Two brothers, working their way west after they lose their farm because of the Civil War, encounter the Lone Ranger and learn about what a future can be if they can let go of the past.

Season 5 (1956–57)

(This season was filmed in color.)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1831"The Wooden Rifle"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleSeptember 13, 1956 (1956-09-13)
A young boy sees a man shot and killed. Things become complicated when it appears a man is being framed for the murder.
1842"The Sheriff of Smoke Tree"Oscar RudolphWells Root, George W. TrendleSeptember 20, 1956 (1956-09-20)
A young man with no experience takes on the position as the new law man in a town. After a rocky start a chance encounter with the Lone Ranger and some encouraging words see the young man become surprisingly good at the job
1853"The Counterfeit Mask"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleSeptember 27, 1956 (1956-09-27)
A bandit has been impersonating the Lone Ranger, tarnishing his reputation as he robs and kills innocent people. The Lone Ranger is surprised when he is arrested by an old friend, the local sheriff.
1864"No Handicap"Oscar RudolphTom Seller, George W. TrendleOctober 4, 1956 (1956-10-04)
The Douglas gang commit a series of violent crimes and a soon to retire sheriff is blinded during one of the robberies. The Lone Ranger attempts to try to make things right.
1875"The Cross of Santo Domingo"Earl BellamyTom Seller, George W. TrendleOctober 11, 1956 (1956-10-11)
The Lone Ranger meets a monk who has just been robbed of a valuable religious relic. He with Tonto set out to capture the outlaws and return the relic to the people of Santo Domingo.
1886"White Hawk's Decision"Earl BellamyRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleOctober 18, 1956 (1956-10-18)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at an Indian village which is in conflict after the arrival of a college educated Indian amongst them. The Lone Ranger must try to bring peace to the group and allow them to move forward in developing the country around them.
1897"The Return of Don Pedro O'Sullivan"Oscar RudolphTom Seller, George W. TrendleOctober 25, 1956 (1956-10-25)
When Don Pedro O'Sullivan tries to return to Mexico to battle an army colonel who is ruling his district according to his own whims, the petty dictator sends his henchmen to intercept and eliminate the aging gentleman. After thwarting one attempt on Don Pedro's life, the Lone Ranger and Tonto disguise themselves as the Don and his valet in order to lure the owlhoots into pursuing them instead. The two heroes succeed all too well, as the assassins capture them and the Don's daughter, and plan to have them all shot by a firing squad.
1908"Quicksand"Earl BellamyWalker A. Tompkins, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. TrendleNovember 1, 1956 (1956-11-01)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto find an injured man who is building a school house on his own. They learn from him that the school is the project of an Indian girl who wanted to have a school for Indians. She was given $10,000 to help build the school but two men, one of whom is an Indian who worked for her, killed her and took the gold. It seems like they encountered the men previously. The Indian is still out there but the other one had been caught and is going to be hanged that day. Tonto goes to the town to get a wagon for the injured man. But the lawyer of the man ...
1919"Quarter Horse War"Earl BellamyJack Natteford, George W. TrendleNovember 8, 1956 (1956-11-08)
The Lone Ranger attends a quarter horse race and has to find a way to stop a group of Indians going on the war path after their winnings from the race are stolen.
19210"The Letter Bride"Oscar RudolphWells Root, George W. TrendleNovember 15, 1956 (1956-11-15)
A Chinese laundryman who is a friend of the Ranger's, is expecting his bride from China who is arriving. But she's taken by some men in masks. Later the Ranger and Tonto arrive and learn that she was abducted by bigots who wants their friend to leave town. So they set a trap for them so they can find out who they are and hopefully where they are holding her.
19311"Hot Spell in Panamint"Earl BellamyHilary Creston Rhodes, George W. TrendleNovember 22, 1956 (1956-11-22)
The Lone Ranger becomes involved in trying to help a sheriff who is facing down a whole gang of outlaws after one of their number is arrested.
19412"The Twisted Track"Earl BellamyRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleNovember 29, 1956 (1956-11-29)
The Lone Ranger has to try to stop two ex-Southern soldiers attempting to kill an important railroad owner who was a former Northern commander during the war.
19513"Decision for Chris McKeever"Earl BellamyTom Seller, George W. TrendleDecember 6, 1956 (1956-12-06)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture three criminals. The problem is it is a 5 day ride to the nearest town. Somehow the pair must stay on track to the town while making sure the criminals don't try to kill them.
19614"Trouble at Tylerville"Oscar RudolphTom Seller, George W. TrendleDecember 13, 1956 (1956-12-13)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto visit Tylerville to check how a recently released bank robber is getting on adjusting to life in a small town.
19715"Christmas Story"Earl BellamyRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleDecember 20, 1956 (1956-12-20)
The Lone Ranger meets a young boy whose Christmas wish is to be re-united with his father. The Lone Ranger and Tonto go on a quest to find the boy's father and grant the boy his wish.
19816"Ghost Canyon"Earl BellamyHal G. Evarts, Melvin Levy, Fran StrikerDecember 27, 1956 (1956-12-27)
The Lone Ranger becomes involved after a number of Indians are killed while watching their cattle herd.
19917"Outlaw Masquerade"Earl BellamyRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleJanuary 3, 1957 (1957-01-03)
After the Cameron gang is captured and jailed, the question of all the gold they stole remains unanswered. Tonto agrees to pose as a convict to try an infiltrate the gang and get clues to where the gold is.
20018"The Avenger"Oscar RudolphRobert Leslie Bellem, Herbert PurdomJanuary 10, 1957 (1957-01-10)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Cottonwood in time to see a law reformer gunned down by an outlaw. The mood in the town is such that the Lone Ranger has to also protect the outlaw from outraged citizens, and the sheriff---the reformer's fanatical son.
20119"The Courage of Tonto"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleJanuary 17, 1957 (1957-01-17)
The Lone Ranger becomes involved in conflict between settlers and a local Indian tribe. The settlers seem intent on provoking the Indians into going to war.
20220"The Breaking Point"Earl BellamyRobert Leslie Bellem, Hilary Creston Rhodes, George W. TrendleJanuary 24, 1957 (1957-01-24)
The Lone Ranger encounters a riderless horse with saddlebags loaded with gold. He begins the process of backtracking events to try to discover who the person was and what has happened to him.
20321"A Harp for Hannah"Earl BellamyHerbert Purdom, George W. TrendleJanuary 31, 1957 (1957-01-31)
The Lone Ranger attempts to gain justice for a man robbed by the son of a powerful ranching family
20422"A Message from Abe"Earl BellamyDeVallon Scott, George W. Trendle, Abraham LincolnFebruary 7, 1957 (1957-02-07)
The Ranger and Tonto visit apparently reformed ex-con Phil Beach on Lincoln's Birthday.
20523"Code of Honor"Earl BellamyRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleFebruary 14, 1957 (1957-02-14)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a man who seems to have just been robbed by an officer in the US cavalry. The Ranger is struggling with how such a good man become an outlaw.
20624"The Turning Point"Earl BellamyCharles Larson, George W. TrendleFebruary 21, 1957 (1957-02-21)
A group of vigilantes corner and kill a seemingly innocent cowboy in Blue Creek. One of the townspeople contacts the Lone Ranger and asks him to try to deal with the growing power of these men.
20725"Dead-Eye"Earl BellamyWells Root, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. TrendleFebruary 28, 1957 (1957-02-28)
Jake Beaudry's reputation as an outlaw attract's the attention of a famous sheriff. The sheriff is not as good as he once was and reluctantly accepts the help of the Lone Ranger.
20826"Clover in the Dust"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleMarch 7, 1957 (1957-03-07)
A young man is found dead. His father blames another local rancher and goes on the trail of revenge. The Lone Ranger doubts the guilt of the rancher and goes on a quest to find the truth.
20927"Slim's Boy"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleMarch 14, 1957 (1957-03-14)
The Lone Ranger is on the way to visit an old friend, Sam Masters, a renowned fast gunman and marshal. On the way he encounters an old outlaw also looking for Sam.
21028"Two Against Two"Earl BellamyTom Seller, George W. TrendleMarch 21, 1957 (1957-03-21)
Vic Foley escapes from jail and the Lone Ranger gives chase. Although it would be an easy arrest the Lone Ranger hangs back hoping Foley will lead him to unrecovered gold.
21129"Ghost Town Fury"Earl BellamyEric Freiwald, Robert Schaefer, George W. TrendleMarch 28, 1957 (1957-03-28)
The Clantons break out of jail and go on a crime spree. The Lone Range vows to track them down, but first he must learn more about where the gang might be hiding out - "The Badlands".
21230"The Prince of Buffalo Gap"Earl BellamyTom Seller, George W. TrendleApril 4, 1957 (1957-04-04)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are on the trail of Matt Cagle. He seems to have headed for a tiny town "Buffalo Gap" The Lone Ranger is puzzled why the man has chosen such a course of action.
21331"The Law and Miss Aggie"Oscar RudolphTom Seller, George W. TrendleApril 11, 1957 (1957-04-11)
The Lone Ranger becomes involved when a group of Indians are on the way to a special government meeting are attacked by a local land owner.
21432"The Tarnished Star"Earl BellamyDoane R. Hoag, George W. TrendleApril 18, 1957 (1957-04-18)
The sheriff of Peaceful valley carries a dark secret that puts his ability to maintain the law in jeopardy.
21533"Canuck"Oscar RudolphOrville H. Hampton, Edmond Kelso, George W. TrendleApril 25, 1957 (1957-04-25)
Canadian settlers are being blamed by local ranchers for cattle rustling and horse stealing. The Lone Ranger must seek the truth and try to restore order to a once peaceful area.
21634"Mission for Tonto"Earl BellamyTom Seller, George W. TrendleMay 2, 1957 (1957-05-02)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto find a boy who has been shot floating in a river. After they find out the boy's story the Ranger decides to try to bring the shooter to justice.
21735"Journey to San Carlos"Earl BellamyCharles Larson, George W. TrendleMay 9, 1957 (1957-05-09)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture two renegade Indians responsible for a recent attack. Tonto points out the strange marking on their face. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate why peaceful Indians have suddenly taken to war and what the new marking on their faces mean.
21836"The Banker's Son"Earl BellamyCharles Larson, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. TrendleMay 16, 1957 (1957-05-16)
Tonto witnesses a murder and reports it to the local sheriff. He then tells the Lone Ranger that he thinks the sheriff is not capable of handling the investigation properly.
21937"The Angel and the Outlaw"Oscar RudolphRobert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. TrendleMay 23, 1957 (1957-05-23)
Tonto witnesses the Calico Kid's gang rob a bank. The Lone Ranger sees it as an opportunity to catch an outlaw that has been on the run for years.
22038"Blind Witness"Earl BellamyRobert Leslie Bellem, George W. TrendleMay 30, 1957 (1957-05-30)
The Grody Brothers rob the express office in Flat Rock and are in cahoots with an unlikely ally.
22139"Outlaws in Grease Paint"Oscar RudolphTom Seller, George W. TrendleJune 6, 1957 (1957-06-06)
Actors Lavinia and Dewitt Faversham are behind many robberies throughout the West, but when they arrive in Cedar Springs they might have met their match.

The Lone Ranger Rides Again

  1. ^ a b c A one-hour special titled The Lone Ranger Rides Again was created from the first three episodes and aired as the 22nd Anniversary special February 12, 1955. The special represented the origin story by editing together the first three episodes of the series into a condensed form.[1] A longer edit of the same three episodes running 75 minutes was released later titled The Legend of the Lone Ranger.[2]

Availability

In the United States the first 16 episodes from Season One are in the public domain. "A Message from Abe" (episode 204, Season Five) is also in the public domain.

References

  1. ^ Andreychuk, Ed (2018). The Lone Ranger on Radio, Film and Television. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-1-4766-2971-1. Retrieved January 19, 2023.: 93–94 
  2. ^ Pitts, Michael (2013). Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0-7864-6372-5. Retrieved January 19, 2023.: 189 
  3. ^ "The Lone Ranger. Desperado at Large". UCLA Film and Television Archive. 1953. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  4. ^ "The Lone Ranger. Woman from Omaha". UCLA Film and Television Archive. 1953. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  5. ^ "The Lone Ranger. The Red Mark". UCLA Film and Television Archive. 1953. Retrieved 27 June 2021.