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.
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 . . .
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"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 . . .
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"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]
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"Legion of Old Timers"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
October 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.
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"Rustlers' Hideout"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
October 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.
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"War Horse"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Gibson Fox
October 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.
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"Pete and Pedro"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
October 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.
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"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.
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"The Tenderfeet"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Gibson Fox and Ande Lamb
November 10, 1949 (1949-11-10)
A murder is pinned on two cowboys who strike it rich, until the Lone Ranger traps the real killer.
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"High Heels"
George Archainbaud
Gibson Fox and Ande Lamb
November 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.
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"Six Gun's Legacy"
George Archainbaud
Edmond A. Kelso and Ande Lamb
November 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.
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"Return of the Convict"
George Archainbaud
Gibson Fox and Doris Schroeder
December 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.
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"Finders Keepers"
George Archainbaud
Ande Lamb
December 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
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"The Masked Rider"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
December 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.
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"Old Joe's Sister"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
December 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.
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"Cannonball McKay"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
December 29, 1949 (1949-12-29)
The Ranger investigates why a series of Wells Fargo robberies throughout the territory seem to have spared Boone County.
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"The Man Who Came Back"
George Archainbaud
Doris Schroeder
January 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.
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"Outlaw Town"
George Archainbaud
Polly James
January 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.
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"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
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"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.
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"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
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"Sheep Thieves"
George Archainbaud
Story 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
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"Jim Tyler's Past"
George Archainbaud
Story 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
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"The Man with Two Faces"
George Archainbaud
Story 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
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"Buried Treasure"
George Archainbaud
Story 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.
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"Troubled Waters"
George Archainbaud
Story 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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"Billie the Great"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
March 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.
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"Never Say Die"
George Archainbaud
Tom Seller
April 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.
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"Gold Fever"
George Archainbaud
Story 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.
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"Death Trap"
George Archainbaud
Tom Seller
April 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.
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"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.
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"Rifles and Renegades"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George B. Seitz, Jr. and Polly James
May 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.
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"Bullets for Ballots"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
May 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.
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"The Black Hat"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Herb Meadow
May 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.
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"Devil's Pass"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
May 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.
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"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.
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"Damsels in Distress"
John H. Morse
Tom Seller
June 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.
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"Man Without a Gun"
John H. Morse
Joe Richardson
June 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.
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"Pardon for Curley"
John H. Morse
Herb Meadow
June 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.
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"Eye for an Eye"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Tom Seller
June 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.
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"Outlaw of the Plains"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
David Lang
July 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.
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"White Man's Magic"
John H. Morse
Joseph Polland
July 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.
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"Trouble for Tonto"
John H. Morse
Tom Seller
July 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
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"Sheriff of Gunstock"
John H. Morse
Joe Richardson
July 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.
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"The Wrong Man"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Eve Greene
August 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.
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"The Beeler Gang"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Eve Greene
August 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.
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"The Star Witness"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Curtis Kenyon
August 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.
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"The Black Widow"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
Joe Richardson
August 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.
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"The Whimsical Bandit"
John H. Morse
David Lang
August 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.
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"Double Jeopardy"
John H. Morse
Curtis Kenyon
September 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
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"Million Dollar Wallpaper"
John H. Morse
George 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.
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"Mission Bells"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George. W. Trendle, Eve Greene, Ralph Goll
September 21, 1950 (1950-09-21)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the murder of former outlaw Stephen Dunn,
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"Dead Man's Chest"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, Joseph F. Poland, Ralph Goll
September 28, 1950 (1950-09-28)
A small-town crime wave is engineered by gang members
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"Outlaw's Revenge"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, Francis P. Scannell, Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
October 5, 1950 (1950-10-05)
The Lone Ranger is framed by a bank robber dressing as him to commit the crime
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"Danger Ahead"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
October 12, 1950 (1950-10-12)
A deputy sheriff hires a hit man to kill sheriff, so he can move into the top position
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"Crime in Time"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Fran Striker
October 19, 1950 (1950-10-19)
A watchmaker comes under scrutiny
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"Drink of Water"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joseph F. Poland, Fran Striker
October 26, 1950 (1950-10-26)
A rain maker promises a miracle in Greenville
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"Thieves' Money"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran Striker
November 2, 1950 (1950-11-02)
A counterfeiter kills a federal agent Jim Collins then takes his place.
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"The Squire"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, David Lang, Fran Striker
November 9, 1950 (1950-11-09)
Bank robbers try to run down witnesses, while Tonto and the Lone Ranger try to capture the robbers.
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"Masked Deputy"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Fran Striker
November 16, 1950 (1950-11-16)
Cattle are being stolen in large numbers, but it's a mystery what happens to the cattle.
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"Banker's Choice"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
November 23, 1950 (1950-11-23)
Blackmail and hidden family secrets about who's who in the real crime
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"Desert Adventure"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, David Lang, Felix Holt, Fran Striker
November 30, 1950 (1950-11-30)
The Lone Ranger pursues the Yuma Kid gang
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"Bad Medicine"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran Striker
December 7, 1950 (1950-12-07)
With the Lone Ranger in hot pursuit, the Bolton Gang robbers take a doctor hostage
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"One Jump Ahead"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Eve Greene, Fran Striker
December 14, 1950 (1950-12-14)
Outlaw Rick Sanders is never without funds. Tonto and the Lone Ranger investigate his sourcing.
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"Lady Killer"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
December 21, 1950 (1950-12-21)
The Lone Ranger is on the trail of whoever is attacking gold shipments
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"Paid in Full"
George B. Seitz Jr.
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
December 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.
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"Letter of the Law "
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph Goll, Fran Striker
January 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.
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"The Silent Voice"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Fran Striker
January 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.
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"The Outcast"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Marjorie E. Fortin, Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
January 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.
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"Mr. Trouble"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Tom Dougall, Fran Striker
January 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.
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"Behind the Law"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
February 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.
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"Trouble at Black Rock"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George W. Trendle, Herb Meadow, Fran Striker
February 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.
75
23
"Two Gold Lockets"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
February 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.
76
24
"The Hooded Men"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan Beattie
February 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.
77
25
"Friend in Need"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Ralph Goll, Fran Striker
March 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.
78
26
"Backtrail"
George B. Seitz, Jr.
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie, Fran Striker
March 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.)
No. overall
No. in season
Title
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Written by
Original air date
79
1
"Outlaw's Son"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Tom Dougall, Tom Seller
September 11, 1952 (1952-09-11)
An outlaw wants to give up his criminal ways and return home to his young son.
80
2
"Outlaw Underground"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Ralph Goll
September 18, 1952 (1952-09-18)
A newspaper reporter goes undercover to expose a criminal network
81
3
"Special Edition"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Fran Striker
September 25, 1952 (1952-09-25)
Swindlers plan to abscond with a town's fund
82
4
"Desperado at Large"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran Striker
October 2, 1952 (1952-10-02)
The Lone Ranger and Slim Roberts hatch a plan to catch The Kansas Kid.[3]
83
5
"Through the Wall"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Ralph Goll, Tom Seller
October 9, 1952 (1952-10-09)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to rid Granite City of a terrorist outlaw gang
84
6
"Jeb's Gold Mine"
John H. Morse
Tom Dougall, Joe Richardson
October 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
85
7
"Frame for Two"
John H. Morse
Joe Richardson
October 23, 1952 (1952-10-23)
Two feuding ranchers threaten to distupt a town
86
8
"Ranger in Danger"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller
October 30, 1952 (1952-10-30)
Someone has sworn vengeance on the Lone Ranger
87
9
"Delayed Action"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon
November 6, 1952 (1952-11-06)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are framed for a bank robbery
88
10
"The Map"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller
November 13, 1952 (1952-11-13)
Outlaws steal a map belonging to the railroad company
89
11
"Trial by Fire"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran Striker
November 20, 1952 (1952-11-20)
The Lone Ranger goes under disguise as a doctor
90
12
"Word of Honor"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph Goll
November 27, 1952 (1952-11-27)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to clear an innocent man framed for murder
91
13
"Treason at Dry Creek"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard
December 4, 1952 (1952-12-04)
A Pony Express employee steals confidential government dispatches
92
14
"The Condemned Man"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Ralph Goll
December 11, 1952 (1952-12-11)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto search for the killer of the son of Chief Lone Eagle.
93
15
"The New Neighbor"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie
December 18, 1952 (1952-12-18)
A range war looms over water rights
94
16
"Best Laid Plans"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Tom Dougall, Charles Larson
December 25, 1952 (1952-12-25)
The Lone Ranger seaarches for answers when the local sherif won't take action to prevent a town war
95
17
"Indian Charlie"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
January 1, 1953 (1953-01-01)
Young man Indian Charlie has run afoul of the law
96
18
"The Empty Strongbox"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Betty Joyce
January 8, 1953 (1953-01-08)
The Lone Ranger gets blamed for an attempted stage coach robbery and the death of the driver
97
19
"Trader Boggs"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
January 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.
98
20
"Bandits in Uniform"
Paul Landres
George W. George, David P. Sheppard, Tom Dougall
January 22, 1953 (1953-01-22)
A renegade Army officer and his confederates are robbing Mexican settlers
99
21
"The Godless Men"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller
January 29, 1953 (1953-01-29)
A preacher is robbed by local men
100
22
"The Devil's Bog"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran Striker
February 5, 1953 (1953-02-05)
Tonto becomes ill, and the Lone Ranger searches for the cause
101
23
"Right to Vote"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, William Bruckner
February 12, 1953 (1953-02-12)
Election shenanigan after corrupt town politicians steal the election results that would have put them out of office.
102
24
"The Sheriff's Son"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Betty Joyce
February 19, 1953 (1953-02-19)
A sheriff's son is released from the prison he committed him to. The son seeks revenge.
103
25
"Tumblerock Law"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran Striker
February 26, 1953 (1953-02-26)
A murder has been committed in Tumlerock, and the lone witness is kidnapped
104
26
"Sinner by Proxy"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, John Thiele, Fran Striker
March 5, 1953 (1953-03-05)
A jailed criminal names the Lone Ranger as his partner
105
27
"Stage for Mademoiselle"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
March 12, 1953 (1953-03-12)
Everywhere Marianne Mornay (Noreen Nash) performs, the crime rate rises
106
28
"Son by Adoption"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Dan Beattie
March 19, 1953 (1953-03-19)
The son of an outlaw always believed he was an orphan. Now his father comes looking for him.
107
29
"Mrs. Banker"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
March 26, 1953 (1953-03-26)
The Long Ranger goes under disguise to catch robbers
Schemers plan to buy land cheap before everyone else realizes there's valuable oil under the land.
110
32
"The Durango Kid"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon
April 16, 1953 (1953-04-16)
The Durango Kid seeks revenge on those who put him in jail
111
33
"The Deserter"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran Striker
April 23, 1953 (1953-04-23)
An Army private seems to have deserted in battle
112
34
"Embezzler's Harvest"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, William Bruckner, Steve McCarthy
April 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
113
35
"El Toro"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Dan Beattie
May 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.
114
36
"The Brown Pony"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Ralph Goll
May 14, 1953 (1953-05-14)
A young boy's mother wants to sell his pony to pay extortion.
115
37
"Triple Cross"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Ralph Goll
May 21, 1953 (1953-05-21)
Someone confesses to robbery but refuses to reveal the whereabouts of the money
116
38
"The Wake of War"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, William Bruckner
May 28, 1953 (1953-05-28)
Old grudges about the American Civil War rise to the surface
117
39
"Death in the Forest"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Fran Striker
June 4, 1953 (1953-06-04)
A plot to assassinate the territorial governor is uncovered
118
40
"The Gentleman from Julesburg"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, George B. Seitz Jr.
June 11, 1953 (1953-06-11)
A homeless man bears a striking resemblance to a famous gambler
119
41
"Hidden Fortune"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon
June 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.
120
42
"The Old Cowboy"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Terence Maples, Fran Striker
June 25, 1953 (1953-06-25)
Crooks try to swindle a partially blind man of his land
121
43
"Woman from Omaha"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Robert Halff, Fran Striker
July 2, 1953 (1953-07-02)
Nell Martin (Minerva Urecal) arrives from Oklahoma to claim her inheritance.[4]
122
44
"Gunpowder Joe"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran Striker
July 9, 1953 (1953-07-09)
The outlaw Cavendish gang try to trick a gullible man into carriying out their nefarious plans
123
45
"Midnight Rider"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran Striker
July 16, 1953 (1953-07-16)
Tonto and the Lone Ranger pursue outlaw Midnight Rider
124
46
"Stage to Estacado"
John H. Morse
Steve McCarthy, David P. Sheppard
July 23, 1953 (1953-07-23)
Flimflam man Dan Gerber meets Tonto and the Lone Ranger on a stage coach
125
47
"The Perfect Crime"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Terence Maples
July 30, 1953 (1953-07-30)
A school teacher gets involved in robbery
126
48
"The Ghost of Coyote Canyon"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
August 6, 1953 (1953-08-06)
A gang of outlaws bamboozle townsfolk into believing their hideout is haunted
127
49
"Old Bailey"
Paul Landres
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
August 13, 1953 (1953-08-13)
Old Bailey is framed for murder by the very culprits who committed the crime
128
50
"Prisoner in Jeopardy"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
August 20, 1953 (1953-08-20)
A newly released prisoner is framed for robbery
129
51
"Diamond in the Rough"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard
August 27, 1953 (1953-08-27)
The Lone Ranger accompanies a group of diplomats
130
52
"The Red Mark"
John H. Morse
George W. Trendle, David P. Sheppard, Fran Striker
September 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.)
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
131
1
"The Fugitive"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Betty Joyce
September 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.
132
2
"Ex-Marshal"
Wilhelm Thiele
Betty Joyce, Charles Larson
September 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.
133
3
"Message to Fort Apache"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Betty Joyce
September 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
134
4
"The Frightened Woman"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Fran Striker
September 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.
135
5
"Gold Town"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Fran Striker
October 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.
136
6
"Six Gun Sanctuary"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, William Bruckner
October 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.
137
7
"Outlaw's Trail"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Oscar Larson, Fran Striker
October 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.
138
8
"Stage to Teshimingo"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Elwood Ullman, Betty Joyce
October 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?.
139
9
"Texas Draw"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan Beattie
November 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.
140
10
"Rendezvous at Whipsaw"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
November 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.
141
11
"Dan Reid's Fight for Life"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Harry Poppe Jr., Dan Beattie
November 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.
142
12
"Tenderfoot"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Fran Striker
November 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.
143
13
"A Broken Match"
Wilhelm Thiele
George 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
144
14
"Colorado Gold"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller, Fran Striker
December 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.
145
15
"Homer With a High Hat"
Wilhelm Thiele
eorge W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Ralph Goll
December 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.
146
16
"Two for Juan Ringo"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
December 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.
147
17
"The Globe"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Fran Striker
December 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.
148
18
"Dan Reid's Sacrifice"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, William Bruckner
January 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
149
19
"Enfield Rifle"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Albert Duffy, Fran Striker
January 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.
150
20
"The School Story"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, George Van Marter, Steve McCarthy
January 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.
151
21
"The Quiet Highwayman"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Dan Beattie
January 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.
152
22
"Heritage of Treason"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Samuel Rice, Charles Larson, Fran Striker
February 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.
153
23
"The Lost Chalice"
Charles D. Livingstone
George W. Trendle, George Van Marter, Charles Larson
February 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.
154
24
"Code of the Pioneers"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Lillian Rose, Charles Larson
February 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.
155
25
"The Law Lady"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Ralph Goll
February 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.
156
26
"Uncle Ed"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Dan Beattie
March 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.
157
27
"Jornada Del Muerto"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Tom Dougall
March 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.
158
28
"Sunstroke Mesa"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan Beattie
March 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.
159
29
"Sawtelle Saga's End"
Charles D. Livingstone
George W. Trendle, Samuel Rice, Felix Holt
March 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.
160
30
"The Too-Perfect Signature"
Wilhelm Thiele
George 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.
161
31
"Trigger Finger"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Lee Berg, Frank L. Moss, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Fran Striker
April 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.
162
32
"The Tell-Tale Bullet"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
April 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.
163
33
"False Accusation"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson, Dan Beattie
April 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.
164
34
"Gold Freight"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
April 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.
165
35
"Wanted: The Lone Ranger"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Tom Seller
May 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.
166
36
"The Woman in the White Mask"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, Dan Beattie
May 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.
167
37
"The Bounty Hunter"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Curtis Kenyon, Betty Joyce
May 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.
168
38
"Showdown at Sand Creek"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald
May 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.
169
39
"Heart of a Cheater"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Fran Striker
June 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.
170
40
"The Swami"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
June 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.
171
41
"Sheriff's Sale"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson, Fran Striker
June 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.
172
42
"Six-Gun Artist"
Oscar Rudolph
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
June 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.
173
43
"Death Goes to Press"
Wilhelm Thiele
Jack Laird, Ralph Goll
June 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.
174
44
"The Return of Dice Dawson"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
July 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.
175
45
"Adventure at Arbuckle"
Charles D. Livingstone
George W. Trendle, Joe Richardson
July 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.
176
46
"The Return"
Charles D. Livingstone
George W. Trendle, Charles Larson
July 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.
177
47
"Framed for Murder"
Wilhelm Thiele
Harry Poppe Jr., Fran Striker
July 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.
178
48
"Trapped"
Wilhelm Thiele
George 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.
179
49
"The Bait: Gold!"
Wilhelm Thiele
George 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.
180
50
"The Sheriff's Wife"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Bert Lambert, Charles Larson, Dan Beattie
August 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.
181
51
"Counterfeit Redskins"
Wilhelm Thiele
George W. Trendle, Jack Laird, Jack Laird
August 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.
182
52
"One Nation, Indivisible"
Wilhelm Thiele
George 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
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
183
1
"The Wooden Rifle"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
September 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.
184
2
"The Sheriff of Smoke Tree"
Oscar Rudolph
Wells Root, George W. Trendle
September 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
185
3
"The Counterfeit Mask"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
September 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.
186
4
"No Handicap"
Oscar Rudolph
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
October 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.
187
5
"The Cross of Santo Domingo"
Earl Bellamy
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
October 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.
188
6
"White Hawk's Decision"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
October 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.
189
7
"The Return of Don Pedro O'Sullivan"
Oscar Rudolph
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
October 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.
190
8
"Quicksand"
Earl Bellamy
Walker A. Tompkins, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. Trendle
November 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 ...
191
9
"Quarter Horse War"
Earl Bellamy
Jack Natteford, George W. Trendle
November 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.
192
10
"The Letter Bride"
Oscar Rudolph
Wells Root, George W. Trendle
November 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.
193
11
"Hot Spell in Panamint"
Earl Bellamy
Hilary Creston Rhodes, George W. Trendle
November 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.
194
12
"The Twisted Track"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
November 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.
195
13
"Decision for Chris McKeever"
Earl Bellamy
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
December 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.
196
14
"Trouble at Tylerville"
Oscar Rudolph
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
December 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.
197
15
"Christmas Story"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
December 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.
198
16
"Ghost Canyon"
Earl Bellamy
Hal G. Evarts, Melvin Levy, Fran Striker
December 27, 1956 (1956-12-27)
The Lone Ranger becomes involved after a number of Indians are killed while watching their cattle herd.
199
17
"Outlaw Masquerade"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
January 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.
200
18
"The Avenger"
Oscar Rudolph
Robert Leslie Bellem, Herbert Purdom
January 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.
201
19
"The Courage of Tonto"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
January 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.
202
20
"The Breaking Point"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Leslie Bellem, Hilary Creston Rhodes, George W. Trendle
January 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.
203
21
"A Harp for Hannah"
Earl Bellamy
Herbert Purdom, George W. Trendle
January 31, 1957 (1957-01-31)
The Lone Ranger attempts to gain justice for a man robbed by the son of a powerful ranching family
204
22
"A Message from Abe"
Earl Bellamy
DeVallon Scott, George W. Trendle, Abraham Lincoln
February 7, 1957 (1957-02-07)
The Ranger and Tonto visit apparently reformed ex-con Phil Beach on Lincoln's Birthday.
205
23
"Code of Honor"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
February 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.
206
24
"The Turning Point"
Earl Bellamy
Charles Larson, George W. Trendle
February 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.
207
25
"Dead-Eye"
Earl Bellamy
Wells Root, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. Trendle
February 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.
208
26
"Clover in the Dust"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
March 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.
209
27
"Slim's Boy"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
March 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.
210
28
"Two Against Two"
Earl Bellamy
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
March 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.
211
29
"Ghost Town Fury"
Earl Bellamy
Eric Freiwald, Robert Schaefer, George W. Trendle
March 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".
212
30
"The Prince of Buffalo Gap"
Earl Bellamy
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
April 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.
213
31
"The Law and Miss Aggie"
Oscar Rudolph
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
April 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.
214
32
"The Tarnished Star"
Earl Bellamy
Doane R. Hoag, George W. Trendle
April 18, 1957 (1957-04-18)
The sheriff of Peaceful valley carries a dark secret that puts his ability to maintain the law in jeopardy.
215
33
"Canuck"
Oscar Rudolph
Orville H. Hampton, Edmond Kelso, George W. Trendle
April 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.
216
34
"Mission for Tonto"
Earl Bellamy
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
May 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.
217
35
"Journey to San Carlos"
Earl Bellamy
Charles Larson, George W. Trendle
May 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.
218
36
"The Banker's Son"
Earl Bellamy
Charles Larson, Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. Trendle
May 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.
219
37
"The Angel and the Outlaw"
Oscar Rudolph
Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald, George W. Trendle
May 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.
220
38
"Blind Witness"
Earl Bellamy
Robert Leslie Bellem, George W. Trendle
May 30, 1957 (1957-05-30)
The Grody Brothers rob the express office in Flat Rock and are in cahoots with an unlikely ally.
221
39
"Outlaws in Grease Paint"
Oscar Rudolph
Tom Seller, George W. Trendle
June 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
^ abcA 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]
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.