The Young Riders

Name: The Young Riders
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1989-09-20
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin, Travis Fine, Don Franklin, Ty Miller

ENDED3 Seasons68 Episodes★ 7.4

The Young Riders is a western and drama series on ABC that ran from 1989 to 1992, ending after 3 seasons and 68 episodes.

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NetworkABC

First AiredSep 20, 1989

Last AiredJul 23, 1992

GenreWestern, Drama

Runtime45 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionMGM Television, Ogiens/Kane Company

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.

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Cast

Stephen Baldwin

Buffalo Bill Cody

Josh Brolin

Wild Bill Hickok

Travis Fine

Ike McSwain

Don Franklin

Noah Dixon

Ty Miller

The Kid

Gregg Rainwater

Running Buck Cross

Yvonne Suhor

Louise McCloud

Clare Wren

Rachel Dunne

Anthony Zerbe

Teaspoon Hunter

Christopher Pettiet

Jesse James

Don Collier

William Tompkins, Shop Keeper

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 68 episodes

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E1A House Divided

Sep 28, 1991

Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

E2Jesse

Oct 5, 1991

The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

E3The Blood of Others

Oct 12, 199160m

Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.

E4Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

Oct 26, 1991

E5The Presence of Mine Enemies

Nov 9, 1991

Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her and takes the bullet meant for her himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

E6Survivors

Nov 16, 199160m

Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.

E7Initiation

Nov 25, 1991

E8Just Like Old Times

Nov 30, 1991

E9Spirits

Dec 7, 1991

E10

E10A Tiger's Tale

Dec 28, 199160m

Cody and Noah bite of more than they can chew trying to deliver a tiger to St. Joseph while protecting nuns and a novitiate they meet en route. Sister Katherine: Claudette Nevins. Elizabeth: Georgia Emelin. Tuck: Jim Cody Williams. Manny: Bing Blenman.

E11

E11Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

Jan 4, 199260m

A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lakota Indian out on the trail. Charlotte: Jennifer Hetrick. Wicks: John De Lancie. Red Sky: Robert Cota.

E12

E12Song of Isiah

Jan 18, 199260m

Hickok becomes affected by his sister's cause, and finds himself riding with a band of abolitionists led by a man wanted for murder. James Handy. Rosemary: Sydney Walsh. Nathan: Ric San Nicholas. Celinda: Sarah G. Buxton.

E13

E13Spies

Jan 25, 199260m

With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: Gary Sandy. Farnsworth: Michael F. Woodson. Tompkins: Don Collier. Alan: Danny Ray.

E14

E14Shadowmen

May 21, 199260m

A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin. Blackcomb: Art La Fleur. Marie: Greta Lambert.

E15

E15Mask of Fear

May 28, 199260m

Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi Maynard. Barrett: Randy Crowder. Elroy: Barney McFadden. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Furey: Mark Davenport. Gibson: Erol Landis.

E16

E16Dark Brother

Jun 4, 1992

A young woman who was once promised to Buck comes to town with her fiance for the purpose of a visit, but while she is there, she is taken over by an evil spirit. Buck turns to mysterious old Indian, who insists he can drive the spirit from her, but because her fiance refuses to allow his help, Buck must kidnap her and take her away town.

E17

E17The Road Not Taken

Jun 11, 199260m

Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down. Dobbins: Joseph Bottoms. Hannah: Dey Young. Tompkins: Don Collier. Seth: Justin Rigney. Luke: Kenneth Cutler Yasmer. Hooper Deputy: J.D. Ryan. Horace Walcott: Roberto Guajardo. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Lou: Yvonne Suhor. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin. Kid: Ty Miller.

E18

E18The Sacrifice

Jun 25, 199260m

Teaspoon and Hickok set out to restore order to an outlaw-ridden town, which happens to be where Kid wants to spend more time with Lou. Ty Miller, Yvonne Suhor, Anthony Zerbe. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Dawkins: Justin Whalin. Esmond: Mel Winkler.

E19

E19Lessons Learned

Jul 9, 199260m

A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Young. Murphy: Mitchell Ryan. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe.

E20

E20The Debt

Jul 16, 199260m

Hickok trails a new rider who disappeared in a town overrun by bad guys; and Lou saddles up to buy a wedding dress. Emmet: William Sanderson. Joe Garrett: Ed Adams. Matt: Michael Roddy. Bonnie: Elizabeth Hanley. Storekeeper: Larry Soller. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin.

E21

E21'Til Death Do Us Part (1)

Jul 23, 199260m

Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 1 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

E22

E22'Til Death Do Us Part (2)

Jul 23, 199248m

Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

About The Young Riders

The Young Riders is a western, drama series on ABC. The show first aired on Sep 20, 1989 and currently has 3 seasons and 68 episodes. The Young Riders has ended. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 23 votes. The cast includes Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin, Travis Fine, Don Franklin, Ty Miller.