The Cartwrights' one-thousand-square-mile Ponderosa Ranch is located near Virginia City, Nevada, site of the Comstock Silver Lode, during and after the Civil War. Each of the three sons was born to a different wife of Ben's; none of the mothers are still alive. Adventures are typical Western ones, with lots of personal relationships/problems thrown in as well.
14 Seasons
Bonanza Ratings & Reviews
- RichardMay 14, 2026I watched this series on TV as a kid with my parents and it’s one of those shows that stuck with me long after the episodes faded from memory. It wasn’t just the story or the characters, it was the whole ritual of watching it together, the kind of family TV moment you don’t really get anymore. Looking at it now, the effects are dated and the pacing feels slower than what we’re used to today, but none of that matters. The charm is still there. The characters still feel warm and familiar and the show has that unmistakable “comfort TV” energy that modern reboots never manage to capture. It’s the kind of series that reminds you why the originals matter. Not because they were perfect, but because they had heart and because they were part of your life at the right time. Watching it again brings back that same cozy feeling of sitting on the couch with my parents, enjoying something simple and fun together.
Bonanza Trivia
Bonanza has 14 seasons.
Bonanza has 431 episodes.
The key characters in Bonanza are Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene), Joe Cartwright (Michael Landon), Hoss Cartwright (Dan Blocker).
Bonanza was directed by Michael Landon, Christian Nyby, Robert Altman, Nicholas Colasanto, Arthur Lubin, William Witney, Murray Golden, Jacques Tourneur, Bruce Bilson, James Neilson, Richard C. Sarafian, Edward Ludwig, Paul Landres, Lewis Allen.
Bonanza was produced by David Dortort.
The Cartwrights' one-thousand-square-mile Ponderosa Ranch is located near Virginia City, Nevada, site of the Comstock Silver Lode, during and after the Civil War. Each of the three sons was born to a different wife of Ben's; none of the mothers are still alive. Adventures are typical Western ones, with lots of personal relationships/problems thrown in as well.
Bonanza is rated TV-PG.
Bonanza is a Western, Drama, Family show.
Bonanza has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.
Bonanza episodes are 49m long.
No, this show was canceled after 14 seasons.