Death Valley Days

Season 5

TV-PG

Western stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.

17 Episodes

Faro Bill's Layout
E1
Faro Bill's LayoutBill courts Grace who's unaware he's a professional gambler. After he shoots Sidewinder in self defense she ends their relationship. Bill leaves town but returns mysteriously with young Butch and Grace is charmed after learning what Bill did.
The Bear Flag
E2
The Bear FlagThe conflict between the established Hispanic families and the recently arrived settlers from the United States comes to an head. General Vallejo seeks accommodation with the troop headed by Ezekiel in establishing a republic.
Pat Garrett's Side of It
E3
Pat Garrett's Side of ItThe last days of notorious outlaw Billy the Kid is told from the viewpoint of Pat Garrett. Vowing to take on Billy after elected sheriff, Pat first dramatically captures Billy who escapes forcing an ultimate showdown.
The Hidden Treasure of Cucamonga
E4
The Hidden Treasure of CucamongaMaria is approaching her 17th birthday at her father's successful ranch in 1845 California. But his sudden death leaves her unprepared and everything seems to go wrong. After her wedding to Pedro a dream reveals a surprising fortune.
The Loggerheads
E5
The LoggerheadsSilas, an expert lumberjack, attracts the attention of pretty Florence. Si despairs when she moves as he can't read or write so friend Vic steps up and writes her sweet letters. Trouble is Flo can't read or write either so Mrs. Perrin plays matchmaker.
The Rose of Rhyolite
E6
The Rose of RhyoliteThree good friends Andy, Cliff and Barney work for the telegraph company in the desert mining region. The arrival of pretty dancer Rose in Rhyolite has the men competing for her affection. A flash flood changes their fortunes.
The Last Letter
E7
The Last LetterNot having luck in the California gold fields, Alex Todd discovers there's money to be made delivering the mail and starts a subscription mail service taking letters to the gold camps for miners starving for news from home.
Year of Destiny
E8
Year of DestinyThe story of Bret Harte and his early time in 1850's California after moving there from the east. He became a stagecoach guard, newspaper editor which almost got him lynched, then a schoolteacher before finding fame as a western writer.
Mercer Girl
E9
Mercer GirlAsa Mercer heads East right after the Civil War to recruit brides for the many bachelors in the Northwest. He meets his match in Annie who wants to teach and is tired of Mercer's Puritan ways. The long ship journey bring complications.
California's Paul Revere
E10
California's Paul RevereA small garrison, led by Lt. Gillespie, is besieged by the Mexican army during the war with United States. He sends John Brown to make a daring ride to Monterey to bring reinforcements, finding difficulties and gunfire along the way
The Trial of Red Haskell
E11
The Trial of Red HaskellAndrew Clayton, a down and out miner, finds himself on trial for robbery plus murder. As every witness identifies him, Andrew recounts his encounter with Red Haskell, his near double and a bad deal that could cost him his life.
The Washington Elm
E12
The Washington ElmA Boston native, Philip Adams is a big booster of Washington state. While courting Janice Peabody he dreams of taking a graft of the historic Washington elm and placing it in the university out west. His interest comes between Phil and his girl.
The Rosebush of Tombstone
E13
The Rosebush of TombstoneTombstone has a reputation as a rugged mining town when newlywed Janet Gee arrives. Homesick for Scotland she befriends rough women plus looks out for a homeless Indian boy. A rosebush from her mother lifts her spirits.
The Luck of the Irish
E14
The Luck of the IrishDr. Edward Wilson heads to Death Valley to start anew but first encounters a tribe of Paiutes facing an epidemic. He faces off with the medicine man to save lives and tries to discover the origin of Kay, a white woman living with the tribe.
Lady Engineer
E15
Lady EngineerMary Granger earns an engineering degree but finds it difficult to break into what's considered a male profession. She heads west hoping to tind it easier but encounters the same opposition until she proves herself.
Train of Events
E16
Train of EventsMacFarlane has a tough job guarding valuable shipments in the railroad. And when he stops a robbery by the Claytons he makes mortal enemies. He must become increasingly clever as he risks his life stopping train holdups.
The Man Who Was Never Licked
E17
The Man Who Was Never LickedElias Baldwin heads to Santa Ana, California to makes his fortune. He takes risky chances on a number of business deals but it works out. But money leaves him unfulfilled until he meets the lovely Jennie Dexter.