Law of the Plainsman
Season 1
Sam Buckhart, an Apache, rescues a Cavalry officer who later funds his Harvard education. Buckhart becomes a Deputy Marshal in New Mexico under Marshal Morrison. He boards with Martha Commager and had earlier saved orphan Tess Logan.
Where to Watch Season 1
30 Episodes
- The HostilesE4
The HostilesSam sets off to arrest an escaped outlaw who killed a young woman for no reason. Unfortunately, Truck's mountain-men friends stand behind him and refuse to give Truck up. Adding to his trouble, Sam also has a woman going along with him who is in love with Truck. He thought he understood these people, but now he's not so sure. - Passenger To MescaleroE5
Passenger To MescaleroSam is transporting Johnny Q to Mescaleno where he will spend 15 years in jail for robbery. During the stagecoach ride, they are held up by some of Johnny's friends. Sam must find a way to protect all the passengers, keep Johnny in custody, and fight off Johnny's friends before sundown. - Desperate DecisionE7
Desperate DecisionAfter rustlers steal two of Cameron's prized horses and kill the foreman, Sam Buckhart and his deputy, Walt Timmins, go looking for a Comanchero party. The problem, however, is that neither of the Cameron brothers like...or trust...Sam. Sam doesn't give them a choice and insists they cooperate. Their distrust causes a lot of trouble while on the hunt, especially with the Comancheros. - The GibbetE9
The GibbetSam Buckhart must work as a Marshal for a town after the People's Committee hangs one of Zeb Derkson's men. Zeb Derkson is the leader of a gang who's making the town a haven for outlaws. Buckhart becomes suspicious of Derkson after one of the People's Committee members is murdered. - Clear TitleE12
Clear TitleSam goes to Shannonville to investigate the murder of a man, but is met with cold reception. He is determined to get to the truth and arrest the man who committed the murder, but Walter Shannon runs the town and everyone in it, and he will do everything in his power to protect the murderer. - FearE15
FearWhile traveling back to Santa Fe, Sam and Tess come upon an old farm that was attacked by renegade Indians several months ago. He assures Tess that she is safe because the Indians had moved on a long time ago. But Sam is unaware there is another danger that's lurking close by. He soon learns about it when Tess falls down an old well and he must go for help. More trouble meets up with him because the man he asks for help hates Apaches! - EnduranceE16
EnduranceSam sets after a couple men who dressed up like Indians and stole the diamonds from a Mary statue in the church and killed the priest. Tess, the only eye witness to the crimes, described one of the Indians as wearing a beard. Sam is a bit puzzled since Indians didn't wear beards and is determined to find out just what the one outlaw is hiding. - The ImposterE19
The ImposterPeople in Santa Fe are about to take the law into their own hands, fearful the prisoner being held will attract his murderous compatriots. Sam, temporarily the lone lawman in town, refuses to turn the prisoner over to another marshal; he's not convinced the lawman is who who he claims. - Common Ground
E20Common GroundAfter Gentleman Frank Deegan is shot while robbing a stage, he take refuge in Martha's barn. He then takes Tess and Martha hostage. Sam arrives back in town and is told that Deegan is on the lose. He and Deputy Lordan go looking for him. Sam is shocked when he finds the trail leads to the boarding house! - The Matriarch
E21The MatriarchA man is mysteriously gunned down on the ranch he worked on. The ranch is owned by Constance Vateri and her son, Dev. Constance claimed she shot the man without knowing who he was. She saw him carrying a saddle that belonged to her son. Upon further investigation, Sam begins to believe things did not happen the way she says. Sam is more convinced than ever when the dead man's father, Hodie, comes up murdered. - The Show-OffE24
The Show-OffA young man rides into town and allows everyone to believe he is Billy the Kid. Sam isn't sure if his claim is true or not, but decides he should take every precaution just in case he really is. A bounty hunter is very interesting in the case as well, which will play a big part in the young man's fate. - AmnestyE27
AmnestyAfter Governor Lew Wallace grants amnesty to every gunfighter in New Mexico Territory, Sam is forced to release a man who just killed a rancher. Sam goes to give the governor his opinion of the general amnesty. Unsuccessful in changing the governor's mind, he returns to the office and gives the gunfighter a deputy job, much to Deputy Lordan's surprise. - Jeb's Daughter
E28Jeb's DaughterJeb comes into Santa Fe to sell his daughter to the highest bidder. Sam stops the sale and orders the man to take his daughter to her aunt Marry Ellis in Texas. But the girl has taken a shine to her Apache hero and runs away from her father when he falls asleep drunk one night.
