The CaliforniansSeizoen 1

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt.

37 Episodes

The Vigilantes Begin
A1
The Vigilantes BeginArriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.
All That Glitters
A2
All That GlittersA gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.
The Noose
A3
The NooseVigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.
The Avenger
A4
The AvengerWhen a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.
The Search for Lucy Manning
A5
The Search for Lucy ManningRev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.
The Lost Queue
A6
The Lost QueueThugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.
The Regulators
A7
The RegulatorsTo silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.
Man from Boston
A8
Man from BostonJack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.
The Barber's Boy
A9
The Barber's BoyThe Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.
The Magic Box
A10
The Magic BoxMartin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.
Little Lost Man
A11
Little Lost ManThe vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.
Strange Quarantine
A12
Strange QuarantineEastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.
Truce of the Tree
A13
Truce of the TreeA fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.
The PO 8
A14
The PO 8Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.
The Coward
A15
The CowardThe cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.
Panic on Montgomery Street
A16
Panic on Montgomery StreetBanker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.
China Doll
A17
China DollDion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.
Mr. Valejo
A18
Mr. ValejoDon Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.
The Alice Pritchard Case
A19
The Alice Pritchard CaseA plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.
The Man from Paris
A20
The Man from ParisA Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.
The Duel
A21
The DuelA series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.
Sorley Boy
A22
Sorley BoyMcGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.
Gentleman from Philadelphia
A23
Gentleman from PhiladelphiaMarshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.
The Marshal
A24
The MarshalOutlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.
Death by Proxy
A25
Death by ProxyA Chinese laundryman confesses to a murder to get money for his family.
The Street
A26
The StreetMatt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.
J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.
A27
J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.
Skeleton in the Closet
A28
Skeleton in the ClosetAfter a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.
Pipeline
A29
PipelineDoc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.
The Foundling
A30
The FoundlingMatt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.
Second Trial
A31
Second TrialMatt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.
The Inner Circle
A32
The Inner CircleWhile investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.
The Golden Bride
A33
The Golden BrideA prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.
Murietta
A34
MuriettaMexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.
Shanghai Queen
A35
Shanghai QueenMatt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.
Bridal Bouquet
A36
Bridal BouquetDolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.
Golden Grapes
A37
Golden GrapesA family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.