The Californians

Season 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
    E1
    Episode 1The Vigilantes BeginArriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.
  • All That Glitters
    E2
    Episode 2All 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
    E3
    Episode 3The NooseVigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.
  • The Avenger
    E4
    Episode 4The AvengerWhen a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.
  • The Search for Lucy Manning
    E5
    Episode 5The Search for Lucy ManningRev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.
  • The Lost Queue
    E6
    Episode 6The Lost QueueThugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.
  • The Regulators
    E7
    Episode 7The RegulatorsTo silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.
  • Man from Boston
    E8
    Episode 8Man from BostonJack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.
  • The Barber's Boy
    E9
    Episode 9The Barber's BoyThe Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.
  • The Magic Box
    E10
    Episode 10The Magic BoxMartin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.
  • Little Lost Man
    E11
    Episode 11Little Lost ManThe vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.
  • Strange Quarantine
    E12
    Episode 12Strange QuarantineEastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.
  • Truce of the Tree
    E13
    Episode 13Truce of the TreeA fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.
  • The PO 8
    E14
    Episode 14The PO 8Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.
  • The Coward
    E15
    Episode 15The CowardThe cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.
  • Panic on Montgomery Street
    E16
    Episode 16Panic on Montgomery StreetBanker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.
  • China Doll
    E17
    Episode 17China DollDion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.
  • Mr. Valejo
    E18
    Episode 18Mr. ValejoDon Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.
  • The Alice Pritchard Case
    E19
    Episode 19The Alice Pritchard CaseA plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.
  • The Man from Paris
    E20
    Episode 20The Man from ParisA Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.
  • The Duel
    E21
    Episode 21The DuelA series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.
  • Sorley Boy
    E22
    Episode 22Sorley BoyMcGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.
  • Gentleman from Philadelphia
    E23
    Episode 23Gentleman from PhiladelphiaMarshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.
  • The Marshal
    E24
    Episode 24The MarshalOutlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.
  • Death by Proxy
    E25
    Episode 25Death by ProxyWhen corrupt prosecutor Dan White is knifed to death in Chinatown, Marshall Wayne faces a return of vigilante justice as a tool for White's opportunist brother-in-law while preserving an opportunity for improved laundry service.
  • The Street
    E26
    Episode 26The StreetMatt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.
  • J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.
    E27
    Episode 27J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.
  • Skeleton in the Closet
    E28
    Episode 28Skeleton in the ClosetAfter a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.
  • Pipeline
    E29
    Episode 29PipelineDoc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.
  • The Foundling
    E30
    Episode 30The FoundlingMatt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.
  • Second Trial
    E31
    Episode 31Second TrialMatt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.
  • The Inner Circle
    E32
    Episode 32The Inner CircleWhile investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.
  • The Golden Bride
    E33
    Episode 33The Golden BrideA prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.
  • Murietta
    E34
    Episode 34MuriettaMexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.
  • Shanghai Queen
    E35
    Episode 35Shanghai QueenMatt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.
  • Bridal Bouquet
    E36
    Episode 36Bridal BouquetDolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.
  • Golden Grapes
    E37
    Episode 37Golden GrapesA family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.
Cast of Season 1
  • Richard CooganMarshal Matthew Wayne
  • Sean McCloryJack McGivern
  • Adam KennedyDion Patrick
  • Nan LeslieMartha McGivern
  • Art FlemingJeremy Pitt
  • Carole MathewsWilma Fansler
 
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