The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Season 6

TV-PG

Marshal Earp keeps the law, first in Kansas and later in Arizona, using his over-sized pistols and a variety of sidekicks. Most of the saga is based loosely on fact, with historical badguys and good guys, ending up with the famous shootout at the O.K. corral.

37 Episodes

The Truth About Old Man Clanton
E1
The Truth About Old Man ClantonOn orders from Territorial Governor Gosper Wyatt Earp heads south to make peace when he learns that Old Man Clanton has sent his men into Mexico to rob the silver trains and steal the cattle of wealthy Mexican rancher Don Sebastian.
The Doctor
E2
The DoctorDuring a robbery Doc Goodfellow is shot accidentally by the Hewitt gang. Doc Holliday says a real surgeon is needed to remove the bullet. The closest one is Dr. Mason who is now a prospector. Earp finds Mason is suffering from gold fever.
Johnny Behind the Deuce
E3
Johnny Behind the DeuceDoc Holliday has a shadow named Johnny O'Rourke who is always at Doc's beck and call. He decides Doc's life is the one he wants which includes ignoring his fiancé Marcia who tells Earp she sees no future with Johnny given his attitude.
Shoot to Kill
E4
Shoot to KillDue to the trouble in Arizona the Governor is fired and the new one has decided on a shoot to kill order and vigilantes to stop the lawlessness. He also appoints Morgan Earp as Wyatt's deputy but Wyatt is not happy with his orders.
Study of a Crooked Sheriff
E5
Study of a Crooked SheriffOld Man Clanton considers Johnny Behan his sheriff so he threaten Behan with replacement unless he stops Earp from rousting his men in Tombstone. Clanton aims to move back into Tombstone against Behan's warning pushing Behan to want out.
Big Brother
E6
Big BrotherMorgan Earp has been helping Wyatt for a month but Morgan's interest in drinking, women and hanging with Doc Holliday bother Wyatt. Wyatt decides Morgan marrying a nice girl like Lucy Tedder would help until he learns more about her.
Woman from Tucson
E7
Woman from TucsonNed Buntline returns to Tombstone to interview Amy Jones. Her husband a leader in the Ten Percent Ring was killed. She is after money to get out of Tombstone so when Buntline has no money she tries other means including framing Earp.
The Fanatic
E8
The FanaticOdie Cairns learns that a couple who are True Lighters are moving into the Tombstone area. The religious sect is not embraced by everyone given their history. Odie takes it upon himself to drive the couple out of town which Earp must stop.
He's My Brother
E9
He's My BrotherMarshal Pritchard is severely wounded in front of Doc Goodfellow. Doc tells Earp that he believes the shooter may be mentally unstable and not responsible for his actions. Earp has to fight to bring the shooter and his brother in unharmed.
The Too Perfect Crime
E10
The Too Perfect CrimeA man is found murdered in a stable but the weapon used is unique. The man was killed by shooting an air bubble into an artery in his neck. The primary suspect appears to be the fiancée of the dead man's daughter who was very popular.
Johnny Ringo's Girl
E11
Johnny Ringo's GirlRingo's girlfriend is trying to get him to turn his life around, so he goes to Old Man Clanton and tells him he wants to leave the gang. Clanton doesn't see things that way and decides to do whatever it takes to change Ringo's mind.
Miss Sadie
E12
Miss SadieThe wife of a wounded outlaw takes him to Tombstone for medical attention as he has decided to go straight. Earp learns who he is but doesn't trust him when a member of his gang is caught casing out one of the two Tombstone banks.
Winning Streak
E13
Winning StreakMorgan Earp has been having a streak of good luck in Tombstone's gambling houses causing him to break with his fiancée Ruthie and have grand ideas. Wyatt wants to get him to quit while he's still ahead and return to his old self.
Billy Buckett, Inc.
E14
Billy Buckett, Inc.An old prospector stumbles into a saloon saying he has been robbed and murdered. He is suffering from a shot that creased his head and mumbling that he had $50,000 in gold stolen from him. Earp is not sure if he was robbed or who did it.
Horse Thief
E15
Horse ThiefWyatt arrests and jails the McLowery brothers for mail robbery. Soon afterwards, however, he is enraged to learn that, because the McLowerys work for Old Man Clanton, they've been released by Sheriff Behan, who's on Clanton's payroll.
Terror on the Desert
E16
Terror on the DesertEarp meets the wife of a man who was convicted of theft and sentenced to Yuma prison where escaped prisoners are tracked and killed by Apaches for the reward. The woman claims that her husband is innocent and was framed by Sheriff Behan.
Old Slanders Never Die
E17
Old Slanders Never DieMarshal Wyatt Earp faced the hatred and gunfire of many men in the towns of Wichita, Dodge City and Tombstone . . . but none hated him more than did the Ten Percent Ring. They could neither buy him nor drive him out of Arizona by force . . .
Loyalty
E18
LoyaltyDoc Holliday hits a long winning streak at the card tables and winds up with stock in a mine and railroad, both of which soon have a tremendous jump in value. Wyatt pushes Doc to invest the winnings wisely but did he pick the help wisely?
Johnny Behan Falls in Love
E19
Johnny Behan Falls in LoveWyatt finds himself in the awkward position of having to come to the aid of crooked Sheriff Behan when, after spending an evening imbibing with a visiting actress, Behan reveals a bit too much about the Clanton operation to her.
Casey and the Clowns
E20
Casey and the ClownsEarp prepares for trouble when a group known as the Harlequins are expected to return to town. Although they disguise themselves as clowns, they have a deadly serious purpose--they robbed the Bank of Tombstone and want their comrade back.
Doc Holliday Faces Death
E21
Doc Holliday Faces DeathDoc Holliday takes a turn for the worse causing Dr. Goodfellow to recommend that Doc cut back on drinking. Knowing Doc won't to it, Earp distributes Doc's favorite whiskey that has been cut 50% but it has unintended consequences.
Apache Gold
E22
Apache GoldThe Clanton gang is selling liquor to the Apaches with Ike and Phin hoping their contact will tell the location of hidden gold rumored to be in a cave but it is causing unrest in the tribe. When Phin is captured, Earp must help free him.
The Good Mule and the Bad Mule
E23
The Good Mule and the Bad MuleA lie told by a young boy about Shotgun's mule Roscoe kicking him causes a newspaper war between the Nugget and the Epitaph which escalates. Shotgun takes things too far when the Nugget pushes to have Roscoe destroyed for being dangerous.
Clanton and Cupid
E24
Clanton and CupidWhen she returns home from New Orleans to visit, Old Man Clanton for political reasons tries to persuade his daughter Emma to pursue Wyatt Earp, even though she's actually in love with Tom Ware, a young attorney from New Orleans.
Wyatt Takes the Primrose Path
E25
Wyatt Takes the Primrose PathChief Natchez fears being blamed for an attack on a wagon train, which was actually carried out by outlaws. In order to explain to Earp that his tribe is innocent, Natchez decides to kidnap Shotgun Gibbs to get Earp's attention.
The Convict's Revenge
E26
The Convict's RevengeA young man just released from prison is determined to go straight. However, his efforts are being sabotaged by his girlfriend's brother, a no-account gambler who has massive gambling debts to a man who wants to collect.
Until Proven Guilty
E27
Until Proven GuiltyJohnny Ringo and Curly Bill Brocius, outraged over crooked Sheriff Behan taxing the money they make on some of their illegal activities, enlist Doc Holliday to frame the Sheriff --- but Earp is suspicious the case seems a little too pat.
The Shooting Starts
E28
The Shooting StartsA tavern keeper finds himself losing business to another bar owner whose niece recites poetry to customers. He has the backing of the Ten Percent Ring and other saloon owners. He wants the not only the saloon but the niece for a year.
Wyatt Earp's Baby
E29
Wyatt Earp's BabyOn the road to Tucson Earp finds a baby near a family killed by the Apaches. The Sheriff of Pima County refuses to take the baby so Earp is left to find someone to adopt it. He finds an unlikely couple but they are not married.
The Law Must Be Fair
E30
The Law Must Be FairTom McLowery's wife doesn't like ranch life so the couple decides to move to Tombstone against the wishes of Frank. Old Man Clanton decides to let them take over the OK Corral causing rancor with Curly Brocius and putting Earp on alert.
A Papa for Butch and Ginger
E31
A Papa for Butch and GingerWyatt's deputy, Shotgun Gibbs, runs off a saddle bum who was hassling a pretty young widow who had hired him to help her go to Colorado. Her two kids immediately take a liking to Gibbs while Wyatt and Doc wonder if Gibbs needs a change.
Hiding Behind a Star
E32
Hiding Behind a StarEarp needs new deputies so Doc Holliday recommends his former brother-in-law for the job even though his sister-in-law hates Doc. She doesn't think her hot-tempered husband is a good fit but when he mentions framing Doc she agrees.
Requiem for Old Man Clanton (1)
E33
Requiem for Old Man Clanton (1)Marshal Wyatt Earp faced the hatred and gunfire of many men in the towns of Wichita, Dodge City and Tombstone . . . but none hated him more than did the Ten Percent Ring. They could neither buy him nor drive him out of Arizona by force . . .
Wyatt's Brothers Join Up (2)
E34
Wyatt's Brothers Join Up (2)After the death of Old Man Clanton, Doc Holliday hatches a not-quite-legal scheme involving Wyatt's brothers to help him in his desire to create an internal fight among the Clantons gang members over who takes control of the gang.
Just Before the Battle (3)
E35
Just Before the Battle (3)The famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral had its inception in the hold-up of a Sandy Bob Line Stage. After the death of Old Man Clanton, Marshal Earp thought he say a chance to split Clanton's outfit by tricking the outlaws into gunning each other down. Wyatt knew that if this failed there would have to be a fight to the finish between the John Law's of Tombstone and the Clanton outlaws.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (4)
E36
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (4)The long struggle for law and order in Arizona, which exploded in thirty seconds of deadly gunfire at the O.K. Corral, placed Wyatt Earp among the great Marshals of the Western Frontier. But that famous gunfight has been a matter of controversy ever since 1881. Witnesses from the outlaw element contradicted one another on so many vital points that no reputable historian has taken their version seriously. Marshal Wyatt Earp's story of the fight was told under oath and transcribed verbatim. This is Wyatt's testimony of what happened that bloody day in Tombstone . . .
The Outlaws Cry Murder (5)
E37
The Outlaws Cry Murder (5)The gunfight at the O.K. Corral is over---and Wyatt is charged with murder. Wyatt: Hugh O'Brian. Doc: Douglas Fowley. Clum: Stacy Harris. Judge: James Seay. Morgan: Dirk London. Virgil: John Anderson. Ringo: Norm Alden. Curly: William Phipps.