The Rifleman

The Sharpshooter

Season 1 Episode 1

September 30, 1958 30m TV-PG

Lucas McCain and his son Mark arrive in North Fork, New Mexico. Looking to start a new life, they come across a ranch to their liking, which is for sale. Lucas enters a Turkey Shoot in hopes of winning the down payment for the ranch. Jim Lewis, the man who runs North Fork, has bet on Vernon, a young gun he brought in, to win. When talk of Lucas' reputation back in the Nations circulates around town, Mr. Lewis gets nervous and he makes trouble for Lucas by threatening Mark's life.

Directed By

Arnold Laven

Written By

Sam Peckinpah

Cast of The Sharpshooter