

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
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E1 · The Kid
Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.
E2 · Gunfighter
The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.
E3 · Home of the Brave
Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.
E4 · Speak No Evil
Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.
E5 · Bad Blood
The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.
E6 · Black Ulysses
Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.
E7 · Ten-Cent Hero
A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.
E8 · False Colors
The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.
E9 · A Good Day to Die
A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.
E10 · The End of Innocence
Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.
E11 · Blind Love
Hickok's heart is lassoed by a mysterious woman, but he is caught in a dangerous tangle when he discovers that she is bound to another man.
E12 · The Keepsake
Teaspoon is given claim to a small fortune, but he may lose it to a young woman he thinks is his lost daughter, and to a crooked gambler willing to kill for the cash.
E13 · Fall from Grace
Hickok has a falling-out with Teaspoon, and he falls in with a gang of outlaws who are after a store of Army guns and ammunition.
E14 · Hard Time
Kid is sentenced to hard time on a trumped-up charge by a small-town sheriff carrying out the policies of the sadistic man who keeps the town under a cloud of fear.
E15 · Lady for a Night
Dressed as a lady for a night, Lou meets a vicious brute who develops an obsession for her, while he masterminds a series of heists in the territory.
E16 · Unfinished Business
After surviving a massacre of wealthy settlers near Sal Lake, Emma's estranged husband arrives in Sweetwater looking for shelter from Emma, and raising the suspicions of Sam and the riders.
E17 · Decoy
On a wild ride to deliver a top-secret Government message, Cody helps a mortally wounded mountain man, who asks Cody to care for his pet bear. Meanwhile, back in Sweetwater, the other riders look aft…
E18 · Daddy's Girl
A new girl in town has Buck in her sights, but he is caught in the cross-fire between her, her tyrannical father and her cruel suitor.
E19 · Bulldog
An Eastern college boy arrives with dreams of meeting his Western idol, Hickok, but he is used as an unwitting accomplice in a scheme that endangers all the riders.
E20 · Matched Pair
Hickok helps a friendly rival search for their gunfighting mentor's kidnapped daughter, who actually has escaped with evidence of her dad's corruption.
E21 · The Man Behind the Badge
Sam finds himself on the wrong side of the law in his own town when the man responsible for the murder of Sam's wife takes over Sweetwater.
E22 · Then There Was One
Teaspoon sets out for Texas with an old comrade in arms to warn three other veterans that someone has been murdering the last men who truly remember the Alamo.
E23 · Gathering Clouds (1)
The Kid finds himself secretly helping the Army learn the identity of the Hawk.
E24 · Gathering Clouds (2)
The men of the Pony Express find themselves taking different sides as the start of the Civil War approaches.
E1 · Born to Hang
The riders try to recapture gold stolen from Stagecoach Sally, a woman spearheading a venture to send escaped slaves to Africa.
E2 · Ghosts
The ""ghost"" of one of Teaspoon's victims returns for revenge.
E3 · Dead Ringer
Hickok sets out to catch a vicious gunman impersonating him.
E4 · Blood Moon
Fear of a cholera outbreak turns the citizens of Sweetwater into a mob intent on lynching a deaf-mute boy suspected of being the carrier.
E5 · Pride and Prejudice
Buck finds Tompkins' long-missing wife and child assimilated into the Sioux tribe which took them.
E6 · The Littlest Cowboy
Ike, bitter after being beaten by men who take advantage of his handicap, befriends Arthur, a terminally ill boy.
E7 · Blood Money
The Kid catches Dyson, a would-be horse thief, who apparently hangs himself while in the custody of a corrupt marshal.
E8 · Requiem for a Hero
Cody meets and learns from his doomed Old West hero Hezekiah Horn.
E9 · Bad Company
Hickok leaves to become sheriff of the lawless town of Regrets, haoping to meet death quickly as retribution for accidentally killing a young woman during a gunfight.
E10 · Star Light, Star Bright
At Chrismastime the riders believe they own half a gold mine as repayment for Hickok's kindness to old prospector Cyrus.
E11 · The Play's the Thing
Cody considers joining a theater troupe, and unknowingly enters a ploat to assassinate a U.S. General.
E12 · Judgement Day
Still affected by Hezekiah Horn's death, Cody seeks guidance from a preacher-vigilante.
E13 · Kansas
Noah is taken into slavery when he tries to free his former teacher Calvin (Roundtree).
E14 · The Peacemakers
Hickok falls for Alice, a woman from an ostracized religious group, and settles an old score with a gunfighter named Tyler.
E15 · Daisy
E16 · Color Blind
E17 · Old Scores
E18 · The Talisman
E19 · A Noble Chase
E20 · Face of the Enemy
E21 · The Exchange (1)
E22 · The Exchange (2)
E1 · A House Divided
Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.
E2 · Jesse
The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.
E3 · The Blood of Others
Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.
E4 · Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
E5 · The Presence of Mine Enemies
Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her …
E6 · Survivors
Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: Jame…
E7 · Initiation
E8 · Just Like Old Times
E9 · Spirits
E10 · A Tiger's Tale
Cody and Noah bite of more than they can chew trying to deliver a tiger to St. Joseph while protecting nuns and a novitiate they meet en route. Sister Katherine: Claudette Nevins. Elizabeth: Georgia E…
A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lakota Indian out on the trail. Charlotte: Jennifer Hetrick. Wic…
E12 · Song of Isiah
Hickok becomes affected by his sister's cause, and finds himself riding with a band of abolitionists led by a man wanted for murder. James Handy. Rosemary: Sydney Walsh. Nathan: Ric San Nicholas. Celi…
E13 · Spies
With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: Gary Sandy. Farnsworth: Michael F. Woodson. Tompkins: Don Col…
E14 · Shadowmen
A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin. Blackcomb: Art La Fleur. Marie: Greta Lambert.
E15 · Mask of Fear
Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi Maynard. Barrett: Randy Crowder. Elroy: Barney McFadden. Teaspo…
E16 · Dark Brother
A young woman who was once promised to Buck comes to town with her fiance for the purpose of a visit, but while she is there, she is taken over by an evil spirit. Buck turns to mysterious old Indian,…
E17 · The Road Not Taken
Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down. Dobbins: Joseph Bottoms. Hannah: Dey Young. Tompkins: Don Co…
E18 · The Sacrifice
Teaspoon and Hickok set out to restore order to an outlaw-ridden town, which happens to be where Kid wants to spend more time with Lou. Ty Miller, Yvonne Suhor, Anthony Zerbe. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Daw…
E19 · Lessons Learned
A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Young. Murphy: Mitchell Ryan. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe.
E20 · The Debt
Hickok trails a new rider who disappeared in a town overrun by bad guys; and Lou saddles up to buy a wedding dress. Emmet: William Sanderson. Joe Garrett: Ed Adams. Matt: Michael Roddy. Bonnie: Elizab…
E21 · 'Til Death Do Us Part (1)
Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 1 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse…
E22 · 'Til Death Do Us Part (2)
Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse…