The Young Riders(TV show/series, 1989-1992)

Name: The Young Riders
Genre: Western, Drama
Released: 1989
Rating: 3.8

TV-PG

| 45min per episode | Genres: Western, Drama

Scripted Reality in 3 seasons with 68 episodes

Rating: 3.8/5 (with 8 votes)

The Young Riders is an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders (some of whom are young versions of legendary figures in Old West history) 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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About The Young Riders

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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The Young Riders Seasons and Episodes

09/28/1991Season 3 - 22 episodes

#1 | 09/28/1991A House Divided

#2 | 10/05/1991Jesse

The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

#3 | 10/12/1991The 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.

#4 | 10/26/1991Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

#5 | 11/09/1991The 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 and takes the bullet meant for her himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

#6 | 11/16/1991Survivors

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: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.

#7 | 11/25/1991Initiation

#8 | 11/30/1991Just Like Old Times

#9 | 12/07/1991Spirits

#10 | 12/28/1991A 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 Emelin. Tuck: Jim Cody Williams. Manny: Bing Blenman.

#11 | 01/04/1992Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

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. Wicks: John De Lancie. Red Sky: Robert Cota.

#12 | 01/18/1992Song 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. Celinda: Sarah G. Buxton.

#13 | 01/25/1992Spies

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 Collier. Alan: Danny Ray.

#14 | 05/21/1992Shadowmen

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.

#15 | 05/28/1992Mask 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. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Furey: Mark Davenport. Gibson: Erol Landis.

#16 | 06/04/1992Dark 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, who insists he can drive the spirit from her, but because her fiance refuses to allow his help, Buck must kidnap her and take her away town.

#17 | 06/11/1992The 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 Collier. Seth: Justin Rigney. Luke: Kenneth Cutler Yasmer. Hooper Deputy: J.D. Ryan. Horace Walcott: Roberto Guajardo. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Lou: Yvonne Suhor. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin. Kid: Ty Miller.

#18 | 06/25/1992The 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. Dawkins: Justin Whalin. Esmond: Mel Winkler.

#19 | 07/09/1992Lessons 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.

#20 | 07/16/1992The 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: Elizabeth Hanley. Storekeeper: Larry Soller. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin.

#21 | 07/23/1992'Til Death Do Us Part (1)

#22 | 07/23/1992'Til Death Do Us Part (2)

09/22/1990Season 2 - 22 episodes

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09/20/1989Season 1 - 24 episodes

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Made by: MGM Television, Ogiens/Kane Company

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 5 languages: Czech (CS), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Italian (IT)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 09/20/1989

Last episode released on: 07/23/1992

Cast: Stephen Baldwin

Composer: John Debney

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"L'équipée du poney express"

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