Season 4 (Episode 1)
Air Date: 23 September 1962
Writers: Judith and George W. George
Director: Don McDougall
Synopsis
Clay Stafford arrives in Virginia City and is immediately hired by the Cartwrights as a ranch hand. One week later Clay finds himself involved in a card game and is accused of cheating. Stafford then kills the miner who is accusing him in self-defence and must leave. Prior to his leaving he tells Joe that he is Marie’s son and the Cartwrights welcome him into the family. Adam and Hoss have their reservations and get Ben to investigate Stafford’s past. Meanwhile the miners are out to get Clay and Joe finds himself in a difficult position.
Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)
Guest Stars
Barry Coe (Clay Stafford), Eddy Waller (Harry), Robert Karnes (Miner), Mike Ragan (Sam/Miner), Don Beddoe (Stan Perkins), Ben Erway (Banker)
Notable Guest Stars
 Barry Coe |
Production Notes
- Location scenes filmed at Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Nevada through courtesy of Crystal Bay Development Company
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Joe