Season 3 (Episode 25)
Air Date: 11 March 1962
Teleplay: Dick Nelson
Story: John A. Johns
Director: Christian Nyby
Synopsis
Roy Coffee is injured during an attempted freight office robbery. He approaches Ben to take over as Sheriff while he recovers. Ben declines and puts forward Asa Moran as a possible temporary replacement. Moran is initially hesitant but agrees to take on the job. Satisfied that Moran is an acceptable substitute, Ben returns to the Ponderosa. However, soon after taking on the job of Sheriff, Moran finds out that there’s a benefit in being a lawman and that includes being able to settle old scores with his enemies – the Cartwrights.
Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee)
Guest Stars
Arthur Franz (Asa Moran), Charles Briggs (Charlie Fitch), Les Tremayne (Judge George Jackson), Rosalind Roberts (Vicki), Roy Engel (Dr. Paul Martin), John Mitchum (Lou Palmer), Bob Miles (Ponderosa Ranchhand), J.P. Catching (Bank Robber)
Notable Guest Stars
 Roy Engel |
 Arthur Franz |
Episode Notes
- Featured Cartwright: Ben
- Saloon: Silver Dollar