Bonanza – The Trap

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The Trap

Season 6 (Episode 26)

Air Date: 28 March 1965

Writer: Ken Pettus

Director: William Witney

Synopsis
Joe accidently kills Burk Shannon and is remorseful. When he finds out that Burk’s wife, Hallie thinks he did it on purpose so that they can be together, he is even more at a loss. Burk’s identical twin brother Boothe arrives, and immediately accuses Joe of murder, giving the evidence to the sheriff. Things take a turn for the worse when Hallie is found dead. Boothe is convinced that Joe is to blame for both deaths and vows he will do all he can to make sure the youngest Cartwright goes to the gallows.

Recurring Actors/Characters
Ray Teal (Roy Coffee)

Guest Stars
Steve Cochran (Burk Shannon and Boothe Shannon), Joan Freeman (Hallie Shannon), Paul Lukather (Cletus), George Murdock (Floyd), Austin Green (Minister)

Notable Guest Stars

Steve CochranSteve Cochran
Joan FreemanJoan Freeman

Production Notes

  • The ratings for this episode – rating: 40.0; audience: 21,460,000; share: 63

Episode Notes

  • Featured Cartwrights: Joe and Ben
  • Headstones: Hallie Shannon 1837-1859; Burk Shannon 1829-1859
  • Saloon: The Silver Dollar

 

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