33 episodes

Death Valley Days - Season 7

First aired Sep 29, 1958Season 7

Browse all 33 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Head of the House

NR
Sep 29, 1958

When crossing the country in a wagon train on the way to Oregon disaster strikes the Segar family. The parents die, leaving their orphaned children to carry on under the protection of the wagon master.

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Episode 2

The Capture

NR
Oct 2, 1958

The Babb children, living in Texas, are captured by the Comanches while playing shortly after the Civil War. It is up to Mary Jane with the aid of an older Indian woman to help them escape.

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Episode 3

Ship of No Return

NR
Oct 9, 1958

British sailor Edward falls in love with Manuela Cortez against her father's wishes. Banished from colonial California he becomes a pearl diver with the help of native Kiori. A ferocious storm changes the fortunes of all.

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Episode 4

The Moving Out of Minnie

NR
Oct 13, 1958

Herb is bringing his bride Henrietta to his ranch but realizes housekeeper Minnie is less then competent. He gets his friends to take Minnie back to her tribe but then his stepdaughter falls ill. Herb must get her to come back in time.

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Episode 5

The Red Flannel Shirt

NR
Oct 27, 1958

Patrick O'Dell works for a greedy mine owner Fred Gerlock who pushes his men to the limit. A strike is called but the optimistic Pat believes if he has his lucky shirt all will be well. But Fred only believes in money which leads to an unfortunate end.

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Episode 6

Big Liz

NR
Oct 30, 1958

Liz saves Scrubby's life in a mine accident and that leads to a partnership. They hit it big but then Liz succumbs to the charms of a con artist Andrew who's only after her money. It's up to Scrubby to then save his friend Liz.

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Episode 7

Thorn of the Rose

NR
Nov 10, 1958

Rose had found contentment as the wife of blacksmith Gil Calvin. The unexpected arrival of men from her criminal past threaten her happiness through blackmail so the Calvins must figure out a way to thwart the outlaws.

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Episode 8

The Jackass Mail

NR
Nov 12, 1958

The San Antonio and San Diego mail route is considered dangerous but driver Silas makes it seem easy. But his good relations with the Indians and his mules is threatened by the Waltons, a desperate couple he encounters on the trail.

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Episode 9

Perilous Cargo

NR
Nov 24, 1958

Tom Horn and his gang high jack a stagecoach when the passengers are entirely female. Most are future brides headed to Laramie but Tom bonds with dance hall owner Della. They must outwit several groups to successfully reach their destination.

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Episode 10

The Gambler and the Lady

NR
Nov 27, 1958

New school teacher Ruth arrives in town and is instantly attracted to Brad Forrester. After she learning he's a gambler and boxing promoter she gives him the cold shoulder. But missing money points to Ruth and she needs his help.

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Episode 11

Quong Kee

NR
Nov 27, 1958

Quong Kee arrives in wild Tombstone in 1881 and quickly establishes himself as an excellent cook and businessman. More important he is everyone's friend, aiding future senator Art's romance with Ann by befriending his proper Bostonian mother.

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Episode 12

Old Gabe

NR
Dec 8, 1958

Jim Bridger returns from an army assignment learning his wife has died and son Felix angry about his absences. Jim finds his eyesight is fading and his farm deep in debt. He takes one more scouting expedition to make things right.

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Episode 13

The Gunsmith

NR
Dec 11, 1958

Trick Shot Artist comes to town to take a woman away from the local Gunsmith, her fiance.

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Episode 14

A Piano Goes West

NR
Jan 2, 1958

A player piano in a saloon plays a particular melody that evokes a somewhat strange reaction from a woman and gives a clue to a man's disappearance.

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Episode 15

A Bullet for the Captain

NR
Jan 3, 1958

After the army is issued new 50 caliber rifles they are chronically short of ammunition during Indian troubles. The fort's Major suspects Pierson of supplying the warriors who seem fully armed. But the captain is able to solve the mystery.

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Episode 16

A Town Is Born

NR
Jan 16, 1958

Shopkeeper Isaacs is asked to hide government gold as Mexico struggles for independence. But French troops ransack his store causing him and wife Ruth flee. But when the patriots return they suspect the merchant has stolen the fortune.

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Episode 17

Sailor on a Horse

NR
Jan 17, 1958

A US Navy officer is assigned to chart the Missouri River, but he runs into some unexpected hostility from a bull-headed army officer.

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Episode 18

Gold Lake

NR
Jan 30, 1958

After hard luck miner Stoddard hits town newspaperman Mel Hardin decides to spread a rumor that he hit big. The merchants shower him with goods but when they learn they were fooled they want revenge. But luck is with Stoddard in the end.

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Episode 19

Wheelbarrow Johnny

NR
Jan 31, 1958

Innocent John Studebaker arrives in Hangtown hoping to make his fortune as a miner. But con men take advantage and leave him broke. His talent for making wheelbarrows gives him enough for a grubstake until fate intervenes and he begins a different future.

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Episode 20

Stagecoach Spy

NR
Feb 13, 1958

Mystery shrouds a stage robbery when the alleged culprit is killed before he can be questioned.

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Episode 21

Eruption at Volcano

NR
Feb 14, 1958

The western town of Volcano is drawn into the Civil War when confederate sympathizers plan to take over the community. But the Reverend Coleman learns of their intentions and must thwart them with the help of his son.

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Episode 22

Price of a Passport

NR
Feb 27, 1958

Sylvester Pattie and his son travel to Spanish held California to trap but the superstitious governor has them arrested. While in jail they are befriended by Carlota. The Pattie's knowledge of medicine helps the entire community during an epidemic.

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Episode 23

Pioneer Circus

NR
Feb 28, 1958

Ma's circus has fallen on hard times but she plans reviving the show's fortune rest on Juliette and her equestrian act. The situation begins to improve thanks to Holland's efforts but Forbes and Laura undermine the circus at every turn.

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Episode 24

The Invaders

NR
Mar 13, 1958

The Rosetti family and their fellow Italian immigrants look forward to new freedoms in the American West. But an organized crime group from the old country intends on extorting them unless they make a stand.

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Episode 25

The Blonde King

NR
Mar 14, 1958

James Savage is more comfortable living rough among his Indian friends and sharing the best of the Anglo world. But when Trask threatens to ruin the peace in the Yosemite region Savage must expose his duplicitous ways.

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Episode 26

The Newspaper That Went to Jail

NR
Mar 27, 1958

Judge Clinton orders a mine closed when he is persuaded that the conditions are unsafe. The local newspaper editor disagrees in print, angering the judge who retaliates.

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Episode 27

Old Blue

NR
Mar 28, 1958

Every cattle drive needs a lead steer and Goodnight's Old Blue is the best. But some cowboys make him disappear to collect a reward then the Wilkes family find him and make him a pet. But a charge of rustling endangers a life.

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Episode 28

Perilous Refuge

NR
Apr 10, 1958

The end of the Mexican American War leads to disputes between land owning families like the Ortegas and newer settlers. When Carlos Ortega is killed a lie leads to Brewster's imminent hanging.

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Episode 29

The Talking Wire

NR
Apr 11, 1958

Steve Warren is in California to install the first telephone system but lands in midst of a water dispute. The farming Cannon family are generous but at odds with ranchers like Phillips. Warren must end the feud to proceed.

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Episode 30

RX: Slow Death

NR
Apr 24, 1958

Justin Gates is in time to save a boy deathly ill from a medicine show. Gates tries to shut it down but meets opposition from Professor Peacock and his strongman Samson. Gates must physically fight to stop Peacock's fraudulent claims.

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Episode 31

Half a Loaf

NR
Apr 25, 1958

Greg has only a once great horse Squire from his Virginia inheritance. He and new friend Dawson head west to make their fortune. But conman Murdock takes their money. It's up to to one more race from Squire to get it back.

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Episode 32

Valley of Danger

NR
May 8, 1958

An injured Bill Marshall stumbles into John Warner's store, is nursed to health and treated as one of the family. But Bill is working with rogue Indians to drive the Warners from San Jose valley. John must fight against the betrayal.

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Episode 33

Forty Steps to Glory

NR
May 9, 1958

Buff McCloud runs a Nevada town with an iron fist dispatching opposition ruthlessly. After bringing in dance hall girl Fay he's jealous of her friendship with Randall who stands up to Buff. Randall uses psychology and faith to challenge the tyrant.