Bonanza - Season 1 - Eps 24: The Stranger
Nevada Territory is awaiting statehood, and Ben considers running for governor until he learns he is wanted for murder in New Orleans. Inspector Charles Leduque arrives and says Ben is wanted for commiting the murder 20 years earlier, and after Joe kills his bodyguard in self-defense, Inspector Leduque makes it appear the other way around. Ben has no choice but go with Leduque, to clear his name in a very suspense-filled episode. Once again, there are several references to Joe's mother, and viewers are shown Marie's grave near the shore of Lake Tahoe.
About Bonanza

Title: Bonanza
First Air Date: 1959-09-12
Last Air Date: 1973-01-16
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.5/10 (from 440 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 14
Total Episodes: 431
Network: NBC
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure, Drama, Family
Production Companies: NBC, NBC Studios
Synopsis
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Cast

Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright

Michael Landon
Joe Cartwright

David Canary
Candy Canaday

Tim Matheson
Griff King

Mitch Vogel
Jamie Hunter Cartwright