Bonanza - Season 1 - Eps 32: Death at Dawn
Virginia City is plagued by organized crime, Sam Bryant and his gang. One of his men, Farmer Perkins, kills a storekeeper, and at his trial, the wife of the store owner is afraid to testify. When Perkins is sentenced to hang, Bryant kidnaps Ben and wants to exchange Ben for Perkins, which leaves Adam with the most difficult decision of his life. A stellar cast.
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