The Big Valley - Season 1 - Eps 2: Forty Rifles
While preparing for a major cattle drive bunching the Barkley's herd with those of other ranchers, Heath has major difficulties being accepted as a Barkley, especially by the ranch hands. Then when Nick's former commander in the war comes to visit, Heath is suspicious of him, and with good reason. He is there to cause trouble and steal the herd!! Nick ends up getting shot while on the drive and has to be taken to town, leaving Heath in charge of the drive. Heath ends up saving the day, and finally the hands begin to accept him as a true Barkley.
About The Big Valley
Title: The Big Valley
First Air Date: 1965-09-15
Last Air Date: 1969-05-19
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.1/10 (from 53 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 112
Network: ABC
Genres: Western, Drama
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
The Big Valley is an American western television series which ran on ABC from September 15, 1965, to May 19, 1969. The show stars Barbara Stanwyck, as the widow of a wealthy nineteenth century California rancher. It was created by A.I. Bezzerides and Louis F. Edelman, and produced by Levy-Gardner-Laven for Four Star Television.
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
Victoria Barkley
Richard Long
Jarrod Barkley
Peter Breck
Nick Barkley
Lee Majors
Heath Barkley
Linda Evans
Audra Barkley
