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The Young Riders

  • 1989 – 1992
  • Ended
  • Western · Drama
  • ~53m / ep
  • 3 seasons
  • 7.4/10

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.

Latest: Season 3 · 1991

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  1. E1. A House Divided

    Sep 28, 1991

    Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

  2. E2. Jesse

    Oct 5, 1991

    The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

  3. E3. The Blood of Others

    Oct 12, 1991 · 60m

    Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.

  4. E4. Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

    Oct 26, 1991

  5. E5. The Presence of Mine Enemies

    Nov 9, 1991

    Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her and takes the bullet meant for her himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

  6. E6. Survivors

    Nov 16, 1991 · 60m

    Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.

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