7.9

Bonanza•Season 14•Episode 4

The Initiation

7.9/10 · 122 votesSep 26, 197249 min

Ranked #3 of 15 in Season 14•+0.5 vs season avg

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Jamie's friend, Ted Hoag, is unfairly blamed for the death of another young fellow during a club initiation. In the end, it's a lesson in responsibility for the boys of Virginia City School.

Directed byAlf Kjellin

Written byDouglas Day Stewart

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Seasons14

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Season 14 Episodes16

Forever

Forever (2)

Heritage of Anger

The Initiation

Riot!

New Man

Ambush at Rio Lobo

The 26th Grave

Stallion

The Hidden Enemy

The Sound of Sadness

The Bucket Dog

First Love

The Witness

The Marriage of Theodora Duffy

E16

The Hunter

Cast5

Lorne Greene

Ben Cartwright

Michael Landon

Joe Cartwright

David Canary

Candy Canaday

Tim Matheson

Griff King

Mitch Vogel

Jamie Hunter Cartwright

Crew2

Alf Kjellin

Director

Douglas Day Stewart

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Initiation" is episode 4 of Bonanza season 14. It scored 7.9/10 from 122 votes, ranking #3 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Alf Kjellin and written by Douglas Day Stewart, it aired on September 26, 1972.

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