Bonanza S2E8 — The Abduction
7.1
Bonanza•Season 2•Episode 8

The Abduction

7.1/10 · 240 votesOct 29, 196049 min

Ranked #25 of 34 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Hoss and Joe take their sweethearts to a colorful and strange carnival for the day. Joe's recent girlfriend Jennifer Beale is abducted by the sinister owner, Philip Reed and his accomplice Gerner. Her father is Joshua Beale, the richest man in the Comstock.

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Episode Summary

"The Abduction" is episode 8 of Bonanza season 2. It scored 7.1/10 from 240 votes, ranking #25 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on October 29, 1960.

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