Bonanza S4E9 — The Beginning
7.2
Bonanza•Season 4•Episode 9

The Beginning

7.2/10 · 135 votesNov 25, 196249 min

Ranked #22 of 34 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Billy Horne is a white man who was captured by the Shoshone when he was six. He comes into Ben & Joe's campsite one night uninvited. They capture him and take him to town. Roy Coffee wants to put him in jail for safekeeping, but

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Ben Cartwright

Pernell Roberts

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Adam Cartwright

Dan Blocker

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Hoss Cartwright

Michael Landon

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Joe Cartwright

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Episode Summary

"The Beginning" is episode 9 of Bonanza season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 135 votes, ranking #22 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on November 25, 1962.

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