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The Best Episodes of The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5

Every episode of The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 1 - The Nine Lives of Elfago Baca
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    #1 - The Nine Lives of Elfago Baca

    S5:E1

    Wherever this man went--there was trouble. Death stalked him at every turn. Elfego Baca is "The man who couldn't be killed!" Incredible...but every astounding incident actually happened.

    Director:Norman Foster
    Writer:Norman Foster

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  2. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 2 - The Pigeon That Worked a Miracle
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #2 - The Pigeon That Worked a Miracle

    S5:E2

    This is a story of a young boy who raises pigeons. This boy can't walk and is in a wheelchair. One day, the life of one of the pigeons was in jeopardy from a cat and the boy shows his courage and loyalty by getting up from his wheelchair and walking to save the pigeon's life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Otto Englander

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  3. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 3 - Four Down and Five Lives to Go
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Four Down and Five Lives to Go

    S5:E3

    No description available

    Director:Norman Foster
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 4 - Rusty and the Falcon
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Rusty and the Falcon

    S5:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 5 - Texas John Slaughter
    7.6/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Texas John Slaughter

    S5:E5

    Texas John Slaughter arrives in the town of Friotown and soon finds himself attacked by two gunmen, who he is forced to kill in self-defense. It turns out that the outlaws thought Slaughter was Texas Ranger Ben Jenkins. Impressed with Slaughter's gun-handling skills, the Rangers offer him a position, but he turns them down, as he wants to set up a cattle ranch. However, his plans are put on hold by the actions of a murderous outlaw gang leader named Frank Davis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 6 - His Majesty, King of the Beasts
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #6 - His Majesty, King of the Beasts

    S5:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 7 - Texas John Slaughter: Ambush at Laredo
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Texas John Slaughter: Ambush at Laredo

    S5:E7

    Texas John Slaughter, who has now joined the Texas Rangers, has managed to bring in the last members of Frank Davis' outlaw gang. Davis, who has been let out on bail, flees to Laredo. Slaughter and Ranger Ben Jenkins arrive in Laredo to arrest him, only to find out that he has gathered the bosses of five other outlaw gangs and is planning to start a new criminal empire with himself as the head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 8 - Johnny Tremain (1)
    9.2/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Johnny Tremain (1)

    S5:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 9 - Johnny Tremain (2)
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Johnny Tremain (2)

    S5:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 10 - Elfago Baca: Lawman or Gunman
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Elfago Baca: Lawman or Gunman

    S5:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 11 - Elfago Baca: Law and Order, Incorporated
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Elfago Baca: Law and Order, Incorporated

    S5:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 12 - From All of Us to All of You
    8.0/10(199 votes)

    #12 - From All of Us to All of You

    S5:E12

    Jiminy Cricket, the show's special Christmas guest, tells viewers that he has arranged a visit to the North Pole to see Santa's Workshop (as seen in a classic short cartoon). The show continues with clips from various short cartoons and features.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 13 - Texas John Slaughter: Killers from Kansas
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Texas John Slaughter: Killers from Kansas

    S5:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 14 - Noik
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Noik

    S5:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 15 - Texas John Slaughter: Showdown at Sandoval
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Texas John Slaughter: Showdown at Sandoval

    S5:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 16 - The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
    6.7/10(68 votes)

    #16 - The Peter Tchaikovsky Story

    S5:E16

    The story of young Tchaikovsky through the premiere of his "Sleeping Beauty" ballet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 17 - Elfago Baca: Attorney at Law
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Elfago Baca: Attorney at Law

    S5:E17

    No description available

    Director:Christian Nyby
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 18 - Duck Flies Coop
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Duck Flies Coop

    S5:E18

    When Walt learns via telegram that Donald Duck is quitting, he sends the studio publicity department to give the duck a taste of his own medicine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 19 - Elfago Baca: The Griswold Murder
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Elfago Baca: The Griswold Murder

    S5:E19

    Elfego defends a rancher who has been unjustly accused of murder. It is up to Elfego to track down the real murderer, and in doing so, he wins his first case in Santa Fe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 20 - The Adventures of Chip 'N Dale
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #20 - The Adventures of Chip 'N Dale

    S5:E20

    Walt has left a message on a tape recorder on his desk, explaining that because he is unable to be there personally, he arranged for guest hosts - Chip 'n' Dale to fill in. The two chipmunks have a book with them filled with stories of their exploits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 21 - Texas John Slaughter: The Man from Bitter Creek
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Texas John Slaughter: The Man from Bitter Creek

    S5:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 22 - Highway to Trouble
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Highway to Trouble

    S5:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 23 - Texas John Slaughter: The Slaughter Trail
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Texas John Slaughter: The Slaughter Trail

    S5:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 25 - The Wetback Hound
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Wetback Hound

    S5:E25

    Originally released as a 20-minute short subject in 1957, Disney's Oscar-winning The Wetback Hound was expanded to 48 minutes for this Walt Disney Presents TV presentation. The titular hound is Paco, descended from a long and distinguished line of lion-hunting dogs. But much to the dismay of his master, a Mexican barber, Paco is all too easily distracted by other animals whenever he goes out on a hunt. Cowboy star Rex Allen provides the folksy narration for this gentle, laid-back nature study. The ""new"" footage of The Wetback Hound was trimmed for its 1962 rebroadcast to accommodate a lenghty promo for the upcoming Disney theatrical feature Big Red; 4 years later, the same thing happened so that Disney could advertise its new release Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Wonderful World of Disney Season 5 Episode 26 - I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
    7.7/10(130 votes)

    #25 - I Captured the King of the Leprechauns

    S5:E26

    Behind the scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Nine Lives of Elfago Baca" is the best rated episode of "The Wonderful World of Disney" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Norman Foster and written by Norman Foster, it aired on 10/3/1958. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Pigeon That Worked a Miracle".