The Rifleman S1E1 — The Sharpshooter

8.6

The Rifleman•Season 1•Episode 1

The Sharpshooter

8.6/10 · 549 votesSep 30, 195830 min

Ranked #2 of 40 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Lucas McCain and his son Mark arrive in North Fork, New Mexico. Looking to start a new life, they come across a ranch to their liking, which is for sale. Lucas enters a Turkey Shoot in hopes of winning the down payment for the ranch.

Directed byArnold Laven

Written bySam Peckinpah

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Chuck Connors

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Lucas McCain

Johnny Crawford

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Mark McCain

Paul Fix

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Micah Torrance

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Sam Peckinpah

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Guy Roe

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Lester Orlebeck

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Lynn Stalmaster

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Herschel Burke Gilbert

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Jules V. Levy

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Bobby Somers

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Episode Summary

"The Sharpshooter" is episode 1 of The Rifleman season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 549 votes, ranking #2 of 40 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Arnold Laven and written by Sam Peckinpah, it aired on September 30, 1958.

Next: E2 · Home Ranch Best of Season 1