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The Rifleman•Season 5•Episode 23

The Guest

7.6/10 · 155 votesMar 11, 196330 min

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

New arrival Mario Arsatti becomes very friendly with Lucas, but this turns out to be merely pleasure before business: he's been hired to kill Lucas.

Directed byJoseph H. Lewis

Written byEd Adamson

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Seasons5

Cast3

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Lucas McCain

Johnny Crawford

Johnny Crawford

Mark McCain

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Micah Torrance

Crew2

E

Ed Adamson

Writer

Joseph H. Lewis

Joseph H. Lewis

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Guest" is episode 23 of The Rifleman season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 155 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Joseph H. Lewis and written by Ed Adamson, it aired on March 11, 1963.

Next: E24 · Old Man Running (aka The Wanted Man)Best of Season 5