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Wanted: Dead or Alive S2E9 — The Tyrant
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Wanted: Dead or Alive•Season 2•Episode 9

The Tyrant

8.1/10 · 146 votesOct 31, 1959

Ranked #3 of 32 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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Recruited by the army, Josh seeks the horses and the deserter who stole them. And he finds both the horses and the man - in custody of the town's marshal. But the marshal, who's ruling the town with an iron fist, isn't willing to give

Written byTom Gries
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Episode Summary

"The Tyrant" is episode 9 of Wanted: Dead or Alive season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 146 votes, ranking #3 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Written by Tom Gries, it aired on October 31, 1959.

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