Bonanza Season 3 Episode 21
Bonanza
Season 3

Ep 21. Gift of Water

  • February 11, 1962
  • 7.6  (124)

The show Bonanza, a popular Western drama series that aired in the late 1950s and early 1960s, has an episode in its third season called "Gift of Water." The episode takes place in the Nevada territory and follows the adventures of the Cartwright family, who own and operate the Ponderosa Ranch.

As the episode opens, the Cartwrights are dealing with a severe drought that has been plaguing their land. Their crops are dying, their cattle are thirsty, and tensions are running high as the family struggles to figure out how to survive the drought. In desperation, Ben Cartwright, the family patriarch, sets out on a journey to find a water source that will save the Ponderosa.

Meanwhile, Ben's sons Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe stay behind to manage the ranch and try to come up with their own solutions to the water crisis. As they work to dig wells and conserve what little water they have left, they are also dealing with a group of outsiders who are passing through the territory and causing trouble. These men are led by a ruthless outlaw named Johnny Lightfoot, who is known for stealing and plundering wherever he goes.

As the drought worsens, tensions between the Cartwrights and the outsiders come to a head. The Cartwright brothers are forced to confront Lightfoot and his gang in a showdown that could determine the fate of the Ponderosa. But just when all seems lost, Ben returns from his journey with a surprise that could change everything.

The "Gift of Water" is a classic Bonanza episode that showcases the resilience and resourcefulness of the Cartwright family in the face of adversity. The episode features plenty of action and drama as the Cartwrights deal with the drought and the threat of the outsiders, but it also has moments of humor and heart as the family members support each other and struggle to find a way forward. With its beautiful scenery, iconic characters, and memorable stories, Bonanza remains a beloved classic of the Western genre.

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Description
  • First Aired
    February 11, 1962
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (124)