Ep 26. Cutthroat Junction

Bonanza is a classic western television series that ran from 1959 to 1973. It follows the lives of the Cartwright family, who own and operate the Ponderosa Ranch in Nevada during the 1860s. The show stars Lorne Greene as Ben Cartwright, the patriarch of the family, Pernell Roberts as Adam, the eldest son, Dan Blocker as Hoss, the middle son, and Michael Landon as Little Joe, the youngest son.

Season 2, episode 26 of Bonanza is titled "Cutthroat Junction." The episode originally aired on March 31, 1961, and was directed by Lewis Allen. The plot revolves around a group of train robbers who come to Virginia City to plan their next heist. They are led by Big Jack, a ruthless outlaw who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

As the episode begins, the Cartwrights are enjoying a day of fishing when they come across two injured men. The men claim to have been attacked by Indians, but Ben suspects that they are lying. He does some investigating and discovers that the men are actually members of the train-robbing gang that has been terrorizing the area.

Ben and his sons decide to keep an eye on the gang and see if they can find out when and where the next robbery will take place. They follow the gang to a town called Cutthroat Junction, where they plan to rob a train carrying a shipment of gold.

In Cutthroat Junction, the Cartwrights encounter a group of people who are being terrorized by the gang. One of these people is a beautiful young woman named Linda, who is being forced to work in a saloon owned by Big Jack. Little Joe takes an interest in Linda and sets out to rescue her from her dangerous situation.

Meanwhile, Ben and his sons are working to stop the train robbers. They come up with a plan to trick the gang into thinking that the gold shipment has already been moved to a different train. The plan works, and the gang is caught off guard when they attempt to rob the wrong train.

In the ensuing shootout, several members of the gang are killed, but Big Jack manages to escape. The Cartwrights pursue him into the mountains, where they engage in a final showdown. The outcome of the showdown will determine the fate of the Cartwrights and the people of Cutthroat Junction.

"Cutthroat Junction" is a classic episode of Bonanza that showcases the show's signature blend of action, drama, and romance. The episode features stunning location shooting, memorable performances from the cast, and plenty of exciting gunfights and chase scenes. Fans of the western genre will not want to miss this thrilling installment of one of the most beloved shows on television.