The Lone Ranger

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  • TV-G
  • 1949
  • 500 Seasons
  • 7.7  (2,963)

The Lone Ranger is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1949 to 1957. It follows the adventures of a masked Texas Ranger who fights for justice in the Old West alongside his Native American partner, Tonto. The show starred Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger, a man who was originally named John Reid and had his brother killed by a group of outlaws. After being left for dead, he was rescued by Tonto, played by Jay Silverheels, who nursed him back to health. The two then became partners, with the Lone Ranger wearing a black mask to conceal his identity.

Throughout the series, the Lone Ranger and Tonto travel throughout the Wild West, seeking out evil-doers and bringing them to justice. Along the way they meet a variety of characters, both good and bad, including the show's main villain, the outlaw Butch Cavendish, played by John Hart.

The Lone Ranger is known for his iconic catchphrase, "Hi-yo Silver, away!" which he shouts as he rides his horse, Silver, into action. The show also features a memorable theme song, "The William Tell Overture," which has become synonymous with the Lone Ranger character.

In addition to the regular cast, The Lone Ranger also featured a recurring group of supporting actors, including Lane Bradford as Jim Blane, Chuck Courtney as Dan Reid, and Hank Worden as Rusty.

The show was produced by Jack Chertok and George W. Trendle, and ran for a total of five seasons. It was a major success, and helped to popularize the Western genre on television. The show also spawned several spin-offs, including The Lone Ranger comic book series and a series of films.

Overall, The Lone Ranger remains a beloved and iconic television series, known for its classic Western storytelling, memorable characters, and timeless themes of justice and heroism in the face of adversity.

The Lone Ranger is a series that ran for 500 seasons (258 episodes) between September 15, 1949 and on ABC

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Outlaws in Greasepaint
39. Outlaws in Greasepaint
June 6, 1957
Actors Laina and Dewitt Faversham are behind many robberies throughout the West, but when they arrive in Cedar Springs they might have met their match.
Dead Eye
25. Dead Eye
February 28, 1957
The Lone Ranger and Dead Eye Jones pursue outlaws in Silver City.
Courage of Tonto
19. Courage of Tonto
January 17, 1957
After Apache Chief Gray Horse is killed, his son Red Cloud blames The Lone Ranger for leading his father into a trap.
The Trouble at Tylerville
14. The Trouble at Tylerville
December 13, 1956
An ex-con settles in Tylerville and The Lone Ranger must keep the peace as townspeople don't want him there.
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Where to Watch The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Lone Ranger on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, FuboTV, The Roku Channel Free, Crackle, Tubi TV and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 15, 1949
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (2,963)