| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “A Matter of Faith” | |
| Season 12, Episode 2 #363 in Series | |
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| Air date | 20 September 1970 |
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| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | D.C Fontana |
| Directed by | William Wiard |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Night Virgina City Died |
Next Episode: The Weary Willies |
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Summary:[]
A young orphaned boy son of rainmaker named Jamie Hunter comes to Virgina City claiming he can make it rain. Since it hadn't rained in months the town's people, all except Ben believe him and pay him to make it rain. With assistance from Dusty who is currently taking care of Jamie he starts working. When rain doesn't come as predicted Ben must step in and protect the young boy from the angry ranchers and also from the boy's own terror and fatherlessness. Will Ben be able to save Jamie and will they both have faith to go were the Lord leads? Find out in A Matter of Faith.