| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Good Samaritan” | |
| Season 4, Episode 13 #113 in Series | |
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| Air date | December 23, 1962 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Robert Bloomfield |
| Directed by | Don McDougall |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: The Decision |
Next Episode: The Jury |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Good Samaritan on IMDb | |
Summary[]
A jilted friend of Hoss can't seem to shake the bottle. When a woman and her daughter arrive on the stage the party that was supposed to greet them has left town. Hoss tries to play matchmaker but his friend seems determined to sabotage the whole thing.
Plot[]
Hoss decides to help out Wade Tyree and introduces him to Abigail and her daughter, Bonnie. Hoss hopes this will stop Wade's constant drinking. Wade soon marries Abigail, but when things don't go his way, he goes back to drinking. Hoss helps out by helping the new family plant crops.
When no rain comes, Hoss introduces them to irrigation, and Abigail faints while watering the crops. Wade realizes he has been a terrible husband and father, but gets a second chance when Abigail finds out she is going to have another child. Abigail and Bonnie both forgive Wade and a new family is born!
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Micheal Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Roy Engel: Dr. Martin
- Victor Sen Yung: Hop Sing
Other[]
- Bob Miles: Sam
- Don Collier: Wade Tyree
- Jeanne Cooper: Abigail Hinton
- Noreen DeVita: Bonnie Hinton
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