| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Grand Swing” | |
| Season 13, Episode 1 #390 in Series | |
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| Air date | September 19, 1971 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins, William Koenig |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: "An Earthquake Called Callaghan" |
Next Episode: Fallen Woman |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Grand Swing on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Against Ben's orders, Jamie drives a supply wagon on a route he's not supposed to; he loses control and wrecks the wagon. Jamie escapes uninjured but one of the horses is so badly hurt it has to be shot. To teach Jamie a lesson in responsibility, Ben decides to take his adopted son on an extended tour of the Ponderosa...
Plot[]
Jamie deliberately disobeys Ben's order not to drive the supply wagons. During his ride, the wagon goes out of control on a sharp curve and is wrecked. Nobody is hurt but a badly injured horse has to be put to sleep. Fearing punishment, Jamie decides to run away. Ben takes him on a tour of the Ponderosa, namely to see how others handle their mistakes in positive and negative ways.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Mitch Vogel: Jamie Cartwright
Recurring[]
Others[]
- Charlotte Stewart: Betsy Rush
- Med Flory: Clint Rush
- Ted Gehring: Harlow Trapp
- Ralph Moody: Tall Pony
- Raymond Guth: Bill Cooper
- Lane Bradford: Jake Rasko
- Bill Shannon: Charlie Trapp
- Mary Mayumi: White Squirrel
- Chuck Bail: Kale
- Duane Grey: Sheriff Snell