| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Hostage” | |
| Season 6, Episode 2 #170 in Series | |
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| Air date | September 27, 1964 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Don Mullavy |
| Directed by | Don McDougall |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Invention of a Gunfighter |
Next Episode: The Wild One |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Hostage on IMDb | |
Summary[]
Outlaws capture Ben and hide him in an abandoned mine, holding him for a $100,000 ransom. Ben quickly formulates a plan of escape by turning the kidnappers against one another.
Plot[]
Ben is taken hostage by a gang of four outlaws, who are hoping for a $100,000 ransom from the Cartwrights for his safe return.
As his sons formulate a plan to rescue their father, Ben devises one of his own after he senses dissension amongst his captors.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights
- Lorne Green: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
Other[]
- Bill Clark: Deputy Sheriff Jim
- Bob Miles: Posseman
- Buck Taylor: Billy
- Cal Bartlett: Len
- Conlan Carter: Tip
- Harold J. Stone: Chad Cord
- Jacqueline Scott: Willa Cord
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "100 000 Dollar Lösegeld", meaning "A 100,000 Dollar Ransom".