Bonanza - Season 3 - Eps 32: The Long Night
Ben, Joe and Adam travel to Bowleg to pay the yearly taxes on the Ponderosa. After the transaction is completed, Ben and Joe ride over the summit to join the cattle drive. Adam is on his way to Genoa and is carrying a $10,000 bank draft his father has given him. A prison guard rides into town and announces two hombres have broke out and escaped who are holdup men and killers. Elmer Trace and his partner Poindexter were assisted by a guard in escaping prison and they betray him on the trail. Trace takes his clothes, horse and firearms, leaving Poindexter with only a rifle and rides off. Meanwhile, the Sheriff of Bowleg organizes a posse immediately.
About Bonanza

Title: Bonanza
First Air Date: 1959-09-12
Last Air Date: 1973-01-16
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.518/10 (from 443 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 14
Total Episodes: 431
Network: NBC
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure, Drama, Family
Production Companies: NBC, NBC Studios
Synopsis
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Cast

Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright

Michael Landon
Joe Cartwright

David Canary
Candy Canaday

Tim Matheson
Griff King

Mitch Vogel
Jamie Hunter Cartwright