Bonanza - Season 4 - Eps 1: The First Born
Clay Stafford signs on to work for the Cartwrights and shortly afterwards shoots and kills a man who accuses him of cheating at poker. The miners warn Clay to leave town, but it appears he killed in self-defense. Surprisingly, he tells Little Joe that he is his half-brother, and Marie was his mother. Ben listens to his story and takes his word for it, but Adam and Hoss think he should wire the judge in New Orleans to confirm Clay's real identity. Meanwhile, Clay and Joe develop a close relationship, but the vengeful miners still want Clay out of Virginia City and their first warning, is when Joe is beaten up by them. Ultimately, Clay decides life on the ranch is not for him.
About Bonanza
Title: Bonanza
First Air Date: 1959-09-12
Last Air Date: 1973-01-16
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.52/10 (from 458 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
