Ride a Dark Trail

what happens

The Virginian accidentally comes upon, and is held at gunpoint by, young Lon Mortison (Buzz Martin). The boy had been searching for a gambler who he thinks is responsible for his father's suicide and had already shot and wounded a man who interfered. In order to convince the boy to give himself up, the Virginian recounts in flashback how Trampas first came to Shiloh Ranch. He came seeking revenge on Judge Garth who had been forced to kill Trampas' father (Sonny Tufts) in self-defence. This object lesson serves to get Lon to realize the error of his actions and convince him to surrender to the Sheriff.

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• George Savalas as Turnkey
• Carleton Young as Judge Drucker
• Sonny Tufts as Frank Trampas
• Hal Baylor as Flake
• Royal Dano as Faraway McPhail
• Stuart Randall as Daley
• Read Morgan as Mort
• John Cliff as Dealer