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Bonanza S5E2 — A Passion for Justice

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Bonanza•Season 5•Episode 2

A Passion for Justice

7.3/10 · 153 votesSep 29, 196349 min

Ranked #16 of 34 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Renowned English novelist Charles Dickens comes to Virginia City. In short order, he is accused of a crime he didn't commit. The problem then becomes how to convince the stubborn author to defend himself.

Directed byMurray Golden

Written byPeter Packer

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Episode Summary

"A Passion for Justice" is episode 2 of Bonanza season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 153 votes, ranking #16 of 34 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Murray Golden and written by Peter Packer, it aired on September 29, 1963.

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