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The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days

Every episode of Death Valley Days ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Death Valley Days!

The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days

Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area. Created...
  1. Background image for The Four Dollar Law Suit
    8.8/10(48 votes)

    #1 - The Four Dollar Law Suit

    S14:E24

    A country chicken rancher, bamboozled by a fast-talking insurance adjuster after his coop burns down, goes to court in his effort to get a fair settlement.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Kickapoo Run
    8.6/10(57 votes)

    #2 - The Kickapoo Run

    S2:E15

    Cowpoke Curt Morrison and pal Josh locate a spring on Indian land soon to be opened to homesteaders. Disqualified themselves they tell Bonnie but a land speculator beats her to it illegally. Curt makes sure it works out for the Kentucky lass.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Wildcat's First Piano
    8.6/10(37 votes)

    #3 - Wildcat's First Piano

    S4:E6

    The women want culture in Wildcat so pretty Deborah is sent to collect money for a piano. But no one can play it after it arrives yet at night one can hear the music. Deborah discovers Chuck knows how but it bitter about having just one arm.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for RX: Slow Death
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - RX: Slow Death

    S7:E30

    Justin Gates is in time to save a boy deathly ill from a medicine show. Gates tries to shut it down but meets opposition from Professor Peacock and his strongman Samson. Gates must physically fight to stop Peacock's fraudulent claims.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for White Gold
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    #5 - White Gold

    S9:E21

    A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Clum's Constabulary
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Clum's Constabulary

    S18:E23

    John Clum is given the task of turning a small group of Apache men into a force that can aid the US Calvary. Not only must he prove their worth but deal with the prejudice of both the army and the local Anglo community who try to sabotage him.

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  8. Background image for Land of the Free
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    #7 - Land of the Free

    S1:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Million Dollar Wedding
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Million Dollar Wedding

    S3:E12

    Though women are scarce in the mining camp plain Aggie lacks any suitors. But George and Russ bribe their friend Tiny with worthless mine stock to marry her. Tiny confesses to Aggie, then manager Mr. Loomis delivers a surprise.

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  10. Background image for The Mystery of Suicide Gulch
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #9 - The Mystery of Suicide Gulch

    S6:E22

    Colorado sheep rancher Ed Pratt sends his son Loren to market with a herd. Most die overnight in a meadow and the father blames the boy. Loren runs away, meeting wanted robber Haley. Toxic plant news plus an arrest assist improves matters.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Forty Steps to Glory
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Forty Steps to Glory

    S7:E33

    Buff McCloud runs a Nevada town with an iron fist dispatching opposition ruthlessly. After bringing in dance hall girl Fay he's jealous of her friendship with Randall who stands up to Buff. Randall uses psychology and faith to challenge the tyrant.

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  12. Background image for Tribute to the Dog
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #11 - Tribute to the Dog

    S13:E9

    This is about real life attorney George Graham Vest (December 6, 1830 - August 9, 1904) who was also later a U.S. Congressman from Missouri. The story is about a man who is sued by a boy for shooting his dog named Old Drum on October 18, 1869. Vest's, "a man's best friend" closing arguments from the trial became more famous than Vest himself. Starring future Governor of California and President of The U.S. Ronald Reagan as George Graham Vest.

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  13. Background image for The Resurrection of Deadwood Dick
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    #12 - The Resurrection of Deadwood Dick

    S15:E3

    A local blowhard is causing problems with his tall tales so the town fathers decide to make use of the situation. They create the persona of Deadwood Dick and it works so well that what was once fiction starts to seem like fact.

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  14. Background image for Snowshoe Thompson
    8.4/10(61 votes)

    #13 - Snowshoe Thompson

    S2:E13

    John Thompson is determined that Placerville and other mining camps get mail during the snowy winters. John develops skis and heroically gets news through but his lack of pay postpones his marriage to Agnes.

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  15. Background image for Reno
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Reno

    S4:E1

    Reno, Nevada's naming begins on the battlefields of Mexico where officer Reno serves with Steve and Red. While they head west Reno returns to West Point. He becomes a Civil War hero and his friends intend to honor him.

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  16. Background image for The Homeliest Man in Nevada
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #15 - The Homeliest Man in Nevada

    S4:E4

    War hero Clem is teased by his fellow miners because of his appearance. When Mona arrives from Kansas Clem is smitten and makes sure her life goes well. She appreciates his kindness but dates attractive Bruce until a life changing event.

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  17. Background image for California's First Ice Man
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #16 - California's First Ice Man

    S4:E7

    Peter Jeffries arrives in Sacramento to revive his family's fortune but learns Phineas Colby has monopolized financially the town. While courting the kind Laura Peter decides ice, not gold is the key to his future wealth.

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  18. Background image for The Hangman Waits
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #17 - The Hangman Waits

    S4:E8

    Alex Grant is arrested for a fifteen year old murder when he returns to a mining camp after a long absence. Experienced prosecutor Peck faces off against new lawyer Greg Lewis who relies on the odd Harry Gander to clear his client.

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  19. Background image for Big Liz
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Big Liz

    S7:E6

    Liz saves Scrubby's life in a mine accident and that leads to a partnership. They hit it big but then Liz succumbs to the charms of a con artist Andrew who's only after her money. It's up to Scrubby to then save his friend Liz.

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  20. Background image for Splinter Station
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Splinter Station

    S9:E2

    Mary runs an outpost on the American frontier where her most important job is providing horses to the Union side. But a confederate Caleb is intent on derailing her operation until they meet over a horse's foal delivery.

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  21. Background image for A Kingdom for a Horse
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    #20 - A Kingdom for a Horse

    S12:E3

    The Emperor of Brazil is traveling by train to San Francisco. As his private train stops to take on water, he gets off to stretch his legs and the train leaves without him. Stranded alone in the countryside, he comes a upon a farm run by a widow living alone with her son and daughter. They do not believe he is truly an Emperor, so they lock him up until the sheriff comes to arrest him.

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  22. Background image for The Trouble with Taxes
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #21 - The Trouble with Taxes

    S13:E15

    Jeb Slade talks his brother Billy into helping him rob Aaron Winters, who is wealthy from his borax findings. They fail and while Aaron escorts Billy to the authorities, he learns the type of character the young man has.

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  23. Background image for Green Is the Color of Gold
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Green Is the Color of Gold

    S16:E18

    Aaron brings his new bride Rosie to Death Valley where his place is isolated and rundown. Aaron continues a futile look for gold but as Rosie is about to leave him, he discovers another mineral to make them wealthy.

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  24. Background image for The Hoodoo Mine
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #23 - The Hoodoo Mine

    S4:E13

    Norman Berry and his partner Bill Snyder find a rich vein of ore but Bill abandons him to die. He is nursed back to health by Lupin who puts a curse on Bill for his betrayal. Snyder's efforts to quickly sell his claim leads to unexpected deaths.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Fifty Years a Mystery
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #24 - Fifty Years a Mystery

    S6:E5

    Charlie Bates is a watchman in the mining town of Bodie and believes he has second sight. When a stagecoach robbery happens to miles away he's able to recount specific details. Many years later wife Edith provides the solution.

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  26. Background image for The Moving Out of Minnie
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #25 - The Moving Out of Minnie

    S7:E4

    Herb is bringing his bride Henrietta to his ranch but realizes housekeeper Minnie is less then competent. He gets his friends to take Minnie back to her tribe but then his stepdaughter falls ill. Herb must get her to come back in time.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Four Dollar Law Suit" is the best rated episode of "Death Valley Days". It scored 8.8/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/14/1966. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Kickapoo Run".