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The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 7

Every episode of Death Valley Days Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 7!

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...
Genres:WesternDrama
Network:Syndication

Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Head of the House" is the best rated episode of "Death Valley Days" season 7. It scored 7.8/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/1958. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Capture".

  • Head of the House
    7.8/1037 votes

    #1 - Head of the House

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/1958

    When crossing the country in a wagon train on the way to Oregon disaster strikes the Segar family. The parents die, leaving their orphaned children to carry on under the protection of the wagon master.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Capture
    7.6/1029 votes

    #2 - The Capture

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/1958

    The Babb children, living in Texas, are captured by the Comanches while playing shortly after the Civil War. It is up to Mary Jane with the aid of an older Indian woman to help them escape.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ship of No Return
    7.1/1030 votes

    #3 - Ship of No Return

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/1958

    British sailor Edward falls in love with Manuela Cortez against her father's wishes. Banished from colonial California he becomes a pearl diver with the help of native Kiori. A ferocious storm changes the fortunes of all.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Moving Out of Minnie
    8.4/1035 votes

    #4 - The Moving Out of Minnie

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/1958

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Red Flannel Shirt
    7.5/1034 votes

    #5 - The Red Flannel Shirt

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1958

    Patrick O'Dell works for a greedy mine owner Fred Gerlock who pushes his men to the limit. A strike is called but the optimistic Pat believes if he has his lucky shirt all will be well. But Fred only believes in money which leads to an unfortunate end.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Big Liz
    8.5/1035 votes

    #6 - Big Liz

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/1958

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thorn of the Rose
    8.1/1031 votes

    #7 - Thorn of the Rose

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1958

    Rose had found contentment as the wife of blacksmith Gil Calvin. The unexpected arrival of men from her criminal past threaten her happiness through blackmail so the Calvins must figure out a way to thwart the outlaws.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Jackass Mail
    8.0/1033 votes

    #8 - The Jackass Mail

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/1958

    The San Antonio and San Diego mail route is considered dangerous but driver Silas makes it seem easy. But his good relations with the Indians and his mules is threatened by the Waltons, a desperate couple he encounters on the trail.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Perilous Cargo
    8.4/1028 votes

    #9 - Perilous Cargo

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/1958

    Tom Horn and his gang high jack a stagecoach when the passengers are entirely female. Most are future brides headed to Laramie but Tom bonds with dance hall owner Della. They must outwit several groups to successfully reach their destination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Gambler and the Lady
    8.2/1031 votes

    #10 - The Gambler and the Lady

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/1958

    New school teacher Ruth arrives in town and is instantly attracted to Brad Forrester. After she learning he's a gambler and boxing promoter she gives him the cold shoulder. But missing money points to Ruth and she needs his help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quong Kee
    8.2/1019 votes

    #11 - Quong Kee

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/1958

    Quong Kee arrives in wild Tombstone in 1881 and quickly establishes himself as an excellent cook and businessman. More important he is everyone's friend, aiding future senator Art's romance with Ann by befriending his proper Bostonian mother.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Old Gabe
    8.2/1034 votes

    #12 - Old Gabe

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/8/1958

    Jim Bridger returns from an army assignment learning his wife has died and son Felix angry about his absences. Jim finds his eyesight is fading and his farm deep in debt. He takes one more scouting expedition to make things right.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Gunsmith
    7.6/1033 votes

    #13 - The Gunsmith

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/1958

    Trick Shot Artist comes to town to take a woman away from the local Gunsmith, her fiance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Piano Goes West
    7.6/1028 votes

    #14 - A Piano Goes West

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 1/2/1958

    A player piano in a saloon plays a particular melody that evokes a somewhat strange reaction from a woman and gives a clue to a man's disappearance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Bullet for the Captain
    7.5/1025 votes

    #15 - A Bullet for the Captain

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 1/3/1958

    After the army is issued new 50 caliber rifles they are chronically short of ammunition during Indian troubles. The fort's Major suspects Pierson of supplying the warriors who seem fully armed. But the captain is able to solve the mystery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Town Is Born
    8.0/1031 votes

    #16 - A Town Is Born

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 1/16/1958

    Shopkeeper Isaacs is asked to hide government gold as Mexico struggles for independence. But French troops ransack his store causing him and wife Ruth flee. But when the patriots return they suspect the merchant has stolen the fortune.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sailor on a Horse
    7.1/1033 votes

    #17 - Sailor on a Horse

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 1/17/1958

    A US Navy officer is assigned to chart the Missouri River, but he runs into some unexpected hostility from a bull-headed army officer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gold Lake
    7.6/1028 votes

    #18 - Gold Lake

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/1958

    After hard luck miner Stoddard hits town newspaperman Mel Hardin decides to spread a rumor that he hit big. The merchants shower him with goods but when they learn they were fooled they want revenge. But luck is with Stoddard in the end.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wheelbarrow Johnny
    7.8/1039 votes

    #19 - Wheelbarrow Johnny

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 1/31/1958

    Innocent John Studebaker arrives in Hangtown hoping to make his fortune as a miner. But con men take advantage and leave him broke. His talent for making wheelbarrows gives him enough for a grubstake until fate intervenes and he begins a different future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stagecoach Spy
    8.1/1034 votes

    #20 - Stagecoach Spy

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 2/13/1958

    Mystery shrouds a stage robbery when the alleged culprit is killed before he can be questioned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eruption at Volcano
    7.4/1029 votes

    #21 - Eruption at Volcano

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 2/14/1958

    The western town of Volcano is drawn into the Civil War when confederate sympathizers plan to take over the community. But the Reverend Coleman learns of their intentions and must thwart them with the help of his son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Price of a Passport
    7.9/1027 votes

    #22 - Price of a Passport

    Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 2/27/1958

    Sylvester Pattie and his son travel to Spanish held California to trap but the superstitious governor has them arrested. While in jail they are befriended by Carlota. The Pattie's knowledge of medicine helps the entire community during an epidemic.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pioneer Circus
    7.7/1033 votes

    #23 - Pioneer Circus

    Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 2/28/1958

    Ma's circus has fallen on hard times but she plans reviving the show's fortune rest on Juliette and her equestrian act. The situation begins to improve thanks to Holland's efforts but Forbes and Laura undermine the circus at every turn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Invaders
    7.2/1030 votes

    #24 - The Invaders

    Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 3/13/1958

    The Rosetti family and their fellow Italian immigrants look forward to new freedoms in the American West. But an organized crime group from the old country intends on extorting them unless they make a stand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Blonde King
    7.6/1026 votes

    #25 - The Blonde King

    Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 3/14/1958

    James Savage is more comfortable living rough among his Indian friends and sharing the best of the Anglo world. But when Trask threatens to ruin the peace in the Yosemite region Savage must expose his duplicitous ways.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A