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The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 7

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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...
  1. Background image for Head of the House
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Head of the House

    S7:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for The Capture
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #2 - The Capture

    S7:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Ship of No Return
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Ship of No Return

    S7:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Moving Out of Minnie
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #4 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Red Flannel Shirt
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #5 - The Red Flannel Shirt

    S7:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Big Liz
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #6 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Thorn of the Rose
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Thorn of the Rose

    S7:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Jackass Mail
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #8 - The Jackass Mail

    S7:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Perilous Cargo
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Perilous Cargo

    S7:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Gambler and the Lady
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #10 - The Gambler and the Lady

    S7:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Quong Kee
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Quong Kee

    S7:E11

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Old Gabe
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Old Gabe

    S7:E12

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Gunsmith
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #13 - The Gunsmith

    S7:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for A Piano Goes West
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #14 - A Piano Goes West

    S7:E14

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for A Bullet for the Captain
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #15 - A Bullet for the Captain

    S7:E15

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for A Town Is Born
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #16 - A Town Is Born

    S7:E16

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Sailor on a Horse
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Sailor on a Horse

    S7:E17

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Gold Lake
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Gold Lake

    S7:E18

    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.

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  20. Background image for Wheelbarrow Johnny
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Wheelbarrow Johnny

    S7:E19

    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.

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  21. Background image for Stagecoach Spy
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Stagecoach Spy

    S7:E20

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Eruption at Volcano
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Eruption at Volcano

    S7:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Price of a Passport
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Price of a Passport

    S7:E22

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Pioneer Circus
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Pioneer Circus

    S7:E23

    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.

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  25. Background image for The Invaders
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #24 - The Invaders

    S7:E24

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for The Blonde King
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #25 - The Blonde King

    S7:E25

    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.

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Head of the House" is the best rated episode of "Death Valley Days" season 7. It scored 7.9/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/1958. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Capture".