- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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...
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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 7.8/10 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".