8.1/1031 votes#1 - Pamela's Oxen
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1960
Pamela Mann is a widow in Mexico owned Texas and depends on her oxen for her livelihood. But Sam Houston is leading a drive for independence and needs her sturdy animals for cannon movement but the spirited Pamela resists all pleas.
Director: Harry Harris
Writer: Frank Bonham
- 8.7/1030 votes
#2 - Splinter Station
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1960
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1026 votes
#3 - Queen of the High-Graders
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/1960
Mine owner Jim Barker sends for detective Romer Maxwell suspecting high grade ore is being smuggled out. Romer tests several theories then focuses on Kate Hanson but complicates matters by falling in love with her daughter Sarah.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1024 votes
#4 - Devil's Bar
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1960
Dan and Mary Bartlett arrive in Murphy's Flats with little more then their faith and a diving suit. The residents don't comprehend how it works or helps in mining but when they need Dan to use it for violent reasons he stands by his convictions.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1024 votes
#5 - Learnin' at Dirty Devil
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/1960
Iron fisted rancher Hank Lanier believes his son Jack needs a good education, bringing in Ralph Edmunds to teach him. But the teacher's arrival threatens Lanier's autocratic ways leading to a showdown.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1027 votes
#6 - Yankee Confederate
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/1960
Union officer Parker has met his match with southern patriot Belle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1027 votes
#7 - The Gentle Sword
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1960
Noted frontier explorer John Fremont is in gold rush California and finds himself in a contentious mining dispute. As the situation threatens to turn violent the future presidential candidate has the support of his faithful wife Jessie.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1033 votes
#8 - Extra Guns
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1960
Luke Short aims to open a fine saloon in Dodge City but runs up against political boss Webster who prevents competition. Luke, with support of Mady, tries traditional methods but is forced to call in famous friends to prevail.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1025 votes
#9 - The White Healer
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1960
Lt. Wood is stationed in Arizona Territory during an Apache uprising but is more compassionate then his commander. When a deadly illness breaks out among the Indians he is willing to treat them but Geronimo must surrender first.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1026 votes
#10 - The Wind at Your Back
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/1960
Johnny Carter is wounded while committing a robbery and takes refuge in a mission school. He is nursed back to health by Sister Mary who learns his identity. She urges him to turn himself in which turns his partner Buckner against him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1026 votes
#11 - 3-7-77
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1960
Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1032 votes
#12 - A Girl Named Virginia
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/1960
As the Donner Party attempts to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Reed family is banished after an altercation leads to death. They endure heavy snow and dwindling food but daughter Virginia shows courage beyond her years.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1022 votes
#13 - City of Widows
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 12/19/1960
A drama about the working conditions in a mining town.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1023 votes
#14 - The Young Gun
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 12/27/1960
An ex-con tries to prevent the son he gave up for adoption from following in his steps.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1028 votes
#15 - The Lady was an M.D.
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 1/1/1961
Yvonne DeCarlo plays a doctor struggling to begin a practice in the 1890s.
Director: Jesse Hibbs
Writer: Kenneth A. Enochs
- 7.0/1024 votes
#16 - The Salt War
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/1961
The Salt War erupts when a rancher decides to sell salt that used to be free.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1023 votes
#17 - The Madstone
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 1/18/1961
Bad luck dogs Matt Denby. His farm fails, his son is bitten by a rabid animal - and his wife leaves him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1028 votes
#18 - Deadline at Austin
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 1/29/1961
The mayor of Austin once insulted Bill Breckinridge. Now Bill is the governor - and eager for revenge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1033 votes
#19 - South of Horror Flats
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 1/31/1961
A ghost-plagued woman hires a detective to take her and her fortune to San Francisco.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1028 votes
#20 - Gamble with Death
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 2/10/1961
An old prospector partners with a newcomer in search of a gold strike.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/1029 votes
#21 - White Gold
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 2/15/1961
A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1026 votes
#22 - Dead Man's Tale
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 2/26/1961
Dr. Allen Camden decides to find who would harm Noble, a kind and gentle man. It turns out a clue was left by the deceased.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1027 votes
#23 - Who's Fer Divide?
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 3/1/1961
A trapper campaigns for the annexation of Oregon Territory.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1025 votes
#24 - Dangerous Crossing
Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 3/12/1961
A group of religious settlers tangles with outlaws who have set up an illegal tollgate.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1017 votes
#25 - Death Ride
Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 3/15/1961
Lawyer William Thorne defends an innocent woman threatened by bigotry and mob violence in an Arizona town.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 9
Every episode of Death Valley Days Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Death Valley Days Season 9!
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 9 Ratings Summary
"Pamela's Oxen" is the best rated episode of "Death Valley Days" season 9. It scored 8.1/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Harry Harris and written by Frank Bonham, it aired on 9/24/1960. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Splinter Station".