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Maverick S1E22 — The Burning Sky
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Maverick•Season 1•Episode 22

The Burning Sky

7.9/10 · 134 votesFeb 23, 195849 min

Ranked #14 of 27 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In the desert, an Indian ambush leaves Bart and other stagecoach passengers to battle their attackers, each other, and the sun.

Directed byGordon Douglas
Written byHoward Browne, Russell S. Hughes
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James Garner

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Bret Maverick

Jack Kelly

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Episode Summary

"The Burning Sky" is episode 22 of Maverick season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 134 votes, ranking #14 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Gordon Douglas and written by Howard Browne, Russell S. Hughes, it aired on February 23, 1958.

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