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The Big Valley S3E16 — The Good Thieves
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The Big Valley•Season 3•Episode 16

The Good Thieves

7.7/10 · 128 votesJan 1, 196850 min

Ranked #17 of 26 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Heath and Nick travel across the state line to find the two brothers that shot Jarrod in the midst of a robbery. What they find is a town full of people who think of the outlaws as saints, since they're the ones who built the

Written byDaniel B. Ullman
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Barbara Stanwyck

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Richard Long

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Episode Summary

"The Good Thieves" is episode 16 of The Big Valley season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 128 votes, ranking #17 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Written by Daniel B. Ullman, it aired on January 1, 1968.

Next: E17 · Days of WrathBest of Season 3