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The Big Valley S4E15 — The Secret
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The Big Valley•Season 4•Episode 15

The Secret

7.8/10 · 117 votesJan 27, 196950 min

Ranked #9 of 26 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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A wealthy and powerful rancher moves into Stockton to ruin the Barkley enterprises. His motive: intense hatred of Jarrod, who he thinks is having an affair with his young wife.

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Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Victoria Barkley

Richard Long

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Jarrod Barkley

Peter Breck

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Nick Barkley

Lee Majors

Lee Majors

Heath Barkley

Linda Evans

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Audra Barkley

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Episode Summary

"The Secret" is episode 15 of The Big Valley season 4. It scored 7.8/10 from 117 votes, ranking #9 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on January 27, 1969.

Next: E16 · The Twenty-five Graves of MidasBest of Season 4