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The Big Valley S4E5 — Deathtown
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The Big Valley•Season 4•Episode 5

Deathtown

8.0/10 · 130 votesOct 28, 196850 min

Ranked #5 of 26 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

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When Jarrod visits Baker City, he gets involved in a Mexican Marital mix-up.

Directed byDon Taylor
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Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Victoria Barkley

Richard Long

Richard Long

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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Don Taylor

Don Taylor

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Episode Summary

"Deathtown" is episode 5 of The Big Valley season 4. It scored 8.0/10 from 130 votes, ranking #5 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Don Taylor, it aired on October 28, 1968.

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