6.5/1013 votes#1 - Chapter I
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/29/1979
The Chisholms learn that the Virginia land they have been working has been deeded away. They decide it is time to pull up stakes and take their wagon west to California. When they get to Louisville, they hire Lester Hackett as a guide.
Director: Mel Stuart
Writer: Evan Hunter
- 7.5/1011 votes
#2 - Chapter II
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/5/1979
As the Chisholms move west, they notice a man is following them. Soon Lester disappears with Will's horse. Will and Gideon set off after Lester and the horse while the family continues on their westward journey.
Director: Mel Stuart
Writer: Evan Hunter
- 8.0/1012 votes
#3 - Chapter III
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/1979
The Chisholms make their way across the plains and get attacked by Indians before they reach Ft. Laramie. Will and Gideon get out of jail and find a young Indian woman hiding in a house and bring her along with them.
Director: N/A
Writer: Evan Hunter
- 7.6/1013 votes
#4 - Chapter IV
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/1979
Lester shows up at Ft. Laramie. Then Will and Gideon arrive. Will wants Lester hung for stealing his horse. Bonnie Sue reveals she is pregnant with Lester's child. The Chisholms start to make a home outside of the fort.
Director: Mel Stuart
Writer: Evan Hunter
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/1980
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Director: Nicholas Webster
Writer: N/A
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#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/1980
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Director: N/A
Writer: Evan Hunter
- NaN/100 votes
#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/1980
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/1980
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/1980
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Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of The Chisholms Season 1
Every episode of The Chisholms Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Chisholms Season 1!
The Chisholms is a CBS western miniseries starring Robert Preston, which aired from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979; and continued as a television...
Genre:Western
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Chapter I" is the best rated episode of "The Chisholms" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Mel Stuart and written by Evan Hunter, it aired on 3/29/1979. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter II".