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The Best Episodes of The Gallant Men

Every episode of The Gallant Men ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Gallant Men!

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The Gallant Men is a 1962–1963 ABC television series which depicted an infantry company of American soldiers fighting their way through Italy in World War II.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 17 - The Leathernecks
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Leathernecks

    S1:E17

    No description available

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 9 - Fury in a Quiet Village
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Fury in a Quiet Village

    S1:E9

    When the company arrives in a quiet village recently evacuated by the Germans, they are not welcomed by the town's inhabitants. Things become more complicated when they learn that a few Germans stayed behind in the village and are holding the village's children hostage. Captain Benedict must decide whether to gamble the lives of the children.

    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Stephen Lord

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  3. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 14 - Boast Not of Tomorrow
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Boast Not of Tomorrow

    S1:E14

    No description available

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 18 - Next of Kin
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Next of Kin

    S1:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 5 - One Moderately Peaceful Sunday
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #5 - One Moderately Peaceful Sunday

    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Montgomery Pittman

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  6. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 7 - And the End of Evil Things
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #6 - And the End of Evil Things

    S1:E7

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    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 10 - Signals for an End Run
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Signals for an End Run

    S1:E10

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    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Berne Giler

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  8. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 2 - Retreat to Concord
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Retreat to Concord

    S1:E2

    The company moves into Nieto for a ""mopping-up operation"". They are then ordered to hold this strategic town against a German advance. The first platoon gets a new replacement, Henry Draper, a crack shot with a rifle. While in Nieto, they get a cold reception from the town's matriarch.

    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 20 - The Warriors
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #9 - The Warriors

    S1:E20

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    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 21 - One Puka Puka
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #10 - One Puka Puka

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 3 - And Cain Cried Out
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #11 - And Cain Cried Out

    S1:E3

    Captain Benedict is not happy when he sees that his new sergeant is his younger brother Griff Benedict. The captain is faced with the dilemma of whether or not he can trust him to lead a platoon in battle. At the same time, he has to deal with some personal issues between him and his brother.

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ninety-Eight Cent Man
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #12 - The Ninety-Eight Cent Man

    S1:E4

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    Director:Richard C. Sarafian
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 11 - Robertino
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Robertino

    S1:E11

    Lucavich saves a boy's life when he is caught stealing food. The boy becomes attached to Lucavich and refuses to leave Lucavich until he is accused of stealing again, from Lucavich. Things are complicated when the boy runs into the German Lines.

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Herman Groves

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  14. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 16 - The Bridge
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - The Bridge

    S1:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 23 - A Taste of Peace
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #15 - A Taste of Peace

    S1:E23

    Captain Benedict gets a look at another side of the war after being wounded in combat. When he meets a beautiful Captain working with the Allied Military Government, he is faced with a difficult choice: Transfer to work with the Allied Military Government or return to his Company!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gallant Men
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #16 - The Gallant Men

    S1:E1

    Landing with the invasion forces at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, Conley Wright joins an infantry unit commanded by Capt. Jim Benedict. The young officer is still unsure of himself, and his ability as a combat leader is severely tested by his first assignment—the taking of San Pietro, whose heavy defenses have repelled tank battalions.

    Director:Robert Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 8 - Some Tears Fall Dry
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Some Tears Fall Dry

    S1:E8

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    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 12 - Advance and Be Recognized
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Advance and Be Recognized

    S1:E12

    D'Angelo falls in love while on leave and gets involved with battle area racketeers. Things are complicated when an old acquaintance joins the company.

    Director:Robert Totten
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 25 - Tommy
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Tommy

    S1:E25

    No description available

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 6 - Lesson for a Lover
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Lesson for a Lover

    S1:E6

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    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Jerry Davis

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  21. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 13 - To Hold Up a Mirror
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #21 - To Hold Up a Mirror

    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 22 - Ol´ Buddy
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Ol´ Buddy

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Richard L. Bare
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 26 - A Place to Die
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #23 - A Place to Die

    S1:E26

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    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Herman Groves

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  24. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 15 - The Dogs of War
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The Dogs of War

    S1:E15

    Lucavich and Hanson find a stray dog, while German soldiers attempt to infiltrate the American lines. Also, Captain Benedict meets a beautiful Countess that may be working for the other side.

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Gallant Men Season 1 Episode 24 - The Crucible
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #25 - The Crucible

    S1:E24

    No description available

    Director:Charles R. Rondeau
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Leathernecks" is the best rated episode of "The Gallant Men". It scored 9.1/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Charles R. Rondeau and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/1963. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fury in a Quiet Village".