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The Best Episodes of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3

Every episode of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3!

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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour black-and-white program aired for 229 episodes on ABC from 1955 to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 23 - Wyatt Earp Rides Shotgun
    8.5/10(58 votes)

    S3:E23

    There have been repeated attacks on the Wells, Fargo coaches running from Hays, Kansas to Dodge City. To Wyatt Earp, an old and trusted former employee, comes the request that he again ride shotgun over the line and thus put renewed confidence in those who shipped money by Wells, Fargo. But the order only served to bring out the guilty verdicts in renewed force, for they were anxious to get Earp, their greatest enemy in the state.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 17 - One-Man Army
    8.4/10(55 votes)

    S3:E17

    Texan Drum Denman goes after northerner Earp by backing a free newspaper to print false stories about Earp trying to draw him out of Dodge City. His second story says Earp is having an affair with the minister's teenage daughter.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 6 - Warpath
    8.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 11 - Fortitude
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    S3:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 21 - The Imitation Jesse James
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    S3:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 29 - It Had to Happen
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S3:E29

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 10 - Mr. Buntline's Vacation
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    S3:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 19 - The Manly Art
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    S3:E19

    A boxing promoter comes to Dodge City challenging men to fight "Champ" Starbuck for money. Local businessman Moresby is willing to pay the promoter $500 if the "Champ" fights Earp and severely injures him while a youngster wants a chance.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 33 - Two
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    S3:E33

    Wyatt Earp continues his search for the remaining three men (he has already bagged one) who killed his Indian friend, Mr. Brother. But this time Wyatt and Bat Masterson, in addition to chasing the Dry Gulchers, has to contend with a group of Cheyenne and a young Army lieutenant still damp behind the ears. But Wyatt bags number two of his query. Two down, two to go.

    Director:Frank McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 5 - Wells Fargo vs. Doc Holliday
    7.9/10(61 votes)

    S3:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 15 - Shadow of a Man
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    S3:E15

    While away for the day helping Sheriff Masterson, Earp appoints Hal Norton as his Chief Deputy. Hal is forced to confront several problems while Earp is gone. He recalls how Earp would act in similar cases in deciding on what to do.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 24 - Wyatt Fights
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    S3:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 31 - One
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    S3:E31

    Wyatt Earp's two Indian friends, Mr. Cousin and Mr. Brother, have information about four notorious murderers, The Dry Gulchers, when they intercept the Indians and kill one of them. Earp swears he will run them into the ground and in ""One"" he starts and is successful in part of his quest.

    Director:Frank McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 35 - Three
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    S3:E35

    When the notorious Dry Gulchers killed one of Wyatt Earp's Indian friends, Mr. Brother, they brought upon themselves Earp's relentless pursuit. Now two of the Dry Gulchers have been caught, the chase is well into Texas and Wyatt has enlisted the aid of the Texan Rangers as the third captive is sought.

    Director:Frank McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 39 - My Husband
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    S3:E39

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 2 - The Big Bellyache
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S3:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 7 - Hung Jury
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 8 - Little Pistol
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    S3:E8

    Earp and Doc capture a very young female outlaw called Little Pistol while tracking a band who robbed Doc's saloon. She likes Earp but refuses to talk until Doc uses nitrous oxide to pull her impacted wisdom teeth causing her to open up.

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  19. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 12 - The Good and Perfect Gift
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    S3:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 13 - Indian Wife
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    S3:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 14 - Woman Trouble
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    S3:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 37 - Four
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    S3:E37

    The last of the notorious Dry Gulchers, sought by Wyatt Earp, because he is one of a group which murdered his Indian friend, Mr. Brother, is hardest of the group to catch. He is protected by a father and daughter in a ranch deep in Texas. And the mixture of man and women against Wyatt proves almost his undoing. The death of Wyatt's Indian friend is avenged.

    Director:Frank McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 38 - The Frame-Up
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    S3:E38

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 4 - Shoot to Kill
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    S3:E4

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    Director:Frank McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Season 3 Episode 16 - Bad Woman
    7.7/10(57 votes)

    S3:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Wyatt Earp Rides Shotgun" is the best rated episode of "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/1958. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "One-Man Army".