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The Best Episodes of The Lone Ranger

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

The Best Episodes of The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger is an American western television series that ran from 1949 to 1957, starring Clayton Moore with Jay Silverheels as Tonto. The live-action...

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  1. Background image for Gold Trains
    8.3/10(86 votes)

    #1 - Gold Trains

    S1:E27

    After a shoot out during a stage coach robbery the Lone Ranger finds himself being blamed for the deaths. He begins a desperate attempt to avoid capture while trying to capture those responsible for the robbery.

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  2. Background image for The Silent Voice
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    #2 - The Silent Voice

    S2:E18

    The Lone Ranger saves Cleve Ritchie from henchmen of Dr. Payton who has planted Stella Watson in his home to care for his grandmother post stroke so Stella can get a map to an old Spanish treasure that Cleve has found to fund the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Billie the Great
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Billie the Great

    S1:E29

    A group of bank robbers arrives in Clarkesville and tangles with local barber 'Billie,' a gunslinging, fast-drawing, tough-talking woman. When they discover she has a large sum of money, they decide to steal it.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Never Say Die
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Never Say Die

    S1:E30

    Butch Cavendish breaks out of prison abducting the wardens son in the process. The Lone Ranger begins the task of trying to track Cavendish down in the knowledge that if he fails, the warden's son will be killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Damsels in Distress
    8.1/10(83 votes)

    #5 - Damsels in Distress

    S1:E39

    The Lone Ranger is on the trail of a foreign secret agent, Baron Von Baden when he discovers a gun designer knifed and on the verge of death. The Lone Ranger realizes the threat Von Baden represents and rushes to foil his plan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Greed for Gold
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #6 - Greed for Gold

    S1:E19

    The Lone Ranger stumbles on the murder the sheriff Gilbert at the Lady Luck gold mine. Investigating the Lone Ranger finds the owner of the mine has also been killed. The Lone Ranger discovers an important clue, and uses the mine foreman, Dusty Duncan as bait to draw out the killers

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Trouble for Tonto
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #7 - Trouble for Tonto

    S1:E45

    To get evidence on the Buck Fargo gang's plan to rob the Baxter bank Tonto pretends, after Terry Baxter has killed Black Eagle, to be Black Eagle who has helped kidnap Terry Baxter but Tonto is revealed by a ring from Black Eagle's squaw.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Crime in Time
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #8 - Crime in Time

    S2:E6

    The Lone Ranger encounters a seemingly harmless watch maker who appears to be a law abiding citizen. It becomes very apparent there is far more to the man and his activities than anyone ever realized.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Six Gun's Legacy
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #9 - Six Gun's Legacy

    S1:E11

    A tenderfoot stage coach driver is killed then one of his murderers takes his place driving the coach. The Lone Ranger and Tonto come across the scene and realize the boy is still alive and arrange for medical care while covering up the boy is still alive. The Lone Ranger then goes on a quest to find out who the boy is and what was so important that someone would want him dead.

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  11. Background image for The Man Who Came Back
    7.9/10(86 votes)

    #10 - The Man Who Came Back

    S1:E17

    The Lone Ranger & Tonto visit old friend Joe Crawford at the Bar C Ranch. Instead they find two men who say Joe's sold his ranch, but won't answer any more questions. The Lone Ranger examines the bill of sale but the dates don't add up. The Ranger and Tonto suspect foul play and begin a search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Man of the House
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #11 - Man of the House

    S1:E20

    While on the trail of cattle rustlers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter hen pecked and stay at home husband Casper Dingle. The Lone Ranger convinces Casper to come with him because the latest rustling activity involved Dingle's cattle. Along the way the Ranger gives Casper a few tips and pointers, the result of which far surpass anything ever expected of Casper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Man with Two Faces
    7.9/10(80 votes)

    #12 - The Man with Two Faces

    S1:E24

    A strange bearded one eyed thief has been involved in a number of bank robberies. The Lone Ranger thinks he has discovered the man's pattern and waits near what he thinks will be the next town robbed. The Lone Ranger's hunch is partially correct, but the truth when it comes out is far from what anyone expects

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Troubled Waters
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #13 - Troubled Waters

    S1:E26

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a ranch looking for water and discover the owner is being attacked by unknown people, they have run his cattle off and poisoned his water supplies. The Lone Ranger goes on a quest to find who is behind the trouble and help the rancher get back on his feet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Gold Fever
    7.9/10(78 votes)

    #14 - Gold Fever

    S1:E31

    Ox Martin and his gang attract the attention of the Lone Ranger, when Martin's gang intercept a mail coach carrying a claim for a gold mine owned by Sam Dingle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Matter of Courage
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #15 - Matter of Courage

    S1:E33

    The Lone Ranger is hot on the heels of two outlaws Dimple Henshaw and Toby Farrell who are trying to cross the border into Mexico.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Rifles and Renegades
    7.9/10(76 votes)

    #16 - Rifles and Renegades

    S1:E34

    The Lone Ranger comes across a skirmish between an army patrol and a renegade group of Indians. The Lone Ranger helps fight the Indians off but is concerned they were using weapons that only could have come from the nearby Army fort. He decides he needs to know how they got the weapons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Devil's Pass
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    #17 - Devil's Pass

    S1:E37

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto are heading for the town of Horseshoe when they come across two men shot dead. They realize a large sum of money has been stolen, but can't understand the relationship between the two victims.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Spanish Gold
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    #18 - Spanish Gold

    S1:E38

    The Lone Ranger encounters a paroled prisoner on the trail. As he hears the man's story he becomes concerned an innocent man may have been found guilty of a crime he'd never committed. The Lone Ranger decides to find out if an injustice has occurred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Eye for an Eye
    7.9/10(80 votes)

    #19 - Eye for an Eye

    S1:E42

    Clay Durfee gets word his appeal has been turned down, and he will be hanged Monday. Elsewhere the remains of his gang, including his brother work on a prison break, by using members of the Governor's family as hostages. When the gang attack a coach, The Ranger and Tonto intercept the group and rescue the women related to the Governor. The Lone Range organizes disguises for his party and they continue their journey to the state capital disguised as Mexicans. The gang doesn't fall for the ruse and attacks disguised group. The Lone Ranger and Tonto follow the gang to their hide out and begin picking off the gang members. A final confrontation with Durfree's brother seals Clay's fate, and rescues the women

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Sheriff of Gunstock
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #20 - Sheriff of Gunstock

    S1:E46

    A group of outlaws attack and destroy a barber shop in Gunstock. The Lone Ranger hears of the trouble and heads for the town to see if he can help Sheriff Bennett. At the town we discover Rocky Hanford is behind a protection racket and is extorting the businesses in the town. The Ranger arrives to discover the Sheriff claiming there are no problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Beeler Gang
    7.9/10(76 votes)

    #21 - The Beeler Gang

    S1:E48

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto are breaking camp when they see a man leave a package by a rock. Investigating they find a ransom note for the son of the local sheriff. The Ranger arrives at the sheriff's home to offer what help he could. Tonto and the Lone Ranger stake out the town to watch for any strangers who might ride into town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Drink of Water
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #22 - Drink of Water

    S2:E7

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in the town of Greenville during a terrible drought. At the same time a rain maker arrives in town with a deal which, under any other circumstances, would appear to be too good to believe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for One Jump Ahead
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #23 - One Jump Ahead

    S2:E14

    The Lone Ranger and Tonto are on the trail of Rick Sanders a well known outlaw. What puzzles the pair is how Sanders is getting money because it is so long since he pulled a job. While in town for supplies, Tonto overhears a conversation that might solved the puzzle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Lady Killer
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #24 - Lady Killer

    S2:E15

    The Lone Ranger becomes involved when a series of gold shipments are attacked. All the clues seem to point to the least likely group of people in the area. The Lone Ranger must find a way to establish guilt and convince those around him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Letter of the Law
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    #25 - Letter of the Law

    S2:E17

    Jeff Niles, who is married under an alias to the daughter of a callous sheriff, is blackmailed by prison escapee Sam Slater for details of a bank in which Niles works because Niles as a boy unwittingly did a robbery with Slater.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Gold Trains" is the best rated episode of "The Lone Ranger". It scored 8.3/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by George B. Seitz Jr. and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/16/1950. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Silent Voice".