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The Virginian S6E16 — The Death Wagon
6.5
The Virginian•Season 6•Episode 16

The Death Wagon

6.5/10 · 70 votesJan 3, 1968

Ranked #26 of 26 in Season 6•−1.5 vs season avg

Discussion

First Trampas and then Holly and Elizabeth encounter a military prison wagon crossing Shiloh land carrying a prisoner who appears to have scarlet fever. When he escapes, they are worried who may be infected with the disease.

Directed byE. Darrell Hallenbeck
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Episode Summary

"The Death Wagon" is episode 16 of The Virginian season 6. It scored 6.5/10 from 70 votes, ranking #26 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by E. Darrell Hallenbeck, it aired on January 3, 1968.

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