The Young Riders backdrop

No Image

7.8

The Young Riders•Season 1•Episode 17

Decoy

7.8/10 · 51 votesFeb 8, 1990

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

On a wild ride to deliver a top-secret Government message, Cody helps a mortally wounded mountain man, who asks Cody to care for his pet bear. Meanwhile, back in Sweetwater, the other riders look after an abandoned baby.

Written byPaul Jackson, Tony Blake

Previous episodeE16 · Unfinished Business Next episodeE18 · Daddy's Girl

Seasons3

Cast9

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Buffalo Bill Cody

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Wild Bill Hickok

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Marshal Sam Cain

Travis Fine

Travis Fine

Ike McSwain

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Emma Shannon

Ty Miller

Ty Miller

The Kid

Gregg Rainwater

Gregg Rainwater

Running Buck Cross

Yvonne Suhor

Yvonne Suhor

Louise McCloud

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Teaspoon Hunter

Crew2

P

Paul Jackson

Writer

T

Tony Blake

Writer

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Decoy" is episode 17 of The Young Riders season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 51 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Written by Paul Jackson, Tony Blake, it aired on February 8, 1990.

Next: E18 · Daddy's Girl Best of Season 1