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The Best Episodes of The Young Riders Season 3

Every episode of The Young Riders Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Young Riders Season 3!

The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express...
Genres:WesternDrama
Network:ABC

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A House Divided" is the best rated episode of "The Young Riders" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by James Keach and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/1991. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jesse".

  • A House Divided
    8.1/1034 votes

    #1 - A House Divided

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1991

    Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

    Director: James Keach

    Writer: N/A

  • Jesse
    8.3/1031 votes

    #2 - Jesse

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/1991

    The riders befriend a young man named Jesse, who seeks vengeance against a gang of outlaws that kills his guardian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig

  • The Blood of Others
    9.1/1038 votes

    #3 - The Blood of Others

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1991

    Lou, Hickok, and Kid are to deliver a long-sought outlaw to his hanging, but en route discover the man's more honorable than ornery.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
    8.5/1025 votes

    #4 - Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1991

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Presence of Mine Enemies
    9.2/1045 votes

    #5 - The Presence of Mine Enemies

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/1991

    Ike meets and falls hard in love with Emily Metcalfe (Kelly Williams). Emily's father is murdered by a card cheat, Neville. Emily seeks to avenge her father's murder. Ike goes after Emily to save her and takes the bullet meant for her himself. As the riders bid a tearful farewell to their friend, Buck seeks ultimate vengeance against Neville.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Survivors
    8.3/1029 votes

    #6 - Survivors

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/1991

    Cody falls for a widow who's forced to be involved with outlaws; Buck struggles with grief over Ike's death. Margaret Reed. Daniel: Gregor Hesse. Faith: Laurie Allen. Kimball: Brian Burke. Rings: James Oscar Lee. Tompkins: Don Collier.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Initiation
    8.5/1024 votes

    #7 - Initiation

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/1991

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Like Old Times
    8.2/1024 votes

    #8 - Just Like Old Times

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/1991

    No description available

    Director: Lee H. Katzin

    Writer: N/A

  • Spirits
    8.3/1023 votes

    #9 - Spirits

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/1991

    No description available

    Director: James Keach

    Writer: N/A

  • A Tiger's Tale
    8.0/1026 votes

    #10 - A Tiger's Tale

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/28/1991

    Cody and Noah bite of more than they can chew trying to deliver a tiger to St. Joseph while protecting nuns and a novitiate they meet en route. Sister Katherine: Claudette Nevins. Elizabeth: Georgia Emelin. Tuck: Jim Cody Williams. Manny: Bing Blenman.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: N/A

  • Good Night, Sweet Charlotte
    8.4/1023 votes

    #11 - Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/1992

    A former prostitute comes to Rock Creek hoping to start a new life, but brings back bitter memories for Lou; Hickok befriends a wounded Lakota Indian out on the trail. Charlotte: Jennifer Hetrick. Wicks: John De Lancie. Red Sky: Robert Cota.

    Director: Michael Preece

    Writer: N/A

  • Song of Isiah
    7.8/1021 votes

    #12 - Song of Isiah

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/1992

    Hickok becomes affected by his sister's cause, and finds himself riding with a band of abolitionists led by a man wanted for murder. James Handy. Rosemary: Sydney Walsh. Nathan: Ric San Nicholas. Celinda: Sarah G. Buxton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spies
    8.7/1023 votes

    #13 - Spies

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/25/1992

    With war possible, Kid gets mixed up in espionage involving a charming spy; Teaspoon plans to make Rachel the new schoolteacher. Saunders: Gary Sandy. Farnsworth: Michael F. Woodson. Tompkins: Don Collier. Alan: Danny Ray.

    Director: James Keach

    Writer: N/A

  • Shadowmen
    8.9/1030 votes

    #14 - Shadowmen

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 5/21/1992

    A Pinkerton agent arrives in Rock Creek on the trail of a bank robber; a damsel in distress distracts Teaspoon. Anthony Zerbe, Josh Brolin. Blackcomb: Art La Fleur. Marie: Greta Lambert.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mask of Fear
    8.8/1020 votes

    #15 - Mask of Fear

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 5/28/1992

    Mob mentality grips Rock Creek after a Polish immigrant (Paul Rossilli) who served time for killing his wife returns to town. Ruth: Mimi Maynard. Barrett: Randy Crowder. Elroy: Barney McFadden. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Furey: Mark Davenport. Gibson: Erol Landis.

    Director: Cliff Bole

    Writer: N/A

  • Dark Brother
    7.9/1022 votes

    #16 - Dark Brother

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 6/4/1992

    A young woman who was once promised to Buck comes to town with her fiance for the purpose of a visit, but while she is there, she is taken over by an evil spirit. Buck turns to mysterious old Indian, who insists he can drive the spirit from her, but because her fiance refuses to allow his help, Buck must kidnap her and take her away town.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Road Not Taken
    8.7/1023 votes

    #17 - The Road Not Taken

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 6/11/1992

    Jesse (Christopher Pettiet) tags along with Hickok (Josh Brolin) to track down a killer whom Hickok has personal reasons to see taken down. Dobbins: Joseph Bottoms. Hannah: Dey Young. Tompkins: Don Collier. Seth: Justin Rigney. Luke: Kenneth Cutler Yasmer. Hooper Deputy: J.D. Ryan. Horace Walcott: Roberto Guajardo. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Lou: Yvonne Suhor. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin. Kid: Ty Miller.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sacrifice
    8.6/1025 votes

    #18 - The Sacrifice

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 6/25/1992

    Teaspoon and Hickok set out to restore order to an outlaw-ridden town, which happens to be where Kid wants to spend more time with Lou. Ty Miller, Yvonne Suhor, Anthony Zerbe. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Dawkins: Justin Whalin. Esmond: Mel Winkler.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lessons Learned
    9.2/1024 votes

    #19 - Lessons Learned

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 7/9/1992

    A killer whose conviction was overturned seeks out his accusers; and Teaspoon's ex-wife slips into town. Wings Hauser. Polly: Leigh Taylor-Young. Murphy: Mitchell Ryan. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Debt
    8.7/1024 votes

    #20 - The Debt

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 7/16/1992

    Hickok trails a new rider who disappeared in a town overrun by bad guys; and Lou saddles up to buy a wedding dress. Emmet: William Sanderson. Joe Garrett: Ed Adams. Matt: Michael Roddy. Bonnie: Elizabeth Hanley. Storekeeper: Larry Soller. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Noah: Don Franklin.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 'Til Death Do Us Part (1)
    8.9/1033 votes

    #21 - 'Til Death Do Us Part (1)

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 7/23/1992

    Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 1 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.

    Director: James Keach

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig, Scott Shepherd

  • 'Til Death Do Us Part (2)
    9.1/1037 votes

    #22 - 'Til Death Do Us Part (2)

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 7/23/1992

    No description available

    Director: James Keach

    Writer: Charles Grant Craig, Scott Shepherd