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The Best Episodes of The Young Riders Season 3

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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 riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 1 - A House Divided
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #1 - A House Divided

    S3:E1

    Pony Express's rider move to Rockcreek.

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 2 - Jesse
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Jesse

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Charles Grant Craig

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  3. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 3 - The Blood of Others
    9.1/10(43 votes)

    #3 - The Blood of Others

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 4 - Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 5 - The Presence of Mine Enemies
    9.2/10(49 votes)

    #5 - The Presence of Mine Enemies

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 6 - Survivors
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Survivors

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 7 - Initiation
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Initiation

    S3:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 8 - Just Like Old Times
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Just Like Old Times

    S3:E8

    No description available

    Director:Lee H. Katzin
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 9 - Spirits
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Spirits

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:James Keach
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 10 - A Tiger's Tale
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #10 - A Tiger's Tale

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown

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  11. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 11 - Good Night, Sweet Charlotte
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Good Night, Sweet Charlotte

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  12. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 12 - Song of Isiah
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Song of Isiah

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 13 - Spies
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Spies

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown

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  14. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 14 - Shadowmen
    8.9/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Shadowmen

    S3:E14

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 15 - Mask of Fear
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Mask of Fear

    S3:E15

    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:Unknown

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  16. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 16 - Dark Brother
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Dark Brother

    S3:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 17 - The Road Not Taken
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #17 - The Road Not Taken

    S3:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 18 - The Sacrifice
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #18 - The Sacrifice

    S3:E18

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 19 - Lessons Learned
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Lessons Learned

    S3:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 20 - The Debt
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #20 - The Debt

    S3:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 21 - 'Til Death Do Us Part (1)
    8.8/10(36 votes)

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

    S3:E21

    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
    Writers:Charles Grant Craig, Scott Shepherd

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  22. The Young Riders Season 3 Episode 22 - 'Til Death Do Us Part (2)
    9.1/10(40 votes)

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

    S3:E22

    Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 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
    Writers:Charles Grant Craig, Scott Shepherd

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A House Divided" is the best rated episode of "The Young Riders" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by James Keach and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/1991. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jesse".