The Young Riders

·1989 ·3 Seasons ·Western ·Drama

Set against the backdrop of the Nebraska Territory in the pre-Civil War era, The Young Riders offers a dramatized glimpse into the lives of a band of youthful Pony Express riders stationed at Sweetwater Station. Created by Ed Spielman, this American Western series debuted on ABC on September 20, 1989, and captivated audiences for three seasons, concluding on July 23, 1992. The narrative weaves adventure, camaraderie, and the struggles of youth during a transformative period in American history, showcasing the thrilling exploits and challenges faced by these brave young riders.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 19 ep
1
The Kid
The Kid
1989-09-20
2
Gunfighter
Gunfighter
1989-09-21
3
Home of the Brave
Home of the Brave
1989-09-28
4
Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil
1989-10-05
5
Bad Blood
Bad Blood
1989-10-12
6
Black Ulysses
Black Ulysses
1989-10-26
7
Ten-Cent Hero
Ten-Cent Hero
1989-11-02
8
False Colors
False Colors
1989-11-09
9
A Good Day to Die
A Good Day to Die
1989-11-16
10
The End of Innocence
The End of Innocence
1989-11-30
11
Blind Love
Blind Love
1989-12-07
12
The Keepsake
The Keepsake
1989-12-14
13
Fall from Grace
Fall from Grace
1990-01-04
14
Hard Time
Hard Time
1990-01-11
15
Lady for a Night
Lady for a Night
1990-01-18
16
Unfinished Business
Unfinished Business
1990-02-01
17
Decoy
Decoy
1990-02-08
18
Daddy's Girl
Daddy's Girl
1990-02-15
19
Bulldog
Bulldog
1990-02-22
1
Born to Hang
Born to Hang
1990-09-22
2
Ghosts
Ghosts
1990-09-29
3
Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer
1990-10-06
4
Blood Moon
Blood Moon
1990-10-13
5
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
1990-10-27
6
The Littlest Cowboy
The Littlest Cowboy
1990-11-03
7
Blood Money
Blood Money
1990-11-10
8
Requiem for a Hero
Requiem for a Hero
1990-11-17
9
Bad Company
Bad Company
1990-12-01
10
Star Light, Star Bright
Star Light, Star Bright
1990-12-15
11
The Play's the Thing
The Play's the Thing
1990-12-29
12
Judgement Day
Judgement Day
1991-01-05
13
Kansas
Kansas
1991-01-12
14
The Peacemakers
The Peacemakers
1991-01-19
15
Daisy
Daisy
1991-02-02
16
Color Blind
Color Blind
1991-02-09
17
Old Scores
Old Scores
1991-02-16
18
The Talisman
The Talisman
1991-02-23
19
A Noble Chase
A Noble Chase
1991-03-09
20
Face of the Enemy
Face of the Enemy
1991-04-06
21
The Exchange (1)
The Exchange (1)
1991-05-04
1
A House Divided
A House Divided
1991-09-28
2
Jesse
Jesse
1991-10-05
3
The Blood of Others
The Blood of Others
1991-10-12
4
Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
Between Rock Creek and a Hard Place
1991-10-26
5
The Presence of Mine Enemies
The Presence of Mine Enemies
1991-11-09
6
Survivors
Survivors
1991-11-16
7
Initiation
Initiation
1991-11-25
8
Just Like Old Times
Just Like Old Times
1991-11-30
9
Spirits
Spirits
1991-12-07
10
A Tiger's Tale
A Tiger's Tale
1991-12-28
11
Good Night, Sweet Charlotte
Good Night, Sweet Charlotte
1992-01-04
12
Song of Isiah
Song of Isiah
1992-01-18
13
Spies
Spies
1992-01-25
14
Shadowmen
Shadowmen
1992-05-21
15
Mask of Fear
Mask of Fear
1992-05-28
16
Dark Brother
Dark Brother
1992-06-04
17
The Road Not Taken
The Road Not Taken
1992-06-11
18
The Sacrifice
The Sacrifice
1992-06-25
19
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
1992-07-09
20
The Debt
The Debt
1992-07-16
21
'Til Death Do Us Part (1)
'Til Death Do Us Part (1)
1992-07-23
22
'Til Death Do Us Part (2)
'Til Death Do Us Part (2)
1992-07-23

Actors

Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin
Acting
Josh Brolin
Josh Brolin
Acting
Travis Fine
Travis Fine
Acting
Don Franklin
Don Franklin
Acting
Ty Miller
Ty Miller
Acting
Gregg Rainwater
Gregg Rainwater
Acting
Yvonne Suhor
Yvonne Suhor
Acting
Clare Wren
Clare Wren
Acting
Anthony Zerbe
Anthony Zerbe
Acting
Christopher Pettiet
Christopher Pettiet
Acting
Don Collier
Don Collier
Acting

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