The Big Valley · SEASON 1
Forty Rifles
Episode 2 · 1965-09-22

- Western
- Drama
Episode overview
While preparing for a major cattle drive bunching the Barkley's herd with those of other ranchers, Heath has major difficulties being accepted as a Barkley, especially by the ranch hands. Then when Nick's former commander in the war comes to visit, Heath is suspicious of him, and with good reason. He is there to cause trouble and steal the herd!! Nick ends up getting shot while on the drive and has to be taken to town, leaving Heath in charge of the drive. Heath ends up saving the day, and finally the hands begin to accept him as a true Barkley.
50 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Palms of Glory1965-09-15
2. Forty Rifles1965-09-22
3. Boots with My Father's Name1965-09-29
4. Young Marauders1965-10-06
5. The Odyssey of Jubal Tanner1965-10-13
6. Heritage1965-10-20
7. Winner Lose All1965-10-27
8. My Son, My Son1965-11-03
9. Earthquake!1965-11-10
10. The Murdered Party1965-11-17
11. The Way to Kill a Killer1965-11-24
12. Night of the Wolf1965-12-01
13. The Guilt of Matt Bentell1965-12-08
14. The Brawlers1965-12-15
15. Judgement in Heaven1965-12-22
16. The Invaders1965-12-29
17. By Fires Unseen1966-01-05
18. A Time to Kill1966-01-19
19. Teacher of Outlaws1966-02-02
20. Under a Dark Star1966-02-09
21. Barbary Red1966-02-16
22. The Death Merchant1966-02-23
23. The Fallen Hawk1966-03-02
24. Hazard1966-03-09
25. Into the Widow's Web1966-03-23
26. By Force and Violence1966-03-30
27. The River Monarch1966-04-06
28. The Midas Man1966-04-13
29. Tunnel of Gold1966-04-20
30. Last Train to the Fair1966-04-27