Season 19

01 Lightning Episode 116th September 1972 Garth's brother Keith is met with resentment when he takes over running the ranch, but he proves his mettle when a storm strikes the ranch and starts a fire that traps Lassie in the woods. 02 The Doves of Santa Inez Episode 223rd September 1972 Garth's brother Keith is met with resentment when he takes over running the ranch, but he proves his mettle when a storm strikes the ranch and starts a fire that traps Lassie in the woods. 03 For Those Who Follow Episode 330th September 1972 Karl Burkholz and the ""scout"" for a migrating flock of doves become friends when Karl nurses the injured bird. 04 Scarecrow Episode 414th October 1972 Lassie pursues a colt that escapes from the Baker ranch. (Elaine Baker seems to have problems keeping her livestock in check! Later in the season she loses a calf. 05 A Girl and a Boy (1) Episode 521st October 1972 A crow that snatches Mike's wallet leaves the boy angry and determined to find the animal. 06 A Girl and a Boy (2) Episode 628th October 1972 A small deaf boy is found wandering the grounds of the ranch and Lucy, communicating with him in sign language, discovers he feels no one wants him. 07 Deadly Surf Episode 74th November 1972 Deprived of the dog the Holdens have given him, the boy flees. 08 Golden Eagle Episode 811th November 1972 Deprived of the dog the Holdens have given him, the boy flees. 09 A Taste of Freedom Episode 918th November 1972 Lassie must rescue three kittens from the incoming tide. 10 Run to Nowhere (1) Episode 1025th November 1972 Lassie befriends a racehorse so nervous that he can't complete a race. 11 Run to Nowhere (2) Episode 112nd December 1972 A runaway inner-city orphan is taken in at the ranch, but is distrustful of everyone. 12 Vigil of the Stork Episode 129th December 1972 Joey runs away when he finds out he has to leave the ranch. 13 Dream Builder Episode 1316th December 1972 The Holdens are afraid Karl will not survive after a heart attack robs his will to live. 14 Tell It to the Birds Episode 146th January 1973 While out in her own, Lassie's foot is severely damaged when caught in an illegal trap. She comes under the care of a reclusive Native American healer while Dale and Keith mount a search for their beloved animal friend. 15 The Visitor Episode 1513th January 1973 Lassie alerts Willy to a dog floating down the stream and together they rescue the stray. At first the dog is fearful of country life but Lassie teaches the little animal which becomes important when a tree traps the collie. 16 Challenge of the Mountain (1) Episode 1624th January 1973 17 Challenge of the Mountain (2) Episode 173rd February 1973 Dale, riding Midnight and accompanied by Lassie, is injured when he falls from the horse. 18 Legend of the Coyote Episode 1810th February 1973 Midnight and Lassie must go for help when Dale cannot move. 19 Horsenappers Episode 1917th February 1973 Lassie's determined to retrieve the puppy stolen from the Holden barn by a coyote. 20 A Joyous Sound (1) Episode 2024th February 1973 Keith accompanies Lucy and Elaine into the city for tests with Lassie going along. Lucy turns out to be a candidate for surgery to restore her hearing but during the operation Lassie wanders off. 21 A Joyous Sound (2) Episode 213rd March 1973 Lassie, after accompanying Keith to the big city for Lucy's hearing operation, gets lost. Keith looks for her as Lassie wanders the city, taking in a kid's baseball game, the ocean but then enters an army firing range. 22 A Joyous Sound (3) Episode 2210th March 1973 Lassie continues her journey home, getting a fish hook in her paw before being helped by Jim and his surfer friend. Accepting a ride north with his two new pals he nears the Holden Ranch. Lucy finds out if her hearing operation was a success. 23 Johnny Piper Episode 2317th March 1973 Lassie, after a narrow escape on a firing range, befriends two young men who have been camping at the beach in their van. While they tend the injured collie, Lucy, now returned home, prays for two miracles: that her hearing -- and Lassie -- will return. 24 The Dawning Episode 2424th March 1973 Lucy trades lessons in ""home"" to an attractive young drifter who gives her guitar lessons in return.