Season 2

01 The Day They Hanged Bret Maverick Episode 121st September 1958 Bret attends a hanging under very uncomfortable conditions: he's the intended victim. 02 The Lonesome Reunion Episode 228th September 1958 Bret falls for the tempting trickery of a pretty woman (Joanna Barnes) — and finds himself helplessly involved in a swindle. 03 Alias Bart Maverick Episode 35th October 1958 Bart meets a gentleman after his own heart — who skips town with his money, and leaves him to face a murder rap and a man-hungry female (Arlene Howell). 04 The Belcastle Brand Episode 412th October 1958 In a desert, Bret and a hunting party are ambushed — and left to fight a blazing sun. 05 High Card Hangs Episode 519th October 1958 Bart Maverick and two of his friends are charged with murder. The town's citizens demand a confession from one of the three men, or else all three men will be prosecuted. Bart falsely confesses to the murder, but help from his friend Dandy Jim Buckley exonerates him from the crime. 06 Escape to Tampico Episode 626th October 1958 In Mexico, Bret tries to trick an American renegade into returning to the U.S. — where he's wanted for murder. 07 The Judas Mask Episode 72nd November 1958 Bart tails a pretty cancan dancer who stole his money — only to find himself being followed by two very sinister characters. 08 The Jail at Junction Flats Episode 89th November 1958 Good-hearted Bret lends a pal $200 for an ""honest"" transaction — which lands the pal in jail. 09 The Thirty-Ninth Star Episode 916th November 1958 A case of mistaken suitcases unfolds into political warfare, leaving Bart the unhappy target of ruthless killers. 10 Shady Deal at Sunny Acres Episode 1023rd November 1958 Bret, helpless against a crafty banker (John Dehner) who robbed him, bides his time — while Bart and friends set up an elaborate con game. 11 Island in the Swamp Episode 1130th November 1958 Bret tries to help a pair of star-crossed lovers whose feuding families have taken him prisoner. 12 Prey of the Cat Episode 127th December 1958 Bart is a helpless victim of his charms. Two scheming women are after him: one wants to murder for his love; the other just wants to murder him. 13 Holiday at Hollow Rock Episode 1314th December 1958 After he's cheated in a crooked card game, Bret tries to even the score by beating his opponent — and the odds — in a horse race. 14 The Spanish Dancer Episode 1428th December 1958 After scuffling with a pal over a dancer, Bart must do some fancy footwork to escape his plight: he's accused of murdering his friend. 15 Game of Chance Episode 154th January 1959 Bret and Bart are pursuing the same woman. What's the attraction? The $10,000 she copped from them. 16 Gun-shy Episode 1611th January 1959 Bret, seeking buried Confederate treasure in Elwood, Kansas, keeps running afoul of U.S. Marshal Mort Dooley. The marshal keeps running Bret out of town. Bret, in turn, keeps outwitting the lawman. 17 Two Beggars on Horseback Episode 1718th January 1959 Bret and Bart's devotion to one another is tested when they're offered a deal that can mean $10,000 for one of them, but just one. 18 The Rivals Episode 1825th January 1959 Lydia Linley is a young heiress who yearns for a man like Sydney Carton of A Tale of Two Cities - "a man of warmth, imagination, courage, and a sense of adventure." Jack Vandergelt III (Roger Moore) is in love with Lydia but knows she will have nothing to do with him because he is rich. Vandergelt hires Bret Maverick to switch identities with him in hopes that Lydia will love and accept him for who he is before she realizes he is a Vandergelt. The plan goes smoothly until Jack Vandergelt's father unexpectedly arrives in town. 19 Duel at Sundown Episode 191st February 1959 Bret Maverick finds himself caught in a deadly love triangle with a lovely woman (Abby Dalton) and a young gunman (Clint Eastwood). 20 Yellow River Episode 208th February 1959 After losing his money in a bank robbery, Bart invests in a get-rich-quick deal with a beautiful — but not-so-dumb — blonde. 21 The Saga of Waco Williams Episode 2115th February 1959 Bret and his buddy Waco Williams (Wayde Preston) ride straight into trouble in Bent City, where they are suspected of being cattle rustlers. 22 Brasada Spur Episode 2222nd February 1959 In a high-stakes poker game, Bart wins stock in a railroad — and finds himself on the track to a colossal headache. 23 Passage to Fort Doom Episode 238th March 1959 A pair of con artists, Bart and an old girl friend survive a hazardous stagecoach ride and reach Fort Doom — where their troubles begin. 24 Two Tickets to Ten Strike Episode 2415th March 1959 Bret Maverick suspicions are aroused when he is forced to leave Ten Strike, New Mexico. Determined to stand his ground, Maverick stays in Ten Strike long enough to uncover a bizarre plot of murder and blackmail. Two gunmen, Vic Nolan (Adam West) and Eddie Burke (William Gordon), try to scare Maverick out of town. 25 Betrayal Episode 2522nd March 1959 Keeping cool during a stage holdup, Bart catches a twinkle of recognition between his lovely traveling companion (Pat Crowley) and one of the outlaws. 26 The Strange Journey of Jenny Hill Episode 2629th March 1959 Bret accompanies a beautiful singer (Peggy King) on a search for her missing husband and finds himself falling helplessly in love.