Season 2

01 The Patsy Episode 129th September 1959 A group of outlaws devise a plan to get rid of Lucas so that they can take over the town of North Fork. 02 Bloodlines Episode 26th October 1959 After Lucas kills a mountain man in a barrom brawl, his father arrives in North Fork determined to take revenge on Lucas and Marshal Torrance, once he breaks his other two boys out of jail. 03 The Blowout Episode 313th October 1959 Newly arrived gunslinger Al Walker throws a mammoth party at the saloon, keeping acting Marshal Ben Waller busy until Lucas is forced to intervene. 04 Obituary Episode 420th October 1959 Newspaperman Byron Claremont specializes in profiles of famous gunmen. One of his stories was responsible for an old-time marshal's death; and his next subject is Lucas. 05 Tension Episode 527th October 1959 Gavin and Ezra Martin think that Lucas killed their son Clemmie while taking part in a train robbery, and Lucas refuses to tell them what really happened. 06 Eddie's Daughter Episode 63rd November 1959 After the daughter of Lucas's friend the hotel clerk arrives in North Fork, two strangers threaten her life. 07 Panic Episode 710th November 1959 Town character Brett Conway blackmails Lucas with the knowledge that a young couple Lucas rescued are suffering from yellow fever. 08 Ordeal Episode 817th November 1959 When their wagon breaks down, Mark and an injured Lucas are stranded in the desert. 09 The Spiked Rifle Episode 924th November 1959 Mark is kidnapped as he and his father try to protect Banker Hamilton's gold. 10 Letter of the Law Episode 101st December 1959 Lucas makes a life-or-death decision when Micah is held hostage and the kidnappers demand the release of a notorious outlaw. 11 The Legacy Episode 118th December 1959 Lucas tries to do a good deed for the old town drunk but it backfires when the drunk's son believes he inherited Lucas' ranch. 12 The Baby Sitter Episode 1215th December 1959 A dance hall singer asks Lucas to care for her daughter in an effort to hide the baby from her self-righteous, bigoted father. 13 The Coward Episode 1322nd December 1959 Lucas becomes involved in a battle between an aspiring writer and a cocky, bragging trail boss. 14 Surveyors Episode 1429th December 1959 Mark runs away from home after his father questions his story about overhearing a plot to rob the bank. 15 Day of the Hunter Episode 155th January 1960 A famous buffalo hunter tries to goad Lucas into a shooting match. 16 Mail Order Groom Episode 1612th January 1960 When a stranger arrives to marry the town spinster, two brothers who want her land try to discourage him with threats and a beating. 17 A Case of Identity Episode 1719th January 1960 Mark finds himself in grave danger when two unscrupulous detectives searching for a man's long-lost son claim that it is Mark. 18 The Visitors Episode 1826th January 1960 Lucas is drawn to a young widow passing through town on her way to claim an inheritance, but others who covet it are trying to kill her. 19 The Hero Episode 192nd February 1960 After a young stablehand kills a notorious gunslinger, he is baffled by the hostility of the townspeople about giving him the reward. 20 The Horse Traders Episode 209th February 1960 When a horse dealer transporting a prize stallion stops in North Fork, two saddle tramps try to use trickery to obtain it. 21 The Spoiler Episode 2116th February 1960 An elderly couple moves to North Fork under an assumed name to hide the fact that they are the parents of a vicious killer. The plan backfires when the son shows up at their home. 22 Heller Episode 2223rd February 1960 After foiling a girl's attempt to rob the general store, Lucas finds that she and her brother are plotting the murder of their abusive stepfather. 23 The Grasshopper Episode 231st March 1960 A condemned killer being transported by train murders a marshal and takes Mark hostage. 24 A Time for Singing Episode 248th March 1960 Mark discovers that the new preacher and his wife are impostors planning a robbery. 25 The Deserter Episode 2515th March 1960 Lucas and Marshal Torrance get into trouble with the Army when they try to help a wounded young soldier who deserted. 26 The Vision Episode 2622nd March 1960 After Mark contracts typhoid fever and has a vision of his dead mother, he no longer seems interested in getting well. 27 The Lariat Episode 2729th March 1960 An old friend of Lucas's returns to town in the company of a shady gambler and is accused of cheating at cards. 28 Smoke Screen Episode 285th April 1960 Several men are vying for a rancher's daughter's affections. When she is found dead, one of them becomes the prime suspect in her murder. 29 Shotgun Man Episode 2912th April 1960 Shotgun man John Beaumont, who Lucas sent to prison, returns with vengeance on his mind. 30 Sins of the Father Episode 3019th April 1960 After shooting a man in self-defense, Andy Moon turns to Lucas for protection from his vengeful brothers. 31 The Prodigal Episode 3126th April 1960 To keep his invalid mother happy, an outlaw forces Lucas and Mark to go along with a masquerade that he is the owner of Lucas's ranch. 32 The Fourflusher Episode 323rd May 1960 A sharecropper enters his colt in a horse race, hoping to win enough money to buy his farm from the owner, who has bet on Mark McCain's entry. 33 The Jailbird Episode 3310th May 1960 When Lucas hires an ex-con as a ranch hand, the man is the first one under suspicion when a robbery and murder occur in the area. 34 Meeting at Midnight Episode 3417th May 1960 Lucas helps his former Army captain, now an undercover federal agent, infiltrate a gang of bank robbers. 35 Nora Episode 3524th May 1960 Lucas finds himself involved in murder when he gallantly steps to the aid of a beautiful woman. 36 The Hangman Episode 3631st May 1960 An ex-convict is blamed for a brutal crime despite his claims of rehabilitation.