Law of the Plainsman (1959) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Oct 1, 1959 Episode runtime: 30 min Seasons: 1 Episodes: 30 Status: Ended Rating: 5.0/10 Network: NBC Western

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Law of the Plainsman keeps the pacing measured, focusing on tone and momentum rather than constant twists. Notable cast includes Michael Ansara. It currently has 1 season and 30 episodes. Expect a consistent tone and a few strong set pieces rather than nonstop escalation. Viewer ratings sit around 5.0/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

Law of the Plainsman is a Western television series starring Michael Ansara that aired on the NBC television network from October 1, 1959, until May 5, 1960. The character of Native American U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart was introduced in two episodes of the popular ABC Western television series The Rifleman starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain. Law of the Plainsman is distinctive and unique in that it was one of the few television programs that featured a Native American as the lead character, a bold move for U.S.network television at that time. Ansara had earlier appeared in the series Broken Arrow, having portrayed the Apache chief, Cochise. Ansara, however, was not Native American but of Syrian descent. Ansara played Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who saved the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer after an Indian ambush. When the officer died, he left Sam money that was used for an education at private schools and Harvard University. After school, he returned to New Mexico where he became a Deputy Marshal working for Marshal Andy Morrison. He lived in a boarding house run by Martha Commager. The only other continuing character was 8-year old Tess Logan, an orphan who had been rescued by Buckhart. Robert Harland, later of Target: The Corruptors! starred in seven episodes as Deputy Billy Lordan. Wayne Rogers, who went on to star in another Four Star western, Stagecoach West, and later, M*A*S*H, also played deputy Lordan in several episodes.

Cast & crew

Cast: Michael Ansara

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. Prairie Incident

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 1, 1959

2. Full Circle

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 8, 1959

3. A Matter Of Life And Death

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 15, 1959

4. The Hostiles

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 22, 1959

5. Passenger To Mescalero

Posted by: admin Aired on: Oct 29, 1959

6. Blood Trails

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 5, 1959

7. Desperate Decision

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 12, 1959

8. Appointment In Santa Fe

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 19, 1959

9. The Gibbet

Posted by: admin Aired on: Nov 26, 1959

10. The Dude

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 3, 1959

11. The Innocents

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 10, 1959

12. Clear Title

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 17, 1959

13. Toll Road

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 24, 1959

14. Calculated Risk

Posted by: admin Aired on: Dec 31, 1959

15. Fear

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 7, 1960

16. Endurance

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 14, 1960

17. The Comet

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 21, 1960

18. The Rawhiders

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 28, 1960

19. The Imposter

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 4, 1960

20. Common Ground

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 11, 1960

21. The Matriarch

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 18, 1960

22. A Question Of Courage

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 25, 1960

23. Dangerous Barriers

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 10, 1960

24. The Show-Off

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 17, 1960

25. Rabbit's Fang

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 24, 1960

26. Stella

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 31, 1960

27. Amnesty

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 7, 1960

28. Jeb's Daughter

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 14, 1960

29. Cavern Of The Wind

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 21, 1960

30. Trojan Horse

Posted by: admin Aired on: May 5, 1960

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How many seasons does it have?
It has 1 season (30 episodes).