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Season 2 – How the West Was Won

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"How the West Was Won" is the story of rugged mountain man Zeb Macahan (played by a post-"Gunsmoke" James Arness), who is forced to care for his brother's four children after the outbreak of the Civil War interrupts the family's planned trek west. The children's widowed Aunt Molly travels from Boston to help Zeb care for his brood, which consists of eldest son Luke, a fugitive from justice after killing a man in self defense; sisters Laura and Jessie, and youngest son Josh. Location filming in Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Southern California give the production a distinctive look.

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How the West Was Won — Season 2

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James Arness

Zebulon Macahan

Fionnula Flanagan

Molly Culhane

Bruce Boxleitner

Luke Macahan

Kathryn Holcomb

Laura Macahan

William Kirby Cullen

Josh Macahan

Vicki Schreck

Jessie Macahan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 12, 1978 Buffalo Story Zeb must solve problems between the Indians and a Russian who wants to experience a buffalo hunt. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 19, 1978 Mormon Story A Russian dies after a treaty is violated; a polygamist proposes to Laura. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 26, 1978 Interlude Luke joins a band of Confederates; a chief makes a sacrifice for his tribe. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 5, 1978 Orville Gant Luke tries to prevent a robbery; Zeb meets an old love; bees sting Jessie. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 12, 1978 Amnesty Zeb learns Beth is married to a man who may be dead; a medicine man helps Jessie. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 19, 1978 Cattle Drive Frank Grayson testifies against Luke at the trial; Judge Rensen is found murdered. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 26, 1978 Robber's Roost Jessie is lost after an accident; Zeb's cook is involved with rustlers. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 9, 1978 Deek After Stillman's men beat Josh, Zeb trails them; Deek decides it's time to go. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 16, 1978 The Judge Jessie and Teel-O run into Teel-O's grandfather; Luke saves a judge who may help clear his criminal record; slavers hunt for Teel-O and Jessie. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 23, 1978 Gold A judge who owes Luke his life may be able to get him a pardon. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 30, 1978 Brothers Tap kills a man; Deek schemes to acquire the creek and the gold; Josh comes to Luke's defense. Details Episode 12 Aired May 7, 1978 Secrets A power broker working for Stillman puts Luke in legal jeopardy; Deek resettles to Machan property; Tap reveals a secret to Zeb. Details Episode 13 Aired May 14, 1978 The Hearing As Luke's hearing commences, Frank Grayson presents evidence that hurts his case; Doreen frames Josh for assault. Details Episode 14 Aired May 21, 1978 The Posse Luke and Josh break out of jail and discover someone killed Judge Rensen. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
John Mantley
Network
ABC
Genre
Western, History, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 12, 1978