About this series
The High Chaparral is an American Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The series, made by Xanadu Productions in association with NBC Productions, was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network. The theme song was also written and conducted by Bonanza scorer David Rose, who also scored the two-hour pilot.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1967
Seasons
4
Episodes
98
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
26
Genre
Western, Drama
Status
Ended
Network
NBC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Destination Tucson (1)
This pilot launches the saga of the Cannon family as they fight to establish a ranch in the Arizona territory of the 1870s. Marauding Apaches led by Cochise are on the warpath. The…
S01E02
The Arrangement (2)
John Cannon's first wife is killed during an Apache raid. Buck, his brother, can't stop Mexican bandits from rustling cattle. Unable to fight on two fronts -- against Mexican mar…
S01E03
The Ghost of Chaparral
Victoria's efforts to overcome husband John Cannon's memory of his first wife are thwarted when Apaches lay siege to their ranch, and she is kidnapped.
Victoria is exchanged for a…
S01E04
Best Man for the Job
John Cannon must decide whether to send his son to possible death to save their besieged ranch.
Three army deserters, who have murdered Apaches on Cannon land, are taken prisoner …
S01E05
A Quiet Day in Tucson
Buck, Manolito and Billy Blue are sent to Tucson for food, supplies and boots, but are sidetracked instead by women and song.
While John Cannon awaits his trio's return with the g…
S01E06
Young Blood
The future of the ranch is jeopardized when bandits steal a prize bull and breeding stock which Billy Blue Cannon and Manolito Montoya have bought in Mexico with the last of the Ca…
S01E07
Shadows on the Land
John Cannon needs cattle from Mexican ranchers for his Army beef contract, but finds the frightened men are being forced to sell at cheap prices to a ruthless cattle buyer.
When J…
S01E08
The Filibusteros
Buck, Victoria and Manolito return to the Montoya Ranch and become prisoners, with Don Sebastian, of a degraded former Civil War friend of Buck.
Lanier and his disheveled army ann…
S01E09
The Doctor from Dodge
When Billy Blue Cannon is forced into a showdown with wanted gunfighters, he is saved by a wandering dentist who proves to be fast with a gun. John Cannon returns the favor to Doc…
S01E10
Sudden Country
Mistakes of an inexperienced eastern bank clerk who attempts to settle on a ramshackle ranch near the Cannon family threaten to wipe out the cattle industry of the territory.
When…
S01E11
A Hanging Offense
Billy Blue Cannon faces possible hanging when he is court-martialed on the charge of killing an army general's son.
Billy Blue saves an Indian girl from advances by a drunken army…
S01E12
The Price of Revenge
Buck Cannon goes to work as foreman for a lovely neighboring widow, and clashes with his brother John when the job appears permanent.
Buck falls in love with the widow, Melanie Ca…
S01E13
The Widow from Red Rock
Billy Blue Cannon faces possible hanging when he is court-martialed on the charge of killing an army general's son.
Billy Blue saves an Indian girl from advances by a drunken army…
S01E14
Mark of the Turtle
John Cannon risks breaking a mutual defense agreement with Victoria's father and dissolution of his marriage when his ranch hands join a posse searching for marauding bandits in Me…
S01E15
The Terrorist
Henry Silva guest-stars as a revolutionary who plans to assassinate Benito Juarez, exiled President of Mexico, on the Cannon Ranch.
Manolito frees his old friend Santos from a Mex…
S01E16
The Firing Wall
Fernando Lamas guest-stars as a Mexican bandit turned revolutionary who captures and prepares to execute the Cannon Ranch hands to prove his power.
Manolito is jailed by El Caudil…
S01E17
The Assassins
An Apache renegade and his followers plan to kill Cochise's peace representative in the Cannon ranch house and start a new Indian war.
Medicine man Nock-Ay-Del explains that Cochi…
S01E18
Survival
John Cannon and Billy Blue are captured by Apaches far from home and made to face death from lack of water.
John and Billy force a wounded Indian, Klosen, to lead them toward wate…
S01E19
Gold Is Where You Leave It
John Cannon drives gold seekers from an abandoned mine on his land and they retaliate by plotting to kill the Cannons.
Lije Driskill, Johnny Faro and Shorty Bleeson fail in an att…
S01E20
The Kinsman
The Cannons care for a wounded relative who repays them by stealing the ranch payroll.
Uncle Dan Brookes arrives suddenly after a 15-year absence seeking safety in the heavily for…
S01E21
Champion of the Western World
Billy Blue Cannon plans to earn money for an expensive silver saddle by boxing.
Billy Blue learns Killian and his ranch hands have entered every event in the Fourth of July rodeo …
S01E22
Ride the Savage Land
Buck and Manolito invade the Apache stronghold to rescuer a captive white girl.
Ann, an Apache slave for five years, is rescued by Buck and Manolito as she flees from her captors,…
S01E23
Bad Day for a Thirst
Buck Cannon jeopardizes his life, when he tries to turn two Apaches into wranglers.
Sourdough and Saddleblanket quickly become valuable hands. When an Apache war party kills thre…
S01E24
Tiger by the Tail
Ricardo Montalban guest-stars as a wounded bandit leader who is captured by the Cannons and tells them his followers will destroy them unless he is released.
When El Tigre's broth…
S01E25
The Peacemaker
Billy Blue Cannon quits the ranch after a quarrel with his father and leads a peace representative of the President to Cochise.
On the trail Blue falls in love with Kelly's adopte…
S01E26
The Hair Hunter
A bounty on Apache scalps disrupts peace between the Cannons and the Indians.
When Apache raids close Judah Austin's mine, he offers Stoner a bounty for Indian scalps despite John…
S01E27
A Joyful Noise
Ramon Novarro, silent film notable is guest star as Padre Guillermo, who flees Mexico to escape the vendetta of a twisted killer.
The padre is accompanied by two nuns and Maria. …
S01E28
Threshold of Courage
John Cannon is forced to relive his final days in the Civil War by a man he disfigured in combat.
Vengeful Finley Carr and his brother Stacy kidnap Victoria and head for high coun…
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Questions about The High Chaparral
How many seasons does The High Chaparral have?
The High Chaparral has 4 seasons and 98 episodes total.
Who created The High Chaparral?
The High Chaparral was created by David Dortort and first aired in 1967.
What genre is The High Chaparral?
The High Chaparral is a Western, Drama series.
Who stars in The High Chaparral?
The cast of The High Chaparral includes Henry Darrow, Cameron Mitchell, Leif Erickson, Linda Cristal.
What is the TMDB rating for The High Chaparral?
The High Chaparral has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 26 votes.
