| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “The Jackknife” | |
| Season 3, Episode 22 #88 in Series | |
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| Air date | February 18, 1962 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Frank Chase |
| Directed by | William Witney |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: Gift of Water |
Next Episode: The Guilty |
| External links | |
 IMDbThe Jackknife on IMDb | |
Summary[]
The Cartwrights go hunting for a gang of cattle rustlers. Adam comes across an injured man, Matthew Grant, who he assumes is one of the thieves. Knowing that Ben will shoot the criminal on sight, Adam tries to convince Grant to confess to his crimes and turn himself over to the authorities.
Plot[]
Searching for missing Ponderosa cattle, Adam Cartwright stops to aid injured rancher, Matt Grant, takes him home and stays to help his wife and son while he recovers. But Adam doesn't know that Matt is part of a gang of rustlers responsible for the missing cattle, and now that Adam can identify him, they want him dead before their next job.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Pernell Roberts: Adam Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
Other[]
- Bethel Leslie: Ann Grant
- Bob Harris: Chad
- Donald Losby: Jody Grant
- John Archer: Matthew Grant
- Robert Karnes: Rustler
Notes[]
Did you know?[]
- German episode title: "Ein Taschenmesser für Jody", meaning "A Jack Knife for Jody".
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