| Bonanza episode | |
|---|---|
| “One Ace Too Many” | |
| Season 13, Episode 26 #415 in Series | |
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| Air date | April 2, 1972 |
| Production code | |
| Guest starring: | |
| Written by | Stanley Roberts |
| Directed by | Lewis Allen |
| Episode Guide | |
| Previous Episode: A Visit to Upright |
Next Episode: Forever |
| External links | |
 IMDbOne Ace Too Many on IMDb | |
Summary[]
While Ben's away in Carson City, his doppelganger, crafty and crooked Bradley Meredith, returns to assume his identity. His scheme to get his hands on the Cartwright's properties involves pretending "Ben" is seriously ill and selling off the Ponderosa a piece at a time.
Plot[]
In his second attempt to cash in on Ben's good name, crooked lookalike Bradley Meredith learns that the Cartwrights are in Carson City and, posing as Ben, pretends that he is seriously ill and begins to liquidate the Ponderosa's assets. The Cartwrights come just in time to foil Meredith's plans.
Cast and Characters[]
The Cartwrights[]
- Lorne Greene: Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker: Hoss Cartwright
- Michael Landon: Little Joe Cartwright
- Mitch Vogel: Jamie Cartwright
Recurring[]
- Victor Sen Yung: Hop Sing
- Ray Teal: Sherriff Roy Coffee
- Harry Holcolmbe: Dr Martin
Others[]
- William Bramley: Dan Fowler
- David Cass: Deputy Coghlan
- Jack Collins: Mayer Marlow
- Gene Dynarski: Wheeler
- Kate Jackson: Ellen
- William Mims: Williams
- Greg Mullavey: Jordan
- Eddie Ryder: Clerk
- Richard X Slattery: Henderson
- Bill Zuckert: Mack Fowler
- Harlan Warde: Osgood
Did You Know?[]
- This is the last title card to bear the Bonanza reference. Starting with "Forever," the epsiode title would be superimposed over a scene in progress.