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After the death of her husband Marian Starett takes on the task of both raising her son Joey and protecting her farm from land baron Ryker. Wandering gunfighter Shane decides to hire on with Marian as a cowhand and at the same time serve as a father figure for little Joey. Starring David Carradine, Jill Ireland, Tom Tully, Christopher Shea, Bert Freed, Sam Gilman, Owen Bush. Originally airing in 1966 there are only 17 episodes of this classic western television series.
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Season 1
The Distant Bell S1, Ep1
10 Sep. 1966 The Distant Bell
When Amy Sloate shows up to start a school, Rufe Ryker gives orders to burn down the barn that would house the school. Miss. Sloate doesn’t like the raw wilderness and violence she sees and is advised by Shane to leave. Marion is adamant that there will be a school, no matter how much Ryker is against it so she starts a school in the saloon. When Shane hears Ryker still caused trouble, he goes to Plan B.
The Hant S1, Ep2
17 Sep. 1966 The Hant
An old man shows up and watches Shane from a distance. When Shane confronts the man, he discovers he shot and killed the old man’s son four years before. The fact that he couldn’t remember, and the old man’s strange request makes Shane physically ill. Shane must find some way to come to terms with what he did.
The Wild Geese S1, Ep3
24 Sep. 1966 The Wild Geese
What starts out as a day filled with the hope of borrowing the needed money for buying pigs the Starett’s will need to get through the winter turns out to be a day of truths. After Ryker threatens to burn down the winter wheat, it’s suddenly stampeded by a herd of Ryker’s cattle. Shane sees no other way for the family to survive except to take a job with a group of gunfighters he’s worked with before. Marian begs him not to take the job. She doesn’t want blood money. We see a tougher side of Shane, and a surprising ending to this story.
An Echo of Anger S1, Ep4
1 Oct. 1966 An Echo of Anger
When four members of the Spicer family ride into town, Kemp immediately announces they are there to kill Shane. Shane soon discovers they plan on killing him to avenge him for another family member who’s life, they claim, Shane took. Shane denies this fact, however. Ryker himself sides with Shane, and they may soon be facing a shootout.
The Bitter, the Lonely S1, Ep5
8 Oct. 1966 The Bitter, the Lonely
A stranger, not happy with the changing times and unwilling to accept the fact that “sod busters” are moving into the land, resorts to taking a job with the Starrett’s when things get rough. He doesn’t last long because Ryker invites him to work at his ranch. But even Ryker’s ways are too tame for this cowboy, and he’s out for revenge.
Killer in the Valley S1, Ep6
15 Oct. 1966 Killer in the Valley
While out riding one day, Shane and Marian come upon a sick couple. It’s not long before they realize that the couple have contracted a deadly disease. When Marian comes down with the disease, Shane does everything possible to get the quinine they need. He’ll do anything – even kill anybody who tries to stand in his way! The drummer that arrives in town decides to make a little profit on the panic that soon erupts.
Day of the Hawk S1, Ep7
22 Oct. 1966 Day of the Hawk
Two of Rykers’ drunken cowhands cause a fire, accidentally killing a young woman. Her husband shoots one of the cowhands, who eventually dies. Ryker announces he’s going after the husband who killed his cowhand. Meanwhile, a preacher shows up to perform the funeral service and gets involved. The steps he takes to stop the feud are shocking.
The Other Image S1, Ep8
29 Oct. 1966 The Other Image
Shane feels he’s lost the battle for Marian’s heart when she receives a letter from back East from an old boyfriend, Warren Eliot. Then when Warren pops the question, Marian finds herself having to decide rather she and Joey should stay or go back East with Warren, leaving behind Shane and her father-in-law.
Poor Tom’s A-Cold S1, Ep9
5 Nov. 1966 Poor Tom’s A-Cold
Tom Gary has a wife and two kids; and when his animals die from drinking poison water, he believes Ryker is behind it. Before long, Tom allows his anger and frustration to drive him mad. He begins shooting at folks, and even shoots his own wife. Tom Starrett, Shane, and Ryker set out to find him before he kills someone.
High Road in Viator S1, Ep10
12 Nov. 1966 High Road in Viator
Shane does everything he can to make sure Marion gets to a special dance. Nothing short of death will keep him from his duty. Using a deck of cards, he convinces Ryker to leave the family’s homestead alone while they are gone, drives the family three days to a city where the dance is to be held, and fights Indians after they steal Marion’s dress. But at the end of the trip, the family gets a big surprise.
The Day the Wolf Laughed S1, Ep11
19 Nov. 1966 The Day the Wolf Laughed
A gang of outlaws ride into town and cause so much ruckus that Grafton sends for Ryker, but that’s before Shane begs him to let the men have their fun for two days, pay for the damages, then ride out. It turns out that Shane and the head outlaw go way back, and a declaration was made that they would end up killing each other someday. After Ryker arrives, words are exchanged, and Ryker and his men go to have a showdown with the gang. The end results are not pleasant. Since Shane didn’t hold up his end of the bargain, the leader of the gang decide to take revenge. …
The Silent Gift S1, Ep12
26 Nov. 1966 The Silent Gift
Shane agrees to work for Ryker for a month so he can buy a pony for Joey. However, things don’t go as planned. The foreman isn’t too fond of the new hired hand and makes life at Ryker’s Ranch rather difficult for Shane.
A Long Night of Mourning S1, Ep13
3 Dec. 1966 A Long Night of Mourning
A woman arrives in town and announces to Joey that she is an old acquaintance of Tom’s. Tom soon has to reveal a deep dark secret from his past and the reason he left the bench. But the woman is out for revenge, and not even Shane may be able to stop it this time.
The Big Fifty S1, Ep14
10 Dec. 1966 The Big Fifty
After one of Ryker’s hands is shot, Shane is blamed. They find him guilty in a mock jury trial where Ryker’s the judge and his men are the jury. Ben sneaks away to warn Tom and Marian about what’s going on, and the whole family fights to save Shane’s life. Shane and Joey make a decision that may complicate things even more. But somebody’s guilty, and Shane must get to the truth before Ryker kills him!
The Great Invasion: Part 1 S1, Ep15
17 Dec. 1966 The Great Invasion: Part 1
An invasion is happening, and it’s happening by Major Hackett and his hired guns to any rancher or homesteader who is not a member of the Cattleman’s Beleavent. An article in the paper only mentions one name, Longhorn Jenny who obtains her cattle to sell by questionable methods. She is branded a rustler. That’s only the beginning of Hackett’s invasion, however. Shane is concerned for the homesteaders, and yes, even Ryker, who live in the valley and tries to warn them to join together to fight Hackett, because he WILL come. Everyone laughs in his face, however, and …
The Great Invasion: Part 2 S1, Ep16
24 Dec. 1966 The Great Invasion: Part 2
An invasion is happening, and it’s happening by Major Hackett and his hired guns to any rancher or homesteader who is not a member of the Cattleman’s Beleavent. An article in the paper only mentions one name, Longhorn Jenny who obtains her cattle to sell by questionable methods. She is branded a rustler. That’s only the beginning of Hackett’s invasion, however. Shane is concerned for the homesteaders, and yes, even Ryker, who live in the valley and tries to warn them to join together to fight Hackett, because he WILL come. Everyone laughs in his face, however, and …
A Man’d Be Proud S1, Ep17
31 Dec. 1966 A Man’d Be Proud
There is a man interested in courting Marian and it’s not Shane. Actually, the person doing the courting is quite shocking to everyone. Marian sees this new interest as a way to make Shane jealous and it works like a charm; but will her attempts backfire?