Alias Smith and Jones 1971
“This is the story of two pretty good bad men.”
What is Alias Smith and Jones?
"Alias Smith and Jones" is an American Western television series that originally aired on a major television network. The show features two main characters, cousins who were previously outlaws, played by Pete Duel and Ben Murphy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 1971
- Last aired
- Jan 13, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
"Alias Smith and Jones" is an American Western television series that originally aired on a major television network. The show features two main characters, cousins who were previously outlaws, played by Pete Duel and Ben Murphy. They are trying to reform and are offered a conditional amnesty by the governor. The governor's motivation for offering this amnesty is to keep it a secret for political reasons. The condition of the amnesty is that the cousins will still be wanted by the law until the governor can claim they have reformed and warrant clemency.
Should you watch it?
“Two outlaw cousins seek conditional amnesty while attempting to reform their lives in the American West.”
- charismatic lead performances
- engaging premise of reformed outlaws
- premise relies on ongoing secrecy
- episodic structure may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic westerns featuring charming protagonists on the run.
The series maintains a standard western tone suitable for general television audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Alias Smith and Jones Jan 5, 1971
- E2 The McCreedy Bust Jan 21, 1971
- E3 Exit from Wickenburg Jan 28, 1971
- E4 Wrong Train to Brimstone Feb 4, 1971
- E5 The Girl in Boxcar #3 Feb 11, 1971
- E6 The Great Shell Game Feb 18, 1971
- E7 Return to Devil's Hole Feb 25, 1971
- E8 A Fistful of Diamonds Mar 4, 1971
- E9 Stagecoach Seven Mar 11, 1971
- E10 The Man Who Murdered Himself Mar 18, 1971
- E11 The Root of It All Mar 25, 1971
- E12 The Fifth Victim Apr 1, 1971
- E13 Journey from San Juan Apr 8, 1971
- E14 Never Trust an Honest Man Apr 15, 1971
- E15 The Legacy of Charlie O'Rourke Apr 22, 1971
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Day They Hanged Kid Curry (90 min.) Sep 16, 1971
- E2 How to Rob a Bank in One Hard Lesson Sep 23, 1971
- E3 Jailbreak at Junction City Sep 30, 1971
- E4 Smiler with a Gun Oct 7, 1971
- E5 The Posse That Wouldn't Quit Oct 14, 1971
- E6 Something to Get Hung About Oct 21, 1971
- E7 Six Strangers at Apache Springs Oct 28, 1971
- E8 Night of the Red Dog Nov 4, 1971
- E9 The Reformation of Harry Briscoe Nov 11, 1971
- E10 Dreadful Sorry, Clementine Nov 18, 1971
- E11 Shootout at Diablo Station Dec 2, 1971
- E12 The Bounty Hunter Dec 9, 1971
- E13 Everything Else You Can Steal Dec 16, 1971
- E14 Miracle at Santa Marta Dec 30, 1971
- E15 21 Days to Tenstrike Jan 6, 1972
- E16 The McCreedy Bust: Going, Going, Gone! Jan 13, 1972
- E17 The Man Who Broke the Bank at Red Gap Jan 20, 1972
- E18 The Men That Corrupted Hadleyburg Jan 27, 1972
- E19 The Biggest Game in the West Feb 3, 1972
- E20 Which Way to the OK Corral? Feb 10, 1972
- E21 Don't Get Mad, Get Even Feb 17, 1972
- E22 What's in It for Mia? Feb 24, 1972
- E23 Bad Night in Big Butte Mar 2, 1972
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Long Chase Sep 16, 1972
- E2 High Lonesome Country Sep 23, 1972
- E3 The McCreedy Feud Sep 30, 1972
- E4 The Clementine Incident Oct 7, 1972
- E5 Bushwack! Oct 21, 1972
- E6 What Happened at the XST? Oct 28, 1972
- E7 The Ten Days That Shook Kid Curry Nov 4, 1972
- E8 The Day the Amnesty Came Through Nov 25, 1972
- E9 The Strange Fate of Conrad Meyer Zulick Dec 2, 1972
- E10 McGuffin Dec 9, 1972
- E11 Witness to a Lynching Dec 16, 1972
- E12 Only Three to a Bed Jan 13, 1973
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series stars Hannibal Heyes and Jedediah Kid Curry.
What is the premise of the show?
Two outlaws attempt to reform while working under a secret conditional amnesty agreement with the governor.
When did the show air?
The series originally aired on ABC from 1971 to 1973.
Are the protagonists truly free?
No, they remain wanted by the law until the governor can officially grant them clemency.
Why is the amnesty deal secret?
The governor keeps the pact under wraps for political reasons.