S12·E17 Top Hand
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 17
- Air Date
- January 17, 1971
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The Cartwrights are about to start a major cattle drive with other ranchers. It has been decided that Ben's foreman will be trail boss on the drive. Weatherby, a fellow rancher who is also with Ben, has agreed to have Kelly as trail boss, until he finds out that Kelly was previously on a cattle drive with him, and fired him for drinking.
Weatherby also suggests that his younger wrangler take the job as trail boss, and a conflict is started between both Ben's foreman and Weatherby's wrangler.
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When did Season 12 Episode 17 of Bonanza air?
Season 12, Episode 17 ('Top Hand') originally aired on January 17, 1971.
How long is Season 12 Episode 17 ('Top Hand')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 49 minutes.
What happens in Bonanza Season 12 Episode 17?
The Cartwrights are about to start a major cattle drive with other ranchers. It has been decided that Ben's foreman will be trail boss on the drive. Weatherby, a fellow rancher who is also with Ben, has agreed to have Kelly as trail boss, until he finds out that Kelly was previously on a cattle dr...
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