Bret Maverick 1981
What is Bret Maverick?
The television series "Bret Maverick" is an American Western series that stars James Garner. The series is a sequel to the 1957 series Maverick, in which Garner also starred.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 1, 1981
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Western
- Updated
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The television series "Bret Maverick" is an American Western series that stars James Garner. The series is a sequel to the 1957 series Maverick, in which Garner also starred. The show follows the character of Bret Maverick, a professional poker player, as he travels through the Old West. In this series, Maverick has settled down in a specific location, owning a ranch and a saloon, where he co-owns the business. Despite his settled life, Maverick continues to gamble and engage in various con games whenever opportunities arise. The series was developed by Gordon Dawson.
Should you watch it?
“James Garner stars as a professional poker player settled in Sweetwater, Arizona Territory.”
- Features James Garner in his famous role
- Combines western setting with poker and con games
- Short-lived 1981-82 television series
Watch it if you enjoy classic western series starring James Garner.
The series is rated TV-PG and combines comedy and western elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Lazy Ace (1) Dec 1, 1981
- E2 The Lazy Ace (2) Dec 1, 1981
- E3 Welcome to Sweetwater Dec 8, 1981
- E4 Anything for a Friend Dec 15, 1981
- E5 The Yellow Rose Dec 22, 1981
- E6 Horse of Yet Another Color Jan 5, 1982
- E7 Dateline: Sweetwater Jan 12, 1982
- E8 The Mayflower Women's Historical Society Feb 2, 1982
- E9 Hallie Feb 9, 1982
- E10 The Ballad of Bret Maverick Feb 16, 1982
- E11 A Night at the Red Ox Feb 23, 1982
- E12 The Not So Magnificent Six Mar 2, 1982
- E13 The Vulture Also Rises Mar 16, 1982
- E14 The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur Mar 23, 1982
- E15 Faith, Hope and Clarity (1) Apr 13, 1982
- E16 Faith, Hope and Clarity (2) Apr 20, 1982
- E17 The Rattlesnake Brigade Apr 27, 1982
- E18 The Hidalgo Thing May 4, 1982
Frequently asked questions
When did Bret Maverick air?
The series aired on NBC from December 1, 1981, to May 4, 1982.
Who stars in Bret Maverick?
James Garner stars in the series as Bret Maverick.
What is the premise of the show?
Bret Maverick has settled down in Sweetwater, Arizona Territory, where he owns a ranch and is co-owner of a saloon while continuing to gamble and run con games.
Is Bret Maverick connected to earlier shows?
Yes, it is a sequel series to the 1957 series Maverick, the 1979 TV series Young Maverick, and the 1978 TV movie The New Maverick.
Who developed the series?
The series was developed by Gordon Dawson.