The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1956
What is The Adventures of Jim Bowie?
The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC. The series is set in the Louisiana Territory during the 1830s.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 76
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1956
- Last aired
- May 23, 1958
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The Adventures of Jim Bowie is an American Western television series that aired on ABC. The series is set in the Louisiana Territory during the 1830s. It is an adaptation of the book Tempered Blade, by Monte Barrett. The show stars Scott Forbes as the real-life adventurer Jim Bowie. Initially, the series portrayed Jim Bowie as an outdoors-man, often riding his horse through the wilderness near his home in Opelousas. He frequently encounters individuals in need of his assistance. Jim Bowie is often seen carrying the Bowie Knife, which he designed.
Should you watch it?
“A frontier hero wields his iconic knife to aid strangers across the 1830s Louisiana wilds.”
- Authentic 1830s frontier setting
- Scott Forbes brings charisma to the legendary Jim Bowie
- Features the famous Bowie knife in action
- Period production values may feel dated to modern viewers
- Standalone episodes may lack an overarching storyline
Watch it if you enjoy classic westerns with a lone hero and iconic frontier weaponry.
The series offers family‑friendly adventure with mild frontier violence suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Birth of the Blade Sep 7, 1956
- E2 The Squatter Sep 14, 1956
- E3 An Adventure with Audubon Sep 21, 1956
- E4 Deputy Sheriff Sep 28, 1956
- E5 Trapline Oct 5, 1956
- E6 Broomstick Wedding Oct 12, 1956
- E7 Natchez Trace Oct 19, 1956
- E8 Jim Bowie Comes Home Oct 26, 1956
- E9 The Ghost of Jean Battoo Nov 2, 1956
- E10 The Secessionist Nov 9, 1956
- E11 Land Jumpers Nov 16, 1956
- E12 The Select Females Nov 23, 1956
- E13 Bowie and His Slave Nov 30, 1956
- E14 Outlaw Kingdom Dec 7, 1956
- E15 The Swordsman Dec 14, 1956
- E16 The Return of the Alcibiade Dec 21, 1956
- E17 Monsieur Francois Dec 28, 1956
- E18 A Horse for Old Hickory Jan 4, 1957
- E19 The Beggar of New Orleans Jan 11, 1957
- E20 Osceola Jan 18, 1957
- E21 Master of Arms Jan 25, 1957
- E22 Convoy Gold Feb 1, 1957
- E23 Spanish Intrigue Feb 8, 1957
- E24 Bayou Tontine Feb 15, 1957
- E25 German George Feb 22, 1957
- E26 An Eye for an Eye Mar 1, 1957
- E27 The Captain's Chimp Mar 8, 1957
- E28 Jackson Assassination Mar 15, 1957
- E29 Rezin Bowie, Gambler Mar 22, 1957
- E30 Thieves' Market Mar 29, 1957
- E31 The Pearl and the Crown Apr 5, 1957
- E32 The General's Disgrace Apr 12, 1957
- E33 The Lottery Apr 19, 1957
- E34 The Intruder Apr 26, 1957
- E35 Country Cousin May 3, 1957
- E36 The Bound Girl May 10, 1957
- E37 Bounty Hunter May 17, 1957
- E38 Gone to Texas May 24, 1957
Season 2 · 38 episodes
- E1 Epitaph for an Indian Sep 6, 1957
- E2 Flowers for McDonough Sep 13, 1957
- E3 The Irishman Sep 20, 1957
- E4 Counterfeit Dixie Sep 27, 1957
- E5 Bullet Metal Oct 4, 1957
- E6 Quarantine Oct 11, 1957
- E7 A Fortune for Madame Oct 18, 1957
- E8 House Divided Oct 25, 1957
- E9 The Whip Nov 1, 1957
- E10 Pearls of Talimeco Nov 8, 1957
- E11 Charivari Nov 15, 1957
- E12 Hare and Tortoise Nov 22, 1957
- E13 The Bridegroom Nov 29, 1957
- E14 The Alligator Dec 6, 1957
- E15 Country Girl Dec 13, 1957
- E16 Mexican Adventure Dec 20, 1957
- E17 Silk Purse Dec 27, 1957
- E18 Choctaw Honor Jan 3, 1958
- E19 Close Shave Jan 10, 1958
- E20 Pirate on Horseback Jan 17, 1958
- E21 Curfew Cannon Jan 24, 1958
- E22 Home Sweet Home Jan 31, 1958
- E23 Deaf Smith Feb 7, 1958
- E24 Ursula Feb 14, 1958
- E25 Apache Silver Feb 21, 1958
- E26 A Grave for Jim Bowie Feb 28, 1958
- E27 Up the Creek Mar 7, 1958
- E28 The Lion's Cub Mar 14, 1958
- E29 Horse Thief Mar 21, 1958
- E30 Jim Bowie, Apache Mar 28, 1958
- E31 The Brothers Apr 4, 1958
- E32 Patron of the Arts Apr 11, 1958
- E33 Bad Medicine Apr 18, 1958
- E34 A Night in Tennessee Apr 25, 1958
- E35 Bowie's Baby May 2, 1958
- E36 The Cave May 9, 1958
- E37 Man of the Streets May 16, 1958
- E38 The Puma May 23, 1958
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958.
Who played Jim Bowie?
Scott Forbes starred as Jim Bowie.
What is the series' setting?
The show is set in the 1830s Louisiana Territory.
What source material inspired the series?
It adapts the book Tempered Blade by Monte Barrett.
What weapon does Jim Bowie use?
He is equipped with his Bowie knife, which he designs in the first episode.