The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok 1951
What is The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok?
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok is an American Western television series that aired from 1951 through 1958. Produced by Screen Gems, the show was launched in first‑run syndication before securing network slots; it was broadcast on CBS from 1955 until the series ended in 1958, and during the final two years it also aired on ABC.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 113
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 15, 1951
- Last aired
- May 16, 1958
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok is an American Western television series that aired from 1951 through 1958. Produced by Screen Gems, the show was launched in first‑run syndication before securing network slots; it was broadcast on CBS from 1955 until the series ended in 1958, and during the final two years it also aired on ABC. Over its eight‑season run, the program presented episodic stories set in the frontier era, with the titular character portrayed by actor Guy Madison, who is noted for being best known for this role. The series was part of the early wave of television Westerns that helped define the genre during the 1950s, reaching audiences on both major networks simultaneously toward the end of its tenure. Its production spanned the full seven‑year period, concluding in 1958 after delivering a substantial body of episodes across its eight seasons.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the classic adventures of Wild Bill Hickok in this enduring American Western television series.”
- Spans eight seasons of television history
- Features the iconic character Wild Bill Hickok
- Limited detailed episode information is provided in the current sources
- Relies on a classic television format
Watch it if you enjoy classic American Western television series from the 1950s.
This is a classic television series with a traditional Western tone and style.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Behind Southern Lines Apr 15, 1951
- E2 The Rock Springs Rustlers Apr 22, 1951
- E3 The Lady Mayor Apr 29, 1951
- E4 The Dog Collar May 6, 1951
- E5 Silver Mine Protection Story May 13, 1951
- E6 Indian Bureau Story May 20, 1951
- E7 Indian Pony Express May 27, 1951
- E8 The Tax Collection Story Jun 3, 1951
- E9 Widow Muldane Jun 10, 1951
- E10 Ghost Town Story Jun 17, 1951
- E11 Yellow Haired Kid Jun 28, 1951
- E12 Johnny Deuce Jul 1, 1951
- E13 Homer Atchison Jul 8, 1951
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Boulder City Election Oct 14, 1951
- E2 Pony Express vs Telegraph Oct 21, 1951
- E3 The Lady School Teacher Oct 28, 1951
- E4 Outlaw Flats Nov 4, 1951
- E5 Silver Stage Holdup Nov 11, 1951
- E6 Mexican Rustlers Story Nov 18, 1951
- E7 Masked Riders Nov 25, 1951
- E8 Hepsibah Dec 2, 1951
- E9 Border City Dec 9, 1951
- E10 Ex-Convict Story Dec 16, 1951
- E11 Papa Antonelli Dec 23, 1951
- E12 The Slocum Family Dec 30, 1951
- E13 Lost Indian Mine Jan 6, 1952
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Civilian Clothes Story Jan 27, 1952
- E2 Medicine Show Feb 3, 1952
- E3 Blacksmith Story Feb 10, 1952
- E4 Mexican Gun Running Story Feb 17, 1952
- E5 School Teacher Story Feb 24, 1952
- E6 Vigilante Story Mar 3, 1952
- E7 The Professor's Daughter Mar 10, 1952
- E8 Photographer Story Mar 17, 1952
- E9 The Outlaw's Son Mar 24, 1952
- E10 Savvy, the Smart Little Dog Mar 31, 1952
- E11 Ghost Rider Apr 7, 1952
- E12 Wild White Horse Apr 14, 1952
- E13 Lumber Camp Story Apr 21, 1952
- E14 The Trappers Story Apr 28, 1952
- E15 The Boy and the Bandit May 5, 1952
- E16 A Joke on Sir Anthony May 12, 1952
- E17 Wrestling Story May 19, 1952
- E18 Jingles Becomes a Baby Sitter May 26, 1952
- E19 The Fortune Telling Story Jun 9, 1952
- E20 A Close Shave for the Marshal Jun 16, 1952
- E21 Prairie Flats Land Swindle Jun 23, 1952
- E22 Marriage Feud at Ponca City Jun 30, 1952
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Grandpa and Genie Sep 13, 1953
- E2 The Nephew from Back East Sep 20, 1953
- E3 Wagon Wheel Trail Sep 27, 1953
- E4 Heading for Trouble Oct 4, 1953
- E5 The Young Witness Oct 11, 1953
- E6 Chain of Events Oct 18, 1953
- E7 The Doctor Story Oct 25, 1953
- E8 The Indians and the Delegates Nov 1, 1953
- E9 The Sheriff was a Redhead Nov 8, 1953
- E10 Hands Across the Border Nov 15, 1953
- E11 The Avenging Gunman Nov 22, 1953
- E12 The Right of Way Nov 29, 1953
- E13 The Monster in the Lake Dec 6, 1953
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Maverick Nov 21, 1954
- E2 The Kid from Red Butte Nov 28, 1954
- E3 Masquerade at Moccasin Flats Dec 5, 1954
- E4 Stolen Church Funds Dec 12, 1954
- E5 Ol' Pardner Rides Again Dec 19, 1954
- E6 Gorilla at Owlhoot Mesa Dec 26, 1954
- E7 Superstition Stage Jan 2, 1955
- E8 Cry Wolf Jan 9, 1955
- E9 The Boy and the Hound Dog Jan 16, 1955
- E10 The Sheriff's Secret Jan 23, 1955
- E11 To the Highest Bidder Jan 30, 1955
- E12 Sundown Valley Feb 6, 1955
- E13 Sagebrush Manhunt Feb 13, 1955
Frequently asked questions
When did The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok originally air?
The series ran for eight seasons from 1951 through 1958.
Which networks broadcast the series?
The Screen Gems series began in syndication, ran on CBS from 1955 through 1958, and on ABC from 1957 through 1958.
What genre is the television series?
It is an American Western television series.
Who played Wild Bill Hickok?
Guy Madison is best known for having played Wild Bill Hickok in the series.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Screen Gems.