The Big Valley 1965
What is The Big Valley?
The Big Valley is an American western television series that aired on the ABC network. The program premiered on September 15, 1965, and concluded its run on May 19, 1969.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 112
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 15, 1965
- Last aired
- May 19, 1969
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- FR, US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Updated
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The Big Valley is an American western television series that aired on the ABC network. The program premiered on September 15, 1965, and concluded its run on May 19, 1969. The series was created by A.I. Bezzerides and Louis F. Edelman. Production of the show was handled by Levy-Gardner-Laven for Four Star Television. The narrative centers on a wealthy nineteenth-century California rancher and his family. Barbara Stanwyck stars in the production as the widow of the rancher. The provided sources confirm that the series is a distinct work of television history, separate from other media entities sharing the word big in their titles, such as the 1988 fantasy comedy film starring Tom Hanks or the multidisciplinary design firm known as the Bjarke Ingels Group. The series remains documented as a classic western production from the mid-1960s. By focusing on the dynamics of a prominent ranching family in California, the show established a specific place within the landscape of American television westerns during its four-year broadcast history on ABC.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy widow defends her California ranch dynasty in the Old West.”
- Barbara Stanwyck's commanding performance
- rich 19th-century Western setting
- strong family dynamics and moral conflicts
- paced for older audiences
- less action for modern viewers
you enjoy classic Westerns with strong family narratives.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama and historical themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Palms of Glory Sep 15, 1965
- E2 Forty Rifles Sep 22, 1965
- E3 Boots with My Father's Name Sep 29, 1965
- E4 Young Marauders Oct 6, 1965
- E5 The Odyssey of Jubal Tanner Oct 13, 1965
- E6 Heritage Oct 20, 1965
- E7 Winner Lose All Oct 27, 1965
- E8 My Son, My Son Nov 3, 1965
- E9 Earthquake! Nov 10, 1965
- E10 The Murdered Party Nov 17, 1965
- E11 The Way to Kill a Killer Nov 24, 1965
- E12 Night of the Wolf Dec 1, 1965
- E13 The Guilt of Matt Bentell Dec 8, 1965
- E14 The Brawlers Dec 15, 1965
- E15 Judgement in Heaven Dec 22, 1965
- E16 The Invaders Dec 29, 1965
- E17 By Fires Unseen Jan 5, 1966
- E18 A Time to Kill Jan 19, 1966
- E19 Teacher of Outlaws Feb 2, 1966
- E20 Under a Dark Star Feb 9, 1966
- E21 Barbary Red Feb 16, 1966
- E22 The Death Merchant Feb 23, 1966
- E23 The Fallen Hawk Mar 2, 1966
- E24 Hazard Mar 9, 1966
- E25 Into the Widow's Web Mar 23, 1966
- E26 By Force and Violence Mar 30, 1966
- E27 The River Monarch Apr 6, 1966
- E28 The Midas Man Apr 13, 1966
- E29 Tunnel of Gold Apr 20, 1966
- E30 Last Train to the Fair Apr 27, 1966
Season 2 · 30 episodes
- E1 Lost Treasure Sep 12, 1966
- E2 Legend of a General (1) Sep 19, 1966
- E3 Legend of a General (2) Sep 26, 1966
- E4 Caesar's Wife Oct 3, 1966
- E5 Pursuit Oct 10, 1966
- E6 The Martyr Oct 17, 1966
- E7 Target Oct 31, 1966
- E8 The Velvet Trap Nov 7, 1966
- E9 The Man from Nowhere Nov 14, 1966
- E10 The Great Safe Robbery Nov 21, 1966
- E11 The Iron Box Nov 28, 1966
- E12 Last Stage to Salt Flats Dec 5, 1966
- E13 A Day of Terror Dec 12, 1966
- E14 Hide The Children Dec 19, 1966
- E15 Day of the Comet Dec 26, 1966
- E16 Wagonload of Dreams Jan 2, 1967
- E17 Image of Yesterday Jan 9, 1967
- E18 Boy into Man Jan 16, 1967
- E19 Down Shadow Street Jan 23, 1967
- E20 The Stallion Jan 30, 1967
- E21 The Haunted Gun Feb 6, 1967
- E22 Price of Victory Feb 13, 1967
- E23 Brother Love Feb 20, 1967
- E24 Court Martial Mar 6, 1967
- E25 Plunder! Mar 13, 1967
- E26 Turn of a Card Mar 20, 1967
- E27 Showdown in Limbo Mar 27, 1967
- E28 The Lady from Mesa Apr 3, 1967
- E29 Days of Grace Apr 17, 1967
- E30 Cage of Eagles Apr 24, 1967
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Joaquin Sep 11, 1967
- E2 Ambush Sep 18, 1967
- E3 A Flock of Trouble Sep 25, 1967
- E4 The Time after Midnight Oct 2, 1967
- E5 Night in a Small Town Oct 9, 1967
- E6 Ladykiller Oct 16, 1967
- E7 Guilty Oct 30, 1967
- E8 The Disappearance Nov 6, 1967
- E9 A Noose is Waiting Nov 13, 1967
- E10 Explosion (1) Nov 20, 1967
- E11 Explosion (2) Nov 27, 1967
- E12 Four Days to Furnace Hill Dec 4, 1967
- E13 Night of the Executioners Dec 11, 1967
- E14 Journey into Violence Dec 18, 1967
- E15 The Buffalo Man Dec 25, 1967
- E16 The Good Thieves Jan 1, 1968
- E17 Days of Wrath Jan 8, 1968
- E18 Miranda Jan 15, 1968
- E19 Shadow of a Giant Jan 29, 1968
- E20 Fall of a Hero Feb 5, 1968
- E21 The Emperor of Rice Feb 12, 1968
- E22 Rimfire Feb 19, 1968
- E23 Bounty on a Barkley Feb 26, 1968
- E24 The Devil's Masquerade Mar 4, 1968
- E25 Run of the Savage Mar 11, 1968
- E26 The Challenge Mar 18, 1968
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 In Silent Battle Sep 23, 1968
- E2 They Called Her Delilah Sep 30, 1968
- E3 Presumed Dead Oct 7, 1968
- E4 Run of the Cat Oct 21, 1968
- E5 Deathtown Oct 28, 1968
- E6 The Jonah Nov 11, 1968
- E7 Hell Hath No Fury Nov 18, 1968
- E8 The Long Ride Nov 25, 1968
- E9 The Profit and the Lost Dec 2, 1968
- E10 A Stranger Everywhere Dec 9, 1968
- E11 The Prize Dec 16, 1968
- E12 Hunter's Moon Dec 30, 1968
- E13 Top of the Stairs Jan 6, 1969
- E14 Joshua Watson Jan 20, 1969
- E15 The Secret Jan 27, 1969
- E16 The Twenty-five Graves of Midas Feb 3, 1969
- E17 Lightfoot Feb 17, 1969
- E18 Alias Nellie Handley Feb 24, 1969
- E19 The Royal Road Mar 3, 1969
- E20 A Passage of Saints Mar 10, 1969
- E21 The Battle of Mineral Springs Mar 24, 1969
- E22 The Other Face of Justice Mar 31, 1969
- E23 Town of No Exit Apr 7, 1969
- E24 Danger Road Apr 21, 1969
- E25 Flight from San Miguel Apr 28, 1969
- E26 Point and Counterpoint May 19, 1969
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in The Big Valley?
Barbara Stanwyck stars as the matriarch of the Barkley family.
When did The Big Valley air?
It originally aired from 1965 to 1969 on ABC.
What is the show about?
It follows the Barkley family and their struggles to protect their ranch and values in 1870s California.
Is it based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional series set in a historical context.
Where can I watch The Big Valley?
Full episodes are available through classic TV streaming platforms and official releases.