The Lone Ranger: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Lone Ranger Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Wooden Rifle
Sep 13, 1956 · 30 min
A young boy sees a man shot and killed. Things become complicated when it appears a man is being framed for the murder.
The Sheriff of Smoke Tree
Sep 20, 1956 · 30 min
A young man with no experience takes on the position as the new law man in a town. After a rocky start a chance encounter with the Lone Ranger and some encouraging words see the yo
The Counterfeit Mask
Sep 27, 1956 · 30 min
A bandit has been impersonating the Lone Ranger, tarnishing his reputation as he robs and kills innocent people. The Lone Ranger is surprised when he is arrested by an old friend,
No Handicap
Oct 4, 1956 · 30 min
The Douglas gang commit a series of violent crimes and a soon to retire sheriff is blinded during one of the robberies. The Lone Ranger attempts to try and make things right.
The Cross of Santo Domingo
Oct 11, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger meets a monk who has just been robbed of a valuable religious relic. He with Tonto set out to capture the outlaws and return the relic to the people of Santo Doming
White Hawk's Decision
Oct 18, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at an Indian village which is in conflict after the arrival of a college educated Indian amongst them. The Lone Ranger must try to bring peace to t
The Return of Don Pedro O'Sullivan
Oct 25, 1956 · 30 min
When Don Pedro O'Sullivan tries to return to Mexico to battle an army colonel who is ruling his district according to his own whims, the petty dictator sends his henchmen to interc
Quicksand
Nov 1, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto find an injured man who is building a school house on his own. They learn from him that the school is the project of an Indian girl who wanted to have a s
Quarter Horse War
Nov 8, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger attends a quarter horse race and has to find a way to stop a group of Indians going on the war path after their winnings from the race are stolen.
The Letter Bride
Nov 15, 1956 · 30 min
A Chinese laundryman who is a friend of the Ranger's, is expecting his bride from China who is arriving. But she's taken by some men in masks. Later the Ranger and Tonto arrive and
Hot Spell in Panamint
Nov 22, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger becomes involved in trying to help a sheriff who is facing down a whole gang of outlaws after one of their number is arrested.
The Twisted Track
Nov 29, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger has to try and stop two ex Southern soldiers attempting to kill an important railroad owner who was a former Northern commander during the war.
Decision for Chris McKeever
Dec 6, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture three criminals. The problem is it is a 5 day ride to the nearest town. Somehow the pair must stay on track to the town while making sure the crim
Trouble at Tylerville
Dec 13, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto visit Tylerville to check how a recently released bank robber is getting on adjusting to life in a small town.
Christmas Story
Dec 20, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger meets a young boy whose Christmas wish is to be re-united with his father. The Lone Ranger and Tonto go on a quest to find the boy's father and grant the boy his wi
Ghost Canyon
Dec 27, 1956 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger becomes involved after a number of Indians are killed while watching their cattle herd.
Outlaw Masquerade
Jan 3, 1957 · 30 min
After the Cameron gang is captured and jailed, the question of all the gold they stole remains unanswered. Tonto agrees to pose as a convict to try an infiltrate the gang and get c
The Avenger
Jan 10, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Cottonwood in time to see a law reformer gunned down by an outlaw. The mood in the town is such that the Lone Ranger has to also protect the out
The Courage of Tonto
Jan 17, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger becomes involved in conflict between settlers and a local Indian tribe. The settlers seem intent on provoking the Indians into going to war.
The Breaking Point
Jan 24, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger encounters a riderless horse with saddlebags loaded with gold. He begins the process of backtracking events to try and discover who the person was and what has happ
A Harp for Hannah
Jan 31, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger attempts to gain justice for a man robbed by the son of a powerful ranching family
A Message from Abe
Feb 7, 1957 · 30 min
The Ranger and Tonto visit apparently reformed ex-con Phil Beach on Lincoln's Birthday.
Code of Honor
Feb 14, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a man who seems to have just been robbed by an officer in the US cavalry. The Ranger is struggling with how such a good man become an outlaw.
The Turning Point
Feb 21, 1957 · 30 min
A group of vigilantes corner and kill a seemingly innocent cowboy in Blue Creek. One of the townspeople contacts the Lone Ranger and asks him to try and deal with the growing power
Dead-Eye
Feb 28, 1957 · 30 min
Jake Beaudry's reputation as an outlaw attract's the attention of a famous sheriff. The sheriff is not as good as he once was and reluctantly accepts the help of the Lone Ranger.
Clover in the Dust
Mar 7, 1957 · 30 min
A young man is found dead. His father blames another local rancher and goes on the trail of revenge. The Lone Ranger doubts the guilt of the rancher and goes on a quest to find the
Slim's Boy
Mar 14, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger is on the way to visit an old friend, Sam Masters, a renowned fast gunman and marshal. On the way he encounters an old outlaw also looking for Sam.
Two Against Two
Mar 21, 1957 · 30 min
Vic Foley escapes from jail and the Lone Ranger gives chase. Although it would be an easy arrest the Lone Ranger hangs back hoping Foley will lead him to unrecovered gold.
Ghost Town Fury
Mar 28, 1957 · 30 min
The Clantons break out of jail and go on a crime spree. The Lone Range vows to track them down, but first he must learn more about where the gang might be hiding out - "The Badland
The Prince of Buffalo Gap
Apr 4, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are on the trail of Matt Cagle. He seems to have headed for a tiny town "Buffalo Gap" The Lone Ranger is puzzled why the man has chosen such a course of a
The Law and Miss Aggie
Apr 11, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger becomes involved when a group of Indians are on the way to a special government meeting are attacked by a local land owner.
The Tarnished Star
Apr 18, 1957 · 30 min
The sheriff of Peaceful valley carries a dark secret that puts his ability to maintain the law in jeopardy.
Canuck
Apr 25, 1957 · 30 min
Canadian settlers are being blamed by local ranchers for cattle rustling and horse stealing. The Lone Ranger must seek the truth and try and restore order to a once peaceful area.
Mission for Tonto
May 2, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto find a boy who has been shot floating in a river. After they find out the boy's story the Ranger decides to try and bring the shooter to justice.
Journey to San Carlos
May 9, 1957 · 30 min
The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture two renegade Indians responsible for a recent attack. Tonto points out the strange marking on their face. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate w
The Banker's Son
May 16, 1957 · 30 min
Tonto witnesses a murder and reports it to the local sheriff. He then tells the Lone Ranger that he thinks the sheriff is not capable of handling the investigation properly.
The Angel and the Outlaw
May 23, 1957 · 30 min
Tonto witnesses the Calico Kid's gang rob a bank. The Lone Ranger sees it as an opportunity to catch an outlaw that has been on the run for years.
Blind Witness
May 30, 1957 · 30 min
The Grody Brothers rob the express office in Flat Rock and are in cahoots with an unlikely ally.
Outlaws in Grease Paint
Jun 6, 1957 · 30 min
Actors Lavinia and Dewitt Faversham are behind many robberies throughout the West, but when they arrive in Cedar Springs they might have met their match.