The Real McCoys: Season 4
Season 4 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 Real McCoys Season 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
Smothered in Love
Dec 1, 1960
The family is pampering Grampa---much to his disgust. Kate: Kathleen Nolan. Luke: Richard Crenna. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Sam: Charles Seel. Hassie: Lydia Reed.
The Legacy
Dec 22, 1960
The McCoys learn that George has not named Grampa in his will. Grampa: Walter Brennan. George: Andy Clyde. Luke: Richard Crenna. Kate: Kathleen Nolan.
A Bundle from Japan
Jan 12, 1961
The McCoys hire Nikko, a Japanese girl, to help around the house.
The Horse Expert
Jan 19, 1961
Grampa grudgingly accepts a horse as payment for a loan. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Frank: Robert Foulk. Luke: Richard Crenna.
The City Boy
Jan 26, 1961
The McCoys take in a city boy who is quick to abuse his privileges. Walter Brennan. Pete: Danny Richards Jr. Luke: Richard Crenna.
The Rival
Feb 16, 1961
Luke feels low when he hears Kate is living it up in Bakersfield. Luke: Richard Crenna. Kate: Kathleen Nolan.
You Can't Beat the Army
Mar 2, 1961
Grampa has a beef with the Army: they've taken one of his cows. Lieutenant: Leonard Stone. Colonel: Addison Richards. Sergeant: Nicky Blair. Grampa: Walter Brennan.
The Swedish Girl
Mar 16, 1961
Gossip spreads when the McCoys hire a beautiful housekeeper in Kate's (Kathleen Nolan) absence. Helga: Eva Norde. Mrs. Murdock: Norma Varden. Al: Forrest Lewis. Luke: Richard Crenn
The New Sunday School Teacher
Mar 23, 1961
Grampa takes over as the new Sunday school teacher.
Baseball vs. Love
Mar 30, 1961
Grampa claims he can tame a horse. The horse allows anyone to ride it - except Grampa.
Theatre in the Barn
Apr 6, 1961
Grampa tries to stop the show when George beats him out of a role in the Grange play. Laura: Fay Wray. Grampa: Walter Brennan. George: Andy Clyde. Barstow: Robert Karnes. Amanda: M
George Retires
Apr 13, 1961
Grampa tries to keep George down on the farm after he retires. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Luke: Richard Crenna. Helga: Eva Norde. George: Andy Clyde. Pepino: Tony Martinez.
Kate Comes Home
May 11, 1961
Home from the hospital, Kate tries to resume her household tasks. Kate: Kathleen Nolan. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Luke: Richard Crenna. Hassie: Lydia Reed.
The Matador
Sep 21, 1961
Grampa sees red when a matador tries to lure Pepino into the bull ring. Fernando: Lee Bergere. Pepino: Tony Martinez. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Luke: Richard Crenna.
George's Housekeeper
Sep 28, 1961
George hires a housekeeper who sweeps him off his feet. Miss Burns: Paula Winslowe. George: Andy Clyde. Grampa: Walter Brennan. Clarissa: Lee Patrick.