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The Chisholms(1979–1980)

March 29, 19792 Seasons · 13 Episodes

Ended

Western

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Overview

The Chisholms is a CBS western miniseries starring Robert Preston, which aired from March 29, 1979, to April 19, 1979; and continued as a television series from January 19, 1980, to March 15, 1980. The 1979 miniseries showed the family moving from Virginia to Wyoming. When the TV series commenced in 1980, the pioneers were shown en route along the California Trail from Wyoming to Sacramento, California.

Created by David Dortort

Network CBS

Seasons

The Chisholms (1979) | Couchpile

Season 2

9 Episodes

1980

E01

Seige

1/19/1980·60m

Ft. Laramie comes under siege from hostile Native Americans as the Chisholm family draw near.

E02

Betrayal

1/26/1980·60m

Betsy uses her charms to create a rivalry between Bo and Gideon for her affections. When grazing foe the cattle is destroyed by fire the troops use grain intended for the Indians for feed.

E03

Endless Desert

2/2/1980·60m

Hadley decides he can not be in a wagon train with Cooper Hawkins. He leaves the train and takes a new, faster trail to California through the desert. Betsy asks if she can join the Chisholms, but she starts to cause family friction.

E04

Vengeance

2/9/1980·60m

As the Chisholms continue across the desert, the come across Betsy's brothers. Soon, Cooper Hawkins arrives and is searching for the brothers. Hadley has to decide who is telling the truth.

E05

Death in the Sierras

2/16/1980·60m

The family realizes they don't have enough food to get through the mountains. Will and Keewidinok go on ahead to get supplies and bring them back. Snow starts to fall as the wagons move. Hadley's health does not seem to be improving.

E06

The Promised Land

2/23/1980·60m

The family buries Hadley and finds an empty tavern and bar near by. Min decides she wants to stay. They learn there is a tax lien on the property and they don't have any money. An old friend of Cooper's rides by.

E07

The Suitor

3/1/1980·60m

A friend of Hawkins stops by for a visit. He leaves and then returns with a bullet hole. Min and the girls go into town where Min catches the attention of Mr. Sinclair who is a widower.

E08

Chains

3/8/1980·60m

While the family is picking up some apple trees they ordered from Cape Horn, Keewidinok's life was saved by a black man who had just arrived from Africa. When they arrived home, the trees were broken and family arguments ensued.

E10

The Siren Song

·60m

Bo's friendship with a Franciscan padre tries the patience of devoutly Baptist Minerva.

Where to Watch

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Cast

Robert Preston

Hadley Chisholm

Rosemary Harris

Rosemary Harris

Minerva Chisholm

Ben Murphy

Will Chisholm

James Van Patten

James Van Patten

Bo Chisholm

Brett Cullen

Gideon Chisholm

Delta Burke

Bonnie Sue Chisholm

Susan Swift

Annabel Chisholm / Mercy Hopwell

Victoria Racimo

Victoria Racimo

Keewidinok

Reid Smith

Lester Hackett

Mitchell Ryan

Cooper Hawkins

Season 1

4 Episodes

1979

E01

Chapter I

3/29/1979·60m

The Chisholms learn that the Virginia land they have been working has been deeded away. They decide it is time to pull up stakes and take their wagon west to California. When they get to Louisville, they hire Lester Hackett as a guide.

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E02

Chapter II

4/5/1979·60m

As the Chisholms move west, they notice a man is following them. Soon Lester disappears with Will's horse. Will and Gideon set off after Lester and the horse while the family continues on their westward journey.

E03

Chapter III

4/12/1979·60m

The Chisholms make their way across the plains and get attacked by Indians before they reach Ft. Laramie. Will and Gideon get out of jail and find a young Indian woman hiding in a house and bring her along with them.

E04

Chapter IV

4/19/1979·60m

Lester shows up at Ft. Laramie. Then Will and Gideon arrive. Will wants Lester hung for stealing his horse. Bonnie Sue reveals she is pregnant with Lester's child. The Chisholms start to make a home outside of the fort.

1972