The Californians

The Californians

  • 1957
  • 2 Seasons
  • 69 Episodes
  •  5.2  (4)
  •   Ended

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.

The Californians
Seasons
An Act of Faith
32. An Act of Faith
May 26, 1959
Deputy Anthony Wayne tries to get a reluctant murder witness to talk.
The Bell Tolls
31. The Bell Tolls
May 19, 1959
The vigilantes insist on lynching a man accused of murdering the Attorney General.
One Ton of Peppercorns
30. One Ton of Peppercorns
May 12, 1959
Matt Wayne's gullible cousin is victimized by a swindler as soon as he gets to town.
The Fur Story
29. The Fur Story
May 05, 1959
The vigilantes try to drive a Russian fur company out of town.
The Fugitive
28. The Fugitive
April 28, 1959
The first California extradition case conflicts with Matt's efforts to clear an accused murderer.
A Hundred Barrels
27. A Hundred Barrels
April 21, 1959
Matt investigates human traffickers, smuggling Chinese into San Francisco to work as slave labour.
Deadly Tintype
26. Deadly Tintype
March 31, 1959
A defrauded insurance company asks Matt to work on a case of maritime larceny.
Guns for King Joseph
25. Guns for King Joseph
March 24, 1959
Jeremy's friendship with an Indian outlaw angers Matt.
Stampede at Misery Flats
24. Stampede at Misery Flats
March 17, 1959
An eccentric old prospector is Matt Wayne's ally as he tries to solve a gold embezzlement scheme.
Gold-Tooth Charlie
23. Gold-Tooth Charlie
March 10, 1959
A young Chinese man wants to break with the past to join the underworld.
Cat's Paw
22. Cat's Paw
March 03, 1959
Matt deputises Wilma Fansler to help him solve a strange murder.
Wolf's Head
21. Wolf's Head
February 24, 1959
An outlaw escapes from jail to seek revenge against Matt and Jeremy.
A Turn in the Trail
20. A Turn in the Trail
February 17, 1959
While trailing an outlaw, Matt gets involved with a conniving female.
Corpus Delicti
19. Corpus Delicti
February 03, 1959
Matt faces a court battle when he tries to have a man convicted on circumstantial evidence.
Crimps' Meat
18. Crimps' Meat
January 27, 1959
Joe Ryan tips Matt off about a gang that's shanghaiing sailors.
Bella Union
17. Bella Union
January 20, 1959
Charly Tuttle is shot dead at the front door of the Bella Union on opening night.
The Painted Lady
16. The Painted Lady
January 13, 1959
Maude Sorel is suspected of being Julie Draton's mother.
The First Gold Brick
15. The First Gold Brick
January 06, 1959
Clay Kendall shows off the gold brick smelted from ore from his mine and convinces investors this is just the beginning. Marshal Wayne suspects Clay is conning the investors.
The Man Who Owned San Francisco
14. The Man Who Owned San Francisco
December 30, 1958
Panic sets in when Jose Limantour claims title to two square miles in the heart of the city.
The Long Night
13. The Long Night
December 23, 1958
Three men try to silence a murder witness who has refused protective custody.
Old Sea Dog
12. Old Sea Dog
December 16, 1958
A commodore's son, misunderstood by his father, helps outlaws steal from the Navy.
The Painless Extractionist
11. The Painless Extractionist
December 09, 1958
While Dr Pepper offers painless dental work to the people of San Francisco, his cohorts are up to no good.
Halfway House
10. Halfway House
December 02, 1958
Travellers to San Francisco have been disappearing in the vicinity of an ancient inn.
Dangerous Journey
9. Dangerous Journey
November 25, 1958
A gang of thieves tries to frame Corey Harris.
Hangtown
8. Hangtown
November 18, 1958
Matt goes sinister Hangtown due to a dying man's last request.
Prince of Thieves
7. Prince of Thieves
November 11, 1958
Sam Crawford, the Prince of Thieves, comes to town and offers Marshal Wayne a percentage of all his ill gotten gains for his help.
Overland Mail
6. Overland Mail
October 28, 1958
When a series of stage holdups occurs, Matt is sworn in as a US marshal so he can take the case.
The Salted Gold Mine
5. The Salted Gold Mine
October 21, 1958
Consumed with suspicion over a gold mine and its dealings, Matt embarks on an investigation and encounters a life-threatening situation.
A Girl Named Sam
4. A Girl Named Sam
October 14, 1958
Matt takes the responsibility to protect a group of settlers from the Bandana Gang, a notorious body that has been wreaking havoc for quite some time.
Lola Montez
3. Lola Montez
October 07, 1958
San Francisco opens its doors to welcome Lola Montez, a gorgeous Spanish dancer. The locals exhibit a strong sense of excitement over her arrival.
Mutineers from Hell
2. Mutineers from Hell
September 30, 1958
When a crew of alleged mutineers lands in trouble, the responsibility to defend them falls on the shoulders of Jeremy Pitt.
Dishonor for Matt Wayne
1. Dishonor for Matt Wayne
September 23, 1958
Consumed with the fear of losing their illegitimate earnings, some corrupt San Francisco businessmen conspire to besmirch Matt Wayne's stellar reputation.
Description
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
  • Premiere Date
    September 24, 1957
  • Rating
    5.2  (4)