Ep 4. A Hot Day for a Hanging

On this episode of Bonanza, entitled "A Hot Day for a Hanging," the Cartwrights find themselves at the center of a tense moral dilemma when a group of vigilantes arrives in Virginia City looking to lynch a man who has been accused of stealing horses.

As always, the Cartwright family stands for justice and fairness, and they do not believe in taking the law into their own hands. But as tensions rise and the situation becomes increasingly volatile, they realize that it may be up to them to intervene and prevent a tragedy from occurring.

The accused man, a young drifter named Billy Hargis, swears that he is innocent and pleads for mercy, but the vigilantes are determined to see him hang. With the local sheriff out of town and no one else willing to step up to the plate, it falls to the Cartwrights to try and calm the situation down and find a way to get to the bottom of what really happened.

As they investigate, they uncover a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that goes all the way to the top of the town's power structure. But despite the odds against them, the Cartwrights remain steadfast in their determination to protect Billy and ensure that justice is served.

Against a backdrop of scorching heat and rising tensions, the Cartwrights must use all of their wits, skills, and courage to navigate this dangerous situation. But will their efforts be enough to save Billy and restore order to Virginia City, or will they be too late to prevent a tragedy?

Featuring all the classic elements that have made Bonanza one of the most beloved Western TV shows of all time, including thrilling action, heartwarming family drama, and unforgettable characters, "A Hot Day for a Hanging" is an episode you won't want to miss. So saddle up and ride along with the Cartwrights as they face some of their toughest challenges yet, and see if they have what it takes to come out on top!