Ep 20. The Broken Pledge

Cheyenne season 2 episode 20, titled "The Broken Pledge," follows the story of a young man named Tommy, who joins a band of outlaws led by a man named Bart. Cheyenne catches up with the group and tries to convince Tommy to return home, but the young man is torn between loyalty to his friends and the desire to do the right thing.

As the episode begins, Cheyenne is riding through the hills when he hears gunshots. He rides towards the sound and soon comes upon a group of men robbing a stagecoach. Cheyenne quickly gets the upper hand, disarming the robbers and scattering them. One of the robbers, a young man named Tommy, is wounded in the melee. Cheyenne takes the injured Tommy back to civilization, hoping to convince him to turn his life around.

Cheyenne soon discovers that Tommy is the son of a local rancher named Sam, who is worried sick about his son's whereabouts. Cheyenne promises to bring Tommy back to his father, but the young man refuses to go. Tommy has joined a gang of outlaws led by a man named Bart, and he feels a strong sense of loyalty to his new friends. Cheyenne tries to reason with Tommy, telling him that his actions will only bring shame to his family, but the young man is torn between his sense of duty and his desire to be accepted by the gang.

Cheyenne decides to track down Bart and his gang, hoping to convince them to let Tommy go. He eventually catches up with them, and a tense standoff ensues. Cheyenne tries to reason with Bart, telling him that Tommy is not cut out for a life of crime, but Bart refuses to listen. He warns Cheyenne not to interfere with his gang's operations, and the two men part ways.

Cheyenne realizes that he will have to resort to more cunning tactics to get Tommy out of the gang. He comes up with a plan to trick Bart into thinking that Tommy has betrayed him, hoping to create a rift between the two. Cheyenne's plan works, and Bart confronts Tommy, accusing him of betraying the gang. Tommy, feeling cornered, admits the truth: he wants to leave the gang and return to his father.

Bart is furious at Tommy's betrayal, and he orders his men to capture the young man and bring him back. Cheyenne hears about Bart's plan and races to Tommy's aid. A fierce gun battle ensues, but Cheyenne and Tommy emerge victorious. Bart is captured and brought to justice, while Tommy is finally able to return home to his father.

"The Broken Pledge" is a gripping tale of loyalty, duty, and redemption. The episode is a testament to the power of human connection, and to the idea that anyone can find their way back to the right path if they have the right guidance. With its thrilling action sequences and heartfelt performances, "The Broken Pledge" is a must-see episode for fans of classic westerns and well-crafted storytelling.