Ep 15. The Kickapoo Run

Death Valley Days is an American television anthology series that originally aired on ABC from 1952 to 1970. The second season episode 15, titled "The Kickapoo Run," tells the story of two cowboys who find themselves in trouble after their herd of cattle disappears.

The episode begins with two cowboys, Clay and Joe, driving their herd of cattle through the desert. As they take a break for the night, they wake up the next morning to find that their entire herd of cattle has disappeared. With no other options left, Clay and Joe decide to follow the tracks of the stolen cattle.

As they search for their cattle, Clay and Joe are ambushed by a group of Native American Kickapoo Indians. The Kickapoo leader, Standing Bear, informs them that he and his tribe have taken the cattle in order to feed their starving village. He tells them that they will not return the cattle unless they are given a fair price.

Knowing that they have no money, Clay and Joe hatch a plan to win back their cattle in a horse race against the Kickapoo. They find a racehorse named Black Sin who they believe can out-run any horse Standing Bear's tribe may have.

The day of the race arrives and tensions are high. As the race begins, Clay and Joe ride Black Sin to victory, winning back their herd of cattle. They part ways with Standing Bear and his tribe, feeling proud and victorious.

Overall, "The Kickapoo Run" is an entertaining and action-packed episode that showcases the struggles and triumphs of the American West. The episode's themes of conflict and resolution are still relevant today, making it a timeless classic for fans of westerns and more general audiences alike.