Ep 25. The O'Hare Story

Have Gun, Will Travel is a popular western television series that premiered in 1957 and ran for six seasons until 1963. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunslinger who worked as a hired gun for people who could afford his services. The show was known for its complex characters, intriguing plotlines, and expertly crafted action scenes.

In season 1 episode 25, titled The O'Hare Story, Paladin is hired by a wealthy rancher to investigate a string of cattle thefts that have been plaguing the area. The rancher suspects that his neighbor, a man named O'Hare, is responsible for the thefts and wants Paladin to confront him.

Paladin sets out to investigate the situation, disguising himself as a tramp to gather information from the local townsfolk. He learns that O'Hare is a proud and stubborn man who has always had a fierce rivalry with the rancher who hired Paladin. O'Hare is not afraid to use violence to get his way, and many people in town fear him.

Paladin decides to confront O'Hare directly, posing as a government agent investigating a smuggling ring. O'Hare is suspicious of Paladin at first, but eventually agrees to meet with him privately. Paladin convinces O'Hare that he needs his help to stop the smuggling operation, and the two men strike up an uneasy alliance.

Together, they discover that the real culprit behind the cattle thefts is a group of outlaws who have been using O'Hare's ranch as a hideout. O'Hare is horrified to learn that he has been unwittingly helping the outlaws, and agrees to help Paladin track them down.

The two men track the outlaws to a remote canyon, where they engage in a fierce shootout. Paladin and O'Hare emerge victorious, and the cattle are safely returned to their rightful owners. O'Hare realizes the error of his ways and admits that his rivalry with the rancher was clouding his judgment.

In the end, Paladin returns to the rancher and delivers the news that O'Hare was not responsible for the cattle thefts. The rancher is relieved and grateful to Paladin for solving the problem. O'Hare, humbled by his experience, agrees to make amends with his neighbor and the two men shake hands.

Overall, The O'Hare Story is another standout episode of Have Gun, Will Travel. It showcases the show's ability to tell complex stories with nuanced characters, while still delivering thrilling action scenes. Fans of the show will not want to miss this episode.