Ep 8. High Wire

Have Gun, Will Travel season 1 episode 8, titled "High Wire," follows Paladin as he travels to a small town in Texas to help a man named Paul Grayson recover some stolen money. Paul Grayson had been the treasurer of the town's bank, and $3,000 had been stolen from the bank's safe. Grayson had been drinking the night the robbery occurred, so the townspeople assumed that he was responsible for the theft.

Paladin takes on the case and begins investigating the crime. He quickly learns that the thief had used a high wire to enter and exit the bank, which suggests that the thief must have been a skilled acrobat. Paladin's investigation leads him to a traveling circus that had recently performed in town.

Paladin poses as a reporter and interviews the circus performers to gather information. He learns that a man named Frank Scanlon, who is known for his high-wire act, had recently left the circus after a dispute with the owner. Paladin suspects that Scanlon is the thief and sets out to prove his theory.

Paladin confronts Scanlon and tells him that he knows he stole the money. Scanlon initially denies any involvement but eventually confesses. Paladin convinces Scanlon to return the stolen money and turn himself in to the authorities. In the end, justice is served, and the town is grateful to Paladin for solving the crime.

"High Wire" is a thrilling episode filled with suspense and intrigue as Paladin races against the clock to solve the case before the thief gets away with the stolen money. The episode showcases Paladin's intelligence and resourcefulness as a skilled detective and problem solver. It also features some impressive high-wire stunts by Frank Scanlon, adding an exciting element of danger to the story. Overall, "High Wire" is a must-watch episode for fans of the classic Western genre.