Ep 18. Lady on the Stagecoach

Have Gun, Will Travel is a western television drama series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. In its second season, the show aired an episode titled "Lady on the Stagecoach" which revolves around Paladin, a professional gunslinger who travels the Old West taking on various assignments and helping people in need of his services.

In this episode, Paladin is in pursuit of a ruthless outlaw named Rance Fletcher. He arrives in a small town where he learns that Fletcher has kidnapped a young woman named Emily Dawson. Emily's wealthy father has offered a $10,000 reward for her safe return, and Paladin sees an opportunity to earn some quick money.

Paladin sets out on a mission to find Fletcher and rescue the young woman. He manages to track down Fletcher and his gang to a remote area where they are hiding out. The two men engage in a fierce gunfight, which results in Fletcher being killed. Paladin is able to rescue Emily and returns her safely to her father.

However, things are not as they seem, and Paladin soon discovers that Emily's father is not the doting father he appeared to be. Mr. Dawson has paid Fletcher to kidnap his own daughter in order to extort money from himself and the rest of the town. When Paladin confronts Mr. Dawson about his scheme, he becomes enraged and orders his men to kill Paladin.

Paladin must now fight for his own survival as he takes on Dawson and his henchmen in a brutal showdown. With his quick draw and expert marksmanship, Paladin proves to be a formidable opponent as he takes down each of Dawson's men one by one. In the end, Paladin is able to put a stop to Dawson's criminal enterprise and bring him to justice.

Overall, "Lady on the Stagecoach" is a thrilling episode of Have Gun, Will Travel that showcases Paladin's bravery, skill, and resourcefulness as a gunslinger. The episode is full of action, suspense, and unexpected twists and turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. It also explores themes of greed, corruption, and the lengths that some people will go to in order to get what they want.