Ep 14. The Silver Bullets
- TV14
- July 8, 1957
- 28 min
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7.8 (55)
Tales of Wells Fargo season 1 episode 14, titled "The Silver Bullets," follows Jim Hardie (Dale Robertson), who is tasked with delivering a package of silver bullets to a nearby town. The shipment of bullets is intended for the governor of the territory, who is set to use them to protect the town from an impending Indian attack.
However, things take a turn for the worse when Jim is ambushed on the way to his destination. The robbers, who are after the silver bullets, shoot Jim and leave him for dead. Luckily, he is found by a group of miners who take him to their camp and nurse him back to health.
While recovering, Jim discovers that the ambush was not a random attack, but rather a part of a larger conspiracy to steal the silver bullets. The miners themselves are involved in the plot, and one of them even goes so far as to attempt to kill Jim to keep him from uncovering the truth.
Undeterred, Jim continues to investigate and ultimately manages to foil the robbers' plan and deliver the silver bullets to the governor in time. Along the way, he also manages to clear his name after being accused of stealing the shipment himself.
"The Silver Bullets" is a thrilling episode of Tales of Wells Fargo that showcases Jim Hardie's unwavering determination and keen investigative skills. It also highlights the dangers that come along with his job and the lengths that some will go to in order to steal valuable shipments. Fans of Westerns and action-packed dramas alike are sure to enjoy this episode.