Ep 1. S4 E1 - Santa Fe Raiders

The Gene Autry Show was an American Western television series that aired from 1950 to 1956. The show starred singing cowboy, Gene Autry, as himself, and featured various western-themed storylines and musical performances. In season 4, episode 1, titled "Santa Fe Raiders," Gene Autry finds himself in the middle of a dangerous conflict between a band of ruthless outlaws and a group of peaceful Navajo Indians.

The episode begins with Gene Autry and his sidekick, Pat Buttram, traveling to the town of Rustlers' Roost in New Mexico. They hope to speak to the local sheriff about a gang of outlaws who have been terrorizing the area. However, when they arrive, they find that the sheriff is a corrupt official who is in league with the outlaws. Gene and Pat soon realize that they will need to take matters into their own hands if they want to bring justice to the area.

As they investigate the situation, Gene and Pat come across a group of Navajo Indians who have been forced off of their land by the outlaws. The Navajos are a peaceful tribe who have been living in the area for generations, and they are deeply hurt by the way they have been treated. Gene feels a sense of compassion toward the Navajos, and he decides to help them fight back against the outlaws.

Gene and Pat soon learn that the outlaws are planning a raid on the nearby town of Santa Fe, and they realize that they must act quickly if they want to stop the attack. They team up with the Navajos and a group of local ranchers to prepare for the raid. They set up traps and defenses around the town in order to catch the outlaws off guard.

As the raid begins, Gene, Pat, and the others spring into action. There are intense shootouts and fistfights as the two sides clash. The outlaws are determined to take over Santa Fe, but Gene and his allies are equally determined to stop them. In the end, it is Gene's quick thinking and bravery that allows them to gain the upper hand. The outlaws are defeated, and the Navajos are able to reclaim their land.

The episode concludes with Gene and Pat riding off into the sunset, proud of the work they have done to protect the people of Rustlers' Roost and Santa Fe. "Santa Fe Raiders" is a classic example of the type of western adventure story that The Gene Autry Show was known for. With its action-packed plot, colorful characters, and lively musical numbers, it is a fitting start to season 4 of this beloved series.