Ep 15. Six Years and a Day
- TVPG
- January 30, 1961
- 25 min
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7.8 (98)
In the episode "Six Years and a Day," the third season of the Western television show, The Rifleman, sees Lucas McCain fighting against the clock to save a man from facing execution.
Lucas is traveling to a nearby town when he comes across Monty Hall, an old friend, who is about to be hanged. Monty has been convicted of murder and has been sentenced to death. However, Lucas believes that Monty is innocent and vows to prove his innocence before time runs out.
With the help of his son, Mark, Lucas begins to investigate the case. He discovers that the person who was killed had a lot of enemies in the town. Some people wanted him dead because of his business dealings, while others held grudges because of personal reasons.
Lucas also meets the sheriff of the town, who is reluctant to believe that Monty is innocent. The sheriff tells him that Monty has been found guilty by a jury, and that there is no way to change the verdict. Lucas is not deterred and sets out to find evidence that will prove Monty's innocence.
As Lucas delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit. He discovers that some of the witnesses who testified against Monty were lying, and that they had been paid to do so. Lucas realizes that there is a conspiracy to frame Monty, and that it is up to him to prove Monty's innocence and bring the real killer to justice.
Meanwhile, time is running out. Monty's execution is scheduled for the next day, and Lucas has only six years and a day to prove Monty's innocence. Lucas and Mark work tirelessly and find evidence that will exonerate Monty. However, their efforts are not enough, and they need more time to gather more evidence.
As the clock ticks down, Lucas and Mark race against time to find the truth and save their friend. But will they succeed in proving Monty's innocence, or will they be too late?
"Six Years and a Day" is a fast-paced episode that highlights the strong bonds of friendship and the lengths that people will go to to help their friends. With its gripping storyline, memorable characters, and thrilling action scenes, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.