Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.
Cast: Steve McQueen
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36 episodes
1. The Martin PosterJosh takes matters into his own hands after Marshall Jeff Wilcox is killed by the Martin brothers.TV-GCC26minSep 6, 1958
2. Fatal MemoryWhile on the trail of an Army deserter, Josh is surprised to find fake wanted posters for Colonel Sykes; the Army Commander that he served under.TV-GCC26minSep 13, 1958
3. The BountyA vicious Bounty Hunter named Daimler is sought by Josh after Daimler gunned down an elderly fugitive.TV-GCC26minSep 20, 1958
4. Dead EndAfter being hired to apprehend a ranch worker who stole money and disappeared, Josh undercovers more than he bargained for.TV-GCC26minSep 27, 1958
5. Passing of Shawnee BillAfter a crooked poker game, Josh is led to believe that his opponent is Shawnee Bill.TV-GCC26minOct 4, 1958
6. The Giveaway GunJosh is looking for an unknown gunman which can only be identified by the peculiar way he draws his gun.TV-GCC26minOct 11, 1958
7. Ransom for a NunMother Superior asks Josh to find Sister Grace who is being held by outlaws.TV-GCC26minOct 18, 1958
8. Miracle at Pot HoleJosh hands over a criminal to Sheriff Wilson and finds out the sheriff is a crook. He begins to doubt the guilt of his so-called criminal.TV-GCC26minOct 25, 1958
9. The Fourth HeadstoneJosh is hired on the help transport a female prisoner who has murdered three men to another jail.TV-GCC30minNov 1, 1958
10. Til Death Do Us PartBeautiful Stacy Torrance is wanted for the murder of her husband, but when Josh finds her husband still alive he tries to have the charges cleared.TV-GCCNov 8, 1958
11. The FavorJosh searches for a robbery suspect in a town called VanHorne run by outlaws.TV-GCCNov 15, 1958
12. RicochetJosh is hired to look for a missing husband and ends up in a murder conspiracy.TV-GCCNov 22, 1958
13. Sheriff of Red RockThe Sheriff of Red Rock allows his prisoners to escape, so two bounty hunters can collect the reward and split it three ways.TV-GCCNov 29, 1958
14. Die by the GunAboard a stagecoach with prisoner in hand, Josh and the Coach driver are attacked by escapees heading for the Mexican border.TV-GCCDec 6, 1958
15. Rawhide BreedThe Kreager brothers are on the trail of Josh and his prisoner, when a sudden attack by Apaches leaves his prisoner dead.TV-GCCDec 13, 1958
16. Eight Cent RewardA poor family with not much and hopes destroyed by storms and rustlers who want their land. Josh tries to help and right at Christmas a small miracle does occur.TV-GCCDec 20, 1958
17. Drop to DrinkAfter a Pony Express carrier is held up and the courier with a $20,000 diamond ring go missing. Josh is hired to find him.TV-GCCDec 27, 1958
18. Rope LawJosh returns with his prisoner Brace Logan and a lynch mob overtakes him. A little too late the townspeople realize that Logan was innocent and that the guilty party is some well respected.TV-GCCJan 3, 1959
19. Six-Up to BannachJosh is on his way to Bannach to prevent the execution of an innocent man and he must travel by stagecoach one that is carrying boxes of dynamite.TV-GCCJan 10, 1959
20. The SpurJosh is hunting for wanted murderer Vic Warsaw when he finds out that his bounty was gunned down.TV-GCC30minJan 17, 1959
21. Reunion for RevengeIntent on revenge several escaped convicts confront Josh's prisoner who is responsible for them going to jail.TV-GCC30minJan 24, 1959
22. CompetitionJosh is confronted by two bounty hunters who think he is onto a big paying job.TV-GCC30minJan 31, 1959
23. Call Your ShotJosh is hired by Gabe Henshaw to find his son Will.TV-GCC30minFeb 7, 1959
24. Secret BallotRandall's old war buddy Ned Easter is running for mayor in a town governed by corrupt mayor Barney Pax and his brother Steve, whom he has made sheriff. The Pax brothers avoid honest competition by shooting up Ned's rallies and such. Ned's wife Carole has summoned Randall to stand by Ned in case of trouble, but doesn't want Ned to know she did so. It so happens that Randall has a wanted poster on Steve, for ""shooting up half of Colorado.""TV-GCC30minFeb 14, 1959
25. The CornerAccused of killing a friend, bounty hunter Josh Randall tries to prove himself innocent.TV-GCCFeb 21, 1959
26. Eager ManFugitive Ted Nelson will surrender to his friend Josh Randall, if his wife shares the reward. Gar Foley also a bounty hunter has other ideas.TV-GCC30minFeb 28, 1959
27. The LegendJosh is hired by Sam McGarrett to lead him with his son and daughter into the Mesa desert to find a hundred year old treasure.TV-GCC30minMar 7, 1959
28. RailroadedJosh comes to the defense of a boy accused of murdering an Undercover Pinkerton detective aboard the train.TV-GCC30minMar 14, 1959
29. Double FeeAn Opera Singer hires Josh to find her sister who has been kidnapped and is being held ransom.TV-GCC30minMar 21, 1959
30. The Kovack AffairJosh is called by his old friend Jesse to help Meaghan keep her hotel from the hands of corrupt Kovack.TV-GCC25minMar 28, 1959
31. Bounty for a BrideA man hires Josh Randall to persuade his daughter to come back home. The girl, who was kidnapped by Indians years before, refuses to return because she feels that the Indians are now her people.TV-GCC30minApr 4, 1959
32. CrossroadsJosh is on the track of a suspected murderer, when the father tries to avert his sons capture.TV-GCC30minApr 11, 1959
33. Angels of VengeanceJosh kills a young man in self-defense, the victim's father, the head of a religious cult, then orders Josh's death.TV-GCCApr 18, 1959
34. Littlest ClientJosh is hired by a 10 year old girl to find her father, she refuses to believe that he is dead.TV-GCC25minApr 25, 1959
35. The ConquerersA Banker hires Josh to find his runaway son. The boy has joined a mercenary army that preys on small Mexican villages.TV-GCC25minMay 2, 1959
36. Amos CarterJosh tries to reconcil two families whose feud has reached dangerous proportions.TV-GCC30minMay 9, 1959
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Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ed Adamson, John Robinson
- Cast
- Steve McQueen
- Studio
- Malcolm Enterprises, CBS, Four Stars Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
