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Series · 1957 – 1959 · Western

The Californians

★5.8 1957 – 1959 2 Seasons TV-MA

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 69 episodes

The Vigilantes Begin

Episode 01

The Vigilantes Begin

Sep 24, 1957 · 30 min

Arriving in San Francisco in search of gold, Dion Patrick is almost shanghaied to China.

All That Glitters

Episode 02

All That Glitters

Oct 1, 1957 · 30 min

A gold prospector is about to be hung for attempting to take back money from a dishonest poker player he thinks cheated him.

The Noose

Episode 03

The Noose

Oct 8, 1957 · 30 min

Vigilantes disagree on whether to try to lynch a man accused of robbing Dion Patrick.

The Avenger

Episode 04

The Avenger

Oct 15, 1957 · 30 min

When a reporter is murdered, Dion sets out to seek vengeance.

The Search for Lucy Manning

Episode 05

The Search for Lucy Manning

Oct 22, 1957 · 30 min

Rev. Spangler tries to help a young girl involved with notorious outlaws.

The Lost Queue

Episode 06

The Lost Queue

Oct 29, 1957 · 30 min

Thugs try to stop a group of Chinese immigrants from settling in the territory.

The Regulators

Episode 07

The Regulators

Nov 5, 1957 · 30 min

To silence witnesses against their boss, outlaws kidnap McGivern's wife, Martha.

Man from Boston

Episode 08

Man from Boston

Nov 12, 1957 · 30 min

Jack is shot by a renegade, and Dion tries desperately to get a doctor to help him.

The Barber's Boy

Episode 09

The Barber's Boy

Nov 19, 1957 · 30 min

The Vigilantes are helped by a boy in their struggle to capture the vicious Regulators.

The Magic Box

Episode 10

The Magic Box

Nov 26, 1957 · 30 min

Martin Donovan plays the deadly game of politics the only way he knows how to.

Little Lost Man

Episode 11

Little Lost Man

Dec 3, 1957 · 30 min

The vigilantes try to handle the problem of juvenile delinquency in San Francisco.

Strange Quarantine

Episode 12

Strange Quarantine

Dec 10, 1957 · 30 min

Eastern doctor's attempts to prevent a smallpox epidemic gets hampered.

Truce of the Tree

Episode 13

Truce of the Tree

Dec 17, 1957 · 30 min

A fight for tolerance and brotherhood in San Francisco by Lord Charlie.

The PO 8

Episode 14

The PO 8

Dec 31, 1957 · 30 min

Patrick and McGivern look for a gold shipment stolen by a poetic bandit.

The Coward

Episode 15

The Coward

Jan 7, 1958 · 30 min

The cowardly justice of the peace must face outlaw Blackie Stuart.

Panic on Montgomery Street

Episode 16

Panic on Montgomery Street

Jan 14, 1958 · 30 min

Banker Seth Woods implements a plan to prevent a threatened run on the bank.

China Doll

Episode 17

China Doll

Jan 21, 1958 · 30 min

Dion Patrick gets into a poker game with unusual stakes while trailing a killer.

Mr. Valejo

Episode 18

Mr. Valejo

Jan 28, 1958 · 30 min

Don Mariano Valejo is suspected of leading raids on Yankee settlements.

The Alice Pritchard Case

Episode 19

The Alice Pritchard Case

Feb 4, 1958 · 30 min

A plot to blackmail Alice Pritchard is uncovered, but the blackmailer is killed.

The Man from Paris

Episode 20

The Man from Paris

Feb 11, 1958 · 30 min

A Parisian couturier is ridiculed for his "unmanly" profession.

The Duel

Episode 21

The Duel

Feb 18, 1958 · 30 min

A series of duels is costing San Francisco some prominent citizens.

Sorley Boy

Episode 22

Sorley Boy

Feb 25, 1958 · 30 min

McGivern promotes a fight between Sorley Boy McDonald and the champion of England.

Gentleman from Philadelphia

Episode 23

Gentleman from Philadelphia

Mar 4, 1958 · 30 min

Marshal Matt Wayne looks for the men who killed his business partner.

The Marshal

Episode 24

The Marshal

Mar 11, 1958 · 30 min

Outlaws murder Father Holzer when he takes in a youngster who was helping them.

Death by Proxy

Episode 25

Death by Proxy

Mar 18, 1958 · 30 min

A Chinese laundryman confesses to a murder to get money for his family.

The Street

Episode 26

The Street

Mar 25, 1958 · 30 min

Matt unknowingly appoints a man hired to kill him as a policeman.

J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.

Episode 27

J. Jimmerson Jones, Inc.

Apr 1, 1958 · 30 min

Matt Wayne investigates the robbery of $50,000 from prospector J Jimmerson Jones.

Skeleton in the Closet

Episode 28

Skeleton in the Closet

Apr 8, 1958 · 30 min

After a blackmailer is found murdered, his victims become prime suspects.

Pipeline

Episode 29

Pipeline

Apr 22, 1958 · 30 min

Doc Haley tangles with the owner of the water company regarding impure water.

The Foundling

Episode 30

The Foundling

Apr 29, 1958 · 30 min

Matt thinks twice before arresting Alonzo Hicks. Later, when Alonzo is in jail, Matt has to care for his wild son.

Second Trial

Episode 31

Second Trial

May 6, 1958 · 30 min

Matt investigates the suspicious death of a prominent citizen.

The Inner Circle

Episode 32

The Inner Circle

May 13, 1958 · 30 min

While investigating a murder, Matt uncovers a crime syndicate.

The Golden Bride

Episode 33

The Golden Bride

May 20, 1958 · 30 min

A prospector promises a girl her weight in gold if she marries him.

Murietta

Episode 34

Murietta

May 27, 1958 · 30 min

Mexican-American hostility stands in the way of a young girl's love.

Shanghai Queen

Episode 35

Shanghai Queen

Jun 3, 1958 · 30 min

Matt almost lands at the bottom of the bay while trying to catch a gang of shanghaiing sailors.

Bridal Bouquet

Episode 36

Bridal Bouquet

Jun 10, 1958 · 30 min

Dolph Parker finds himself getting more than what he bargained for after importing a woman from the East to be his bride.

Golden Grapes

Episode 37

Golden Grapes

Jun 17, 1958 · 30 min

A family feud involves Matt when the son is accused of robbery.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.8 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.

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Cast

6 principal cast

Richard Coogan

Richard Coogan

Marshal Matthew Wayne

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Jack McGivern

Adam Kennedy

Adam Kennedy

Dion Patrick

Nan Leslie

Nan Leslie

Martha McGivern

Art Fleming

Jeremy Pitt

Carole Mathews

Carole Mathews

Wilma Fansler

Where to watch The Californians

The Californians is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The western has 2 seasons and 69 total episodes, rated 5.8/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Californians have?

The Californians has 2 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

Is The Californians still on the air?

The Californians has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Californians?

The Californians airs on NBC.

When did The Californians first air?

The Californians first aired on September 24, 1957.

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