Bonanza
“America's Favorite TV Western”
Series Overview
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
14 Seasons • 431 Episodes
49 min per episode
1959 – 1973
Premiered: Sat, Sep 12, 1959
Latest Aired Episode
Season 14, Episode 16: “The Hunter”
In what turned out to be the series finale, Little Joe is making a delivery for Ben when he meets Bill Tanner, a psychotic killer that is posing as a soldier he has killed. His delivery wagon stolen and sans supplies, food or water, Joe - whom Tanner has called his ""prey"" - tries to evade the well-stocked madman, who takes sadistic pleasure in his role as a predator.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Dortort
David Rose
Department Leadership Roster
David Rose
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonanza
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What is Bonanza about?
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
How many seasons does Bonanza have?
Bonanza comprises 14 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Bonanza?
Key cast members in Bonanza include Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, David Canary, Tim Matheson, Mitch Vogel.
Who created or directed Bonanza?
Bonanza was developed and directed by David Dortort.