The Rifleman
Series Overview
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 168 Episodes
30 min per episode
1958 – 1963
Premiered: Tue, Sep 30, 1958
Sam PeckinpahLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 26: “Old Tony”
Mark and his girlfriend Laurie discover that an old hermit is very lonely.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Rifleman" circa 1958
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Peckinpah
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Arthur H. Nadel
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur H. Nadel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rifleman
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What is The Rifleman about?
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
How many seasons does The Rifleman have?
The Rifleman comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Rifleman?
Key cast members in The Rifleman include Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix.
Who created or directed The Rifleman?
The Rifleman was developed and directed by Sam Peckinpah.