The Young Riders
Series Overview
The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 68 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
1989 – 1992
Premiered: Wed, Sep 20, 1989
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 22: “'Til Death Do Us Part (2)”
Lou and Kid (Yvonne Suhor, Ty Miller) prepare to form a union on the eve of the Civil War. Part 2 of two. Hickok: Josh Brolin. Teaspoon: Anthony Zerbe. Cody: Stephen Baldwin. Rachel: Clare Wren. Jesse: Christopher Pettiet. Noah: Don Franklin. Buck: Gregg Rainwater.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas McCord
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Jonas McCord
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is The Young Riders about?
The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
How many seasons does The Young Riders have?
The Young Riders comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Young Riders?
Key cast members in The Young Riders include Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin, Travis Fine, Don Franklin, Ty Miller.
Who created or directed The Young Riders?
The Young Riders was developed and directed by Not specified.