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The Young Riders

1989 ★ 7.4 3 seasons 68 eps TV-MA

Western

Drama

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.

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The Young Riders is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The western has 3 seasons and 68 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 23 viewers.

Last verified: November 2, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 68 total across 3 seasons

24 episodes19890 watched

Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.

The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.

Home of the Brave✓

Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.

Speak No Evil✓

Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.

The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.

Black Ulysses✓

Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.

Ten-Cent Hero✓

A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.

False Colors✓

The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.

A Good Day to Die✓

A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.

The End of Innocence✓

Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.

Hickok's heart is lassoed by a mysterious woman, but he is caught in a dangerous tangle when he discovers that she is bound to another man.

The Keepsake✓

Teaspoon is given claim to a small fortune, but he may lose it to a young woman he thinks is his lost daughter, and to a crooked gambler willing to kill for the cash.

Fall from Grace✓

Hickok has a falling-out with Teaspoon, and he falls in with a gang of outlaws who are after a store of Army guns and ammunition.

Kid is sentenced to hard time on a trumped-up charge by a small-town sheriff carrying out the policies of the sadistic man who keeps the town under a cloud of fear.

Lady for a Night✓

Dressed as a lady for a night, Lou meets a vicious brute who develops an obsession for her, while he masterminds a series of heists in the territory.

Unfinished Business✓

After surviving a massacre of wealthy settlers near Sal Lake, Emma's estranged husband arrives in Sweetwater looking for shelter from Emma, and raising the suspicions of Sam and the riders.

On a wild ride to deliver a top-secret Government message, Cody helps a mortally wounded mountain man, who asks Cody to care for his pet bear. Meanwhile, back in Sweetwater, the other riders look after an abandoned baby.

Daddy's Girl✓

A new girl in town has Buck in her sights, but he is caught in the cross-fire between her, her tyrannical father and her cruel suitor.

An Eastern college boy arrives with dreams of meeting his Western idol, Hickok, but he is used as an unwitting accomplice in a scheme that endangers all the riders.

Matched Pair✓

Hickok helps a friendly rival search for their gunfighting mentor's kidnapped daughter, who actually has escaped with evidence of her dad's corruption.

The Man Behind the Badge✓

Sam finds himself on the wrong side of the law in his own town when the man responsible for the murder of Sam's wife takes over Sweetwater.

Then There Was One✓

Teaspoon sets out for Texas with an old comrade in arms to warn three other veterans that someone has been murdering the last men who truly remember the Alamo.

Gathering Clouds (1)✓

The Kid finds himself secretly helping the Army learn the identity of the Hawk.

Gathering Clouds (2)✓

The men of the Pony Express find themselves taking different sides as the start of the Civil War approaches.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Young Riders have?

The Young Riders has 3 seasons with 68 episodes in total.

Is The Young Riders still on the air?

The Young Riders has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Young Riders?

The Young Riders airs on ABC.

When did The Young Riders first air?

The Young Riders first aired on September 20, 1989.

Cast

Stephen Baldwin

Stephen Baldwin

Buffalo Bill Cody

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Wild Bill Hickok

Travis Fine

Travis Fine

Ike McSwain

Don Franklin

Don Franklin

Noah Dixon

Ty Miller

Ty Miller

The Kid

Gregg Rainwater

Gregg Rainwater

Running Buck Cross

Yvonne Suhor

Yvonne Suhor

Louise McCloud

Clare Wren

Clare Wren

Rachel Dunne

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