Bonanza (1959)
S12E03 The Weary Willies
Episode Overview
The Weary Willies, a group of free-spirited ex-Civil War soldiers turned drifters, survive by living off the land. Even though ranchers and the citizens of Virginia City express strong opposition, Ben permits the wandering group to camp at the Ponderosa. Chaos erupts when a teenage girl is assaulted, and the blame falls squarely on the Willies, igniting tensions in the community.