Rawhide (1959)
S08E01 Encounter at Boot Hill
Episode Overview
Title: Confrontation at Boot Hill Plot: Morgan Kane and his son Jethro execute two drifters responsible for the death of Morgan's son, Vance. In the aftermath, Morgan kills Peters and gravely injures Ian, who attempted to intervene. Rowdy rushes Ian to Regis for urgent medical care. He then tries to persuade the local authorities to look into Peters' death, but Sheriff Blaine dismisses his plea, claiming the drifters caused Vance’s demise. Meanwhile, Blaine is extorting Jethro. Ultimately, the coroner's inquest rules the Kanes innocent, prompting Rowdy to inform Morgan that he will escort him and Jethro to Wichita for a just trial.