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- Season 1 overviewSep 9, 2001-May 12, 200220 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Pilot Sep 9, 2001
- Widower Ben Cartwright (Daniel Hugh Kelly) and his three sons settle land on the Western frontier.
- 2. Pilot Sep 9, 2001
- A "Bonanza" prequel chronicling the early years of Ben Cartwright and his three teenage sons.
- 3. Joaquin Sep 16, 2001
- Carlos rescues an infamous bandit and brings him to the Ponderosa.
- 4. Bare Knuckles Sep 23, 2001
- Hoss decides to challenge a bare-knuckles boxer despite Ben's disapproval.
- 5. The Promise Sep 30, 2001
- Adam promises to care for the wife and children of a robber he killed.
- 6. Homeland Oct 14, 2001
- Carlos' sister, thought to be dead, arrives at the Ponderosa.
- 7. Quarantine Oct 28, 2001
- Vigilantes try to destroy the Ponderosa when the Cartwrights are ill.
- 8. Secrets and Lies Nov 4, 2001
- The arrival of a man and his adopted son in Eagle Station disturbs Ben.
- 9. The Legend of John Riley Nov 18, 2001
- Carlos and Little Joe encounter a mysterious stranger in the woods.
- 10. Brother Against Brother Dec 2, 2001
- Romantic entanglements result from the town council's announcement of a "lady's choice" dance.
- 11. Where the Heart Is Dec 16, 2001
- Marie's sister turns things upside down when she visits to the Ponderosa.
- 12. Treasure Jan 6, 2002
- Adam, Hoss and Carlos discover a map clutched in the hand of a dead Indian.
- 13. Spoils of War Jan 13, 2002
- Carlos' friend tries to convince him to restore what has been taken from their people.
- 14. A Time to Win Jan 20, 2002
- Jack Wolf takes over the livery in Eagle Station and accepts a position on the town council.
- 15. Blind Faith Feb 10, 2002
- Hoss falls for a young woman who arrives in town with her religious father.
- 16. Lesser of Evils Feb 17, 2002
- Adam contemplates marriage to Isabella when her childhood love returns from the grave.
- 17. Comes a Horse Mar 24, 2002
- An epidemic strikes the town's cattle, dividing people about how to deal with the crisis.
- 18. Grown Ups Apr 28, 2002
- Hoss and Tess find a newborn baby; Hop Sing receives a mysterious letter.
- 19. Samson & Hercules May 5, 2002
- Hoss and Little Joe conspire to free animals destined for a bear-and-wolf fight.
- 20. Fugitive May 12, 2002
- Ben is determined to save a friend from being returned as a slave to his owner.