Bonanza (1959)

Name: Bonanza
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, David Canary, Tim Matheson, Mitch Vogel

America's Favorite TV Western

★ 7.5/10 September 12, 1959 14 seasons

Action & Adventure Drama Family Western

Creator: David Dortort

The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.

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Creators

David Dortort

Cast

Lorne Greene Ben Cartwright

Michael Landon Joe Cartwright

David Canary Candy Canaday

Tim Matheson Griff King

Mitch Vogel Jamie Hunter Cartwright

About Bonanza (1959)

Bonanza is a 1959 western and action & adventure TV series from the United States created by David Dortort, starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and David Canary. It first aired on September 12, 1959. The series has 14 seasons and 431 episodes on NBC. Episodes run about 49 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.5/10 from 503 votes — well received.

“America's Favorite TV Western”

Bonanza: FAQ

When did Bonanza premiere?

Bonanza premiered on September 12, 1959.

Who created Bonanza?

Bonanza was created by David Dortort.

Who is in the cast of Bonanza?

The main cast includes Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, David Canary, Tim Matheson and Mitch Vogel.

How many seasons does Bonanza have?

Bonanza has 14 seasons (431 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Bonanza?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Bonanza worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 503 ratings, so fans of western and action & adventure titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.5/10503 votes

IMDb7.3/1012,789 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 3 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 16 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 14
Episodes: 431
Network: NBC
Created by: David Dortort
First aired: Sep 12, 1959
Last aired: Jan 16, 1973
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: NBC, NBC Studios

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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Keywords

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