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The Restless Gun

1957 – 1959Show2 seasons76 episodesTV-PG

Western
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War.

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  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

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The Restless Gun episodes

2 seasons · 76 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Duel at Lockwood, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Trail to Sunset, 8.1
  3. S1 E3 Revenge at Harness Creek, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Rink, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Jenny, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 The Shooting of Jett King, 8.0
  7. S1 E7 Jody, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 General Gilford's Widow, 8.0
  9. S1 E9 The New Sheriff, 7.2
  10. S1 E10 Man and Boy, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 Cheyenne Express, 7.2
  12. S1 E12 Thicker Than Water, 7.7
  13. S1 E13 Silver Threads, 7.9
  14. S1 E14 The Child, 7.5
  15. S1 E15 The Gold Buckle, 6.7
  16. S1 E16 The Coward, 7.9
  17. S1 E17 Friend in Need, 7.4
  18. S1 E18 Strange Family in Town, 8.0
  19. S1 E19 Hang and Be Damned, 6.8
  20. S1 E20 Quiet City, 7.5
  21. S1 E21 Hornitas Town, 7.5
  22. S1 E22 Imposter for a Day, 7.9
  23. S1 E23 A Pressing Engagement, 7.0
  24. S1 E24 Woman from Sacramento, 7.9
  25. S1 E25 Sheriff Billy, 7.8
  26. S1 E26 The Hand Is Quicker, 7.9
  27. S1 E27 The Suffragette, 6.0
  28. S1 E28 The Whip, 7.5
  29. S1 E29 The Crisis at Easter Creek, 7.2
  30. S1 E30 Aunt Emma, 7.8
  31. S1 E31 The Outlander, 7.4
  32. S1 E32 The Battle of Tower Rock, 6.5
  33. S1 E33 The Torn Flag, 7.7
  34. S1 E34 Hiram Grover's Strike, 7.0
  35. S1 E35 The Gold Star, 7.6
  36. S1 E36 More Than Kin, 7.5
  37. S1 E37 The Manhunters, 7.8
  38. S1 E38 The Peddler, 8.0
  39. S1 E39 Gratitude, 7.5
  1. S2 E1 Jebediah Bonner, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Day of the Dragon, 8.2
  3. S2 E3 Mercyday, 7.6
  4. S2 E4 Thunder Valley, 7.3
  5. S2 E5 The Nowhere Kid, 7.1
  6. S2 E6 Bonner's Squaw, 6.6
  7. S2 E7 Tomboy, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 Remember the Dead, 7.9
  9. S2 E9 No Way to Kill, 7.5
  10. S2 E10 Take Me Home, 7.7
  11. S2 E11 Multiply One Boy, 7.7
  12. S2 E12 Peligroso, 8.1
  13. S2 E13 A Bell for Santo Domingo, 7.4
  14. S2 E14 The Way Back, 8.1
  15. S2 E15 The Painted Beauty, 7.0
  16. S2 E16 Shadow of a Gunfighter, 7.6
  17. S2 E17 The Lady and the Gun, 7.2
  18. S2 E18 Blood of Courage, 6.9
  19. S2 E19 Better Than a Cannon, 6.2
  20. S2 E20 The Dead Ringer, 7.9
  21. S2 E21 The Last Grey Man, 7.1
  22. S2 E22 Melany, 7.5
  23. S2 E23 Ricochet, 7.8
  24. S2 E24 Dead Man's Hand, 7.0
  25. S2 E25 The Sweet Sisters, 7.3
  26. S2 E26 Incident at Bluefield, 8.1
  27. S2 E27 The Pawn, 7.7
  28. S2 E28 Four Lives, 7.8
  29. S2 E29 One on the House, 7.3
  30. S2 E30 Code for a Killer, 7.7
  31. S2 E31 Mme. Brimstone, 7.8
  32. S2 E32 Lady by Law, 7.3
  33. S2 E33 Ride with the Devil, 6.9
  34. S2 E34 A Trial for Jenny May, 7.5
  35. S2 E35 The Cavis Boy, 7.7
  36. S2 E36 The Englishman, 7.1
  37. S2 E37 A Very Special Investigator, 7.1
  38. S2 E38 The Hill of Death, 7.8

Cast

24 of 69 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Edward Ludwig, Jus Addiss, Earl Bellamy
Written by
Dean Riesner, Charles Smith, Malvin Wald
Produced by
John Payne, David Dortort

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Facts

September 23, 1957 · June 22, 1959 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 1957
Last aired
June 22, 1959
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 76 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Restless Gun?"

Questions about The Restless Gun

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Where can I stream The Restless Gun?

Philo

In the United States, The Restless Gun streams on Philo.

Is The Restless Gun worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Restless Gun okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Restless Gun?

38 h

About 38 hours: 76 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1957 to 1959.

Can I half-watch The Restless Gun?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Restless Gun?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.