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The Rough Riders

1958 – 1959Show1 season39 episodes

Western
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

The Rough Riders is an American Western television series set in the West after the American Civil War. It aired on ABC for the 1958-1959 television season. It was produced by Ziv Television, the production company responsible for such hit shows as Bat Masterson, Tombstone Territory, Sea Hunt, and Highway Patrol.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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The Rough Riders episodes

1 season · 39 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Murderous Sutton Gang, 8.1
  2. S1 E6 The Governor, 8.0
  3. S1 E15 An Eye for an Eye, 7.6
  4. S1 E27 The Injured, 7.1
  5. S1 E36 Ransom of Rita Renee, 6.8
  6. S1 E39 The Last Rebel, 7.5

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Otto Lang, Harry Horner, William Conrad
Written by
Samuel A. Peeples

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 1958 · July 16, 1959 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 1958
Last aired
July 16, 1959
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 39 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Western
Original language
English

Tropes

The Good Captain, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Large Ham +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Rough Riders worth watching?"

Questions about The Rough Riders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rough Riders worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Rough Riders okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Rough Riders?

20 h

About 20 hours: 39 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1958 to 1959.

Can I half-watch The Rough Riders?

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.

What tropes does The Rough Riders use?

The Good CaptainRoaring Rampage of RevengeLarge HamThe CameoBlood KnightOutlawTrue CompanionsPet the DogStill Wearing the Old ColorsAction Film, Quiet Drama SceneSheltered AristocratFish out of Waterand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including The Good Captain, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, and Large Ham.