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Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958 – 1961Show3 seasons94 episodesTV-G

Action & AdventureWestern
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A nostalgic, violent western series about history and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 94 episodes · best: S3E20 "The Voice of Silence" 8.4

Episodes

7.6
7.7
7.6

Story

Josh Randall: Bounty Hunter

Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.

Feels like

  • Classic Western Adventure
  • Black-and-White Noir Aesthetic
  • Bounty Hunter Procedural
  • Steve McQueen Breakout Role
  • Frontier Justice
  • Rugged Individualism
  • Mid-Century Television
  • Gritty Action Sequences
  • Nostalgic Era Piece
  • Man vs. Nature Survival

Cast

24 of 288 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Thomas Carr, George Blair, Harry Harris
Written by
Ed Adamson, Don Brinkley, Fred Freiberger
Produced by
John Robinson, Ed Adamson
Music by
Rudy Schrager

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 6, 1958 · March 29, 1961 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 1958
Last aired
March 29, 1961
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 94 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

"Wanted!" Poster, Dating Catwoman, Tae Kwon Door +9

  • "Wanted!" Poster
  • Dating Catwoman
  • Tae Kwon Door
  • Hanging Judge
  • Crippling the Competition
  • Bounty Hunter
  • Designated Girl Fight
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Sawed-Off Shotgun
  • Stab the Scorpion
  • The Sheriff
  • Improperly Placed Firearms

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wanted: Dead or Alive?"

Questions about Wanted: Dead or Alive

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wanted: Dead or Alive?

PhiloThe RokuThe CWPlexStarzTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Wanted: Dead or Alive streams on Philo, Starz, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Wanted: Dead or Alive worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 8).

Is Wanted: Dead or Alive okay for kids?

TV-GViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Wanted: Dead or Alive?

39 h

About 39 hours: 94 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1958 to 1961.

Can I half-watch Wanted: Dead or Alive?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Wanted: Dead or Alive use?

"Wanted!" PosterDating CatwomanTae Kwon DoorHanging JudgeCrippling the CompetitionBounty HunterDesignated Girl FightYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessSawed-Off ShotgunStab the ScorpionThe SheriffImproperly Placed Firearmsand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including "Wanted!" Poster, Dating Catwoman, and Tae Kwon Door.