James Garner
Bret Maverick
Series
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6.28 votes1981TV-PG1hEndedComedyWestern
Synopsis
Bret Maverick is a 1981-82 American Western television series starring James Garner in the role that made him famous in the 1957 series Maverick: a professional poker player traveling alone year after year through the Old West from riverboat to saloon. In this sequel series, Maverick has settled down in Sweetwater, Arizona Territory, where he owns a ranch and is co-owner of the town's saloon. However, Maverick is still always on the lookout for his next big score, and continues to gamble and practice various con games whenever the chance arises. The series was developed by Gordon Dawson, and produced by Garner's company Cherokee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The Lazy Ace (1)Now viewing1981-12-011hIn what may very well be the last of the great poker games in the Old West, Bret wins ownership of the saloon and decides to settle down in the town of Sweetwater in the Arizona Territory. (Part 1 of 2)
- 2. The Lazy Ace (2)1981-12-011hFormer sheriff Tom Guthrie joins Bret as partner in the Red Ox saloon, to the dismay of the townspeople who just booted the old-fashioned lawman out of office.
- 3. Welcome to Sweetwater1981-12-081hMaverick's reluctance to sell his ranch, the Lazy Ace, is the major stumbling block to bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.
- 4. Anything for a Friend1981-12-151hA barn-raising celebration at Maverick's ranch helps him conceal Billy the Kid from authorities.
- 5. The Yellow Rose1981-12-221hWomen's suffrage catches fire in Sweetwater and no one feels the heat more than Maverick, who's just won a Chinese girl in a poker game.
- 6. Horse of Yet Another Color1982-01-051hTeddy Roosevelt comes to town to present an Indian chief with a horse from the president, but Maverick ends up winning the stallion.
- 7. Dateline: Sweetwater1982-01-121hEastern financial interests attempt a takeover of Sweetwater businesses.
- 8. The Mayflower Women's Historical Society1982-02-021hIt looks like Maverick is going to be hanged, unless he agrees to sell his life story to an ambitious historian.
- 9. Hallie1982-02-091hAn old flame of Bret's shows up in Sweetwater, pursued by two homicidal brothers she swindled.
- 10. The Ballad of Bret Maverick1982-02-161hA stranger arrives in town, claiming to be in the process of finishing an epic ballad on the life and death of Bret Maverick.
- 11. A Night at the Red Ox1982-02-231hVigilantes take over the Red Ox saloon and put former sheriff Tom Guthrie on trial for crimes he allegedly committed in the past.
- 12. The Not So Magnificent Six1982-03-021hSix men who each want to gain a reputation as the one who killed the famous Bret Maverick have followed a western pulp writer to Sweetwater.
- 13. The Vulture Also Rises1982-03-161hWhen a stagecoach is attacked by Apaches and a woman is killed, the angry townspeople want to call in the cavalry.
- 14. The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur1982-03-231hBret exposes a crooked magician who is performing at the Red Ox.
- 15. Faith, Hope and Clarity (1)1982-04-131hA religious charlatan dupes the townpeople so that he can obtain the rights to their land.
- 16. Faith, Hope and Clarity (2)1982-04-201hBret masterminds a con to get back the townsfolk's land, which was legally stolen by the clever leader of a religious cult.
- 17. The Rattlesnake Brigade1982-04-271hMaverick and Guthrie are suckered into agreeing to protect a shipment of gold from a ruthless band of outlaws.
- 18. The Hidalgo Thing1982-05-041hTom Guthrie, who is trying to get re-elected as sheriff, tries to get Maverick to keep a low profile, but Bret is working on the biggest con of his life and isn't going to stop now.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Richard Hamilton
Cy Whittaker
Darleen Carr
Mary Lou Springer
Ramon Bieri
Elijah Crow
No photo Ed Bruce
Tom Guthrie
No photo John Shearin
Sheriff Mitchel Dowd
David Knell
Rodney Catlow
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bret Maverick available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Bret Maverick have?
Bret Maverick has 1 season and 18 episodes.
When did Bret Maverick first air?
Bret Maverick first aired in 1981.
Is Bret Maverick still running?
Bret Maverick's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Bret Maverick?
Bret Maverick is classified as Comedy, Western.