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Based on true stories of the settlement and founding of San Francisco. San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt.
IMDb 6.6/1019582 seasons
WesternSuspensefulGritty
WesternSuspensefulGritty
IMDb 6.6/1019582 seasons
32 episodes
  • 1. The Californians: S2 E1 - Dishonor For Matt Wayne

    1. The Californians: S2 E1 - Dishonor For Matt Wayne

    The corrupt businessmen threatened with losing their illegal gaming money when Marshal Matt Wayne cracks down on crime frame him for murder.
    The corrupt businessmen threatened with losing their illegal gaming money when Marshal Matt Wayne cracks down on crime frame him for murder.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Sep 22, 1958
  • 2. The Californians: S2 E2 - Mutineers From Hell

    2. The Californians: S2 E2 - Mutineers From Hell

    Jeremy Pitt is hired to represent a ship's crew accused of mutiny.
    Jeremy Pitt is hired to represent a ship's crew accused of mutiny.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Sep 29, 1958
  • 3. The Californians: S2 E3 - Lola Montez

    3. The Californians: S2 E3 - Lola Montez

    The arrival of beautiful Lola Montez causes quite a stir in San Francisco.
    The arrival of beautiful Lola Montez causes quite a stir in San Francisco.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Oct 6, 1958
  • 4. The Californians: S2 E4 - A Girl Named Sam

    4. The Californians: S2 E4 - A Girl Named Sam

    The Bandanna Gang is on the rampage, so Matt agrees to escort a group of settlers to San Francisco.
    The Bandanna Gang is on the rampage, so Matt agrees to escort a group of settlers to San Francisco.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Oct 13, 1958
  • 5. The Californians: S2 E5 - The Salted Gold Mine

    5. The Californians: S2 E5 - The Salted Gold Mine

    Marshal Wayne suspects a con when a married couple start selling stock in a gold mine.
    Marshal Wayne suspects a con when a married couple start selling stock in a gold mine.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Oct 20, 1958
  • 6. Overland Mail

    6. Overland Mail

    When a series of stage holdups occurs, Matt is sworn in as a US marshal so he can take the case.
    When a series of stage holdups occurs, Matt is sworn in as a US marshal so he can take the case.
    16+
    25min
    Oct 27, 1958
  • 7. The Californians: S2 E7 - Prince Of Thieves

    7. The Californians: S2 E7 - Prince Of Thieves

    Sam Crawford, the Prince of Thieves, comes to town and offers Marshal Wayne a percentage of all his ill gotten gains for his help. But Marshal Wayne arrests Sam Crawford for bribery and while jailed Crawford is able to rob a stagecoach.
    Sam Crawford, the Prince of Thieves, comes to town and offers Marshal Wayne a percentage of all his ill gotten gains for his help. But Marshal Wayne arrests Sam Crawford for bribery and while jailed Crawford is able to rob a stagecoach.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Nov 10, 1958
  • 8. The Californians: S2 E8 - Hangtown

    8. The Californians: S2 E8 - Hangtown

    A dying man's last request takes Matt to sinister Hangtown.
    A dying man's last request takes Matt to sinister Hangtown.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Nov 17, 1958
  • 9. The Californians: S2 E9 - Dangerous Journey

    9. The Californians: S2 E9 - Dangerous Journey

    Matt nabs a newlywed bank robber. While trying to force the robber to give up the identity of his boss, Matt must contend with the robber's gang, the vigilantes, and the robber's new bride.
    Matt nabs a newlywed bank robber. While trying to force the robber to give up the identity of his boss, Matt must contend with the robber's gang, the vigilantes, and the robber's new bride.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Nov 24, 1958
  • 10. The Californians: S2 E10 - Halfway House

    10. The Californians: S2 E10 - Halfway House

    Travelers to San Francisco have been disappearing in the vicinity of an ancient inn.
    Travelers to San Francisco have been disappearing in the vicinity of an ancient inn.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Dec 1, 1958
  • 11. The Californians: S2 E11 - The Painless Extractionist

    11. The Californians: S2 E11 - The Painless Extractionist

    While Dr. Pepper offers painless dental work to the people of San Francisco, his cohorts are up to no good.
    While Dr. Pepper offers painless dental work to the people of San Francisco, his cohorts are up to no good.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Dec 8, 1958
  • 12. The Californians: S2 E12 - Old Sea Dog

    12. The Californians: S2 E12 - Old Sea Dog

    A commodore's son, misunderstood by his father, helps outlaws steal from the Navy.
    A commodore's son, misunderstood by his father, helps outlaws steal from the Navy.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Dec 15, 1958
  • 13. The Californians: S2 E13 - The Long Night

    13. The Californians: S2 E13 - The Long Night

    Three men try to silence a murder witness who has refused protective custody.
    Three men try to silence a murder witness who has refused protective custody.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Dec 22, 1958
  • 14. The Californians: S2 E14 - The Man Who Owned San Francisco

    14. The Californians: S2 E14 - The Man Who Owned San Francisco

    Panic sets in when Jose Limantour claims title to two square miles in the heart of the city.
    Panic sets in when Jose Limantour claims title to two square miles in the heart of the city.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Dec 29, 1958
  • 15. The Californians: S2 E15 - The First Gold Brick

    15. The Californians: S2 E15 - The First Gold Brick

    Clay Kendall shows off the gold brick smelted from ore from his mine and convinces investors this is just the beginning. Marshal Wayne suspects Clay is conning the investors.
    Clay Kendall shows off the gold brick smelted from ore from his mine and convinces investors this is just the beginning. Marshal Wayne suspects Clay is conning the investors.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Jan 5, 1959
  • 16. The Californians: S2 E16 - The Painted Lady

    16. The Californians: S2 E16 - The Painted Lady

    Is Maude Sorel, owner of an objectionable gambling house, socialite Julie Draton's mother?
    Is Maude Sorel, owner of an objectionable gambling house, socialite Julie Draton's mother?
    TV-PG
    25min
    Jan 12, 1959
  • 17. The Californians: S2 E17 - Bella Union

    17. The Californians: S2 E17 - Bella Union

    Charly Tuttle is shot dead at the front door of the Bella Union on opening night. Marshall Wayne investigates.
    Charly Tuttle is shot dead at the front door of the Bella Union on opening night. Marshall Wayne investigates.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Jan 19, 1959
  • 18. The Californians: S2 E18 - Crimps' Meat

    18. The Californians: S2 E18 - Crimps' Meat

    Joe Ryan tips Matt off about a gang that's shanghaiing sailors.
    Joe Ryan tips Matt off about a gang that's shanghaiing sailors.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Jan 26, 1959
  • 19. The Californians: S2 E19 - Corpus Delicti

    19. The Californians: S2 E19 - Corpus Delicti

    Matt faces a court battle with Jeremy when he tries to have a man convicted on circumstantial evidence.
    Matt faces a court battle with Jeremy when he tries to have a man convicted on circumstantial evidence.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Feb 2, 1959
  • 20. The Californians: S2 E20 - A Turn In The Trail

    20. The Californians: S2 E20 - A Turn In The Trail

    While trailing an outlaw, Matt gets involved with a conniving female.
    While trailing an outlaw, Matt gets involved with a conniving female.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Feb 16, 1959
  • 21. The Californians: S2 E21 - Wolf's Head

    21. The Californians: S2 E21 - Wolf's Head

    Outlaw Charles Savage escapes from jail with one thing in mind - revenge against Matt and Jeremy.
    Outlaw Charles Savage escapes from jail with one thing in mind - revenge against Matt and Jeremy.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Feb 23, 1959
  • 22. The Californians: S2 E22 - Cat's Paw

    22. The Californians: S2 E22 - Cat's Paw

    Matt deputizes Wilma Fansler to help him solve a strange murder.
    Matt deputizes Wilma Fansler to help him solve a strange murder.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Mar 2, 1959
  • 23. The Californians: S2 E23 - Gold-Tooth Charlie

    23. The Californians: S2 E23 - Gold-Tooth Charlie

    A young Chinese man wants to break with the past - to join the underworld.
    A young Chinese man wants to break with the past - to join the underworld.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Mar 9, 1959
  • 24. The Californians: S2 E24 - Stampede At Misery Flats

    24. The Californians: S2 E24 - Stampede At Misery Flats

    An eccentric old prospector is Matt Wayne's ally as he tries to solve a gold embezzlement scheme.
    An eccentric old prospector is Matt Wayne's ally as he tries to solve a gold embezzlement scheme.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Mar 16, 1959
  • The Californians
    WesternSuspensefulGritty
    IMDb 6.6/1019582 seasons
    Based on true stories of the settlement and founding of San Francisco. San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt.
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