Wanted: Dead or Alive
★ 7.0·1958·3 seasons · 94 episodes·Series
WesternAction & AdventureDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1
The Martin PosterJosh takes matters into his own hands after Marshall Jeff Wilcox is killed by the Martin brothers.26m2
Fatal MemoryWhile on the trail of an Army deserter, Josh is surprised to find fake wanted posters for Colonel Sykes; the Army Commander that he served under.26m3
The BountyA vicious Bounty Hunter named Daimler is sought by Josh after Daimler gunned down an elderly fugitive.26m4
Dead EndAfter being hired to apprehend a ranch worker who stole money and disappeared, Josh undercovers more than he bargained for.26m5
Passing of Shawnee BillAfter a crooked poker game, Josh is led to believe that his opponent is Shawnee Bill.26m6
The Giveaway GunJosh is looking for an unknown gunman which can only be identified by the peculiar way he draws his gun.26m7
Ransom for a NunMother Superior asks Josh to find Sister Grace who is being held by outlaws.26m8
Miracle at Pot HoleJosh hands over a criminal to Sheriff Wilson and finds out the sheriff is a crook. He begins to doubt the guilt of his so-called criminal.26m9
The Fourth HeadstoneJosh is hired on the help transport a female prisoner who has murdered three men to another jail.30m10
Til Death Do Us PartBeautiful Stacy Torrance is wanted for the murder of her husband, but when Josh finds her husband still alive he tries to have the charges cleared.11
The FavorJosh searches for a robbery suspect in a town called VanHorne run by outlaws.12
RicochetJosh is hired to look for a missing husband and ends up in a murder conspiracy.13
Sheriff of Red RockThe Sheriff of Red Rock allows his prisoners to escape, so two bounty hunters can collect the reward and split it three ways.14
Die by the GunAboard a stagecoach with prisoner in hand, Josh and the Coach driver are attacked by escapees heading for the Mexican border.15
Rawhide BreedThe Kreager brothers are on the trail of Josh and his prisoner, when a sudden attack by Apaches leaves his prisoner dead.16
Eight Cent RewardA poor family with not much and hopes destroyed by storms and rustlers who want their land. Josh tries to help and right at Christmas a small miracle does occur.17
Drop to DrinkAfter a Pony Express carrier is held up and the courier with a $20,000 diamond ring go missing. Josh is hired to find him.18
Rope LawJosh returns with his prisoner Brace Logan and a lynch mob overtakes him. A little too late the townspeople realize that Logan was innocent and that the guilty party is some well respected.19
Six-Up to BannachJosh is on his way to Bannach to prevent the execution of an innocent man and he must travel by stagecoach one that is carrying boxes of dynamite.20
The SpurJosh is hunting for wanted murderer Vic Warsaw when he finds out that his bounty was gunned down.30m21
Reunion for RevengeIntent on revenge several escaped convicts confront Josh's prisoner who is responsible for them going to jail.30m22
CompetitionJosh is confronted by two bounty hunters who think he is onto a big paying job.30m23
Call Your ShotJosh is hired by Gabe Henshaw to find his son Will.30m24
Secret BallotRandall's old war buddy Ned Easter is running for mayor in a town governed by corrupt mayor Barney Pax and his brother Steve, whom he has made sheriff. The Pax brothers avoid honest competition by shooting up Ned's rallies and such. Ned's wife Carole has summoned Randall to stand by Ned in case of trouble, but doesn't want Ned to know she did so. It so happens that Randall has a wanted poster on Steve, for ""shooting up half of Colorado.""30m25
The CornerAccused of killing a friend, bounty hunter Josh Randall tries to prove himself innocent.26
Eager ManFugitive Ted Nelson will surrender to his friend Josh Randall, if his wife shares the reward. Gar Foley also a bounty hunter has other ideas.30m27
The LegendJosh is hired by Sam McGarrett to lead him with his son and daughter into the Mesa desert to find a hundred year old treasure.30m28
RailroadedJosh comes to the defense of a boy accused of murdering an Undercover Pinkerton detective aboard the train.30m29
Double FeeAn Opera Singer hires Josh to find her sister who has been kidnapped and is being held ransom.30m30
The Kovack AffairJosh is called by his old friend Jesse to help Meaghan keep her hotel from the hands of corrupt Kovack.25m31
Bounty for a BrideA man hires Josh Randall to persuade his daughter to come back home. The girl, who was kidnapped by Indians years before, refuses to return because she feels that the Indians are now her people.30m32
CrossroadsJosh is on the track of a suspected murderer, when the father tries to avert his sons capture.30m33
Angels of VengeanceJosh kills a young man in self-defense, the victim's father, the head of a religious cult, then orders Josh's death.34
Littlest ClientJosh is hired by a 10 year old girl to find her father, she refuses to believe that he is dead.25m35
The ConquerersA Banker hires Josh to find his runaway son. The boy has joined a mercenary army that preys on small Mexican villages.25m36
Amos CarterJosh tries to reconcil two families whose feud has reached dangerous proportions.30m
The Martin PosterJosh takes matters into his own hands after Marshall Jeff Wilcox is killed by the Martin brothers.26m2Fatal MemoryWhile on the trail of an Army deserter, Josh is surprised to find fake wanted posters for Colonel Sykes; the Army Commander that he served under.26m3The BountyA vicious Bounty Hunter named Daimler is sought by Josh after Daimler gunned down an elderly fugitive.26m4Dead EndAfter being hired to apprehend a ranch worker who stole money and disappeared, Josh undercovers more than he bargained for.26m5Passing of Shawnee BillAfter a crooked poker game, Josh is led to believe that his opponent is Shawnee Bill.26m6The Giveaway GunJosh is looking for an unknown gunman which can only be identified by the peculiar way he draws his gun.26m7Ransom for a NunMother Superior asks Josh to find Sister Grace who is being held by outlaws.26m8Miracle at Pot HoleJosh hands over a criminal to Sheriff Wilson and finds out the sheriff is a crook. He begins to doubt the guilt of his so-called criminal.26m9The Fourth HeadstoneJosh is hired on the help transport a female prisoner who has murdered three men to another jail.30m10Til Death Do Us PartBeautiful Stacy Torrance is wanted for the murder of her husband, but when Josh finds her husband still alive he tries to have the charges cleared.11The FavorJosh searches for a robbery suspect in a town called VanHorne run by outlaws.12RicochetJosh is hired to look for a missing husband and ends up in a murder conspiracy.13Sheriff of Red RockThe Sheriff of Red Rock allows his prisoners to escape, so two bounty hunters can collect the reward and split it three ways.14Die by the GunAboard a stagecoach with prisoner in hand, Josh and the Coach driver are attacked by escapees heading for the Mexican border.15Rawhide BreedThe Kreager brothers are on the trail of Josh and his prisoner, when a sudden attack by Apaches leaves his prisoner dead.16Eight Cent RewardA poor family with not much and hopes destroyed by storms and rustlers who want their land. Josh tries to help and right at Christmas a small miracle does occur.17Drop to DrinkAfter a Pony Express carrier is held up and the courier with a $20,000 diamond ring go missing. Josh is hired to find him.18Rope LawJosh returns with his prisoner Brace Logan and a lynch mob overtakes him. A little too late the townspeople realize that Logan was innocent and that the guilty party is some well respected.19Six-Up to BannachJosh is on his way to Bannach to prevent the execution of an innocent man and he must travel by stagecoach one that is carrying boxes of dynamite.20The SpurJosh is hunting for wanted murderer Vic Warsaw when he finds out that his bounty was gunned down.30m21Reunion for RevengeIntent on revenge several escaped convicts confront Josh's prisoner who is responsible for them going to jail.30m22CompetitionJosh is confronted by two bounty hunters who think he is onto a big paying job.30m23Call Your ShotJosh is hired by Gabe Henshaw to find his son Will.30m24Secret BallotRandall's old war buddy Ned Easter is running for mayor in a town governed by corrupt mayor Barney Pax and his brother Steve, whom he has made sheriff. The Pax brothers avoid honest competition by shooting up Ned's rallies and such. Ned's wife Carole has summoned Randall to stand by Ned in case of trouble, but doesn't want Ned to know she did so. It so happens that Randall has a wanted poster on Steve, for ""shooting up half of Colorado.""30m25The CornerAccused of killing a friend, bounty hunter Josh Randall tries to prove himself innocent.26Eager ManFugitive Ted Nelson will surrender to his friend Josh Randall, if his wife shares the reward. Gar Foley also a bounty hunter has other ideas.30m27The LegendJosh is hired by Sam McGarrett to lead him with his son and daughter into the Mesa desert to find a hundred year old treasure.30m28RailroadedJosh comes to the defense of a boy accused of murdering an Undercover Pinkerton detective aboard the train.30m29Double FeeAn Opera Singer hires Josh to find her sister who has been kidnapped and is being held ransom.30m30The Kovack AffairJosh is called by his old friend Jesse to help Meaghan keep her hotel from the hands of corrupt Kovack.25m31Bounty for a BrideA man hires Josh Randall to persuade his daughter to come back home. The girl, who was kidnapped by Indians years before, refuses to return because she feels that the Indians are now her people.30m32CrossroadsJosh is on the track of a suspected murderer, when the father tries to avert his sons capture.30m33Angels of VengeanceJosh kills a young man in self-defense, the victim's father, the head of a religious cult, then orders Josh's death.34Littlest ClientJosh is hired by a 10 year old girl to find her father, she refuses to believe that he is dead.25m35The ConquerersA Banker hires Josh to find his runaway son. The boy has joined a mercenary army that preys on small Mexican villages.25m36Amos CarterJosh tries to reconcil two families whose feud has reached dangerous proportions.30m
