

1981–1982 · NBC · Ended
In this continuation of the 'Maverick' series, poker player and conman Bret Maverick moves to the town of Sweetwater, AZ, and tries to take up a normal life as a cattle breeder. However, Brett's past and the troubles of Sweetwater won't leave him alone, and he soon finds himself putting his skills to use to help out his fellow citizens.
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S01E18 · The Hidalgo Thing
1982-05-05
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The Lazy Ace (1)
1981-12-01 · 60 min
The Lazy Ace (2)
1981-12-01 · 60 min
Welcome to Sweetwater
1981-12-08 · 60 min
Anything for a Friend
1981-12-15 · 60 min
The Yellow Rose
1981-12-22 · 60 min
Horse of Yet Another Color
1982-01-05 · 60 min
Dateline: Sweetwater
1982-01-12 · 60 min
The Mayflower Women's Historical Society
1982-02-02 · 60 min
Hallie
1982-02-09 · 60 min
The Ballad of Bret Maverick
1982-02-16 · 60 min
A Night at the Red Ox
1982-02-23 · 60 min
The Not So Magnificent Six
1982-03-02 · 60 min
The Vulture Also Rises
1982-03-16 · 60 min
The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur
1982-03-23 · 60 min
Faith, Hope & Clarity (1)
1982-04-13 · 60 min
Faith, Hope & Clarity (2)
1982-04-20 · 60 min
The Rattlesnake Brigade
1982-04-27 · 60 min
The Hidalgo Thing
1982-05-04 · 60 min
John Shearin
Sheriff Mitchel Dowd
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