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Bret Maverick

★6.2 1981 – 1982 1 Season Gordon T. Dawson TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

The Lazy Ace (1)

Episode 01

The Lazy Ace (1)

Dec 1, 1981 · 60 min

In 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)

The Lazy Ace (2)

Episode 02

The Lazy Ace (2)

Dec 1, 1981 · 60 min

Former 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.

Welcome to Sweetwater

Episode 03

Welcome to Sweetwater

Dec 8, 1981 · 60 min

Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch, the Lazy Ace, is the major stumbling block to bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

Anything for a Friend

Episode 04

Anything for a Friend

Dec 15, 1981 · 60 min

A barn-raising celebration at Maverick's ranch helps him conceal Billy the Kid from authorities.

The Yellow Rose

Episode 05

The Yellow Rose

Dec 22, 1981 · 60 min

Women'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.

Horse of Yet Another Color

Episode 06

Horse of Yet Another Color

Jan 5, 1982 · 60 min

Teddy Roosevelt comes to town to present an Indian chief with a horse from the president, but Maverick ends up winning the stallion.

Dateline: Sweetwater

Episode 07

Dateline: Sweetwater

Jan 12, 1982 · 60 min

Eastern financial interests attempt a takeover of Sweetwater businesses.

The Mayflower Women's Historical Society

Episode 08

The Mayflower Women's Historical Society

Feb 2, 1982 · 60 min

It looks like Maverick is going to be hanged, unless he agrees to sell his life story to an ambitious historian.

Hallie

Episode 09

Hallie

Feb 9, 1982 · 60 min

An old flame of Bret's shows up in Sweetwater, pursued by two homicidal brothers she swindled.

The Ballad of Bret Maverick

Episode 10

The Ballad of Bret Maverick

Feb 16, 1982 · 60 min

A stranger arrives in town, claiming to be in the process of finishing an epic ballad on the life and death of Bret Maverick.

A Night at the Red Ox

Episode 11

A Night at the Red Ox

Feb 23, 1982 · 60 min

Vigilantes take over the Red Ox saloon and put former sheriff Tom Guthrie on trial for crimes he allegedly committed in the past.

The Not So Magnificent Six

Episode 12

The Not So Magnificent Six

Mar 2, 1982 · 60 min

Six 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.

The Vulture Also Rises

Episode 13

The Vulture Also Rises

Mar 16, 1982 · 60 min

When a stagecoach is attacked by Apaches and a woman is killed, the angry townspeople want to call in the cavalry.

The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur

Episode 14

The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur

Mar 23, 1982 · 60 min

Bret exposes a crooked magician who is performing at the Red Ox.

Faith, Hope and Clarity (1)

Episode 15

Faith, Hope and Clarity (1)

Apr 13, 1982 · 60 min

A religious charlatan dupes the townpeople so that he can obtain the rights to their land.

Faith, Hope and Clarity (2)

Episode 16

Faith, Hope and Clarity (2)

Apr 20, 1982 · 60 min

Bret masterminds a con to get back the townsfolk's land, which was legally stolen by the clever leader of a religious cult.

The Rattlesnake Brigade

Episode 17

The Rattlesnake Brigade

Apr 27, 1982 · 60 min

Maverick and Guthrie are suckered into agreeing to protect a shipment of gold from a ruthless band of outlaws.

The Hidalgo Thing

Episode 18

The Hidalgo Thing

May 4, 1982 · 60 min

Tom 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.

About the series

Bret Maverick poster
Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 8 votes

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.

ComedyWestern

Cast

7 principal cast

James Garner

James Garner

Bret Maverick

Richard Hamilton

Richard Hamilton

Cy Whittaker

Darleen Carr

Darleen Carr

Mary Lou Springer

Ramon Bieri

Ramon Bieri

Elijah Crow

Ed Bruce

Tom Guthrie

John Shearin

Sheriff Mitchel Dowd

David Knell

David Knell

Rodney Catlow

Where to watch Bret Maverick

Bret Maverick is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Gordon T. Dawson has 1 season and 18 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Bret Maverick have?

Bret Maverick has 1 season with 18 episodes in total.

Is Bret Maverick still on the air?

Bret Maverick has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Bret Maverick?

Bret Maverick airs on NBC.

When did Bret Maverick first air?

Bret Maverick first aired on December 1, 1981.

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