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Series · 1957 – 1961 · Western

Sugarfoot

★5.1 1957 – 1961 4 Seasons Michael Fessier TV-MA

Sugarfoot is an American western television series that aired on ABC from 1957 to 1961. The series stars Will Hutchins as Tom Brewster, an Easterner who comes to the Oklahoma Territory to become a lawyer. Jack Elam is cast in occasional episodes as sidekick Toothy Thompson. Brewster was a correspondence-school student whose apparent lack of cowboy skills earned him the nickname "Sugarfoot", a designation even below that of a tenderfoot.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 69 episodes

Brannigan's Boots

Episode 01

Brannigan's Boots

Sep 17, 1957

Crooked politicians in Bluerock appoint Tom sheriff after noting his poor shooting aim. Tom, however, takes the job seriously, and in the sheriffs office he dons a pair of boots standing against the wall. A pretty girl who is watching him says he's not man enough to fill her father's boots and, to prove her wrong, Tom sets out to find her father's killer.

Reluctant Hero

Episode 02

Reluctant Hero

Oct 1, 1957

Sugarfoot takes a job with a rancher, unaware that his new employer is involved in a range war. Then he learns that the owner of the rival ranch is an attractive young lady.

The Strange Land

Episode 03

The Strange Land

Oct 15, 1957

An elderly rancher, bitter at the world, uses a gunman as a means of avenging himself. Sugarfoot attempts to stop the gunman's reign of terror, but first must talk to the old man.

Bunch Quitter

Episode 04

Bunch Quitter

Oct 29, 1957

When a trail boss is shot by outlaws, Sugarfoot is appointed to lead a cattle drive to a secret destination. The cattle-owner's daughter reveals this destination to a charming cowboy who then joins the rustlers in an ambush.

Trail's End

Episode 05

Trail's End

Nov 12, 1957

Reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Sugarfoot is disappointed to learn that she is now a dance-hall queen. She tells Sugarfoot that she is trying to break away from this life, but a ruthless cattle baron intends to force her to marry him.

Quicksilver

Episode 06

Quicksilver

Nov 16, 1957

Sugarfoot comes to the aid of a silver-mine owner who can't meet his payroll because he has been robbed.

Misfire

Episode 07

Misfire

Dec 10, 1957

Mercy Preston schemes to use Sugarfoot to dispose of two men who stand between her and the possession of a rich mine. Her sister Patience attempts to help Sugarfoot.

The Stallion Trail

Episode 08

The Stallion Trail

Dec 24, 1957

While out in the mountains Sugarfoot captures a wild horse. Later the horse is stolen from him and sold to a rancher. Sugarfoot takes a job as a stablehand in order to take care of the animal and to expose the horse thief.

Small War at Custer Junction

Episode 09

Small War at Custer Junction

Jan 7, 1958

Sugarfoot rescues a girl after claim jumpers kill her miner father.

Bullet Proof

Episode 10

Bullet Proof

Jan 21, 1958

In an attempt to trap the robbers, Sugarfoot pretends to know the whereabouts of a haul made in a bank robbery.

Deadlock

Episode 11

Deadlock

Feb 4, 1958

Sugarfoot, who has been studying law by correspondence, is tricked into serving as a juror in a crime case in which his own employer is the plaintiff. As the trial progresses, Sugarfoot comes to the realization that some of the evidence being presented is phony.

Man Wanted

Episode 12

Man Wanted

Feb 18, 1958

A friend of Sugarfoot's decides to write to Sweden for a mail-order bride. Convinced that he isn't good-looking enough to attract a young lady, he sends along Sugarfoot's picture instead of his own.

The Dead Hills

Episode 13

The Dead Hills

Mar 4, 1958

Sugarfoot's boss, Lucy Barron, tells him that there is a large sum of money owing on her ranch and that it's threatened with foreclosure. Sugarfoot determines to protect his employer's interest.

A Wreath For Charity Lloyd

Episode 14

A Wreath For Charity Lloyd

Mar 18, 1958

Sugarfoot, as acting sheriff, is asked to help find a woman's missing husband. When he finds the man, he realizes that he is a wanted outlaw who must be taken into custody.

Hideout

Episode 15

Hideout

Apr 1, 1958

A group of teenagers decide to become bandits. Sugarfoot tries to help the sister of one of the youngsters who wants to keep her brother from a life of crime.

Guns for Big Bear

Episode 16

Guns for Big Bear

Apr 15, 1958

A pretty Indian girl guides Sugarfoot as he drives a wagonload of supplies to a Pawnee village. But he doesn't realize just what cargo he's carrying.

Price on His Head

Episode 17

Price on His Head

Apr 29, 1958

when four stagecoach passengers are kidnapped by masked bandits, Sugarfoot is dispatched to raise the ransom money.

Short Range

Episode 18

Short Range

May 13, 1958

Sugarfoot is on the trail of a renegade who is selling guns to the Indians. Learning that his quarry is connected with a traveling puppet show, Sugarfoot joins the show.

The Bullet and the Cross

Episode 19

The Bullet and the Cross

May 27, 1958

After a mine cave-in, Sugarfoot is trapped with a half-breed Indian who has been accused of murder. The man tells Sugarfoot that he has been wrongly accused and that he hid in the mine to escape from the lawmen hunting him.

Mule Team

Episode 20

Mule Team

Jun 10, 1958

When Sugarfoot inherits a mine and a mule team he is hard put to realize any value from them. He begins to build a railroad spur to work the mine but is blocked by a man who wants to gain control of the mine.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.1 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Sugarfoot is an American western television series that aired on ABC from 1957 to 1961. The series stars Will Hutchins as Tom Brewster, an Easterner who comes to the Oklahoma Territory to become a lawyer. Jack Elam is cast in occasional episodes as sidekick Toothy Thompson. Brewster was a correspondence-school student whose apparent lack of cowboy skills earned him the nickname "Sugarfoot", a designation even below that of a tenderfoot.

Western

Cast

1 principal cast

Will Hutchins

Tom Brewster, The Canary Kid

Where to watch Sugarfoot

Sugarfoot is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The western from Michael Fessier has 4 seasons and 69 total episodes, rated 5.1/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Sugarfoot have?

Sugarfoot has 4 seasons with 69 episodes in total.

Is Sugarfoot still on the air?

Sugarfoot has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Sugarfoot?

Sugarfoot airs on ABC.

When did Sugarfoot first air?

Sugarfoot first aired on September 17, 1957.

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