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Bret Maverick (1981–1982) — action · western on NBC
About Bret Maverick
Bret Maverick ended on May 4, 1982, after its single season on NBC. The show concluded its storyline with the final episode airing on that date.
This series was a continuation of the 'Maverick' franchise, set in the American West during the early 1880s. It followed Bret Maverick, a poker player and conman, who moved to the town of Sweetwater, Arizona, and attempted to settle into a more normal life as a cattle breeder. Despite his efforts, his past and the local troubles often pulled him back into adventures, where he used his skills to help others and navigate conflicts.
The cast was led by James Garner as Bret Maverick, supported by Ed Bruce, David Knell, Darleen Carr, Richard Hamilton, John Shearin, and Ramon Bieri. The show received a rating of 7.2 on TVMaze and each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. It aired from December 1, 1981, to May 4, 1982, spanning 18 episodes in its only season.
Bret Maverick episode schedule
18 aired
Aired · 18
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1982 | S1·E18 | The Hidalgo Thing |
| April 27, 1982 | S1·E17 | The Rattlesnake Brigade |
| April 20, 1982 | S1·E16 | Faith, Hope & Clarity (2) |
| April 13, 1982 | S1·E15 | Faith, Hope & Clarity (1) |
| March 23, 1982 | S1·E14 | The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur |
| March 16, 1982 | S1·E13 | The Vulture Also Rises |
| March 2, 1982 | S1·E12 | The Not So Magnificent Six |
| February 23, 1982 | S1·E11 | A Night at the Red Ox |
| February 16, 1982 | S1·E10 | The Ballad of Bret Maverick |
| February 9, 1982 | S1·E9 | Hallie |
| February 2, 1982 | S1·E8 | The Mayflower Women's Historical Society |
| January 12, 1982 | S1·E7 | Dateline: Sweetwater |
| January 5, 1982 | S1·E6 | Horse of Yet Another Color |
| December 22, 1981 | S1·E5 | The Yellow Rose |
| December 15, 1981 | S1·E4 | Anything for a Friend |
| December 8, 1981 | S1·E3 | Welcome to Sweetwater |
| December 1, 1981 | S1·E2 | The Lazy Ace (2) |
| December 1, 1981 | S1·E1 | The Lazy Ace (1) |
