

Ponderosa (2001 - 2002)
Ponderosa is a television series developed by Bonanza creator David Dortort for PAX-TV that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series Bonanza, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. Bonanza creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman to oversee scripts and executive produce, which some believe gave the series a softer edge. Ponderosa was canceled after one season, in part because of disappointing ratings and high production costs. Although Sullivan had hoped to film the series in and around Los Angeles, PAX decided to film in Australia to reduce costs. Series "show runner" Sullivan sustained severe injuries in a car crash only twelve days after the airing of the first season's last episode.The show should not be confused with Ponderosa, the title used for Bonanza reruns aired on NBC during the summer of 1972.Ponderosa featuring Daniel Hugh Kelly and Gareth Yuen is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can track it for updates. It's a drama and western show with 20 episodes over 1 season. Ponderosa is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.0 (130 votes).
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Ponderosa Season 1 Overview
Sep 9, 2001 - May 12, 2002Season 1 of Ponderosa has 20 episodes that are not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.
Ponderosa Season 1 Episodes
S01 E20
FugitiveMay 12, 2002Samuel returns after being let go from the city newspaper due to his race. The Cartwrights convience Samuel to...
S01 E20 of Ponderosa is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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S01 E19
Samson and HerculesMay 5, 2002Hoss is angered when he learns that Jack is staging wolf fights in town, and he vows to rescue the...
S01 E19 of Ponderosa is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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S01 E18
Grown UpsApr 28, 2002When an abandonded baby is found, Hoss and Tess consider marrying and adopting the child.
S01 E18 of Ponderosa is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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#168 Ranked in Western TV
#8870 Ranked in Drama TV
Ponderosa has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.0 (130 votes). The show is not at all popular with Reelgood users lately.
About Ponderosa
Ponderosa Overview
Ponderosa is a television series developed by Bonanza creator David Dortort for PAX-TV that ran for the 2001–2002 television season. Envisioned as a prequel to the long-running NBC series Bonanza, it had less gunfire, brawling and other traditional western elements than the original. Bonanza creator David Dortort approved PAX TV's decision to hire Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman to oversee scripts and executive produce, which some believe gave the series a softer edge. Ponderosa was canceled after one season, in part because of disappointing ratings and high production costs. Although Sullivan had hoped to film the series in and around Los Angeles, PAX decided to film in Australia to reduce costs. Series "show runner" Sullivan sustained severe injuries in a car crash only twelve days after the airing of the first season's last episode.The show should not be confused with Ponderosa, the title used for Bonanza reruns aired on NBC during the summer of 1972.