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Tonto: Tales of the Lone Ranger

Presented by OTRPODS

Step into the untamed frontier with Tonto, a bold new journey into the legendary world of The Lone Ranger.

Through the eyes of the Lone Ranger’s trusted companion, this series revisits the most thrilling, heroic, and unforgettable adventures from one of radio’s greatest Western sagas. Ride alongside justice as masked legends, outlaws, and lawmen collide across dusty trails, hidden canyons, and frontier towns where danger is always just over the horizon. With rich storytelling, restored audio, and timeless performances, Tonto brings these classic tales back to life for a new generation, while honoring the spirit of the originals that captivated millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these stories for the first time, the call of the West is waiting.

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164 episodes

  1. Mustang Mag Buys Sheep

    Nov 5, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 24, 1939 The Lone Ranger #961, "Mustang Mag Buys Sheep," a mysterious letter bearing a silver bullet arrives at the Lazy J Ranch, delivered by an unlikely messenger: a sheep herder named Higgins. When ranch owner Mustang Mag reads the message supposedly from the Lone Ranger himself, she stuns everyone by agreeing to buy Higgins' entire flock of sheep for cash. Her decision sends shockwaves through the Pecos region, where cattlemen have banded together to keep sheep off the open range. Even Missouri, her loyal top hand, pleads with her to reconsider, warning that the purchase violates their agreement with the cattlemen's association and will destroy her hard-won reputation. As angry ranchers storm Mustang Mag's ranch, threatening to drive her out for this apparent betrayal, tensions escalate dangerously. Mag remains stubbornly defiant despite the fury surrounding her, trusting that the Lone Ranger's instructions will somehow vindicate her decision. With the cattlemen feeling deceived and Mag's actions seemingly inexplicable, the stage is set for a showdown that will test loyalties and reveal whether there's more to this sheep purchase than meets the eye.

  2. Mustang Mag's Cattle Drive

    Nov 4, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 22, 1939 The Lone Ranger #960, "Mustang Mag's Cattle Drive," brings the masked rider and Tonto to investigate suspicious activity surrounding a crucial cattle shipment. Mustang Mag, the tough-minded owner of the Lazy J Ranch, has arranged to share a cattle train with her rival Mort Morton, a ruthless rancher recently acquitted of murder charges. Despite warnings from her visitor Betsy Jane and her foreman Missouri, Mag believes Morton has finally buried the hatchet. However, reports that Morton is hiring an unusual number of gunfighters rather than experienced cowhands suggest otherwise. The Lone Ranger and Tonto split up to investigate, with the masked rider riding to Morton's ranch in disguise seeking employment while Tonto heads to warn Mustang Mag. The stakes are high for Mag, who must get her cattle through the narrow Grant Pass to the railroad spur by the fifteenth or face financial ruin. With Morton's hired guns gathering and only one route to market, the stage is set for a dangerous confrontation that will determine whether Mag can complete her cattle drive or fall victim to Morton's schemes.

  3. Mustang Mag Dispossessed

    Nov 3, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 20, 1939 In The Lone Ranger #959, "Mustang Mag Dispossessed," a tough-talking ranch owner faces losing everything when an old will surfaces to challenge her claim to the land. Mustang Mag inherited her choice property from Sam Slocum, but the scheming Mert Morton arrives with devastating news: he's found a later will in Sam's old hideout that leaves the ranch to him instead. According to Morton and his man Scar, Sam changed his mind about leaving Mag the property after she refused to marry him, blaming her for his outlaw life before he took his own life. Judge Clay and the sheriff have already examined the handwriting and deemed the will authentic. When Tonto arrives seeking water and food, he becomes an unexpected witness to the confrontation. Curious about the man who wrote the new will, Tonto abruptly departs and rides to the hilltops where he lights signal fires to summon the Lone Ranger. As Mag defiantly refuses to leave without a fight and Morton threatens to return with the sheriff and a posse, the masked rider sees the smoke signals in the distance and races toward trouble, sensing that justice may need his intervention in this dispute over land and legacy.

  4. Lobo Lawson's Greed

    Nov 2, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 17, 1939 The Lone Ranger #958, "Lobo Lawson's Greed," finds Sheriff Mike Rafferty of Columbus County facing an impossible dilemma. Two outlaw gangs led by Deke Brady and Lobo Lawson have devised a clever scheme to paralyze law enforcement: whenever the sheriff and his men pursue one gang, the other strikes the town. Rafferty's posses return empty-handed once again, unable to catch either outlaw leader. The frustrated lawmen don't know that help has arrived in the form of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, who have devised their own plan to infiltrate the criminal operation. When townspeople try to arrest Tonto in Brunswick, a supposed gang member named Fritz helps the Indian escape, bringing him to Deke Brady's camp. Tonto proves his worth by demonstrating exceptional marksmanship, shooting two stones off a distant stump, and Brady welcomes him into the gang. As night falls, Tonto slips away to report to the Lone Ranger, revealing that the two outlaw leaders plan to meet soon. With Tonto now positioned inside Brady's gang, the masked rider waits to learn what scheme the criminals will devise next.

  5. False Wagon Train Guides

    Nov 1, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 15, 1939 The Lone Ranger #957, "False Wagon Train Guides," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a sinister pattern of attacks on wagon trains crossing the dangerous Pipestone Hills. When a wagon party is ambushed by what appears to be Apache warriors, only one settler survives to tell the tale. The Lone Ranger suspects something more than Indian raids, particularly when he learns that Baldy Gorman, an outlaw run out of the north, has set up a guide service in Lake Falls. Baldy's groups have escorted several parties through the hills, yet the wealthiest wagon trains under his protection mysteriously face deadly attacks while Baldy himself never loses a man. Racing to intercept Lige Cook, his sister, and brother-in-law Matt Lowell before they hire Baldy's services, the Lone Ranger faces the settlers' suspicion of his mask. He convinces them of his honest intentions in dramatic fashion and urges them to join a military ammunition convoy instead. With the wealthy family considering his advice, the masked rider works to uncover whether Baldy Gorman is using fake Apache attacks to rob and murder innocent pioneers.

  6. Curiosity Traps The Killer

    Oct 31, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 13, 1939 The Lone Ranger #956, "Curiosity Traps The Killer," begins when two young prospectors, Jim Graves and Bob, burst excitedly into an Aurora cafe displaying what they believe is gold ore. The Lone Ranger, present in disguise, observes as a man called Lucky and his partner Hard Rock examine the specimen and dismiss it as worthless fool's gold—iron pyrites. Convinced they've been fooled, the dejected young men reveal the location where they found the ore near Turtle Creek, and Lucky helpfully steers them toward a different prospecting area. The disappointed greenhorns seem ready to give up on their find. Outside the cafe, the disguised Lone Ranger stops Jim and Bob and performs a jackknife assay on their specimen, revealing it isn't fool's gold at all but valuable silver ore. He explains that Lucky deliberately deceived them, using a ring scratch test to identify the true value while pretending it was worthless. The masked rider realizes Lucky tricked the location out of the young men and will race to find the silver vein himself. He urges Jim and Bob to return to Turtle Creek immediately to stake their rightful claim before the dishonest Lucky can steal their discovery.

  7. Trail Across The Desert

    Oct 30, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 10, 1939 The Lone Ranger #955, "Trail Across The Desert," the masked rider and Tonto arrive at old Clem Hardy's ranch just as the pioneer battles flames consuming his home. The fire was no accident—outlaws Notch Parsons and Stag Tracy set the blaze after stealing the cash Clem received from selling his cattle. When Sheriff Jake Whipple and his posse pursue the thieves into the waterless desert, they're forced to turn back, as they always do. The criminals seem to cross the impossible terrain without sufficient water, baffling everyone including the local Apache who insist no water holes exist there. The Lone Ranger and Tonto follow the trail themselves, staying hidden from the sheriff's posse. Along the way, they discover mysterious tracks following the outlaws—enormous prints unlike any horse, mule, or wild animal native to the region. The Lone Ranger recalls seeing similar marks only once before in his life, and though he knows revealing what he suspects would earn disbelief from the law, he formulates a plan. With a new theory taking shape, the masked man decides to head to Hazleton to learn more from the sheriff's office.

  8. Race To Cattle Market

    Oct 29, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 8, 1939 The Lone Ranger #954, "Race To Cattle Market," young Bill Tyler returns home from school in the East, eager to work alongside his father on the family ranch. His homecoming quickly turns sour when he discovers his father, Jeff Tyler, plans to send a trail herd to Central City in a calculated move to bankrupt their longtime rivals, the Wilsons. Bill's situation becomes complicated when he reveals he met Mary Wilson on the stagecoach and was taken with her before learning her identity. Jeff Tyler remains committed to honoring his own father's dying wish to drive the Wilsons off the range, seeing this cattle drive as his chance to finish them off through financial ruin. When Bill protests the injustice of taking advantage of the struggling Wilson outfit and declares his intention to help them get their herd to market first, father and son reach an impasse. Bill leaves home with nothing but the clothes on his back, determined to ensure the Wilsons win the race to Central City. The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Bill on the trail to Richfield, and the masked man quickly recognizes that the young man isn't being entirely truthful about his circumstances, setting the stage for the Lone Ranger's involvement in this bitter family feud.

  9. Mistreated Boy

    Oct 28, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 6, 1939 The Lone Ranger #953, "Mistreated Boy," the masked rider and Tonto discover a desperate young runaway named Jerry near a widow's cottage in Hillsborough. The frightened boy refuses to reveal his last name or explain why he's alone, wearing worn-through shoes and a thin coat, and hasn't eaten in two days. When Mrs. Martin helps remove Jerry's muddy coat, they discover horrifying whip marks across his back. The traumatized child remains too terrified to identify his abuser, insisting only that if he tells what he knows, "he'd hit me again." Meanwhile, the source of Jerry's terror becomes clear. A hard-faced man named King and his rough cohands, Abe and Dale, are tracking the boy across Texas. King is Jerry's uncle and guardian, controlling the boy's ranch until he comes of age. They're desperate to recapture Jerry before he reveals what he witnessed: King and his men murdering Jerry's father by throwing him off a cliff. King used his bullwhip to force Jerry's silence, but now the boy has escaped, and King knows that as long as Jerry remains free, it's "like having a loaded gun pointed at your head."

  10. Snake River Dam

    Oct 27, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 3, 1939 The Lone Ranger #952, "Snake River Dam," a sinister plot threatens to erupt into violence between ranchers and the U.S. Army. Construction superintendent Butler and outlaw Flash Perry have devised an elaborate scheme to steal a $20,000 payroll. They've deliberately misled the local cattlemen into believing the completion of Snake River Dam will bring homesteaders who will take their land, when in reality the government plans to apportion the valley to the ranchers first, making them wealthy. By stirring up the ranchers to attack the dam, Butler and Perry plan to draw Captain Stanford's soldiers away from the incoming stage, leaving the payroll unguarded. The Lone Ranger and Tonto are working to calm the angry ranchers gathering at Ed Green's place and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy. However, complications arise when U.S. Marshal Matt McLeod arrives searching for Flash Perry and becomes suspicious of the masked man himself. With the payroll due at six in the morning and tensions reaching a boiling point, the Lone Ranger must expose Butler's deception before the ranchers' misguided attack leads to bloodshed and allows the outlaws to make off with thousands of dollars.

  11. Contraband Whiskey

    Oct 26, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 1, 1939 The Lone Ranger #951, "Contraband Whiskey," The Lone Ranger and Tonto battle through a fierce storm in the hill country when they spot two figures running desperately through the darkness. The masked man and his faithful companion rescue an elderly man named Jed Barlow and his granddaughter Ann, who are fleeing from a rancher named Scar Lathrop and his men. When the Lone Ranger presses them for information, the frightened pair refuses to explain why they're being hunted, begging him to forget he ever saw them. Despite their pleas, the masked man recognizes them and reveals he already has his own reasons for investigating Scar Lathrop in this district. Leaving Jed and Ann sheltered by the rocks with their horses as insurance against escape, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride toward Scar's ranch to uncover the truth. The terrified Barlows fear their situation will only worsen if the masked man interferes, mentioning someone named Dick in their anxiety. As the storm rages on, the Lone Ranger is determined to get to the bottom of whatever criminal enterprise has the Barlows running for their lives from Scar Lathrop and his gang.

  12. Great Winston Repertory Company

    Oct 10, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 24, 1939 The Lone Ranger #949, "Great Winston Repertory Company," finds a traveling theater troupe performing in the mining town of Sumner, where the miners eagerly embrace the cultured entertainment. Among the players is the beautiful actress Nora Stevens, who has come west not just to perform but to search for her missing brother Bob, who disappeared five years ago seeking his fortune in gold and silver. The powerful and wealthy Carl Mead has taken a romantic interest in Nora, persistently courting her with buggy rides and proposing marriage. He tries to convince the penniless actress that being his wife would give her the resources to find her lost brother, but Nora remains uncertain about his intentions and troubled by a strange feeling that the townspeople are hiding something about Bob. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a spring outside Sumner, an old timer warns them about Mead's influence in town, describing him as the real law in these parts. As Mead arrives with Nora in his buggy, the stage is set for the masked rider to uncover what secrets this mining town and its dominant boss are concealing.

  13. Mysterious Wagons

    Oct 9, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 22, 1939 The Lone Ranger #948, "Mysterious Wagons," the masked rider and Tonto stumble upon a suspicious scene while searching for a campsite in the Texas rangeland. Two freight wagons hidden deep in the woods are being guarded by armed men who forcefully drive the Lone Ranger and Tonto away at gunpoint. Determined to uncover the mystery, the pair resolve to return under cover of darkness to investigate what the wagons are concealing and why their presence threatens violence. Meanwhile, rancher Glenn Hilton faces mounting troubles at his Rocking H spread. After losing another hundred head of cattle to mysterious hide skinners who slaughter the animals and leave the carcasses behind, he receives a visit from the opportunistic Corey, who offers a mere five thousand dollars for Hilton's fifty-thousand-dollar ranch. As Hilton angrily refuses to sell despite his desperate financial situation, a mysterious stranger enters through the back door with information that promises to connect the cattle killings to something the stranger witnessed. The investigation is about to take an unexpected turn.

  14. Black Caballero Part 3

    Oct 8, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 17, 1939 The Lone Ranger #946, "Black Caballero Part 3," The Black Caballero stages a daring jailbreak from White Springs with help from his gang members Hawk, Blaze, and Dirk, who create a diversion by starting a fight at a cafe to draw away Sheriff Carlson and his deputy Steve. Despite sharing a cell with former Sheriff Ramsey, the outlaw refuses to stay captured. His men urge him to forget about the Lone Ranger and focus on profitable crimes, but the Black Caballero remains obsessed with facing his masked adversary a third time, insisting he will do so alone. In a surprising turn, the escaped outlaw sends a message to the Lone Ranger requesting a meeting at his hidden camp. He promises to come alone and unarmed if the masked man signals with smoke. Despite the risk, the Lone Ranger and Tonto trust the Black Caballero's word enough to grant him safe passage. As the enigmatic outlaw rides into camp on his swift horse Diablo, a tense confrontation begins between two honorable men on opposite sides of the law, each respecting the other's abilities.

  15. Black Caballero Part 2

    Oct 7, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 15, 1939 The Lone Ranger #945, "Black Caballero Part 2," the notorious Black Caballero has escaped from the White Springs jail less than two weeks after his arrest and resumed his criminal activities across the territory. Ranch owner Alva Carlson, who is running for sheriff against the current lawman, Sheriff Ramsey, confronts Ramsey with suspicious circumstances surrounding the outlaw's escape. Carlson points to inconsistencies in Ramsey's story and questions why the sheriff sent his deputy Steve home the night of the breakout, as well as where Ramsey recently acquired unexpected spending money. The heated confrontation turns threatening when Ramsey warns Carlson to drop out of the election and stop spreading suspicions, or face consequences that could affect both Carlson and his daughter Grace's relationship with deputy Steve. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the connection between Sheriff Ramsey and the Black Caballero. After Tonto reports another stagecoach holdup and the masked rider observes Ramsey's visit to the Carlson ranch, their suspicions grow stronger that someone in authority is feeding information to the outlaw. However, the Lone Ranger insists they need concrete proof before taking action against the corrupt sheriff.

  16. Black Caballero Part 1

    Oct 6, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 13, 1939 The Lone Ranger #944, "Black Caballero Part 1," A mysterious outlaw calling himself the Black Caballero terrorizes the border country, striking with lightning speed and vanishing like magic after each robbery. Wearing a black mask and cape and riding a midnight stallion called El Diablo, this theatrical bandit lives for excitement and danger rather than gold, distributing his stolen loot to his gang while seeking ever greater thrills. When his henchman Hawk mentions the Lone Ranger, the Black Caballero realizes he has finally found a worthy opponent who can provide the challenge he craves. The Lone Ranger, disguised as a stranger, visits White Springs to investigate the outlaw's activities. While talking with Sheriff Blaze, his deputy, and local citizens like Matt, he learns about the Black Caballero's bold robberies and seemingly unstoppable horse. The townspeople argue about whether the Lone Ranger or the Black Caballero is superior, debating whose horse would win in a race. The evening takes a dramatic turn when the Black Caballero himself rides brazenly into town and nails a message to the sheriff's door before disappearing into the night.

  17. Ministers Courage

    Oct 5, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 10, 1939 The Lone Ranger #943, "Ministers Courage," In the frontier town of Freeland, Reverend Sylvester Lamb finds himself mocked and misunderstood by nearly everyone. His sermons advocating peace over violence are misconstrued as cowardice, and his meeting house stands virtually empty. Young Vic Donland, son of wealthy retired rancher Frank Donland, takes particular pleasure in tormenting the minister, forcing him to dance at gunpoint while his drunken friends fire shots at the reverend's feet. When Frank Donland arrives and discovers his son's behavior, he's disgusted not only by Vic's cruelty but also by Reverend Lamb's refusal to see the young man punished, which Frank interprets as weakness. The Lone Ranger witnesses these events and approaches the minister, convinced that Lamb has an important message for the town if only he could earn their respect. Meanwhile, Tonto brings word that townspeople believe the reservation Indians are preparing for war, though they're actually celebrating harvest ceremonies. The masked rider formulates a plan involving their old friend Chief Thundercloud, hoping to prove that Reverend Lamb possesses true courage rather than the cowardice the townspeople imagine.

  18. Texas Ranger Blackmailed

    Oct 4, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 8, 1939 The Lone Ranger #942, "Texas Ranger Blackmailed," the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate gunshots near the town of Fremont and arrive at an isolated house just as six Apache riders flee the scene. Inside, they meet Texas Ranger Tim Jordan and his landlady Kate, who accidentally fires at the masked man before recognizing him. Tim reveals a shocking secret: he is actually Douglas Moore, a man wanted back East for robbery and murder. He explains to the Lone Ranger that he was framed by a lookalike named Hurley, who committed the crimes while Tim waited outside. After fleeing false arrest, Tim changed his name and joined the Texas Rangers to start fresh. Now Tim faces a terrible dilemma. He has been receiving blackmail letters from Hurley, who is heading to Texas by stage and threatening to expose his true identity. Making matters worse, a reward notice for Douglas Moore's arrest has reached the Texas Ranger barracks, and Tim has been assigned to search for himself. The Lone Ranger listens to Tim's story and believes in his innocence, setting the stage for a confrontation with the real criminal.

  19. Johnny's Gold Mine

    Oct 3, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 6, 1939 The Lone Ranger #941, "Johnny's Gold Mine," follows young Johnny Thompson, a sailor aboard the schooner Betsy Ann, who receives a dying gift from his shipmate Luke Ross. After Johnny saves him from a deck accident, the grateful Luke bequeaths him a precious map to a gold mine discovered by Luke's brother Jake in the western mountains. The map leads to untold riches and includes instructions to find Silas Hanson in the town of Osage, a prospector whom Jake wanted to share in the claim. However, Johnny's secret doesn't stay hidden for long. As Johnny heads west toward Osage, danger follows close behind. A shifty British sailor known as Limey, who overheard about the map aboard ship, has joined forces with the ruthless outlaw Baldy and his partner Ike. The trio plans to intercept Johnny and steal the map for themselves. Meanwhile, when Tonto stumbles upon their camp and is captured, the Lone Ranger must track down his missing companion. The masked rider's timely arrival interrupts the outlaws' scheme, but the race to protect Johnny Thompson and his golden inheritance has only just begun.

  20. Election For Capitol

    Oct 2, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 3, 1939 The Lone Ranger #940, "Election For Capitol," the territory legislature prepares to vote on a permanent state capital, with Arcade and Dundee locked in a fierce competition. Corrupt businessman Blake, who stands to make a fortune if Dundee wins, orchestrates a sinister plan to sway three undecided legislators: Harry Palmer, Carl Hutton, and Fred Ulrich. Unable to buy or intimidate these honest men, Blake instructs his henchmen Rip and Max to unleash a crime wave in Arcade, hoping to convince the legislators that the law-abiding town is actually lawless and unfit to be the capital. As staged holdups terrorize citizens and legislators alike, Blake works to cultivate relationships with the wavering voters while poisoning their opinion of Arcade. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive in Arcade and quickly recognize Blake's scheme. With the crucial vote scheduled in just two days, the masked rider sends Tonto to shadow Blake and gather evidence while he remains hidden near the cafe. As Blake manipulates Palmer and Ulrich outside the cafe where Sheriff Dan Graham waits inside, the Lone Ranger must work quickly to expose the conspiracy and preserve justice before Dundee's corruption claims victory.

  21. Merrick's Outlaws

    Oct 1, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: February 1, 1939 The Lone Ranger #939, "Merrick's Outlaws," finds the masked rider confronting a conspiracy that threatens relations between the United States and Mexico. In a luxurious New York office, wealthy financier Merrick and his associates plot to exploit frontier territories by backing Fernando Perez, a self-styled liberator south of the border who others call an outlaw. Working through their agent Link Fisher, the eastern capitalists plan to supply Perez with money and arms in exchange for valuable land concessions and mining rights. When Link Fisher warns that the Lone Ranger suspects their scheme, Merrick dismisses the threat and travels west to meet with Perez personally. As Merrick and Fisher cross the Rio Grande toward their rendezvous with Perez in the foothills, the Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept them. Despite Merrick's protests and Fisher's threats, the masked man holds them at gunpoint and searches Merrick, discovering incriminating letters. The Lone Ranger reveals he knows their plan endangers peace between two nations and represents the kind of corruption that breeds distrust of Americans across the border.

  22. The Making Of A Coward

    Sep 30, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 30, 1939 The Lone Ranger #938, "The Making Of A Coward," finds young stage driver Steve Archer living as an outcast in the town of New London. After allowing outlaws to rob his stagecoach without fighting back, Steve has become the target of scorn and contempt from nearly everyone in town. His adoptive father, Barney Evans, who owns the stage line and had to cover the losses from the robbery, remains loyal and urges Steve not to let the townspeople's treatment get under his skin. Barney still hopes Steve will marry his daughter Jean, but Steve believes his cowardice has made him unworthy of her love. When Steve enters the local cafe seeking answers to something weighing on his mind, the hostile townspeople refuse to speak to him. A stranger defends Steve against the aggressive Brad, who has his own designs on Jean and taunts Steve mercilessly about his yellow reputation. The mysterious stranger, actually the Lone Ranger in disguise, intervenes before violence erupts. Shamed and defeated, Steve decides to leave town for good, believing everyone including Jean would be better off without him.

  23. Trestle Of Death

    Sep 29, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 27, 1939 The Lone Ranger #937, "Trestle Of Death," A supply train carrying railroad superintendent Bruce Abbott barrels toward disaster on newly laid track west of Ogden. The Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept the train just in time, revealing that saboteurs have torn up several sections of rail beyond a curve. Abbott and his engineer Hank immediately blame Mike Kavanaugh, leader of the local wagon freighters who have been fighting the railroad's expansion into their territory. Despite a litany of troubles plaguing the railroad—stolen supplies, poisoned water, and attacks on workers—the Lone Ranger remains unconvinced of Kavanaugh's guilt, having heard conflicting reports about the freighter's character. Determined to uncover the truth, the masked rider and Tonto head to Rock Rapids, Kavanaugh's headquarters. They arrive to find two of Kavanaugh's fully-loaded freight wagons ablaze and the big freighter himself confronting a half-breed named Lasher, accusing him of setting the fire on behalf of the railroad. As tensions escalate between the freighters and railroad interests, the Lone Ranger faces the challenge of discovering who is truly responsible for the sabotage threatening both enterprises.

  24. Indian Hostage

    Sep 28, 2026 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: January 25, 1939 The Lone Ranger #936, "Indian Hostage," tension erupts in the Western frontier when Bull Eckert, a dishonest trading post agent, kidnaps the son of Chief Lame Bear in a reckless attempt to force the tribe to trade with him. When the masked rider encounters Eckert and his men transporting the young hostage, he warns them of the catastrophic consequences their actions will bring. The damage is already done, however, as war drums begin echoing through the territory. Despite the Lone Ranger's advice to bargain with Lame Bear using the boy's safe return, Eckert stubbornly refuses to see reason. The situation becomes desperate when the tribe retaliates by kidnapping young Dale Atkins, son of Jim Atkins, an Eastern visitor staying at the trading post with his wife Bess. Now two innocent boys are caught in the crossfire of Eckert's greed and deception. As tensions mount and violence threatens to engulf the post, the masked rider must find a way to negotiate peace between the wronged tribe and the settlers before tragedy strikes both families.

  25. Enemy Of Justice

    Sep 27, 2026 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: January 23, 1939 The Lone Ranger #935, "Enemy Of Justice," the masked rider and Tonto follow a mysterious trail toward the town of Springdale. They discover evidence of an ambush near Yellow Creek that left six men dead, with one survivor fleeing on foot. Strangely, a lone horseman has been trailing the walking man at a careful distance the entire way, never catching up despite being mounted. The Lone Ranger is determined to solve this puzzle and find both men before reaching town. Meanwhile, Dave arrives home exhausted after his harrowing escape from the Indian ambush. He carries not only his own savings but the money belonging to all his dead companions, which he insists on returning to their widows and families. Despite his wife's pleas to rest and leave the dangerous task of carrying so much cash until morning, Dave feels duty-bound to immediately inform the sheriff and personally break the tragic news to the bereaved families, unaware that he may still be in danger.