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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. Law Of The Custom

    Sep 26, 2026 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: January 20, 1939 The Lone Ranger #934, "Law Of The Custom," the masked rider arrives at a critical moment in cattle country, where rancher Eric Badger faces financial ruin. When the government opens prime grazing land to homesteaders, Badger's ranch is threatened since he only holds title to a fraction of the range he actually uses. Enter Dirk Hawkins, a smooth-talking stranger who offers a solution: his men will file claims on the valuable homesteads with the best water holes, then turn them over to Badger for a price. Despite warnings from his foreman Scotty Campbell about the influx of strangers in town, Badger signs the agreement, seeing no other way to save his cattle operation. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive just as Hawkins and his associate Slim Dykman ride away from Badger's ranch. The masked man reveals a shocking truth: Dirk Hawkins is no ruined rancher from the Dakotas, but a dangerous outlaw the Lone Ranger has been trailing across the West. Badger refuses to believe the accusation, insisting his bargain is legitimate. As the homestead filing proceeds and Badger prepares to celebrate what he believes is his salvation, the stage is set for a confrontation between frontier justice and deception.

  2. Keeping Faith With General Custer

    Sep 25, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 18, 1939 The Lone Ranger #933, "Keeping Faith With General Custer," An exhausted soldier pushes his dying horse to the limits to deliver an urgent message from General Custer to the Lone Ranger. The message reveals a dire situation: hostile Indians in the Black Hills have somehow obtained rifles, and Colonel Williams is about to lead his troops into a deadly ambush. Williams plans to attack what he believes is a poorly armed Blackfoot camp on his way to Little Bear River, unaware that the warriors now possess modern weapons. The president himself is counting on the Lone Ranger's help to make the western territories safe for settlers, and Custer has broken his solemn vow never to use the masked man's real name unless the stakes are impossibly high. The Lone Ranger and Tonto race through day and night to reach Colonel Williams' garrison before the troops depart. At the fort, Williams prepares to move out with his men, confident of an easy victory against what he expects will be bows and arrows. His family, including his young son Billy, waits anxiously as Captain Mills brings a mysterious message requiring private discussion.

  3. Wagon Train Escape

    Sep 24, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 16, 1939 The Lone Ranger #932, "Wagon Train Escape," a desperate outlaw named Billy finds himself behind bars after the Lone Ranger foils his cafe holdup. When his former partners Bruce Austin and Scotty Fowler visit him in jail, Billy offers them a thousand dollars hidden from a previous robbery in exchange for help escaping. The pair refuses his cash but agrees to break him out for their own reasons—they're joining a wagon train heading west and need Billy's silence about their criminal past. Under cover of darkness, Austin and Fowler slip Billy a gun through his cell window and force the sheriff to unlock the door at gunpoint. The desperate jailbreak sets in motion a dangerous situation as the outlaws plan to hide Billy in their own wagon and smuggle him out with the emigrant train led by Azar Johnson. With Billy armed and the corrupt partners embedded among honest settlers heading west, the wagon train faces threats from within as well as the harsh frontier ahead. Only the Masked Rider of the Plains stands between these criminals and their escape into the lawless territories.

  4. Swindler Claims To Be Father

    Sep 23, 2026 · 26 min

    Originally Aired: January 13, 1939 The Lone Ranger #931, "Swindler Claims To Be Father," A stranger named Ben Higgins arrives at rancher Moss Bowman's home with papers claiming to be the biological father of Milly, the young girl Bowman adopted fifteen years ago. Higgins demands custody of his daughter, but when Bowman offers him fifteen thousand dollars to relinquish his parental rights, the supposed father quickly accepts. The situation takes a dramatic turn when ranch foreman Wolf Cutler recognizes Higgins as a cattle rustler and convicted criminal who served time in Yuma prison. Before Bowman can fully expose the fraud, Higgins escapes with a threatening warning. Days later, Wolf Cutler and his gang kidnap Milly, forcing the Lone Ranger and Tonto to intervene. The masked rider pursues the outlaws as they flee with the terrified girl, leading to a dangerous chase that threatens to reveal a deeper conspiracy. The Lone Ranger must rescue Milly and uncover the true connection between the swindler claiming to be her father and the men who now hold her captive.

  5. The Mystery Of Apache Valley

    Sep 22, 2026 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: January 11, 1939 The Lone Ranger #930, "The Mystery Of Apache Valley," the masked man and his faithful companion Tonto investigate a baffling series of disappearances. More than twenty Chinese railroad laborers have vanished without a trace near the town of Stillwater, leaving Sheriff Charlie Dodd and his deputy Brad completely stumped. While the townspeople believe the workers simply deserted their contracts to avoid hard labor, the Lone Ranger suspects something more sinister. His investigation leads him to Apache Valley, a mysterious place that white men fear to enter, convinced it's still inhabited by hostile Apache Indians. However, Tonto's Indian friends insist the Apache have long since moved on. Despite warnings from the fearful townspeople and the valley's deadly reputation, the Lone Ranger and Tonto venture into the forbidden territory to solve the mystery. As they make camp inside the valley's boundaries, an arrow strikes a tree near the masked man's head, confirming that someone—or something—doesn't want them there. Undeterred by the warning, the two heroes press forward, determined to discover the truth behind the missing Chinese laborers and uncover what secrets Apache Valley holds.

  6. When An Innocent Man Looks Guilty

    Sep 21, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 9, 1939 The Lone Ranger #929, "When An Innocent Man Looks Guilty," Young Jack Ross's fortunes seem to change when a friendly stranger named Corey invites him to share a meal and become prospecting partners. After meeting the charming Miss Gale outside the Willow City general store, Jack's optimism quickly turns to horror when Corey robs the store and shoots the keeper. The posse immediately assumes Jack was Corey's accomplice since he waited outside during the crime, but Miss Gale insists the young drifter is innocent. As the townspeople form a pursuit party, Jack flees with Corey into the hills, trying to understand what happened. The truth proves far worse than Jack imagined. Corey reveals himself as the notorious outlaw Panhandle Kid, who deliberately framed Jack to force him into partnership. With the law now pursuing him as a guilty man and the Panhandle Kid threatening further violence unless Jack joins his criminal schemes, the desperate young cowboy finds himself trapped between outlaws and justice, his innocence seemingly impossible to prove.

  7. Indian's Beef

    Sep 20, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: January 6, 1939 The Lone Ranger #928, "Indian's Beef," tensions mount between white settlers and Native Americans when Red Eagle's tribe prepares for war. The Lone Ranger arrives in the struggling town of Red Bank, where storekeeper Lempike and Indian agent Big Duffy blame the tribe for the railroad's decision to halt construction. The townspeople stand to lose everything they've invested, convinced the threat of Indian attacks has scared away progress. When the masked rider learns of the brewing conflict, he prevents Tonto from riding into the hostile town and instead heads directly to Red Eagle's village. Confronting the chief amid war dances and preparations for battle, the Lone Ranger discovers the truth behind the uprising. Red Eagle reveals that the government has repeatedly broken its treaty by providing only half the promised beef rations meant to replace the vanishing buffalo herds. The masked man convinces the chief to hold off the warpath until the next cattle delivery, promising to investigate the shortage. With lives hanging in the balance and Red Eagle warning he cannot restrain his warriors much longer, the Lone Ranger must uncover who is responsible for the missing beef before open warfare erupts between the two peoples.

  8. Lafe Custer's Cattle

    Sep 19, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: January 4, 1939 The Lone Ranger #927, "Lafe Custer's Cattle," the masked rider and Tonto investigate a sinister plot involving two feuding brothers. When the Ridgeville stage is mysteriously stopped twice by a masked man and an Indian who search for something but take nothing, suspicions run high. Rancher Lafe Custer eagerly awaits word from his brother Nate about the best market for his cattle drive. When a letter finally arrives directing him to drive his herd to Abilene for top prices, Lafe sets out immediately with his foreman Whitey and crew. However, Colonel from the nearby fort plants seeds of doubt, reminding Lafe that Nate once loved Martha—the woman Lafe married—and holds the mortgage on Lafe's ranch. The Lone Ranger and Tonto's stage robberies were actually attempts to intercept fraudulent correspondence, and their suspicions prove correct when Tonto discovers damning evidence in the bunkhouse. A hidden letter reveals that Whitey has been secretly working for Nate, following orders that threaten to ruin Lafe's entire cattle operation and cost him everything he owns. The masked rider must act quickly to save Lafe from his brother's treacherous scheme.

  9. The False Outlaw

    Sep 18, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: January 2, 1939 In The Lone Ranger #926, "The False Outlaw," a dangerous criminal named Jet Grabo turns the tables on U.S. Marshal Harry Miller in a clever and twisted scheme. When Tonto encounters Marshal Miller searching for the outlaw, the faithful Indian directs him toward his quarry. However, Jet anticipates the lawman's approach and ambushes him in a desolate area near Plainfield. Instead of killing the marshal, Jet hatches an ingenious plan: he forces Miller to exchange clothes with him, takes his badge and official papers, and decides to pose as the marshal himself while making Miller appear to be the wanted outlaw. The situation becomes even more audacious when Jet discovers that wealthy Kansas rancher Randolph has posted a thousand-dollar reward for his capture. Jet realizes he can collect his own reward by bringing Miller into town as the supposed criminal. The Lone Ranger, learning of the marshal's manhunt from Tonto, adopts a disguise and enters Plainfield just as Jet arrives with his prisoner, ready to perpetrate this brazen fraud on the unsuspecting sheriff.

  10. Reluctant Horse Thief

    Sep 17, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 30, 1938 The Lone Ranger #925, "Reluctant Horse Thief," a wave of horse thefts plagues the area around Cedarville, and suspicion falls on an unlikely culprit. When Sheriff Newt Birch and locals Duff Seely and Bill Meadows discuss the stolen horses, harness maker Duff points the finger at Yakima, a peaceful Indian who recently purchased an expensive saddle with cash. Duff's assistant Buck claims to have spotted one of the stolen horses, recognizable by its white blaze, tethered behind the cafe wearing Yakima's new saddle. When the men rush to investigate, a masked rider suddenly appears and rides off with the horse, escaping into the night despite the sheriff's shots. The sheriff jails the protesting Yakima, but the real conspiracy soon becomes clear. In a private conversation, Duff Seely reveals himself as the mastermind behind the thefts, having manipulated young Buck into framing the innocent Indian. Duff has been stealing horses and selling them to an outlaw named Poke Peters, and when Buck expresses reluctance to continue his involvement, the brutal harness maker uses physical threats to force the terrified boy's cooperation, sending him to collect payment from Poke's camp.

  11. Sheep Killers

    Sep 16, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 28, 1938 The Lone Ranger #924, "Sheep Killers," a bitter range conflict threatens to erupt into all-out war in Valley City. When sheep rancher Hammond discovers another hundred head of his prime sheep driven over a cliff in Sweetwater Canyon, suspicion immediately falls on the local cattlemen. Hammond's daughter Peggy defends cattleman Pete Lambert's innocence, putting her at odds with her father and his foreman Lefty Curtis, who expects to marry Peggy and eventually inherit the entire spread. The sheriff searches for proof, but the killings continue without witnesses or evidence. The Lone Ranger suspects more sinister forces at work. Disguising himself as Big Bill Nyberg, a notorious outlaw, he tests a theory in the general store and gets a revealing reaction from Lefty. Working with Tonto, the masked man pieces together that Lefty is actually Notch Hopkins, an escaped member of Big Bill's gang, and that two of Hammond's own men, Pedro and Fritz, are the actual sheep killers. Now the Lone Ranger must prove that Lefty orchestrated the crimes to drive out the cattlemen and gain control of the entire range for himself.

  12. Missouri Mike's Horse Race

    Sep 15, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 26, 1938 The Lone Ranger #923, "Missouri Mike's Horse Race," The Lone Ranger and Tonto pursue the notorious outlaw Missouri Mike and his partner Steve Sanders across the frontier. While tracking the criminals, they stop at the ranch of Widow Sprague and her horse-loving son Sam to water their mounts. Young Sam is awestruck by Silver's magnificent speed and proudly shows off his own horse, Paint, which he believes is the fastest in the territory. The masked rider warns them about Missouri Mike, describing how the outlaw can be identified by his black beard, chestnut horse, and distinctive tattoo on his right forearm. Shortly after the Lone Ranger departs for Parkersville, Missouri Mike and Steve arrive at the Sprague ranch seeking water. Mike has cunningly disguised himself by shaving his beard and trading his telltale chestnut mare to an Indian named White Fox for a paint horse. When Sam boasts about his horse's speed, the scheming outlaw begins hatching a plan involving a race that could line his pockets with betting money while keeping his true identity hidden from the unsuspecting widow and her son.

  13. Three Partners

    Sep 14, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #922, "Three Partners," the masked rider and Tonto investigate a suspicious death at a remote gold claim along the Frazier River. Red Smiley claims his partner Cliff Noble was murdered by a band of four Indians who attacked their cabin while Cliff nursed a sprained ankle. Red insists he chased the raiders but they escaped, and he tries to recruit the Lone Ranger as a witness to his pursuit. However, the stranger's story quickly falls apart when Tonto reveals he saw no Indians in the area—and more damning, he observed Red sitting idly on the trail before suddenly spurring his horse into a false chase when he spotted someone approaching. The Lone Ranger suspects Red is establishing a fake alibi for his partner's murder, possibly motivated by greed over their gold claim or tensions that had been building during the long winter. When the third partner, Clem Peterson, returns from town with supplies, he finds Cliff dead and Red spinning his tale of Indian raiders. The masked man and Tonto must uncover the truth before Red can deceive Clem and get away with murder.

  14. Homestead Swindle

    Sep 13, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #921, "Homestead Swindle," Dan and Bess Griffin arrive at their newly purchased section of land in Mason County, expecting the fertile farmland described in promotional materials, only to discover miles of sand, rocks, and a tumbledown shack. Having spent their entire life savings on this worthless desert, Dan realizes he's been swindled by smooth-talking land promoter Paul Ludwig of Brunswick. The couple encounters Tonto, who soon informs the Lone Ranger that the Griffins aren't Ludwig's only victims - Luke Bagley and the Finch family have also been cheated. The masked rider explains that Mason County was once fertile, watered by the Carlos River, and those old accounts still appear in reference books. Ludwig cleverly uses these outdated descriptions to sell land he acquired for nearly nothing, while staying just inside the law by never making direct claims himself. The Lone Ranger devises a plan, and he and Tonto ride for Ludwig's Brunswick office, four days away. Meanwhile, victim Luke Bagley confronts Ludwig about the worthless land, while the swindler sits smugly behind his desk flanked by two rough-looking associates, Joe and Curly.

  15. Trapped Traders

    Sep 12, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 19, 1938 The Lone Ranger #920, "Trapped Traders," finds trapper Hank Baxter and his three sons—Greg, Phil, and Ray—making their way through the mountains after a successful season, their pack horses loaded with valuable beaver pelts. Their fears about former partner Chris and the notorious outlaw Reno Ryan prove well-founded when Reno's gang ambushes them on the trail. Despite Reno's offer to let them go if they surrender their furs peacefully, Hank recognizes the lie and realizes the outlaws plan to kill them regardless. The Baxters take cover behind rocks and refuse to give up the pelts they worked all winter to obtain, even as Greg suffers a bullet wound. Twenty-four hours into the standoff, the Lone Ranger and Tonto hear gunfire in the distance and investigate. They discover the desperate situation: the Baxters pinned down behind inadequate cover with Reno's superior force firing down on them from the hill above. The masked rider quickly assesses that the trappers cannot escape across the open ground without being slaughtered, and facing Reno Ryan—the worst killer in the district—they can expect no mercy.

  16. Pioneers

    Sep 11, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 16, 1938 The Lone Ranger #919, "Pioneers," finds tension mounting along the Rojos River, where Dana Sturgis and his band of settlers have established a farming community across from the ancient adobe village of the superstitious Zuni Indians. When the Zunis suddenly launch a war party across the river in their canoes, the pioneers prepare for battle, unaware that the tribe's sacred idol, the Big God Ramda, has been stolen from their temple during the night. The situation turns desperate when the settlers discover that Dana Sturgis himself has been captured by the advancing warriors and will be killed if they fire upon the canoes. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive just in time to prevent a massacre. While Tonto warns the armed settlers not to shoot, the masked rider on his great white horse Silver races along the riverbank, riding directly in front of the war canoes. With expert marksmanship, he begins sinking the Indian craft one by one, stopping the attack without bloodshed. The mystery remains: who stole the Zuni idol, and can the Lone Ranger recover it before war erupts between the two communities?

  17. Rain Making Gun

    Sep 10, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: December 14, 1938 The Lone Ranger #918, "Rain Making Gun," finds a Kansas farming community in desperate straits as a severe drought threatens to destroy the entire wheat crop. Clem Barker, a local leader, calls a meeting with his neighbors including Jim and Leif to propose a plan: pool their money to hire men to haul water from Mud River to save at least one field, which can provide seed for everyone next year. The farmers reluctantly agree, scraping together about a thousand dollars for the effort. However, word of the farmers' plan and their pooled cash reaches a fashionable swindler named Kincaid, who stages an elaborate con with his accomplice Lorimer. When Clem arrives in town to hire workers, he overhears Lorimer praising Kincaid's miraculous "rain-making gun" that supposedly saved crops in Dakota with just three shots. Despite the outlandish claims about bursting rain clouds through scientific disturbance, the desperate Clem falls for the scheme and agrees to pay a thousand dollars to rent the device. As the deal is struck, a mysterious tall stranger quietly slips away from the scene, reaching for a distinctive white hat hanging on his silver stallion's saddle.

  18. Missing Pardon

    Sep 9, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: December 12, 1938 The Lone Ranger #917, "Missing Pardon," finds the masked rider and Tonto confronted by Vern Jackson, an escaped convict bent on revenge. Vern accuses the Lone Ranger of murdering his brother Walt and believes he has proof—a mask found beside Walt's body. Despite the deadly confrontation, the Lone Ranger subdues the hot-headed young man and hears his story. Vern reveals how Jake Fowler framed him for theft to steal his gold claim, then had Walt killed before he could file the claim himself. Though Vern remains convinced the Lone Ranger is working with Fowler, the masked man suspects a deeper conspiracy. Rather than turn Vern over to the law immediately, the Lone Ranger strikes an unusual bargain: he gives Vern three days before they meet at a cabin near Crow Creek for a showdown. The Lone Ranger believes Vern is no thief and recognizes that only by uncovering the truth about Walt's murder and the missing mask can he clear his own name and bring the real killer to justice. With Tonto's help, he plans to investigate Jake Fowler before their fateful appointment.

  19. The Origin Of Silver

    Sep 8, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: December 9, 1938 The Lone Ranger #916, "The Origin Of Silver," explores the legendary story of how the Lone Ranger came to ride his famous white stallion. The Lone Ranger, accompanied by his faithful companion Tonto, arrives at the Six-Gun Cafe where two outlaws named Butch and Squint are plotting to rob an express office. The criminals plan to capture wild horses from a hidden valley to use as escape mounts, intending to lead any pursuing posse astray. The Lone Ranger overhears their scheme and becomes aware of the sacred valley where untamed horses roam free. In this pristine sanctuary, a magnificent white stallion named Sylvan rules over a peaceful herd alongside his mate Musa. When Musa gives birth to a remarkable white colt, their happiness seems complete. The young colt, destined to become Silver, grows strong and courageous, eventually proving himself as a prince among the herd. However, tragedy strikes when Butch and Squint invade the valley with ropes and guns, threatening the horses' peaceful existence and setting in motion the events that will ultimately bring the legendary stallion and the masked rider together.

  20. The Origin Of Tonto

    Sep 7, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: December 7, 1938 The Lone Ranger #915, "The Origin Of Tonto," reveals the legendary first meeting between the masked man and his faithful companion. In the mining region of Washoe County, partners Bob Reed and Dan Slade strike it rich when a blasting charge reveals a massive gold vein. Their celebration is interrupted when they discover an Indian named Tonto has been injured in the explosion. While the compassionate Bob wants to help the wounded man, the cruel Dan Slade draws his gun, declaring that a dead Indian is a good Indian. At that crucial moment, a masked stranger intervenes and orders them to save Tonto's life. The story unfolds through the recollections of Cactus Pete, the wandering musician who knew the Lone Ranger well. As Pete tells a group of cowboys around the campfire, Dan reluctantly agrees to nurse Tonto back to health at his shack. Meanwhile, money pours in from the successful mine, and Dan spends it freely in town while something darker brews in his scheming mind. The tale explores themes of greed, prejudice, and the fateful circumstances that brought together the West's most famous partnership.

  21. Arizona Pete Jumps A Claim

    Sep 6, 2026 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: December 5, 1938 The Lone Ranger #914, "Arizona Pete Jumps A Claim," opens with aging prospector Ezra Holton returning home from the assay office after dropping off his latest ore sample. As he regales his skeptical wife Millie with tales of the Lone Ranger's heroics—including how the masked man recently rescued a widow from the notorious outlaw Arizona Pete and his gang—Millie dismisses the stories as fairy tales. Ezra remains hopeful that his newest claim, located nine miles north of town, might finally yield the gold strike that has eluded him for years. The new assayer didn't immediately dismiss his samples as worthless, giving Ezra renewed hope despite Millie's doubts. Meanwhile, a sinister plot unfolds at the assay office that evening. Arizona Pete, now going by the alias "Scrubs" to avoid detection by the sheriff, meets secretly with Logan, the new assayer. Their whispered conversation suggests a scheme involving ore samples and jumped claims, putting honest prospectors like Ezra directly in the crosshairs of Pete's criminal operation. The stage is set for the Lone Ranger to once again confront the dangerous outlaw.

  22. Almost A Man

    Sep 5, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: November 28, 1938 The Lone Ranger #911, "Almost A Man," Young Neil Clark is eager to prove he's no longer a boy tied to his parents' ranch. When drifters Link Hamlin and Rusty Brennan offer him a chance to join them and earn "important cash," Neil sees an opportunity to break free from what he views as his father's hard, unrewarding life. Despite warnings from family friend Ezra, the storekeeper who once employed him, Neil dismisses concerns about his new companions as meddling. The tension comes to a head when Neil confronts his father at the corral, announcing he's leaving home. His father tries desperately to make him understand the value of honest work and the trust he's built, but Neil romanticizes Link and Rusty as "real men" with nerve, unlike those who stay "safe to home." What Neil doesn't know is that Link and Rusty have sinister plans involving him. They're plotting to rob Ezra's store, counting on Neil's knowledge of the safe combination from his time working there. Whether Neil participates willingly or at gunpoint, the scheme is designed to get them the cash while the law gets Neil.

  23. The Hawk

    Sep 4, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: November 25, 1938 The Lone Ranger #910, "The Hawk," a ruthless outlaw leader known as The Hawk crosses the border with his army of cutthroats, and the entire territory braces for bloodshed. When word spreads that The Hawk is heading toward the town of Dover, Major Wilson mobilizes nearly five hundred soldiers from the fort at Preston. Railroad engineer Matt Badger and his fireman Herb are pressed into emergency service to transport the troops by train into the mountains, despite Matt's wife Bess's fears about the dangerous journey. However, minutes after departing, masked bandits swing aboard the locomotive and take control at gunpoint. Back at the fort, a mysterious stranger arrives with startling news for young Lieutenant Rooney: Dover is a decoy. The Hawk's real target is the now-defenseless fort itself, where he plans to raid the arsenal for arms and ammunition. The stranger reveals that two of The Hawk's advance men have already infiltrated Preston and boarded the very train carrying Major Wilson and his troops, setting a deadly trap in motion. As Lieutenant Rooney realizes the soldiers are racing toward an ambush while leaving the fort vulnerable, time runs out to warn them.

  24. Stage Robbery Evidence

    Sep 3, 2026 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: November 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #909, "Stage Robbery Evidence," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a series of brazen stagecoach robberies plaguing the route between Ogden and Hampton Mills. When the stage carrying passenger Mr. Ames is held up and over a thousand dollars in cattle money is stolen, driver Sleepy and guard Pat find themselves helpless against the masked outlaws who strike without warning. Sheriff suspects Utah Jennings and Mac Loomis are responsible, but without solid evidence or witness identification, he cannot secure a conviction. The robberies are costing Sleepy more than just pride—stage manager Grant Fergus had been ready to promote him to an office position until this latest holdup damaged his record. The Lone Ranger, disguised as a stranger in town, questions the victims and learns crucial details about the crime. The outlaws are described as unremarkable men—middle in height, complexion, and everything else—making identification nearly impossible when masked. After determining the holdup occurred just over an hour earlier near Red River Bridge, the Lone Ranger returns to Tonto with urgent news: two men they spotted riding away from the stage trail may be the very criminals they seek.

  25. The Blue Star Mine

    Sep 2, 2026 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: November 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #908, "The Blue Star Mine," the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter rancher Hank Dobbins at an abandoned mine, where he pulls a gun on them believing they're trespassing outlaws. Hank reveals he's just purchased the supposedly worthless Blue Star Mine from owner Carl Faber for ten thousand dollars after overhearing two Eastern businessmen in a Kimberley cafe. The men, Bennett and Ransom, were discussing how mining engineer Charlie Phelps discovered the mine is actually worth fifty thousand dollars, with gold located in a side tunnel rather than the main shaft. They planned to buy it from the unsuspecting Faber for a fraction of its value. However, when the Lone Ranger examines the tunnel, he finds no evidence of recent mining activity or the gold vein Charlie Phelps allegedly discovered. The weathered rock shows the shaft hasn't been touched in months, contradicting the businessmen's claims about Phelps' blasting and excavation. As Hank realizes he may have been duped into purchasing a worthless mine, the masked rider must determine whether this is an elaborate confidence scheme or if there's more to the Blue Star Mine than meets the eye.