The Rifleman

1958

Westerns on television

Creator

Arnold Laven

Network

ABC

Seasons

5

Episodes

168

Premiered

1958-09-30

Rating

7.7 / 10

Lucas McCain is an ex-soldier who loses his wife after the birth of one son, Mark. Lucas and Mark move to North Fork and attempt to make a living as farmers. However, outlaws and criminals ride into North Fork regularly, and Lucas' past comes back to haunt him from time to time. Inevitably, Lucas has to pick up his rifle and uses his marksmanship skills to deal with trouble.