by Hal Erickson
synopsis
While tracking down a gang of poachers, Ben Cartwright is shot and left for dead. Convinced that Ben is dead, his griefstricken sons head off in three different directions to bring their father's "murderer" to justice. Meanwhile, Ben recovers from his wounds and makes his way back to the Ponderosa, where he awaits his sons' return-if indeed, they do return. Robert H. Harris costars as Mr. Dormann, the man responsible for Ben's miraculous revovery. One of the best-ever Bonanza episodes, "The Legeacy" was written by Arthur Wilson, and first aired December 15, 1963.
