by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Unjustly accused of desertion at the Battle of Bitter Creek, Captain Jason McCord (Chuck Connors), the sole survivor of that skirmish, is dishonorably discharged from the Army and booted out into the world. In this premiere episode of Branded, McCord has already embarked upon his westward odyssey to gather proof that he is innocent of the charges against him. While wandering in the desert, McCord comes across Jed Colbee (Alex Cord), who is barefoot and near death. Rescuing Colbee, McCord is "rewarded" when the man steals his horse and canteen--but there is more to this act than mere treachery.
