TV series
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is an American children's television program. Beginning in October 1954 until May 1959, 166 episodes originally aired on ABC television network. It starred child actor Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, who was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West. Texas-born actor James Brown appeared as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters. Co-stars included veteran actor Joe Sawyer and actor Rand Brooks from Gone with the Wind fame.
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The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin is an American children's television program. Beginning in October 1954 until May 1959, 166 episodes originally aired on ABC television network. It starred child actor Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, who was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West. Texas-born actor James Brown appeared as Lieutenant Ripley "Rip" Masters. Co-stars included veteran actor Joe Sawyer and actor Rand Brooks from Gone with the Wind fame.
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Episode 1
After all the Indian tribes in the Fort Apache area sign a peace treaty, the War Department orders the fort closed. All the men leave on furlough while waiting for reassignment. Then the Comanche Chief, Okoma, takes over the fort and joins forces with Chief Black Cloud to raid the surrounding territory. Major Swenson is ordered to retake Fort Apache.
Guest stars Frank De Kova
Episode 2
Marshal Higgins and his deputy, Kid Hooker, start courting a charming widow. Hooker, who was once a desperado, decides to surrender his badge and return to a life of crime when he fears Higgins may marry the lady.
Guest stars William Fawcett
Episode 3
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Russell Johnson, Helen Wallace
Episode 4
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Harry Strang, Norman Leavitt
Episode 5
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 6
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Tom McKee
Episode 7
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 8
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 9
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 10
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 11
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 12
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 13
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars William Henry
Episode 14
Sergeant O'Hara takes Rinty and Rusty with him on a gold-mining expedition to an abandoned gold mine. There they run into three desperadoes who have just robbed a bank.
Where to watch The Adventures of Rin Tin TinEpisode 15
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 16
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Cyril Delevanti, Andy Clyde
Episode 17
Directed by Fred Jackman Jr.Written by John O'DeaGuest stars Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Episode 18
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode 19
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Michael Forest
Episode 20
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Jay Novello
Episode 21
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Dehl Berti, Bud Osborne
Episode 22
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Sterling Holloway, Lillian Bronson
Episode 23
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Michael Vallon
Episode 24
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Percy Helton
Episode 25
Directed by William BeaudineGuest stars Dehl Berti, John Harmon
Episode 26
Directed by William Beaudine
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
James BrownLt. Rip Masters
Lee AakerCpl. Rusty
Joe Sawyer
Rand BrooksCpl. Boone (uncredited)
Brad Johnson
Bruce Cowling
Lyle Talbot
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