Episode 1
Dishonor for Matt Wayne
30m
Consumed with the fear of losing their illegitimate earnings, some corrupt San Francisco businessmen conspire to besmirch Matt Wayne's stellar reputation.
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The Californians
19572 seasons5.8 / 10
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
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San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
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Episode 2
Mutineers from Hell
30m
When a crew of alleged mutineers lands in trouble, the responsibility to defend them falls on the shoulders of Jeremy Pitt.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 3
Lola Montez
30m
San Francisco opens its doors to welcome Lola Montez, a gorgeous Spanish dancer. The locals exhibit a strong sense of excitement over her arrival.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sue George
Episode 4
A Girl Named Sam
30m
Matt takes the responsibility to protect a group of settlers from the Bandana Gang, a notorious body that has been wreaking havoc for quite some time.
Episode credits
Directed by Paul Henreid
Episode 5
The Salted Gold Mine
30m
Consumed with suspicion over a gold mine and its dealings, Matt embarks on an investigation and encounters a life-threatening situation.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 6
Overland Mail
30m
When a series of stage holdups occurs, Matt is sworn in as a US marshal so he can take the case.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 7
Prince of Thieves
30m
Sam Crawford, the Prince of Thieves, comes to town and offers Marshal Wayne a percentage of all his ill gotten gains for his help.
Episode credits
Directed by Felix E. Feist
Episode 8
Hangtown
30m
Matt goes sinister Hangtown due to a dying man's last request.
Episode credits
Directed by Paul Henreid
Episode 9
Dangerous Journey
30m
A gang of thieves tries to frame Corey Harris.
Episode credits
Directed by Felix E. Feist
Episode 10
Halfway House
30m
Travellers to San Francisco have been disappearing in the vicinity of an ancient inn.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 11
The Painless Extractionist
30m
While Dr Pepper offers painless dental work to the people of San Francisco, his cohorts are up to no good.
Episode credits
Directed by Paul HenreidWritten by Carey WilberGuest stars Frank De Kova, Hans Conried, Penny Edwards, Walter Burke, John Eldredge
Episode 12
Old Sea Dog
30m
A commodore's son, misunderstood by his father, helps outlaws steal from the Navy.
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The Long Night
30m
Three men try to silence a murder witness who has refused protective custody.
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The Man Who Owned San Francisco
30m
Panic sets in when Jose Limantour claims title to two square miles in the heart of the city.
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The First Gold Brick
30m
Clay Kendall shows off the gold brick smelted from ore from his mine and convinces investors this is just the beginning. Marshal Wayne suspects Clay is conning the investors.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 16
The Painted Lady
30m
Maude Sorel is suspected of being Julie Draton's mother.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 17
Bella Union
30m
Charly Tuttle is shot dead at the front door of the Bella Union on opening night.
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Crimps' Meat
30m
Joe Ryan tips Matt off about a gang that's shanghaiing sailors.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 19
Corpus Delicti
30m
Matt faces a court battle when he tries to have a man convicted on circumstantial evidence.
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A Turn in the Trail
30m
While trailing an outlaw, Matt gets involved with a conniving female.
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Wolf's Head
30m
An outlaw escapes from jail to seek revenge against Matt and Jeremy.
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Cat's Paw
30m
Matt deputises Wilma Fansler to help him solve a strange murder.
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Gold-Tooth Charlie
30m
A young Chinese man wants to break with the past to join the underworld.
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Stampede at Misery Flats
30m
An eccentric old prospector is Matt Wayne's ally as he tries to solve a gold embezzlement scheme.
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Guns for King Joseph
30m
Jeremy's friendship with an Indian outlaw angers Matt.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 26
Deadly Tintype
30m
A defrauded insurance company asks Matt to work on a case of maritime larceny.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 27
A Hundred Barrels
30m
Matt investigates human traffickers, smuggling Chinese into San Francisco to work as slave labour.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 28
The Fugitive
30m
The first California extradition case conflicts with Matt's efforts to clear an accused murderer.
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The Fur Story
30m
The vigilantes try to drive a Russian fur company out of town.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 30
One Ton of Peppercorns
30m
Matt Wayne's gullible cousin is victimized by a swindler as soon as he gets to town.
Episode credits
Directed by Jacques TourneurGuest stars James Coburn, Marjorie Bennett, Edgar Buchanan
Episode 31
The Bell Tolls
30m
The vigilantes insist on lynching a man accused of murdering the Attorney General.
Where to watch The CaliforniansEpisode 32
An Act of Faith
30mfinale
Deputy Anthony Wayne tries to get a reluctant murder witness to talk.
Episode credits
Guest stars James Coburn, Maria Palmer
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about The Californians
Cast
Richard CooganMarshal Matthew Wayne
Sean McCloryJack McGivern
Adam KennedyDion Patrick
Nan LeslieMartha McGivernArt FlemingJeremy Pitt
Carole MathewsWilma Fansler
Lane Chandler
Herbert RudleyCredits
- Written by
- Carey Wilber
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 69
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States- Louis F. Edelman
- California Film Enterprises
Themes
19th centurygold rushsan francisco, californiasheriffwild west
