TV series
The Rifleman
1958–1963, English, on ABC. Created by Sam Peckinpah.
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 168
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1963
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Rifleman
The Rifleman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Latest episode
S5 E26: Old Tony
Aired 8 April 1963
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Sam PeckinpahCreator
- Chuck ConnorsLucas McCain · 168 ep
- Johnny CrawfordMark McCain · 168 ep
- Paul FixMicah Torrance · 168 ep
- Joe HigginsRafe (uncredited) · 18 ep
- Bill QuinnFrank Sweeney · 16 ep
- John MilfordCast · 11 ep
- Harlan WardeJohn Hamilton · 11 ep
- Chris AlcaideCast · 10 ep
- John AndersonSamuel Gibbs · 9 ep
- Peter WhitneyCast · 9 ep
- Dabbs GreerBert Taylor · 9 ep
- John HarmonEddie Halstead · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 September 1958
- Last aired
- 8 April 1963
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Rifleman: quick answers
Is The Rifleman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Rifleman are there?
The Rifleman has 5 seasons and 168 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Rifleman finished?
Yes. The Rifleman ended in 1963, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Rifleman on?
The Rifleman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
The Rifleman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rifleman is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Rifleman?
If you liked The Rifleman, try Bonanza, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Centennial.
Who created The Rifleman?
The Rifleman was created by Sam Peckinpah and stars Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix.