TV series
The Californians
1957–1959, English, on NBC.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 69
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1959
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The Californians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E32: An Act of Faith
Aired 26 May 1959
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Richard CooganMarshal Matthew Wayne · 69 ep
- Sean McCloryJack McGivern · 69 ep
- Adam KennedyDion Patrick · 69 ep
- Nan LeslieMartha McGivern · 69 ep
- Art FlemingJeremy Pitt · 69 ep
- Carole MathewsWilma Fansler · 69 ep
- James CoburnDeputy Anthony Wayne · 2 ep
- Lane ChandlerCast · 1 ep
- Herbert RudleyCast · 1 ep
- Lilian BondCast · 1 ep
- Sue GeorgeSamantha Jackson · 1 ep
- Marjorie BennettAunt Hetty · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 1957
- Last aired
- 26 May 1959
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Californians: quick answers
Is The Californians worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Californians are there?
The Californians has 2 seasons and 69 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Californians finished?
Yes. The Californians ended in 1959, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Californians on?
The Californians is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
The Californians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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