Empire
Empire is an hour-long Western television series set on a 1960s 500,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, starring Richard Egan, Terry Moore, Charles Bronson, and Ryan O'Neal. It ran on NBC from September 25, 1962, to May 14, 1963. In the second abbreviated season, from September 24 to December 31, 1963, it was renamed Redigo after Egan's title character, Jim Redigo, the general manager of the fictitious Garrett ranch in Empire, and reduced to a half-hour. (Unaired Pilot: This Rugged Land)
Cast: Richard Egan, Ryan O'Neal, Anne Seymour
Season 1
32 episodes
- 1. The Day the Empire Stood StillNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 25, 1962
- 2. Ballard Number OneSam Ballard's embezzling killed Redigo's father. Now Sam's back---digging for oil near the Garret ranch.CC1 h 0 minOct 2, 1962
- 3. A Place to Put a LifeRedigo returns to the small ranch his father left him and finds that it's being run by a teen-ager.CC1 h 0 minOct 9, 1962
- 4. Ride to a FallDahlbeck's guest at a ranch party seems to wield an eerie hold over him.CC1 h 0 minOct 16, 1962
- 5. Long Past, Long RememberedWealthy Tom Cole visits the spread during a severe drought and his untimely friendliness suggests he wants to buy the ranch.CC1 h 0 minOct 23, 1962
- 6. Walk Like a KingEx-employee Barney Swanton returns to the ranch rich but is still envious of Redigo, whose job he always wanted.CC1 h 0 minOct 30, 1962
- 7. The Fire DancerStory of a raging oil-well fire and the man who offers to put it out.CC1 h 0 minNov 13, 1962
- 8. The Tall ShadowNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minNov 20, 1962
- 9. The Earth MoverGlenn Kassin wants to build a model city near Mesa, but the landowner refuses to sell.CC1 h 0 minNov 27, 1962
- 10. Pressure LockIn the midst of negotiating for oil rights, Redigo is called out of town---leaving Tal to handle the bargaining.CC1 h 0 minDec 4, 1962
- 11. Echo of a ManWorries over his pretty young ward are causing a drop in efficiency for chief engineer Tabor.CC1 h 0 minDec 11, 1962
- 12. When the Gods LaughA sharecropper who objects to education uses abusive tactics to keep his son home from school.CC1 h 0 minDec 18, 1962
- 13. Green, Green HillsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 25, 1962
- 14. Stopover on the Way to the MoonAfter taking young Skip Wade to court for vandalism, Redigo determines to make the youth a useful citizen.CC1 h 0 minJan 1, 1963
- 15. The Four Thumbs StoryA Native American war veteran's penchant for violence is isolating him from his friends, neighbors and family.CC1 h 0 minJan 8, 1963
- 16. End of an ImageJanet Rainey claims she's just going shopping---but there are those who suspect she's leaving town.CC1 h 0 minJan 15, 1963
- 17. The LonerMike Novak wants to work on the Garret spread until he's paid for a mare of his choice, but his choice is Tal's favorite.CC1 h 0 minJan 22, 1963
- 18. Where the Hawk Is WheelingNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 29, 1963
- 19. No Small WarsAdding urgency to his surgery-or-death status, Redigo's sick friend is a very uncooperative patient.CC1 h 0 minFeb 5, 1963
- 20. The Tiger InsideAfraid that a volunteer posse may take the law into its own hands, Redigo joins the hunt for a man accused of robbery.CC1 h 0 minFeb 12, 1963
- 21. Season of GrowthConnie's former beau is back at the ranch---expressing a new interest in working and a renewed interest in her.CC1 h 0 minFeb 19, 1963
- 22. Seven Days on Rough StreetAfter claiming he doesn't need the security of the Garret ranch, Tal leaves for Delgado---on the bet he can't stay a week.CC1 h 0 minFeb 26, 1963
- 23. A House in OrderNews of her fatal illness inspires Lucia to establish a better relationship between son Tal and foreman Redigo.CC1 h 0 minMar 5, 1963
- 24. Down There, the WorldThe mine shuts down when the heady enchantress running a vital processing plant decides to buy out the Garrets.CC1 h 0 minMar 12, 1963
- 25. BurnoutForest Ranger Tom Barton has problems: the Garret logging operation is violating the timber contract with the Forest Service--and logging foreman Chris Norden is a tough guy to deal with.CC1 h 0 minMar 19, 1963
- 26. Hidden AssetNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 26, 1963
- 27. Arrow in the SkyNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 9, 1963
- 28. Nobody Dies on SaturdayPrison escapee Quinn Serrato is out to find his old boss---Redigo, the man who turned him in.CC1 h 0 minApr 16, 1963
- 29. 65 Miles Is a Long, Long WayA woman stands in the way of Redigo's cattle drive by asking too much to cross her property.CC1 h 0 minApr 23, 1963
- 30. Duet for Eight WheelsParalysis overcomes Redigo after he is trampled by a wild stallion.CC1 h 0 minApr 30, 1963
- 31. Between Friday and MondayMoreno attempts to offset the fears of a young girl in a town full of hot-blooded cowboys.CC1 h 0 minMay 7, 1963
- 32. The ConventionNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 14, 1963
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Empire
Empire is an hour-long Western television series set on a 1960s 500,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, starring Richard Egan, Terry Moore, Charles Bronson, and Ryan O'Neal. It ran on NBC from September 25, 1962, to May 14, 1963. In the second abbreviated season, from September 24 to December 31, 1963, it was renamed Redigo after Egan's title character, Jim Redigo, the general manager of the fictitious Garrett ranch in Empire, and reduced to a half-hour. (Unaired Pilot: This Rugged Land)
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kathleen Hite
- Studio
- Wilrich Productions, Screen Gems
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
