Name: Bret Maverick
Released: 1981-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri

TV Show · Western · Drama

James Garner returns to his signature role, as the affable grifting gambler. BRET MAVERICK sees the king of cardsharps getting tied down and trying to play it respectable - almost! But rogues win out, and Bret still schemes and stirs up trouble!

1981 · 1h 37m

Starring James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri

Director Leo Penn, William Wiard

EPISODE 1

The Lazy Ace, Pt. 1 & 2

In Bret Maverick, James Garner returns to his signature title role, as the affable grifting gambler. In the premiere episode, written by Gordon T. Dawson (Walker, Texas Ranger) and directed by Rod Holcomb (ER, The Good Wife), Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is the major stumbling block for bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

46m
EPISODE 3

Welcome to Sweetwater

Maverick's reluctance to sell his ranch is the major stumbling block for bringing the railroad into Sweetwater.

46m
EPISODE 4

Anything for a Friend

A barn-raising celebration at Maverick's ranch helps him conceal Billy the Kid from authorities.

46m
EPISODE 5

The Yellow Rose

Maverick is at a loss when he wins a young Chinese girl in a poker game.

46m
EPISODE 6

Horse of Yet Another Color

Teddy Roosevelt comes to town to present an Indian chief with a horse from the president, but Maverick ends up winning the stallion.

45m
EPISODE 7

Dateline: Sweetwater

Eastern financial interests attempt a takeover of Sweetwater businesses.

46m