Series synopsis
Bordertown is a Canadian western drama television series that premiered on The Family Channel on January 7, 1989. It ended on March 17, 1991. It was created by Robert Lantos. It stars Sophie Barjac, John H. Brennan, Richard Comar and Campbell Lane.
Bordertown is a television western-drama series that aired from 1989 to 1991. It depicts the town formerly known as Pemmican that was later renamed Bordertown when the western border between the United States and Canada was surveyed in 1880, dividing the town.
Premise
Bordertown is a television western-drama series that aired from 1989 to 1991. It depicts the town formerly known as Pemmican that was later renamed Bordertown when the western border between the United States and Canada was surveyed in 1880, dividing the town.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sophie Barjac as Doctor Marie Dumont
- John H. Brennan as Corporal Clive Bennett
- Richard Comar as Marshal Jack Craddock
- Campbell Lane as Jesse Heller
- Duncan Fraser as Zachary Denny
- Peter Stebbings as Lamar Johnson
- James Crescenzo as Martinez
- Tim Henry as Red Robertson
Supporting cast
- Jackson Davies as J. J. Nelson
- Deanna Milligan as Anne Palliser
- Didier Flamand as Emile Chabrolet
- Gordon Tootoosis as Chief Wild Eagle
- Dale Wilson as Casey Gallum
- Roger Barnes as Saloon Patron
- Mavor Moore as Rev. Harrison Bennett
- John Payne as Buffalo Hunter
- John Pyper-Ferguson as August Fox
- Ernie Prentice as Older Rider
- Fred Henderson as Roy Matheson
- Garry Chalk as Hank Talon
Guest cast
- Campbell Lane as Jesse Heller
- Duncan Fraser as Zachary Denny
- Peter Stebbings as Lamar Johnson
- James Crescenzo as Martinez
- Tim Henry as Red Robertson
- Jackson Davies as J. J. Nelson
- Deanna Milligan as Anne Palliser
- Didier Flamand as Emile Chabrolet
- Gordon Tootoosis as Chief Wild Eagle
- Dale Wilson as Casey Gallum
- Roger Barnes as Saloon Patron
- Mavor Moore as Rev. Harrison Bennett
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 78 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | January 7, 1989 | July 1, 1989 |
| Season 2 | 26 | January 5, 1990 | June 29, 1990 |
| Season 3 | 26 | September 14, 1990 | March 17, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Civilization A barroom fight between an American rancher's son and a Canadian farm boy result in the shooting death of the American. Jack and Clive attempt to take the prisoner to Ft McCloud, but the dead boy's father wants revenge. |
January 7, 1989 |
| 2 |
Runners A Mountie mail wagon is ambushed and robbed, and the crime is made to look like an Indian attack. Jack and Clive are suspicious, and soon determine that the thieves were Mountie deserters. Meanwhile, Marie's nephew comes to town to visit. |
January 14, 1989 |
| 3 |
Medicine Woman Howling Dog, a young Blackfood, accidentally causes a fire in Marie's store while attempting to steal food. After the Indian is released when Marie refuses to press charges, he is murdered by Erskine, the Canadian Indian Agent. Marie discovers that Erskine has been selling Indian rations to the townspeople for profit. |
January 21, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hunter's Moon Bat Masterson tracks a gang of outlaws into Canada, and refuses to adhere to Canadian jurisdiction. When Jack and Clive accompany him into Canada, Masterson leaves them, allowing them to ride into an outlaw ambush. |
January 5, 1990 |
| 2 |
The Pony Riders A branch of the pony express is scheduled to run through Bordertown, promising employment for the town's young men, including Bruno Danzinger, but the route will carry the riders through Indian burial grounds. Angered that their sacred burial grounds have been disturbed, the Indians threaten war if the route is not changed. |
January 12, 1990 |
| 3 |
Hand to Hand A Mountie wagon is ambushed, and the Mounties, including a friend of Clive's, are murdered by a gang of outlaw brothers. One of the brothers is captured and taken to Bordertown. When Clive decides to take him to Ft McLeod to stand trial, Jack and several of the townspeople act as decoys in an attempt to lead the rest of the gang away from the stagecoach on which Clive had elected to transport the prisoner. The outlaws do not fall for the decoy, and attack the stagecoach, wounding their own brother. Clive handcuffs himself to his prisoner as they are forced to flee on foot. |
January 19, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Second Chance (1) Clive's former flame, Anna, the wife of his deceased friend, stops in Bordertown to visit her husband's grave, and rekindles her relationship with the Mountie. Meanwhile, Jack and Clive break up a group of moonshiners, but one of them escapes, vowing revenge on Clive. |
September 14, 1990 |
| 2 |
Vengeance Is Mine (2) Clive and Anna plan their wedding. Delighted that his son is getting married, Clive's father arrives from Toronto to perform the ceremony. On the day of the wedding, the surviving moonshiner takes his revenge on Clive. |
September 21, 1990 |
| 3 |
Nebraska Lightning When Bat Masterson kills a member of an outlaw gang and uses Jack Craddock's name to collect the reward, the rest of the gang comes to Bordertown seeking revenge, culminating in a major gunfight on the streets of Bordertown. |
September 28, 1990 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The Family Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 1989 |
| Last aired | March 17, 1991 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |