The High Chaparral
Season 1, Episode 24: Tiger by the Tail
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Ricardo Montalban guest-stars as a wounded bandit leader who is captured by the Cannons and tells them his followers will destroy them unless he is released. When El Tigre's brother, Rafael, threatens to attack the ranch to free the notorious bandit, John Cannon has difficulty persuading his wranglers to hold the outlaw for trial in Tucson. During the attack Victoria frees El Tigre when he promises to leave peacefully and to stop the bloodshed, but he shows his true colors by making John his captive.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Destination Tucson (1)
Episode 2
The Arrangement (2)
Episode 3
The Ghost of Chaparral
Episode 4
Best Man for the Job
Episode 5
A Quiet Day in Tucson
Episode 6
Young Blood
Episode 7
Shadows on the Land
Episode 8
The Filibusteros
Episode 9
The Doctor from Dodge
Episode 10
Sudden Country
Episode 11
A Hanging Offense
Episode 12
The Price of Revenge
Episode 13
The Widow from Red Rock
Episode 14
Mark of the Turtle
Episode 15
The Terrorist
Episode 16
The Firing Wall
Episode 17
The Assassins
Episode 18
Survival
Episode 19
Gold Is Where You Leave It
Episode 20
The Kinsman
Episode 21
Champion of the Western World
Episode 22
Ride the Savage Land
Episode 23
Bad Day for a Thirst
Episode 24
Tiger by the Tail
Episode 25
The Peacemaker
Episode 26
The Hair Hunter
Episode 27
A Joyful Noise
Episode 28
Threshold of Courage