
The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.

Young men of the Pony Express brave harsh conditions.

The boys attempt to save Wild Bill Hickok from an unnecessary gunfight.

Buck is the target of hostility when Sweetwater is threatened by a local tribe.

Robbery witness Ike McSwain is pursued by the criminals he is to testify against.

The riders help Lou track down her younger brother and sister who were kidnapped by a ruthless gunrunner.

Col. Savage and a band of militia hunt down a runaway slave accused of murder.

A novelist avenges a beating by Hickok with writing a story that incites others to challenge the cowboy.

The Kid is torn when his long-lost brother turns up just as nearby fugitives are planning to steal a gold shipment.

A Sioux brave who claims to be innocent is denied justice when brought to trial for an Indian massacre.

Hickok and Emma face hostile Indians and a ruthless commanding officer at a remote Army post.
Available on: ABC