Bonanza

Season 12, Episode 3

Episode Title: The Weary Willies

Air Date: 1970-09-27

Overview:

The Weary Willies are hippie-like former Civil War veterans who are now drifters and live off the land. Despite protests from fellow ranchers and the people of Virginia City, Ben allows the traveling band to stay at the Ponderosa. The real trouble begins when a teen-aged girl is raped and the Willies are blamed.