Bonanza

Season 13, Episode 2

Episode Title: Fallen Woman

Air Date: 1971-09-26

Overview:

An alcoholic woman lashes out at Hoss after his testimony sends her husband to prison. She gets back at him by forcing the big guy to take custody of her young son, Petey. Hoss must decide whether to ask the court to adopt him, or help the mother deal with her alcoholism.