Dan Blocker’s Last Episode on Bonanza Is Too Hard to Watch

Bonanza rode the airwaves for over a decade, capturing the hearts of viewers who tuned in religiously every Sunday night to ride alongside the Cartwrights on the Ponderosa Ranch. But when a pivotal cast member met a shocking, untimely end, the future of the hit Western series was thrown into question. Fans and cast members alike had one thought in mind: could Bonanza regain its footing without the warm middle brother Hoss holding the family dynamic together? Now, 50 years later, rewatching the farewell no one realized was goodbye is still painfully hard. You see, there are actually some clues that point to the bad health situation in the final scene. Join us as we relive the dramatic final chapter of Bonanza’s 14-year saga.