Return to Lonesome Dove

Return to Lonesome Dove (1993)

EndedScripted showDrama, Western

Captain Call has just buried Gus at Lonesome Dove and plans to head back to his ranch in Montana. Looking at a herd of wild Mustangs, he decides to drive them north with the help of Isom and Gideon Walker. Gideon hires Agostina Vega and Mexican Cowboys to run the Mustangs. Call leads the drive for Nebraska and runs into Cherokee Jack and a group of Indians, which almost costs him his life. In Montana, Newt and Jasper get into a shoot out in the local bar and wind up in jail. The odds of them surviving the lynch mob are slim until Dunnegan has them freed. Newt had rescued Dunnegan's wife Ferris, from a band of cattle rustlers and Dunnegan is thankful. However, Newt and Jasper will have to work for Dunnegan to keep their freedom.

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The PassingNov 17, 1993
S01E03The LegacyNov 16, 1993
S01E02The ForgeNov 15, 1993
S01E01The VisionNov 14, 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Return to Lonesome Dove premiere?

Return to Lonesome Dove premiered on November 14, 1993.

Which actors played the main characters in Return to Lonesome Dove?

The show features Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, and Rick Schroder as the main characters.

What is the storyline of Return to Lonesome Dove?

Return to Lonesome Dove follows former Texas Ranger Captain Woodrow F. Call, who sets out on a cattle drive from Montana to Texas with a group of cowboys.

Who directed Return to Lonesome Dove?

The show was directed by Mike Robe.

What was Return to Lonesome Dove's budget?

The budget for the show was reportedly around $20 million.

What is the genre of Return to Lonesome Dove?

The genre of the show is Western.

What is the production company behind Return to Lonesome Dove?

Return to Lonesome Dove was produced by Motown Productions, Pangaea, and Qintex Entertainment.

Where was Return to Lonesome Dove filmed?

The show was predominantly filmed in the Santa Fe area in New Mexico.

How did Return to Lonesome Dove perform in terms of ratings?

The show was well-received by viewers and critics alike and was a commercial success for CBS.

What is the running time of each episode of Return to Lonesome Dove?

Each episode of Return to Lonesome Dove has a running time of approximately 120 minutes.

Did Return to Lonesome Dove win any awards?

Yes, the show won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special.

Who wrote the screenplay for Return to Lonesome Dove?

Return to Lonesome Dove was written by John Wilder.

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