The High Chaparral

After a bandit raid leaves them marooned in the desert, John, Victoria and Manolito are left without supplies or water. Their plight deepens when they seek shelter in an abandoned town, only to find the place offers no safety and adds further trouble.

is a programme classified as an episode‑type entry in the series. It follows the conventions of a self‑contained narrative, presenting a concise story that unfolds within a single viewing slot. The episode centres on three characters—John, Victoria and Manolito—who find themselves marooned in a harsh desert after a band of marauders launch an attack. With their supplies dwindling and the sun beating down, the trio decides to look for refuge, hoping the desert’s emptiness might hide a safe haven. Their search leads them to an abandoned settlement, a place that at first seems promising but quickly proves to be more of a hindrance than a help. Instead of offering the relief they need, the deserted town adds another layer of difficulty to an already precarious situation, compounding the challenges they face in the unforgiving landscape. By the episode’s end, the characters are still grappling with the consequences of their choice, illustrating how a seemingly sensible decision—seeking shelter—can inadvertently deepen a crisis when the environment itself offers little comfort. The story therefore remains focused on the trio’s struggle to survive amid escalating adversity.