Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers

Season

1956

USA

7.5

The show tells the story of two lieutenants, Michael Rhodes and William Storm, assigned to the 77th Bengal Lancers in India during the late 19th century. Colonel Standish is the commanding officer of the regiment.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Regiment

S1 • E2

The Pawn

Rhodes and Stone are sent to rescue the rightful heir to the throne of an Indian state without force, knowing to do so would lead to a colonial war.

S1 • E3

The Hostage

S1 • E4

The Steel Bracelet

While on leave, Rhodes and Stone journey to visit one of Stone's acquaintances, a Indian prince and become involved in an attempted assassination.

S1 • E5

The Traitor

S1 • E6

The Stepping Stone

S1 • E7

The Challenge of Chandra Singh

The son of the regiment cook wants nothing more than to become a member of the 77th Bengal Lancers, but, owing to prejudice, Indians of his caste aren't allowed to join the troop.

S1 • E8

The Weakling

S1 • E9

The Handmaiden

S1 • E10

Shadow of the Idol

S1 • E11

Golden Ring

S1 • E12

The Maharani

When a maharajah who was friendly to the British Empire is assassinated, Tara, his lovely young wife, requests Lt. Storm be detached to train guards loyal to her against enemies who would remove her as regent. Colonel Standish is concerned that the troops Storm trains could be used to attack British forces and he dispatches Lt. Rhodes to determine whether the Maharani harbors anti-British feelings.

S1 • E13

The Gentle Vise

S1 • E14

Silent Trumpet

S1 • E15

Cecil of Kabul

An aging, stubborn war hero known as "Cecil Of Kabul" is being pensioned out after one last inspection tour of the forward bases. He takes an opportunity to command the 77th in an effort to defeat the gang of cutthroats lead by bandit king Akbar, though outnumbered. He tries to bluff them, but is captured instead.

S1 • E16

The Barbarian

S1 • E17

The Imposter

S1 • E18

Test of a Titan

S1 • E19

The Enemy

S1 • E20

The Relentless Man

A by-the-book officer from a regiment of Scottish Highlanders recognizes one of the Lancers' most trusted non-commissioned officers as a deserter from his regiment eight years before. He demands that the man be turned over to him to face a court martial. Colonel Standish agrees that Lieutenants Rhodes and Storm be allowed to accompany the Highlanders back to their base to testify as character witnesses at the daffadar's trial.

S1 • E21

The Courtship of Colonel Standish

S1 • E22

The Pit of Fire

S1 • E23

The Glass Necklace

While on leave, Rhodes and Storm get mixed up with thieves, a crooked police commissioner, and beautiful school teachers while searching for stolen rifles.

S1 • E24

Ten Thousand Rupees

Rhodes and Storm are sent to give a present to an old Marahadja. On their way, they meet a chieftain whose people are dying of hunger and thirst. They sell the present to buy food. All the have left is a gift of friendship.

S1 • E25

Akbar the Great

Ruthless Mohammed Akbar is over thrown by Jaffar Kul Sidri. Sidri then agrees to maintain peace but after Rhodes and Storm are captured by Akbar the peace is at risk.