Luck of the Draw

what happens

When Julius Hoffman rides into town and engages Matthew in a poker game, Matthew thinks he's found a great way to earn money to finish he and Ingrid's homestead, although Mike and Sully disapprove. At first, Matthew wins steadily, though he and Ingrid get into a terrible fight when, after missing an elaborate dinner she cooked for him (he was in a game), he confesses he used her hard-earned laundry money, which she gave him for building supplies, as a stake. Though Ingrid and Mike disapprove heartily, Matthew continues playing the game, even after he gets beaten up and robbed of his earnings. Eventually, townsfolk become so confident in Matthew's abilities that everyone but Mike, Sully and the Reverend back Matthew in the big poker game. The Reverend pulls Mike aside and confesses that he was once a gambler, knew Julius, and suspects that the town's been set up. As Matthew makes his way to the big game, Ingrid breaks up with him over his poker playing. In the process, she returns the e

who made it

directed

Jerry London

written

Kathryn Ford

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Craig Wasson as Julius Hoffman
• Jim Knobeloch as Jake Slicker
• Orson Bean as Loren Bray
• Helene Udy as Myra Bing
• JJonelle Allen as Grace
• Henry G. Sanders as Robert E.
• JJennifer Youngs as Ingrid
• AAlex Zonn as Miner