

The Young Riders
The Young Riders was an American Western television series created by Ed Spielman that presents a fictionalized account of a group of young Pony Express riders based at the Sweetwater Station in the Nebraska Territory during the years leading up to the American Civil War. The series premiered on ABC on September 20, 1989 and ran for three seasons until the final episode aired on July 23, 1992.
Where to watch The Young Riders in United States
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Where is The Young Riders streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Young Riders
The Young Riders is a 1989 English-language western and drama series. The cast is led by Stephen Baldwin, Josh Brolin, Travis Fine. It spans 3 seasons and 68 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Young Riders was produced by MGM Television and Ogiens/Kane Company and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1989, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- September 20, 1989
- Last aired
- July 23, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (68 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- MGM Television, Ogiens/Kane Company
The Young Riders cast & crew
The cast features Stephen Baldwin as Buffalo Bill Cody, Josh Brolin as Wild Bill Hickok, Travis Fine as Ike McSwain, Don Franklin as Noah Dixon, Ty Miller as The Kid, and Gregg Rainwater as Running Buck Cross.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jonas McCord.
Is The Young Riders worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 68 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy western and drama, The Young Riders is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Young Riders
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Cast of The Young Riders

Stephen Baldwin
Buffalo Bill Cody

Josh Brolin
Wild Bill Hickok

Travis Fine
Ike McSwain

Don Franklin
Noah Dixon

Ty Miller
The Kid

Gregg Rainwater
Running Buck Cross

Yvonne Suhor
Louise McCloud

Clare Wren
Rachel Dunne

Anthony Zerbe
Teaspoon Hunter

Christopher Pettiet
Jesse James

Don Collier
William Tompkins, Shop Keeper
The Young Riders — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Young Riders in United States?
The Young Riders is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The Young Riders on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Young Riders is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Young Riders in?
The Young Riders is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Young Riders are there?
The Young Riders has 3 seasons with 68 episodes in total.
▸What is The Young Riders rated?
The Young Riders is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 23 ratings.











