The saga of the Cartwrights continues, with Ben and Hoss having passed on and Little Joe missing in action. Ben's brother Aaron now runs the Ponderosa, alongside Little Joe's wife Annie and their son Benjamin, who has returned from the East. Charlie Poke, a man Ben saved, serves as foreman, but has a strained relationship with Aaron. A mining company has gained access to the ranch, but its leader has ulterior motives. Meanwhile, Josh, Hoss' son, arrives seeking revenge, unaware that Hoss has already passed away, believing he abandoned his mother.
Bonanza: The Next Generation
The new generation of Cartwrights takes center stage, as the sons of the original family navigate the challenges of the American West in the aftermath of their fathers' passing.