Bonanza (1959)
America's Favorite TV Western
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 12 September 1959 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 16 January 1973 |
| Genre | Western, Action & Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Created by | David Dortort |
| Starring | Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and David Canary |
| Seasons | 14 seasons, 431 episodes |
| Episode length | about 49 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 352 hours |
| Rated | TV-PG |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.5/10 |
Where to watch Bonanza
Bonanza is streaming on Fubo in the US. It is also on Tubi.
We check availability daily. Page last updated 5 November 2026. Prices are standard monthly plans and change often, so check with the service before you sign up.
Where to watch Bonanza in 6 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Tubi |
| Canada | Tubi |
| India | Tubi |
| Japan | Prime Video ¥600 JPY |
| Mexico | Tubi |
| United Kingdom | Tubi |
Subscription, free and ad-supported services we track; prices where Binge Boss has a price list for the country. "About" marks a price the service bills in another currency, converted at the day's rate. All countries as data.
What kind of watch this is
Bonanza is a 14-season western that turns a family ranch into a self-contained universe. For 352 hours, Ben Cartwright and his sons defend their land and the people around it, one episode at a time. The hook is simple: a patriarch with three very different sons, each with their own brand of trouble. It is not a fast-paced thriller. It is a slow burn that relies on the comfort of familiar faces and the promise that the ranch will always be there. If you like your history lessons served with a side of frontier justice, this is the one.
How it did with audiences
The box office ledger is empty, a silence that fits a show built for the living room rather than the theater. Without ticket sales to judge its worth, the verdict rests entirely with the people who pressed play. On TMDB, users give it a 7.5 out of 10. It’s a solid mark.
If you liked this
TMDB's recommendations for people who watched Bonanza.
Read more: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman · Interstellar · Inception
Sources
- Bonanza on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q862187 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Bonanza” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
Watch it without paying for the whole year
Binge Boss tracks the series you are on and tells you which services you need this month, and which you can cancel.
Add Bonanza to your list