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Kung Fu

Released
1972
Seasons
3 seasons
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A Shaolin monk embarks on a journey through the American West, relying solely on his mastery of kung fu to navigate the challenges he encounters.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 115 episodes · premiered Oct 14, 1972

  1. 1.01King of the MountainOct 14, 1972Rate

    Caine encounters a young boy at a charred cabin and assists him in locating his uncle, but their journey is complicated by the appearance of bounty hunters.

  2. 1.02Dark AngelNov 11, 1972Rate

    Caine journeys to Lordsville in search of his grandfather and intervenes to assist a man attacked by Native Americans, who then gives him a map to a gold mine. He later hands the map to an old preacher who had previously aided him.

  3. 1.03Blood BrotherJan 18, 1973Rate

    Caine stops in the Arizona town of Kilgore and discovers that a Shaolin friend once lived there, prompting him to investigate a local conspiracy surrounding the friend's mysterious disappearance.

  4. 1.04An Eye For An EyeJan 25, 1973Rate

    A family's pursuit of personal vengeance against a soldier who assaulted their daughter triggers a spiral of violence that Caine struggles to control.

  5. 1.05The TideFeb 1, 1973Rate

    A fugitive with a bounty on his head becomes the target of various individuals with conflicting motives, including a woman seeking to free her father and a corrupt officer driven by greed.

  6. 1.06The Soul Is The WarriorFeb 8, 1973Rate

    Caine travels to a ranch where his half-brother Danny once worked in an effort to locate him, and finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must demonstrate his courage by crossing a pit filled with rattlesnakes.

  7. 1.07Nine LivesFeb 15, 1973Rate

    Caine and a miner set out to find a new cat to replace the deceased mascot of their mining camp, but their journey takes a dangerous turn when they become trapped at the bottom of a well that is quickly filling with water.

  8. 1.08Sun And Cloud ShadowFeb 22, 1973Rate

    Caine attempts to mediate a dispute between a landowner and Chinese miners, but the landowner's last-minute demand complicates the agreement. At the same time, a skilled karate master sets out to capture Caine.

  9. 1.09The Praying Mantis KillsMar 15, 1973Rate

    A young boy, determined to protect the jail where his father, the sheriff, was killed, stands up to a group of bandits, challenging the bravery of a reluctant adult. Through the boy's actions, Caine helps both men learn the importance of balancing justice with compassion.

  10. 1.10AletheaMar 22, 1973Rate

    Caine forms a bond with a young girl whose inaccurate eyewitness account results in a priest being charged with murder and ultimately condemned to death by hanging.

  11. 1.11ChainsMar 29, 1973Rate

    Caine is forced to accompany a vengeful man through the wilderness, seeking to understand the roots of his rage, ultimately leaving the man changed by the journey.

  12. 1.12SuperstitionApr 5, 1973Rate

    Men sentenced to work as miners in a harsh labor camp are trapped not only by the camp's walls but also by a deep-seated fear of an ancient Indian curse. Caine, however, remains unafraid of the superstition that binds the others.

  13. 1.13The StoneApr 12, 1973Rate

    Caine meets Isaac Montola, a former Brazilian slave with a unique fighting style. After Caine saves Isaac from a fight, a valuable stone goes missing, triggering a series of events involving a widow, her children, and a groom who plays the piano.

  14. 1.14The Third ManApr 26, 1973Rate

    A gambler in luck gives his earnings to Caine, but the money is later taken and the gambler is found dead, prompting Caine to investigate the circumstances behind both incidents.

  15. 1.15The Ancient WarriorMay 3, 1973Rate

    Ancient Warrior, an elderly Native American man, travels with Caine to his sacred homeland for burial, but the site lies in the heart of Purgatory, a hostile town with deep-seated animosity toward Native people.

Season 223 episodes · premiered Sep 27, 1973

  1. 2.01The WellSep 27, 1973Rate

    Caine, weakened by drinking contaminated water during a drought, takes refuge at the farm of a former slave who has a functioning well but refuses to help his neighbors.

  2. 2.02The AssassinOct 4, 1973Rate

    Two rival families, locked in a long-standing feud, prevent a potential romance between their members. A ninja assassin, hired by one family, is observed by Caine, who is later accused of aiding him. Caine saves a man poisoned by a shuriken.

  3. 2.03The ChaliceOct 11, 1973Rate

    Caine finds himself trapped between a heavily armed gang and a hostile group of killers when he attempts to recover a stolen chalice to atone for the death of a Franciscan priest.

  4. 2.04The BrujoOct 25, 1973Rate

    Caine encounters an elderly woman and a young boy in Mexico, where the woman, pinned beneath a cart, entrusts the boy to him before dying. Taking the boy to a remote village, Caine becomes involved in the locals' belief that their troubles are caused by a warlock's curse.

  5. 2.05The Squaw ManNov 1, 1973Rate

    Caine assists a farmer in a troubled marriage to an Indian woman, as the townspeople shift from disdain to admiration after the farmer kills an outlaw's son.

  6. 2.06The Spirit HelperNov 8, 1973Rate

    Caine assists a young Indian man seeking revenge for his father's murder and hoping to rescue his mother from those responsible.

  7. 2.07The TongNov 15, 1973Rate

    Caine aids a young Chinese orphan in escaping from an abusive master. In response, the master seeks assistance from the Tong to confront Caine.

  8. 2.08The SoldierNov 29, 1973Rate

    Caine is falsely accused of involvement in a bandit ambush and captured by the U.S. Calvary. While in custody, he meets a soldier who is a conscientious objector and who assists him in proving his innocence.

  9. 2.09The SalamanderDec 6, 1973Rate

    Caine arrives in a struggling mining town and encounters a young boy with mental disabilities, who becomes the focus of a conflict involving a land claim dispute.

  10. 2.10The HootsDec 13, 1973Rate

    Caine encounters a community of Hutterite settlers who face conflict with hostile cattlemen and helps them find a way to protect themselves while staying true to their pacifist beliefs.

  11. 2.11The ElixirDec 20, 1973Rate

    Caine intervenes to protect the sellers of Theodora's Elixir from an angry mob, gaining Theodora's appreciative attention and the hostility of her envious male associate.

  12. 2.12The GunmanJan 3, 1974Rate

    A gunslinger intervenes to protect Caine and a ranch-owning widow from threats. Caine continues to evade a group of volunteers and a determined bounty hunter.

  13. 2.13Empty Pages Of A Dead BookJan 10, 1974Rate

    A man seeks to honor his late father, a Texas Ranger, by pursuing criminals listed in the ranger's journal, but quickly finds himself in over his head, prompting Caine to step in and protect him.

  14. 2.14A Dream Within A DreamJan 17, 1974Rate

    Caine encounters a man hanging in a foggy alley and is subsequently shot; upon waking, he meets a sculptor, portrayed by John Drew Barrymore, who later helps clear his name when he is accused of the man's murder.

  15. 2.15The Way Of Violence Has No MindJan 24, 1974Rate

    Caine investigates a group of Chinese immigrants who have turned to violent methods to protect their community.

  16. 2.16In Uncertain BondageFeb 7, 1974Rate

    Caine reflects on a childhood experience in which he and a young woman from the South were kidnapped and imprisoned in a deep pit.

  17. 2.17Night Of The Owls, Day Of The DovesFeb 14, 1974Rate

    Caine takes on a case to protect a group of women seeking to build a new life on land left to them, as they face opposition from cattlemen determined to take it for themselves.

  18. 2.18CrosstiesFeb 21, 1974Rate

    Caine becomes entangled in a conflict over land rights as farmers resist railroad expansion. He attempts to negotiate an amnesty offer to the farmers while preventing the railroad agents from exploiting it as a deceptive ploy.

  19. 2.19The Passion Of Chen YiFeb 28, 1974Rate

    Caine attempts to visit a Shaolin student who has been wrongfully imprisoned but is repeatedly denied access. Frustrated, he deliberately commits a minor crime to be jailed himself, hoping to resolve a past misunderstanding and assist in the student's release.

  20. 2.20Arrogant DragonMar 14, 1974Rate

    Wu Chang, having incurred the wrath of the Tong Sect, faces a death sentence and must either take his own life or be killed by the sect. Caine assists him in faking his death to evade capture and flee.

  21. 2.21The Nature Of EvilMar 21, 1974Rate

    Caine and Serenity Johnson, a blind preacher previously featured in *Dark Angel*, investigate a serial killer terrorizing the small town of Nineveh.

  22. 2.22The Cenotaph (1)Apr 4, 1974Rate

    Caine encounters Logan McBurney, a Scottish outlaw who has seized a heavily armed stagecoach carrying a large, mysterious box he says is the coffin of his deceased Sioux wife. As they travel toward a burial site on Sioux territory, Caine reflects on his time at the monastery, while unaware that a group of bandits is in pursuit, intent on stealing the stagecoach's cargo.

  23. 2.23The Cenotaph (2)Apr 11, 1974Rate

    Caine and Logan travel to a Sioux burial ground to bury what Caine believes to be Logan's wife, but they face hostility from the Sioux, who accuse them of trespassing. Complicating matters are two robbers and the arrival of the U.S. Calvary. Along the way, Caine reflects on a past love that ended in tragedy, mirroring Logan's loss.

Season 324 episodes · premiered Sep 14, 1974

  1. 3.01Blood of the Dragon (1)Sep 14, 1974Rate

    Caine visits his grandfather, only to discover he has been killed. Determined to find the killer, Caine becomes the target of a group of Chinese assassins.

  2. 3.02Blood of the Dragon (2)Sep 14, 1974Rate

    Caine encounters a woman who was once his grandfather's lover, but she resists his attempts to learn more about their past. At the same time, a group of Chinese assassins, rumored to have the ability to summon demon fighters, begins to hunt him.

  3. 3.03A Small BeheadingSep 21, 1974Rate

    Caine is presented with an opportunity to return to China when a sea captain brings a pardon issued by the Emperor. The pardon comes with a condition: Caine must amputate one of his fingers.

  4. 3.04This Valley of TerrorSep 28, 1974Rate

    A young woman seeks Caine's help after experiencing disturbing visions of events that inevitably come to pass, leaving her overwhelmed and afraid.

  5. 3.05The PredatorsOct 5, 1974Rate

    Caine is charged with murder and needs to find a reluctant witness who is part of a gang of Indian scalphunters. At the same time, he must contend with an Apache warrior determined to kill the witness for his past offenses against the Apache people.

  6. 3.06My Brother, My ExecutionerOct 12, 1974Rate

    Caine believes he has located his long-lost brother, only to discover the man is an imposter. The fake brother is being hunted by a skilled young gunfighter.

  7. 3.07Cry Of The Night BeastOct 19, 1974Rate

    Caine hears what sounds like a child's cry for help, only to discover it comes from a young buffalo calf and its mother. He intervenes to save the calf from a hunter intent on killing it for its hide.

  8. 3.08The Devil's ChampionNov 1, 1974Rate

    Caine recalls his time in China, where he sees a man defeat six opponents in a village. The man tasks Caine with delivering a challenge: a fight to the death with Master Kan, or else a villager will be killed each day.

  9. 3.09The Garments Of RageNov 8, 1974Rate

    Caine begins working for a railroad that is the target of sabotage, and he encounters a Shaolin priest from his past.

  10. 3.10Besieged (1): Death On Cold MountainNov 15, 1974Rate

    A reclusive hermit named Tamo arrives at the Honan monastery to warn that the Fukien monastery was destroyed by a warlord using a cannon, bringing survivors seeking shelter. Among the survivors is a woman determined to become a Shaolin monk, who later discloses that she fled after the warlord tried to force her into marriage. The warlord now prepares to attack the Honan monastery, transporting his cannon to the site.

  11. 3.11Besieged (2): Cannon At The GatesNov 22, 1974Rate

    Caine and his companions prepare to defend the monastery as a cannon sent by Warlord Sing is on its way. Meanwhile, Sing faces a personal dilemma when a woman, who once rejected his marriage proposal to join the Shaolin, now falls in love with him.

  12. 3.12The Demon GodDec 13, 1974Rate

    Caine is stung by a scorpion and experiences a memory of being poisoned in China by a member of the royal family, which had caused him to have visions of the American West during his near-death experience.

  13. 3.13The Vanishing ImageDec 20, 1974Rate

    Caine tracks down a photographer who captured an image of his missing brother, Danny, believing it may lead to his whereabouts. Along the way, he meets an Indigenous man who initially attacks both him and the photographer, later becoming hostile toward the photographer due to a spiritual belief that having his photograph taken has stolen his soul.

  14. 3.14A Lamb To The SlaughterJan 11, 1975Rate

    Caine encounters a young man whose father was killed while protecting Caine's father from attackers, and who now seeks to honor his father's sacrifice by working for Caine. Instead of accepting work, Caine offers to teach him how to defend himself and his village against a gang of bandits.

  15. 3.15The Forbidden KingdomJan 18, 1975Rate

    Caine escapes from China while being hunted by a determined imperial army lieutenant, and he encounters a woman who offers to assist him, though she secretly negotiates with the authorities to betray him in return for her brother's freedom.

  16. 3.16One Step To DarknessJan 25, 1975Rate

    Caine attempts to assist an Army sergeant's wife who is struggling with depression and drug addiction, but in the process, he confronts a personal inner conflict that he has long suppressed.

  17. 3.17Battle HymnFeb 8, 1975Rate

    Caine encounters two wandering musicians searching for a cave believed to possess magical properties, though he is unaware that others, including silver hunters, seek the cave for its valuable resources.

  18. 3.18Barbary HouseFeb 15, 1975Rate

    Caine discovers Danny may be working at a gambling hall with bare-knuckle boxing and ends up safeguarding Danny's son after Danny provokes the hall's owner by attacking him and losing his job before Caine arrives.

  19. 3.19Flight To OrionFeb 22, 1975Rate

    Caine searches for Danny while being pursued by riders, accompanied by Danny's son and a woman revealed to be his mother; the journey leads to a deadly confrontation in an Indian arena.

  20. 3.20The Brothers CaineMar 1, 1975Rate

    Caine tracks down his brother's hiding place, unaware that Danny has learned of a Chinese bounty hunter seeking his life.

  21. 3.21Full CircleMar 8, 1975Rate

    The Caine family works to mend their fractured relationships as Kwai Chang Caine and Danny search for General Cantrell, who holds custody of Zeke Caine. After overcoming various challenges, the family is reunited, and Kwai Chang makes an important personal revelation about his future.

  22. 3.22The Thief Of ChendoMar 29, 1975Rate

    Young Caine and Master Po contemplate Caine's future beyond the temple, during which Po sends him on a mission to deliver a ring to a Grand Duke. Upon arrival, Caine learns the Duke is missing and discovers he has been imprisoned by his cousin, who now controls the palace. With the help of a thief who is in love with the Duke's daughter, Caine works to rescue both the Duke and the princess.

  23. 3.23AmbushApr 4, 1975Rate

    Serenity Johnson, a blind preacher previously introduced in *The Nature of Evil*, enlists Caine's help to transport a shipment to San Francisco. Unbeknownst to both, the cargo contains stolen silver bars, making them targets of the criminals who stole the metal.

  24. 3.24The Last RaidApr 26, 1975Rate

    Caine visits the Brown family, but their son and his friend are taken hostage by a Confederate raider who believes the Civil War is still ongoing and is willing to kidnap children as part of his cause.

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