John Reid, the sole surviving Texas Ranger of a murderous ambush, becomes the great masked hero with his companion, Tonto. First episode in the series and the start of a 3-parter telling the Lone Ranger's creation story.

Directed by George W. Trendle, George W. George
Starring Jay Silverheels, Clayton Moore, John Hart

Cast
Jay Silverheels as Tonto
Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger
John Hart as The Lone Ranger
Chuck Courtney as Dan Reid
Lane Bradford as Duke Wade
Mickey Simpson as Ben Boone
House Peters Jr. as Bat Anders
John Cason as Barney Compton