Zorro: Season 2
1958 · 39 episodes · ★ 9.0
What Season 2 of Zorro
Season 2 opens with Diego and Bernardo in Monterey, where investors from Los Angeles send them to review an import business. No sooner do they arrive than two men burst into their room and demand the investors' money. Diego suspects Verdugo, the owner of the business, who shows up with his arm in a sling. Meanwhile, Joaquin and his followers attack the special forces, and Captain Briones hunts the rebel with brutal methods. Acting Governor Luis Rico imposes a harsh rule. Diego, as Zorro, tries to curb the abuses. On a personal level, his friend Ricardo del Amo, a prankster, competes with him for the affection of Anna María Verdugo.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Welcome to Monterey
The second season of Zorro opens with Don Diego and Bernardo visiting Monterey, California. They have been sent there by a group of Los Angeles investors to look over an import business. The visitors have barely arrived in town when two men burst into their room and demand the investors' money.
Directed by William Witney · Starring: Eduard Franz, Lee Van Cleef, Carlos Romero
2x02 Zorro Rides Alone
Diego continues his investigation into Señor Verdugo's business by riding to his house, where Verdugo greets him and Bernardo with his arm in a sling. Although Verdugo claims an old injury is bothering him, Diego suspects he may be the leader of the robbers, so he sets a trap.
Directing: William Witney · Writing: Gene L. Coon · Starring: Eduard Franz, Don Diamond
2x03 Horse of Another Color
Lieutenant Rafael Santos is ambushed on his way to Monterey and left for dead when the ambushers take his identification and uniform. One of them, a killer named Anastacio, puts on the uniform and rides to Verdugo's, where Diego is discussing the investment deal.
Directed by William Witney · Starring: Eduard Franz, Michael Forest, Carlos Romero
2x04 The Senorita Makes a Choice
After the Verdugos return to Monterey, Anna Maria enters their home and discovers that her father is missing. Pablo, their former servant, tells her the old man is being held hostage and will be killed unless she hands over 45,000 pesos believed to be in the house.
Directing: William Witney · Starring: Eduard Franz, Carlos Romero
2x05 Rendezvous at Sundown
The kidnappers send word that Anna Maria must meet them if she wants proof her father is still alive, but Diego warns her it is a trick. Romero argues that she must go, so she agrees to go with him, Garcia and Reyes.
Directing: William Witney · Starring: Eduard Franz, George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Carlos Romero
2x06 The New Order
Before he returns home, Sergeant Garcia angers Theresa, a tamale vendor, when he tries to carry out the orders of the acting governor. Luis Rico has decided that all of the vendors must be removed from the plaza despite their objections, and Diego promises Theresa he will try to help.
Directed by William Witney · Starring: BarBara Luna, Perry Lopez, Ric Roman
2x07 An Eye for an Eye
Joaquin and several followers begin a series of raids against the Especials, which culminates with the beating of Capitan Briones. The soldier issues a death order for Joaquin and sends his men after Theresa, intending to force her to reveal his hiding place. She asks Diego to hide her, and with Garcia's assistance, he protects her from the searchers.
Directing: William Witney · Starring: BarBara Luna, George J. Lewis, Perry Lopez, Ric Roman
2x08 Zorro and the Flag of Truce
Capitan Briones escalates his campaign against Joaquin by ordering that a peon be whipped until he reveals the rebel's hiding place. Zorro uses his own whip to stop Briones, then frees the peon. Shortly after, the real governor returns and Rico explains that his harsh rule was only imposed to make the capital a well-run city. Rico then convinces the governor to offer the rebel a truce so he can explain his case, planning all the while to kill Joaquin as soon as the outlaw turns himself in.
Starring: BarBara Luna, George J. Lewis, Perry Lopez, Ric Roman
2x09 Ambush
The broken truce has convinced Joaquin that Diego cannot be trusted and, that if not for Zorro, he would have been killed. When Diego and Bernardo ride to his camp to explain, the rebel leader orders his men to lock the visitors in leg irons until he can decide upon a suitable fate for them. Joaquin announces his plans to kill the governor the next day while he visits a local shrine. When he tries to ride there, however, Joaquin is accidentally captured by Sergeant Garcia.
Starring: BarBara Luna, Perry Lopez, Ric Roman, John Litel
2x10 The Practical Joker
Anna Maria Verdugo returns to Monterey from San Francisco and becomes the object of Ricardo del Amo's affection. This friend of Diego's is an incurable practical joker. Ricardo realizes that Diego is also attracted to Anna Maria and hopes to lessen the competition by having some fun at his friend's expense.
Directing: Charles Lamont · Starring: Richard Anderson
2x11 The Flaming Arrow
Ricardo asks for Diego's help in winning Anna Maria's heart, for he feels Zorro is too much competition for the two men to overcome. If they can make it seem that Zorro is seeing another woman, Anna Maria will scorn him, thus dropping the field of suitors to a more manageable size. Ricardo plans to accomplish this by dressing as Zorro and serenading Anna Maria's cousin, Milana del Carmen.
Directing: Charles Lamont · Starring: Richard Anderson, Whit Bissell, Don Diamond
2x12 Zorro Fights a Duel
Diego doesn't know that Ricardo has developed a hatred for Zorro. He makes matters worse when he substitutes a block of wood for a box of chocolates intended for Anna Maria. When she opens her present and Ricardo sees the wood, complete with a carved "Z", he decides to kill his unmask his foe.
Directed by Charles Lamont · Starring: George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Richard Anderson
2x13 Amnesty for Zorro
Ricardo leaves town but causes another problem for Diego before he goes. Still infatuated with Anna Maria, Ricardo tells her that Zorro would unmask himself if he really loved her. The problem is, Diego does love her, and thus begins to consider turning himself in. The governor offers the outlaw amnesty if he will surrender himself at a public ceremony.
Directing: Charles Lamont · Starring: George J. Lewis, John Litel, Don Diamond, Richard Anderson
2x14 The Runaways
Two indentured servants who wish to marry find that the law states they must have the permission of their masters. Buena, who works in the de la Vega hacienda, is told she is free to marry, but her boyfriend, Romaldo, is not so fortunate. One of his co-workers also wants to marry Buena so he convinces their boss that Romaldo plans to run away after the ceremony.
Directed by William Witney · Starring: Gloria Castillo, Arthur Batanides, John Hoyt
2x15 The Iron Box
It is time to send the tax money to the governor, and Sergeant Garcia has a plan to thwart any attempt to steal the funds during the long journey. He orders the town blacksmith to build a huge iron box that requires a special key to open it. The money will be placed in the box and the key sent to the governor by a separate route.
Directed by William Witney · Starring: Rebecca Welles, Harold J. Stone, Tige Andrews
2x16 The Gay Caballero
Diego's uncle, Estevan de la Cruz, arrives in Los Angeles for an unannounced visit and surprises the de la Vegas when he tells them he plans to be their house guest. Furthermore, he expects them to give a lavish party to welcome him. All of this angers Don Alejandro, but to head off a family dispute, Diego convinces his father that Estevan will leave soon.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Patricia Medina, George J. Lewis, Nestor Paiva, Howard Wendell
2x17 Tornado is Missing
Estevan again becomes a problem for Diego when he decides to earn some easy money. Los Angeles is preparing for its annual horse race and Estevan would like to win the prize money, but his horse seems unlikely to win. His luck changes when he comes across Zorro's horse, Tornado, grazing in a hidden field, and he captures the animal.
Directed by Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Patricia Medina, George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Cesar Romero
2x18 Zorro Versus Cupid
Still hoping to strike it rich during his visit to Los Angeles, Estevan shows a great deal of interest in a young woman when he learns she comes from a wealthy family. Don Alejandro accuses Estevan of only being attracted to Margarita because of her money, but the suitor denies the charges, forcing Diego to dress as Zorro in an attempt to frighten Estevan away.
Directing: William Witney, Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Patricia Medina, George J. Lewis, Howard Wendell, Don Diamond
2x19 The Legend of Zorro
Estevan still hopes to marry the wealthy Margarita but he knows that Zorro will continue to oppose him. Don Alejandro suggests that if Estevan were to settle down and begin farming, Zorro would realize that his intentions are honorable. He gives the visitor a small plot of land and wishes him well in his endeavor.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Patricia Medina, George J. Lewis, Howard Wendell, Don Diamond
2x20 Spark of Revenge
Los Angeles is suffering from a severe drought and tempers are fraying as crops and animals die from the lack of water. Most of the landowners are helping their neighbors by allowing them access to the few wells and springs that have not yet dried up.
Directing: William Witney · Starring: Robert Vaughn, Neil Hamilton, Richard Devon
2x21 The Missing Father
A mystery develops when a teenage girl arrives in the pueblo and asks for directions to a ranch no one has ever heard of. Anita Cabrillo has been studying at a boarding school, and she has come to visit her father, whom she has not seen in many years.
Directed by Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Arthur Space, Wendell Holmes, George J. Lewis, Penny Santon
2x22 Please Believe Me
Anita is still hoping to find her father, but Sergeant Garcia has decided she is nothing but a liar and wants to send her back to Spain. Only Diego believes her story, and he tells her she needs to supply some proof of her father's existence.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Arthur Space, George J. Lewis, Wendell Holmes, Penny Santon
2x23 The Brooch
Don Alejandro remains firm in his wish to send Anita back to Spain and tells the girl to pack her bags. Gonzales arrives to take her to the ship and Anita gives Alejandro a goodbye kiss.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Arthur Space, George J. Lewis, Wendell Holmes, Penny Santon
2x24 Zorro and the Mountain Man
When a jovial mountain man, Joe Crane, arrives in the pueblo, he is threatened with arrest for traveling in Spanish territory without official permission. Sergeant Garcia warns him to leave town but changes his mind when Crane buys him a few drinks in the tavern.
Starring: Paul Richards, Jonathan Harris, Don Diamond, Jeff York
2x25 The Hound of the Sierras
Thought to be hiding safely in the hills, fugitive Joe Crane instead has sneaked back into the pueblo hoping to recover his hunting rifle and the load of furs he gathered during the trapping season. He also wants to see Carlotta, the barmaid who accidentally started the fight between him and Don Carlos Fernandez.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Paul Richards, Jonathan Harris, Lloyd Corrigan, Jeff York
2x26 Manhunt
Don Carlos Fernandez decides to draw Joe Crane into the open by laying claim to the mountain man's furs and burro. Diego tries to end the feud by offering to buy the goods, but Fernandez refuses.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Paul Richards, Jonathan Harris, Lloyd Corrigan, Jeff York
2x27 The Man from Spain
Starring: George J. Lewis, Robert J. Wilke, Don Diamond
2x28 Treasure for the King
Basilio has begun to enjoy his stay in Los Angeles despite Zorro's interference. He is surprised at how well his war bonds are selling, for the landowners have decided to help support the Spanish government as much as possible.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Gloria Talbott, Everett Sloane
2x29 Exposing the Tyrant
Even with his stolen gold gone, Basilio plans to remain in Los Angeles as a wealthy man. He decides to do so in a way that will let him exert a hold over Moneta Esperon, the attractive daughter of a wealthy landowner.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Gloria Talbott, Everett Sloane
2x30 Zorro Takes a Dare
Humiliated by Zorro, Basilio gets his revenge by arresting Sergeant Garcia and hoisting him in the air in the public square outside the cuartel. A large sign dares Zorro to rescue Garcia, but Diego knows Basilio will have hidden lancers throughout the area. When night arrives, so does Zorro, using Bernardo to help create a diversion that draws the soldiers out of town.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Gloria Talbott, Everett Sloane, Robert J. Wilke, Don Diamond
2x31 An Affair of Honor
Pedro Avila, recently arrived in the pueblo, earns a meager living by betting other men that he can beat them in a sword fight. He tries to talk Diego into betting, but Diego refuse, as Diego knows he must keep his skill a secret. This gives Avila and his friend Tony Pineda an idea about how to get rich. They plan to force Diego into a duel, then allow the frightened man to buy his way out of the situation.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: Booth Colman, George J. Lewis, Cosmo Sardo, Don Diamond
2x32 The Sergeant Sees Red
Sergeant Garcia returns from escorting Padre Simeon on a trip from San Diego and is surprised to find that almost everyone in Los Angeles has contracted the measles. The doctor has placed the entire pueblo under quarantine and restricted residents to their homes. Even the soldiers cannot leave the cuartel.
Directing: Harmon Jones · Starring: Richard Reeves
2x33 Invitation to Death
The governor of California is attacked during a visit to Los Angeles with his daughter and aide, and barely escapes with his life. Taken to the de la Vega house to recover, he is much too weak to travel for several days. The aide, Capitan Arrellanos, tells Diego he suspects the attack to be the work of the Rebatos, a group that wants to sever ties with the government in Spain.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, George N. Neise, Douglas Kennedy, John Litel
2x34 The Captain Regrets
Capitan Arrellanos refuses to help the Rebatos any longer in their attempts to kill the governor. Instead, he chooses another plan designed to make him the head of the government. He asks the governor's daughter to declare her father too ill to continue in office. Furious at this request, Leonar refuses to cooperate. She then tells her father of the aide's plot.
Directed by Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George N. Neise, John Litel, Don Diamond, George J. Lewis
2x35 Masquerade for Murder
Capitan Arrellanos continues his attempts to rule California by hiring Carmelo, a recent arrival to the pueblo, to kill the governor. Diego and Bernardo overhear the plan but don't act at once, hoping instead to learn who the other conspirators are. The governor has begun to recover and spends his time sitting outside on the patio, which prompts Don Alejandro to give a party to celebrate his better health.
Directed by Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, George N. Neise, John Litel, Don Diamond
2x36 Long Live the Governor
The recovering governor is beginning to become irritated by his confinement to the de la Vega home. At times it seems as if the only thing that can pacify him is a music box. Almost as soon as it begins to play, the governor falls asleep. Knowing that the Rebatos are still trying to kill the governor, Diego uses the box to lull him to sleep then Bernardo moves him to safety.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, George N. Neise, Don Diamond, Douglas Kennedy
2x37 The Fortune Teller
Don Sebastian, a friend of the de la Vegas, is growing impatient at the delay of the stage to Monterey, for he is carrying a purse full of gold and is afraid it may be stolen. While waiting in the tavern with Diego, he makes the mistake of mentioning the gold and is overheard by three crooked entertainers.
Directing: Harmon Jones · Starring: Alex Gerry, George J. Lewis, Don Diamond, Kay E. Kuter
2x38 Senor China Boy
A Chinese boy escapes from a ship in San Pedro's harbor and tries to hide in Los Angeles. He is unable to seek help, for he speaks only his native language.
Directing: Charles Lamont · Starring: James Hong
2x39 Finders Keepers Season Finale
Celesta Villagrana and her servant, Montez, are on their way to Los Angeles when a hooded robber stops them and steals her jewelry. The thief knocks the travelers to the ground then departs, leaving Celesta lying there unconscious.
Directing: Hollingsworth Morse · Starring: George J. Lewis, Don Diamond
Season 2 Cast
Gene SheldonBernardo39 episodes
Henry CalvinDemetrio López García39 episodes
George J. LewisDon Alejandro23 episodes
Don DiamondCpl. Reyes23 episodes
John LitelThe Governor7 episodes
Eduard Franz5 episodes
Perry Lopez4 episodes
George N. Neise4 episodes
Cesar RomeroEsteban de la Cruz4 episodes
Paul Richards3 episodes
Arthur Space3 episodes
Wendell Holmes3 episodes
Howard Wendell3 episodes
Jeff York3 episodes
Everett Sloane3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 2 of Zorro
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 2 of Zorro?
Season 2 of Zorro has 39 episodes.
When did season 2 of Zorro premiere?
Aired October 9, 1958.
Where to watch Zorro Season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).