September 15, 1965 - May 19, 1969
The Big Valley is an American Western drama television series which ran on the American Broadcasting Company Network (ABC) from September 15, 1965, to May 19, 1969, comprising 4 seasons and 112 episodes, and the series was distributed by Four Star International & 20th Television.
Storyline
The Big Valley begins about 6 years after the death of the family patriarch, Thomas Barkley. Although he is never shown in the series (other than a painting and a statue), the character of Thomas Barkley is referred to as a major plot point many times.