The Rifleman
The Rifleman is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show was filmed in black-and-white, half-hour episodes. "The Rifleman" aired on ABC from September 30, 1958 to April 8, 1963 as a production of Four Star Television. It was one of the first prime time series to have a widowed parent raise a child.
Ratings
Based on audience scoresWhere to stream The Rifleman
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Pure Flix, and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel.
Trailer
"The Rifleman" circa 1958
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like The Rifleman
Frequently asked questions about The Rifleman
Where can I watch The Rifleman in the United States?
The Rifleman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Pure Flix, and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Rifleman on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Rifleman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, Pure Flix, and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel.
Can I watch The Rifleman for free?
The Rifleman streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Rifleman?
The Rifleman scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Rifleman?
The Rifleman stars Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, and Paul Fix. Sam Peckinpah is the creator.
How many seasons of The Rifleman are there?
The Rifleman has 5 seasons and 168 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Rifleman?
All 168 episodes of The Rifleman add up to about 84 hours at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 42 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 21 days.
What network is The Rifleman on?
The Rifleman airs on ABC, and is produced by Four Stars Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.