The BEST episodes written by Alex Sharp
#2 - The Hayburner
Bonanza - Season 4 - Episode 21
For a change, it is Adam rather than Joe who becomes mixed up in one of Hoss' funny exploits. Together they purchase a thoroughbred horse, and end up competing against their little brother in the big Virginia City race. This is Pernell Robert's favorite comedy episode.
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#3 - Ponderosa Explosion
Bonanza - Season 8 - Episode 16
Two Virginia City old-timers fool Hoss and Joe into raising rabbits, and the Ponderosa is overrun with paws and whiskers.
#4 - Old Sheba
Bonanza - Season 6 - Episode 10
As payment for a performance in a circus, Joe and Hoss are given an elephant. They want to keep it but encounter opposition from Adam and Ben.
#5 - Hound Dog
Bonanza - Season 6 - Episode 25
Cousin Muley Jones returns to the Ponderosa, along with a pack of noisy hound dogs, in this funny sequel to "The Saga Of Muley Jones".
#6 - Stage Door Johnnies
Bonanza - Season 9 - Episode 34
Hoss and Joe rival for the affections of visiting entertainer Mademoiselle Denise, though she is more concerned for her little dog, Andre, than anything else.
#7 - The Saga of Muley Jones
Bonanza - Season 5 - Episode 26
The Cartwrights are visited by their second cousin, Muley Jones of Weedville, Missouri who sings with a window-shattering voice and stirs up trouble with Indian negotiations that Ben is trying to ensure.